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Special Prosecutor moves to seize villas and armored cars of Kavak clan

The Special Prosecutor's Office has intensified its efforts to permanently confiscate a wide array of properties and luxury vehicles belonging to alleged crime leaders Radoje Zvicer and Milan Vujotić. The targeted assets, including residential buildings, apartments, business premises, and armored vehicles, span multiple municipalities and are suspected of being acquired through criminal activities.

Meanwhile, a local political dispute in Kotor over changing the name of a swimming pool has been put on hold, as Mayor Vladimir Jokić announced that there is no parliamentary majority for such a decision. In more positive economic news, the World Bank has increased Montenegro's economic growth forecast to 3.3 percent.

Other domestic developments include national airline ToMontenegro being awarded five new air routes, and CKB bank becoming the first in the country to enable online account opening. However, excavation work for a new hospital in Pljevlja has caused cracks in nearby buildings, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting an inspection to halt construction.

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Permanent Asset Seizure from Alleged Crime Leaders

The Special State Prosecutor's Office is seeking the permanent confiscation of extensive assets from Radoje Zvicer, the convicted leader of the Kavač clan, and Milan Vujotić, a leader of the Podgorica branch of the same criminal organization. The targeted properties include residential buildings, apartments, business premises, vineyards, and armored vehicles across several Montenegrin municipalities, all believed to be acquired through criminal activities.

Kotor Swimming Pool Name Change Halted

A political dispute in Kotor regarding the proposed change of a swimming pool's name has been put on hold. Mayor Vladimir Jokić confirmed that there is no majority support within the local parliament for the decision, effectively shelving the issue after consultations with all political parties.

EU Accession and Legislative Amendments

Montenegro is poised for potential shortcuts to EU institutions and finances if it continues its reform efforts, with the European Commission expected to present relevant documents by the end of October. Proposed amendments are also being discussed to prevent external entities from hindering the country's progress.

Expedited Victim Compensation

New measures are set to take effect from July 1, 2027, which will expedite compensation for victims of violence, no longer requiring them to wait for Montenegro's EU accession.

President Milatović's Vatican Visit

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović's visit to the Vatican, where he presented Pope Francis with a tennis racket, has sparked mixed interpretations and raised questions about diplomatic nuances.

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