AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBudva Infrastructure: Montenegro has broken ground on a €237.47 million bypass around Budva, an 8-km route with tunnels and bridges meant to ease peak-season traffic; construction is set to take about four years. EU Enlargement & Travel Context: The European Commission unveiled a new enlargement strategy, placing Ukraine at the center and stressing “gradual integration” without lowering standards—an update that will shape how the Western Balkans plans reforms and mobility. Regional Rail Ambitions: Croatia-backed plans for an Adriatic–Ionian railway corridor aim to link Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Greece, with the goal of better passenger and freight connections. Montenegro in Europe by Air: Turkish Airlines launched a Miles&Smiles award sale to many European destinations including Montenegro, with bookings for travel between Oct 5 and Apr 30 (economy, with blackout dates). Travel Policy Watch: Japan added Montenegro to its ePassport entry list (from Sept 1, 2025), joining other countries eligible for visa-free ePassport entry. Security & Travel Risk: Montenegro extradited an Iranian-Turkish hacker accused in a major university data theft case, following an FBI warrant.
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