Rail Modernisation: Stadler has signed a contract with Montenegro’s ŽPCG to deliver three four-car FLIRT electric multiple units, designed to match Serbia’s fleet so trains can run on the cross-border route for the first time, with a Montenegro-inspired red-and-gold livery and support from an EBRD-backed €30m loan. EU Tourism & Branding: The European Travel Commission held General Meeting #111 in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, re-electing Miguel Sanz as President and adding Booking.com, Feratel, GetYourGuide and Skyscanner as associate members, with a focus on destination branding, sustainability and digital transformation. Energy & Environment: Portugal’s government is facing backlash after outlining a way to override negative environmental agency opinions for renewable projects under the EU Renewable Energies Directive, raising concerns about environmental licensing and community impacts. Connectivity Costs: spusu mobile cut roaming data prices across 115 countries, including a 25% reduction for Montenegro, with some destinations priced at £2 per GB. Bio-Impact Research: A study reports power line EMF can harm honeybee visitation and pollination-linked plant outcomes, adding pressure on how energy infrastructure is assessed. Cultural Industry: Beldocs Industry Days in Belgrade highlighted a Montenegrin documentary project, “Silence of the Classroom,” as a pitching forum winner, underscoring regional film development momentum.