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The Medical Chamber warned that Julija Kušnereva, a Ukrainian national, was administering botox without a license. The Basic Court rejected supervision measures for her and Dražen Lakićević, noting Kušnereva holds a recognized medical degree and no evidence showed the disputed botox was harmful. Separately, the High Court annulled a verdict against Bećirović and ordered a new trial.

The human rights ombudsman validated a mother's complaint after state prosecutors spent ten months failing to rule on allegations that her ex-husband sexually harassed their children. In Bar, prosecutors opened an investigation into a song performed at a concert. The venue denied responsibility for the lyrics, while the local church stated the event was merely a temple celebration.

Residents complained their electricity bills had doubled. The national power company, EPCG, explained this was because they had used more electricity. Elsewhere, unmet recommendations regarding the administration of criminal sanctions could jeopardize two chapters of EU accession talks.

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Botox License Controversy and Legal Developments

The Medical Chamber has confirmed that Julija Kušnereva, a Ukrainian national involved in illegal botox treatments, lacked the necessary license to practice in Montenegro. This development follows her arrest in connection with patient injuries. However, the Basic Court subsequently rejected proposals for supervision measures against Kušnereva and Dražen Lakićević, noting Kušnereva's medical degree and stating there was no evidence the disputed botox was harmful.

Investigation into Controversial Song in Bar

The Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Bar has initiated an investigation following a concert where a controversial song was allegedly performed. The public institution hosting the concert has denied responsibility for the content of third-party programs, while local church authorities claim the singing was part of a temple celebration and unrelated to controversial figures.

High Court Overturns Verdict, Orders New Trial

The High Court has annulled a previous first-instance verdict against Bećirović and co-defendants, returning the case to the Basic Court for a new trial.

Vijesti High Court overturns first-instance verdict for Bećirović and others, case… ↗

Citizens Complain of Doubled Electricity Bills

Montenegrin citizens are reporting that their electricity bills have doubled, prompting the national power company, EPCG, to attribute the increase to higher consumption.

CDM Citizens Complain of Doubled Electricity Bills, EPCG Claims Increased… ↗

EU Path and Institutional Strength Debated

Montenegro's path to EU accession could be jeopardized by unfulfilled CPT recommendations concerning the Administration for the Execution of Criminal Sanctions, particularly regarding Chapters 23 and 24. President Jakov Milatović emphasized that building strong institutions where the law is applied equally to all is the current focus.

Ombudsman Highlights Prosecutorial Oversight

The Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms found a mother's complaint valid, alleging her ex-husband sexually harassed their young children. The Basic State Prosecutor's Office (ODT) is criticized for failing to make a decision on the case for ten months.

CDM Ombudsman Points Out ODT's Oversight: Complaint Against Father, No Decision… ↗