Montenegro–Egypt Trade & Shipping: Alexandria Port Authority and Montenegro Ports Authority signed an MoU to boost port cooperation and study a direct shipping link, aiming to strengthen supply chains and trade between the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Defense Industry Deal (Portugal–Italy): Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni announced Portugal will buy three FREMM EVO frigates from Fincantieri under the SAFE programme, with deliveries planned for 2029–2030 and a deal estimated around €3bn–€3.9bn including sustainment and technology transfer. Cybersecurity Product Launch: Sophos rolled out Sophos Fusion, an AI-native cybersecurity defence system designed to coordinate responses across security tools and data sources for faster action against AI-era threats. EU Consumer Protection: The European Commission hit AliExpress with a record $629m fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to properly assess risks from potentially illegal or unsafe products. Energy Costs Snapshot: A new ranking shows Sweden leading household energy spending in 2025, with most of the top spenders in Europe—useful context as Montenegro and the region manage inflation and bills. Montenegro Tourism & Environment: Ulcinj’s salt flats are described as fading fast since salt production stopped in 2013, threatening a key habitat for migrating birds and a local industrial legacy.