Media Ownership: Montenegro is indirectly in the spotlight as United Group confirms an agreement to sell Adria News Network (ANN) to Alpac Capital, with completion expected in the second half of 2026—while journalists’ groups warn the deal could threaten media pluralism and editorial independence across the Western Balkans. Legal Fight: United Group founder Dragan Šolak and Victoriya Boklag have launched a London court challenge to block the sale, arguing it breaches shareholder arrangements and changes ANN’s nature. Politics: Montenegro’s Albanian parties have formally merged into a single Albanian Forum, aiming to strengthen Albanian representation nationwide. Foreign Policy: Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry congratulated Azerbaijan on its Independence Day, reaffirming partnership ties. EU Context: EU Parliament committee coverage highlights ongoing enlargement and Western Balkans accession debates, including Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Connectivity: Sparkle plans to extend its GreenMed submarine cable toward Jordan, linking Montenegro and the wider region into a broader Europe–Middle East–Asia digital corridor. Sports: Montenegro is mentioned in regional sports coverage, including a USA men’s water polo summer schedule featuring a three-game series vs Montenegro.