AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDefense Procurement: Montenegro received 31 Iveco Eurocargo logistics trucks from Italy under a defense modernization deal, with 55 more vehicles (including troop transport, water and fuel tankers) due by year-end for the Milovan Šaranović barracks in Danilovgrad; the package also includes spare parts, diagnostics, sustainment training and a two-year warranty. Energy & Environment: Montenegro is greenlighting solar plants despite biodiversity concerns, after the Environmental Protection Agency said impacts depend heavily on siting; one project in the Zeta River Nature Park was blocked in its EIA after authorities flagged contradictions and major gaps in biodiversity assessment. Transport & EU Rules: Western Balkan truck drivers, including from Montenegro, protested Schengen’s 90-days-in-180 rule outside EU delegations in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje, warning of new border blockades from September 14 unless professional drivers get an exemption or higher limits. Industry & Culture: The third Montenegro Film Rendezvous expanded to seven days, pitching and showcasing 15 local projects to an international audience and adding masterclasses, workshops and co-production meetings. Maritime/Shipping Disruption: A list of canceled ferry trips in the region was reported due to rough seas linked to the southwest monsoon (“habagat”).
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