Typhoon-linked Shipping Disruptions: Montenegro Shipping Lines canceled all Lucena City–San Agustin, Romblon trips on July 8 due to Super Typhoon Inday and rough sea conditions, urging passengers to monitor updates. Regional Transport & Visas: Serbia and Italy agreed to reinstate the Belgrade–Trieste rail link and to approve Type D (national) visas for Serbian professional drivers soon, easing Schengen time constraints that affect supply chains across the region. HSEQ Services Expansion: Technique Works, a workplace risk and HSEQ consultancy, launched a new office in Tirana to serve clients across the Western Balkans. EU Environment for Montenegro: Montenegro adopted a Natura 2000 proposal covering about half the country, with dozens of protected sites set to support EU accession requirements. Infrastructure & China Ties: Coverage highlights progress on Montenegro’s Bar–Boljare Highway section (Matesevo–Andrijevica), built by a Chinese consortium, as China–Montenegro cooperation marks 20 years since diplomatic ties began. Energy Cost Policy Watch: An IEA update says 113 countries (plus the EU Commission) have taken steps to cut energy costs, including lowering energy taxes and adding consumer support measures.