AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCross-Border Transport Pressure: Truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia protested EU Schengen stay limits for non-EU professional drivers, demanding changes to the 90/180-day rule and warning of new border blockades from September 14 if Brussels doesn’t exempt them or offer bilateral solutions. Montenegro Film Industry: The Montenegro Film Rendezvous wrapped up in Herceg Novi as a bigger, longer industry hub, with pitching, master classes and panels for domestic and international projects, reinforcing Montenegro’s push to grow regional film production and networking. Maritime/Logistics Disruption: Separate shipping updates flagged cancelled ferry services due to rough sea conditions linked to the southwest monsoon, a reminder of how weather can quickly disrupt passenger and freight links. EU Enlargement Backdrop: Iceland’s “No” vote on restarting EU accession talks adds uncertainty to the wider enlargement agenda that Montenegro and the region watch closely. Hospitality & Construction Signals: Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Sonata hit a major construction milestone with a larger ship and more space per guest, while Serbia opened new Chinese-built Danube Corridor expressway sections—both pointing to continued investment momentum in regional infrastructure and services.
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