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The European Union has called for an urgent session of Montenegro's National Security Council, criticizing Prime Minister Milojko Spajić for his delayed understanding and response to hybrid threats. This comes amidst reports of a 'war of bots' targeting the country, indicating growing concerns over online disinformation campaigns and national security.

Adding to the political landscape, intercepted communications, referred to as 'Skai correspondence,' have emerged, alleging financial support channeled towards Serbs and the Church in Montenegro, reportedly aimed against former President Milo Đukanović. Meanwhile, Đukanović himself is scheduled to appear before an investigating judge early next week as part of the ongoing Telekom bribery probe.

On the economic front, citizens are facing pressure from inflation, which stood at 5.2% in September, with the announcement of the euro model further fueling price hikes and prompting calls for immediate margin limits. Separately, the Chamber of Economy has analyzed the country's transport infrastructure, concluding that poor traffic conditions are stifling economic growth and necessitating a re-evaluation of prioritization.

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EU Criticizes Spajić on Hybrid Threats, Calls for Security Council Session

The European Union has criticized Prime Minister Milojko Spajić for taking six years to seriously grasp hybrid threats and has called for an urgent session of the National Security Council. This follows a report on a 'war of bots' targeting Montenegro, indicating concerns over coordinated online disinformation campaigns.

Skai Correspondence Reveals Alleged Foreign Influence and Funds

Intercepted communications, referred to as 'Skai correspondence,' between Korać and Grgić suggest financial support was provided to Serbs and the Church in Montenegro, allegedly directed against former President Milo Đukanović.

Antena M Skai correspondence of Korać and Grgić: 'I gave Danilo Vučić money, he says he… ↗

Former President Đukanović to Appear in Telekom Bribery Probe

Former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović is scheduled to appear before an investigating judge early next week for questioning as part of the ongoing Telekom bribery investigation.

Pobjeda Đukanović to Appear Before Investigating Judge Early Next Week ↗

Inflation Concerns Rise as Euro Adoption Announcement Fuels Price Hikes

Montenegro is experiencing inflationary pressures, with September inflation at 5.2%. The announcement of the euro model a month and a half ago has reportedly led to price increases in stores, prompting calls for immediate restrictions on profit margins. Despite this, tourism and employment have seen growth, and budget revenues reached two billion euros.

Poor Transport Infrastructure Hinders Economic Growth

The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (PKCG) has conducted an analysis revealing that the country's inadequate transport infrastructure and poor traffic conditions are impeding economic growth. The PKCG has proposed solutions aimed at re-prioritizing infrastructure development.

Vijesti Poor traffic is choking the economy: PKCG analyzed transport infrastructure… ↗

Prime Minister Spajić in The Hague for Negotiations

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is currently in The Hague, where his visit is reportedly in the final phase of negotiations, though the specific nature of these talks was not detailed.

Arrests in Nikšić for Robbery and Domestic Threat Investigation in Podgorica

Two individuals from Nikšić have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Ukrainian citizen of 18,800 euros using threats of firearms and a knife. Separately, the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica is investigating a suspect accused of threatening his partner with the murder of her children while holding a knife to her back.