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Prosecutors target crime boss's property and luxury vehicles

The Special State Prosecutor's Office is moving to permanently seize 54,000 square meters of land and two Mercedes G500s belonging to Radoje Zvicer. Mr Zvicer, the fugitive leader of the Kavaā clan, is the subject of this asset forfeiture request following his alleged involvement in organized crime, as the state moves to ensure his holdings do not outlast his liberty.

The State Audit Institution has entered a general strike, suspending all audits and threatening the deadline for the final budget account. Separately, the government is promoting a 'Euro model' to overhaul the labor market and has reported a 2.4% rise in foreign trade for the first eight months of the year, largely driven by spending on machinery and fuel.

The Netherlands has signaled it will support the provisional closure of seven EU negotiation chapters in mid-October. Domestically, the Clinical Center is moving against several doctors after a public interest watchdog intervened, while the Special Prosecutor’s Office took less than a day to dismiss a criminal complaint against the Supreme State Prosecutor.

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Prosecutors Seek Permanent Seizure of Zvicer's Assets

The Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) has formally requested the court to permanently confiscate over 54,000 square meters of property and two Mercedes G500 vehicles belonging to Radoje Zvicer, a fugitive leader of the Kavač criminal clan. This action follows Zvicer's conviction in absentia for aggravated murder and other crimes, and his status as one of Europe's most wanted crime bosses with multiple indictments and Interpol warrants.

State Audit Institution Launches General Strike

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has commenced a general strike, resulting in the suspension of all audits. This industrial action poses a risk to the timely submission of the final budget account, marking an escalation in the ongoing dispute with the institution's employees.

Netherlands Backs Montenegro's EU Chapter Closure

The Netherlands has indicated its support for Montenegro to provisionally close several negotiation chapters with the European Union. This positive development is anticipated to facilitate progress during the upcoming Intergovernmental Conference in mid-October, advancing Montenegro's EU accession efforts.

Montenegro's Foreign Trade Rises, New 'Euro Model' Proposed

Montenegro's foreign trade in goods increased by 2.4% to 3.37 billion euros in the first eight months of the year, with significant spending on machinery, food, and fuel imports. Discussions are also underway for a new 'Euro model' aimed at reforming the labor market and the role of the Employment Agency, building on previous wage initiatives.

Individuals Jailed for Criminal Organization Membership

Vušurović, Boljević, Vujović, Mijanović, and Roganović have received prison sentences for their involvement as members of a criminal organization, following judicial proceedings.

Political Commentary on Mandić

Daliborka Uljarević, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Education, has publicly criticized statements by Andrija Mandić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro, labeling them as politically cowardly and advocating for a more democratic political culture. Mandić himself offered a blessing to Montenegro and the United States.

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