Border & road chaos: Motorists heading to Croatia are again stuck in long queues at Karasovići, with waits of about 3 hours from Montenegro (and ~90 minutes back), while Vitaljina is far calmer at around 30 minutes. Community response: Last weekend’s Konavle gridlock (up to 15 km and reports of 16-hour waits) sparked a wave of local help—water, sandwiches, and even roadside rubbish bins—followed by cleanup crews collecting over 8 cubic metres of waste. Montenegro tourism spotlight: Portonovi marks seven years since opening at Boka Bay, highlighting how the former military base has reshaped Montenegro into a luxury destination—and raising questions about “how much luxury” is enough and whether service and infrastructure match the prices. Luxury investment: Porto Montenegro secured USD 80 million support from the IFC to back its marina-led, year-round hospitality and residential expansion. Beach buzz: Mogren Beach in Budva topped a 2026 Europe ranking, praised for warm sea temperatures, value, and strong tourist ratings. Travel safety & disruption: Rough seas and bad weather led to ferry cancellations to/from Romblon, with passengers urged to check official advisories for rebooking or refunds. Local culture: Vares hosted the 10th “Pekijada” with 37 teams from the region competing in peka/sač cooking. Security & community concerns: Montenegro’s small Jewish community says antisemitism has risen and they now rely on 24-hour security amid increased hostility toward Israel.