Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.

Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's ...

BRUSSELS — Montenegro’s EU bid moved a step closer to the finish line on Wednesday as EU officials began working on the accession treaty that would bring the Western Balkan country into the bloc. EU ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ricky Martin’s outdoor concert in Montenegro was abruptly halted when someone in the crowd released suspected tear ...

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Despite alleged security threats and a ban on 87 Serbs entering Montenegro, Vucic travels to EU–Western Balkans Summit, saying it is ‘important to represent Serbia there’. Authorities block 87 Serbian ...

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Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a ...

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The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2028 are released. Many of the country’s official public holidays are based on traditional ...