EU Roaming Push for the Western Balkans: The European Commission is working on expanding the EU roaming framework to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia—so calls, texts and data could work under EU-style conditions, pending member-state approval. Montenegro-EU Politics: The European Parliament adopted annual reports on five Western Balkan countries, backing membership prospects and highlighting Montenegro and Albania’s progress while noting ongoing challenges across the region. Montenegro Diplomacy & Tourism Links: President Jakov Milatović will visit Kazakhstan (June 18–20), with talks focused on trade, investment and cultural exchanges; Montenegro also recently introduced temporary visa-free entry for Kazakh citizens. Travel Deals & Planning: Opodo’s 2026 summer report shows Brits favor short-haul sunny city breaks (Barcelona, Amsterdam, Malaga, Lisbon, Faro) and highlights “hidden gem” growth destinations like Preveza–Lefkada. Cruise Spotlight (Kotor Included): Holland America Line’s flagship Rotterdam will sail Mediterranean itineraries for fall 2027, with stops including Kotor and Montenegro’s medieval Old Town. Beach Buzz: Mogren Beach in Budva has topped Quotezone’s 2026 European Beach Index, beating major rivals on weather, reviews and value. Connectivity for Travelers: Vision expanded its Global WiFi 5G unlimited service to include Montenegro and Kazakhstan, adding faster options for international visitors. Solo Travel Idea: Which? highlights a Montenegro-including solo cruise option with reduced single supplements for 2026.