Montenegro Politics: Montenegro’s parliament will hold an extraordinary session on Sept. 24 on whether to remove Speaker Andrija Mandić after he offered condolences following the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić—an issue that could strain the multi-ethnic government as EU accession talks continue. EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says Serbia must be assessed on whether it is still sincere about its European path after the Mladić funeral with state honors, warning the bloc must confront the past and reconciliation. EU Candidacy Pressure: A separate EU hearing argues “gradual integration” can’t replace full EU membership, stressing merit-based enlargement and the need for fully functional institutions, with Montenegro and Albania highlighted. Travel & Tourism: British Airways has launched a new twice-weekly direct flight from Heathrow to Tivat, pitching Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor as a fast-growing cruise hotspot. Energy Cooperation: Japan signed its first emergency LNG supply deal with Malaysia’s Petronas and also signed a cooperation outline with Montenegro on LNG receiving and a gas-fired power plant. Culture & Film: The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum selected 28 documentary projects, including work from Montenegro, with themes ranging from contested histories to political memory. Safety & Borders: Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry warns of Sept. 14 blockades by carriers from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Montenegro also expected to be affected. EU-Adjacent Tech: A fact-check on claims about “best” EU economic performance points to Eurostat GDP growth data, while an AI litigation case highlights new risks from ChatGPT use in court disputes.