AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Enlargement: EU vice-president Raffaele Fitto says Albania and Montenegro are at an advanced stage and could join “in the coming years,” noting Montenegro has opened all 33 accession chapters and provisionally closed 16 by July. EU Politics & Security: A US senator warns Russia is trying to destabilise the Western Balkans and points to Serbia as a “transit hub” for Russian hybrid activity, urging the region to stay on high alert. Transport Rules for EVs: Montenegro Shipping Lines has temporarily banned electric and hybrid vehicles on its passenger and cargo vessels, citing fire and explosion risks tied to lithium batteries. Tourism Watch: Montenegro recorded about 77,000 tourists on 17 September, up 18% year-on-year and versus 2019, with shoulder-season demand and higher residence-tax receipts. Bilateral Ties: Bulgaria’s foreign minister says Sofia will keep supporting Montenegro’s EU path and discussed better connectivity, including a planned direct air link between Sofia and Podgorica. Sports (Montenegrin): Dejan Racic scored for Geylang International in a 5-1 win over Singapore’s Young Lions.
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