From January to October 2021, 144 fewer children were born than in 2020 and 1.815 more child deaths were recorded than in 2020, according to comparative data from the Statistics Office of Montenegro, MONSTAT

Montenegro and Albania could conclude negotiations for EU membership in 2026 or 2027 if it were only technical aspects in the talks; the new EU Enlargement Commissioner reminded decisions are made by the 27 member states

Over 1.500 weapons have been handed in so far during the weapons amnesty introduced by the government following the mass shooting on New Year's Eve; experts warn that without greater law enforcement, illegal weapons will continue to flourish

The government adopted proposals for 14 new heads of diplomatic and consular missions in Montenegro

Montenegro is holding three days of mourning after a gunman killed 12 people, including two children, in the city of Cetinje – the worst mass shooting in the country’s history; the perpetrator of the murders committed suicide