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Flooding and Traffic Accidents Grip Nation, Courts Uphold Beach Return Order

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Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Podgorica, disrupting traffic and requiring rescue services to respond. The country is also grappling with multiple traffic accidents, including two separate incidents near Vitalac and Nikšić, which collectively injured sixteen people, with one person seriously hurt.

In other domestic news, the Supreme Court has confirmed an administrative decision mandating the company "Carine" to restore a beach to its original condition. Meanwhile, the Montenegrin police are increasing traffic control efforts nationwide, utilizing drones and modern technology to identify and penalize violations, leading to arrests for those evading patrols.

Politically, discussions continue regarding proposed amendments to laws that would extend tax relief to same-sex partners. Additionally, the Democratic People's Party (DNP) in Nikšić has initiated a move to withdraw Montenegro's recognition of Kosovo, while a Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) official, Ivan Vuković, has expressed doubts about the current government's ability to ensure stability.

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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Capital City

Podgorica has experienced significant flooding in its streets due to heavy rainfall, leading to difficult traffic conditions. Rescue teams are on site responding to the situation.

Several Injured in Separate Traffic Incidents

Two distinct traffic accidents have occurred, one on Vitalac and another near Nikšić, collectively resulting in eight injuries on Vitalac (one serious) and eight injuries near Nikšić.

Supreme Court Orders "Carine" to Restore Beach

The Supreme Court has affirmed an administrative decision, compelling the company "Carine" to restore a beach to its original condition.

Vijesti Supreme Court Confirms Administrative Decision: "Carine" Must Return Beach to… ↗

Police Deploy Drones for Increased Traffic Control

Montenegrin police are escalating traffic control efforts nationwide, employing drones and advanced technology to identify and penalize traffic violations, leading to the arrest of a motorcyclist who attempted to evade a patrol.

CDM Video: Drones Track, Police Fine: Increased Surveillance on Montenegrin Roads ↗

Political Figures Discuss EU, Kosovo, and Government Stability

Petar Smolović, President of the Municipality of Bijelo Polje, stated that hate speech is not valued in his city. The Democratic People's Party (DNP) in Nikšić is initiating a move to withdraw Montenegro's recognition of Kosovo. Andrija Mandić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro, is criticized by Videnović for shifting towards the EU and abandoning the 'Serbian World' concept. Ivan Vuković, a Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) Member of Parliament and Chair of the Committee on…

Tax Relief Proposed for Same-Sex Partners

The Montenegrin Parliament is considering amendments to existing laws that would introduce tax relief measures, with provisions potentially extending these benefits to same-sex partners.

CDM Changes to Laws Before Parliament: Tax Relief for Same-Sex Partners Too ↗

Europol Intelligence Leads to Prison Sentences

A report details the intricate legal proceedings and subsequent prison sentences stemming from an intelligence package provided by Europol, which involved buried 'treasure'.

Vijesti From Buried Treasure to 1.5 Years in Prison: The Unusual Judicial Journey of… ↗