Who are the Pink Panther gang, and are they behind the Louvre robbery?

The museum is on high alert after the heist (Picture: Reuters) Eight priceless treasures from the Apollo Gallery in the world-famous Louvre have been stolen by chainsaw-wielding robbers. Authorities are scrambling to find the gang behind the heist...

Mirkovic's dynamic skill set on full display in exhibition win

CHAMPAIGN — Ryan Pedon didn’t know what to expect from David Mirkovic heading into Sunday afternoon’s exhibition game at State Farm Center. The only film the Illinois State men’s basketball coach had seen on Mirkovic came from his time playing for...

Hungary offers Putin safe passage for Budapest summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Preparations for organising the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are progressing at full speed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state media on October 17, state news agency MTI writes. Despite...

Brussels signals five EU accession chapter closures in 2025 as Montenegro pursues ‘28 by 2028’

197European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said Montenegro is “on good track” to close at least five additional chapters in its European Union accession negotiations this year, describing the country as a frontrunner among Western...

Montesong 2025: Montenegro reveals 15 national final participants

RTCG has officially revealed the artists who will compete at Montesong 2025, marking Montenegro’s return to the Eurovision season. The announcement has reignited excitement among fans and artists alike, setting the stage for a new chapter in the...

CWP Europe and the European Commission to Advance Renewable Energy in Albania and Montenegro

During the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum in Tirana, CWP Europe, together with the European Commission (DG ENEST), the Albanian Investment Development Agency, and the Montenegro Investment Promotion Agency, signed a Joint Declaration of...

CWP Europe gets European Commission’s backing for renewables projects in Albania, Montenegro

The declaration of support for CWP Europe’s projects was signed during the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum in Albania’s capital, Tirana, in the presence of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and European Commission President Ursula von der...

Business Insights China is soaking up oil imports, and the US and Russia are reasons why

There is a mystery at the heart of the global oil market. China has soaked up a torrent of oil imports this year, filling tanks and underground caverns. Without this, prices would be much lower. But why is Beijing snapping up oil it doesn’t...

EPS: Drought brings hydropower plant production down to historic low

Due to extremely unfavorable hydrological conditions in the second drought year in a row, electricity production in the hydroelectric power plants of Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) this year will be the lowest in the history of EPS production, the...

Montenegro: strengthening transnational relations through territorial cooperation

Municipality of Tuzi, Montenegro, © Predrag Jankovic/ Shutterstock EU pre-accession support to the Western Balkans includes a component of transnational and cross-border cooperation, which helps create long-lasting professional networks among EU...

Montenegro: Decision on the Western hospital only after “thorough evaluation”

Luís Montenegro spoke at a campaign dinner supporting the PSD/CDS-PP candidate for Caldas da Rainha city council in the Leiria district, current deputy Hugo Oliveira. In 2023, then Health Minister Manuel Pizarro (PS) announced that the new...

Government proposes 6% VAT for olive oil production

A draft law submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on Thursday includes a proposed amendment to List I annexed to the VAT Code, which enumerates goods and services taxed at the reduced rate, to include “the operations of transforming olives...

Montenegro and Melo campaigning in the North. Remaining leaders in the Center and South

The Social Democratic leader and Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, has a busy agenda with five campaign initiatives, beginning the day in the district of Vila Real, engaging with the public in the municipalities of Chaves and Vila Pouca de Aguiar....

US sanctions on Serbian oil giant NIS deepen Belgrade’s energy dilemma

The long-anticipated US sanctions on Serbia’s state-linked energy firm Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) officially took effect on October 9, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s efforts to curb Russian influence in the Balkans. The move...

Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy – North Macedonia to host 14-IFESD forum on October 28-30

The 14th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (14-IFESD) will be held from October 28 to 30 at the Hotel Holiday Inn Skopje in North Macedonia. This year’s theme, From Goals to Action: Powering the Future with Sustainable...

“Montenegro 2025” Economic Conference set for 16–17 October in Bečići

Montenegro will host the Montenegro 2025 economic conference on 16–17 October in Bečići, gathering policymakers, business leaders and regional stakeholders to discuss growth, investment and reform priorities. Organisers say the agenda will focus...

Spinumviva returns to elections. Inquiry in the pipeline Montenegro “astonished”

The family company of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is once again at the center of an electoral campaign controversy. Just days before the municipal elections scheduled for next Sunday, October 12, Spinumviva is embroiled in a new scandal....

From Training to Transformation: Montenegro Champions Climate Finance for Water Security

The first integrated training program on Climate Finance Programming and Water-sector Resilience held in Petrovac, Montenegro from 7–9 October 2025, marked the official start of the country’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Capacity Building Training...

Faroe Islands vs Montenegro Prediction and Betting Tips | October 9th 2025

The Faroe Islands will face Montenegro at the Við Djúpumýrar on Thursday in another round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home side have had their struggles in their qualifying campaign so far, but have already picked up more points in...

Montenegro Extends Coal Mining in Pljevlja Until 2050

Montenegro’s Ministry of Energy and Mining and the state-owned Pljevlja Coal Mine have signed a concession agreement allowing long-term exploitation of coal deposits until 2050. The deal ensures continued operation of the mine, which is crucial...