Montenegrin citizens' support for the country's accession to the EU reached a record high of 79,3%, according to a survey conducted in May by the De Facto agency for the needs of the EU delegation in Montenegro

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