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Minister Faces Corruption Probe, Parliament President Under Dismissal Pressure

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Montenegro is grappling with new domestic political and social challenges today. A minister is currently under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Agency (ASK) regarding his daughter's employment abroad, raising questions of ethical conduct. Concurrently, political pressure on Parliament President Andrija Mandić has intensified, with an MP declaring an intention to vote for his dismissal.

Further controversy has erupted after the prosecution ruled that glorifying a war criminal is not a prosecutable offense, a decision that has drawn criticism given Montenegro's European aspirations. Meanwhile, a disturbing report highlighted the severe issue of child sexual abuse, revealing that the youngest victim of indecent assault was just four years old.

Amidst these developments, the country also saw positive economic news with Simonida Kordić indicating record tourism results, exceeding expectations for the season. President Jakov Milatović is on an official visit to Mongolia, receiving state honors.

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Political Accountability and Investigations

A minister is under scrutiny from the Anti-Corruption Agency (ASK) over his daughter's employment. This comes as MP Čapuni announced his intention to vote for the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić, signaling escalating political pressure. Separately, political figures continue to debate non-cooperation with those expressing condolences for war criminals, and Maksim Vučinić criticized Prime Minister Milojko Spajić over public awareness of hybrid threats.

Controversy Over Glorification of War Criminals

The prosecution has found no issues with the glorification of Pavle Đurišić, rejecting criminal charges against Bishop Metodije for his sermons about the war criminal. This ruling has sparked debate regarding the country's stance on historical figures and war crimes.

Child Sexual Abuse Report

A concerning report reveals that 47 criminal acts of indecent assault were reported to the police in the last two and a half years, with 27 underage victims, the youngest being only four years old.