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Speaker survives third dismissal as parliament turns to constitution.

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Andrija Mandic will remain Speaker of the Assembly after a third attempt to remove him failed on the floor. The opposition Democratic Party of Socialists framed their latest challenge as a critique of ideology rather than a personal judgment of the man, a distinction that did not help them find the necessary votes. With the matter settled for now, MPs moved on to debating constitutional amendments required for the country's bid to join the European Union.

The Special Police Unit has questioned politician Slaven Radunovic regarding the validity of a government housing project in Velji Brdo. Elsewhere, the economic outlook remains pressured; inflation is now higher than in 90 percent of the EU and the Eurozone. From November, the diplomatic distance will also grow, as Russia announced that Montenegrin citizens will require visas for entry.

Parliament also intervened in a local naming dispute by amending the sports law to remove the name Gopcevic from a swimming pool in Kotor. Meanwhile, the opposition has proposed that the capital provide subsidies of up to 5,000 euros for in-vitro fertilization treatments.

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Parliament Rejects Mandić Dismissal, Continues Constitutional Debate

The Montenegrin Parliament has rejected the latest no-confidence vote against its President, Andrija Mandić, allowing him to remain in office. This decision unblocks the parliamentary agenda, enabling the continuation of discussions on crucial constitutional amendments, a key step for Montenegro's European Union integration. The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) leader, Danijel Živković, stated that the initiative for Mandić's dismissal was based on ideology, not personal judgment.

Politician Radunović Questioned in Housing Project Probe

Slaven Radunović, the Minister of Spatial Planning, Urbanism, and State Property, has been questioned by the Special Police Unit (SPO) as part of an investigation into the validity of a government housing project in Velji Brdo. The probe aims to ascertain the legitimacy of the announced residential construction initiative.

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Parliament Adopts Amendment to Sports Law on Swimming Pool Name

The Montenegrin Parliament has adopted an amendment to the sports law to remove the name 'Gopčević' from a swimming pool in Kotor. This legislative action is intended to resolve an ongoing dispute regarding the pool's naming.

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Montenegro's Inflation Exceeds Most EU and Eurozone Countries

Boris Mugoša, a member of the Parliament and Chairperson of the Committee on Economy, Finance and Budget, has reported that inflation in Montenegro is significantly higher than in approximately 90 percent of countries within the European Union and the Eurozone.

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DPS Proposes IVF Subsidies in Podgorica

The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) has put forward a proposal in Podgorica to provide subsidies for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, potentially offering up to 5,000 euros per treatment.

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Montenegrin Citizens to Require Visas for Russia from November 1st

Starting November 1st, citizens of Montenegro will need visas to enter Russia, as announced by Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.