Adriatic Media & Culture: The Film and TV Academy of the Adriatic Region named nominees for the Adriatic Film and TV Awards, with Montenegro-linked titles in the mix and Georgi M Unkovski’s “DJ Ahmet” leading the pack. Water & Infrastructure Geopolitics: A new Balkans focus is emerging around transboundary water, as drought, irrigation needs, and energy transition plans push rivers like the Ibar into strategic cross-border disputes. Montenegro Arts & Tourism: Violetka Antonova won an acting award at Podgorica’s international puppet festival, highlighting regional cultural ties that also feed local visitor demand. EU Accession Politics: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Serbia must clarify whether it remains on a genuine EU path after Ratko Mladić’s funeral, keeping Western Balkans integration under intense scrutiny. Transport & Border Trade: Regional hauliers plan EU border blockades from 14 September over the Schengen stay limit for Western Balkan professional drivers, threatening supply chains into EU markets. Beverage Industry: British-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru is set for its Roma Bar Show debut in Rome, aiming to break into Europe’s hospitality and bar supply chain. Mongolia–Montenegro Business: Montenegro’s president and Mongolian officials signed cooperation documents and pushed trade and investment links through a business roundtable. Online Gambling Market: A study says Europe’s illegal online gambling market has tripled to €12bn, including Serbia and Montenegro, pointing to regulatory friction as a key driver.