Montenegro Defense Logistics: Montenegro received 31 Iveco Eurocargo logistics vehicles from Italy, the first batch under a defense deal to modernize the Balkan state’s transport fleet; the shipment covers troop and materiel movement off-road, with up to 86 platforms worth nearly €20m in total, and the remaining 55 assets due by year-end to the Milovan Šaranović barracks in Danilovgrad, including spare parts, diagnostics, training, and a two-year warranty. Energy & Grid Planning (Regional): Albania’s projects are being evaluated for Energy Community “projects of interest,” including Moglica pumped-storage expansion (1,620 MW, ~30 GWh), a new 400 kV Albania–Kosova interconnection, and rehabilitation of 220 kV lines linking Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania—aimed at faster priority access to financing and EU technical support. Tourism & Connectivity (Bilateral): Montenegro and Kyrgyzstan discussed boosting tourism ties, including increasing mutual visitor exchange, promoting tourism potential, developing direct flights, and simplifying travel conditions for citizens. Film Industry (Montenegro): Montenegro Film Rendezvous (22–28 Aug) highlighted local talent with director Marija Perović, whose co-production “Our Father” won major awards at the Herceg Novi festival, reinforcing Montenegro’s growing role in regional film production and project development. EU Enlargement Context: EU officials downplayed the impact of Iceland’s referendum rejection of new accession talks, while Dublin hosted informal discussions on keeping enlargement momentum alive.