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PAN demands João Moura’s resignation. “What is Montenegro waiting for”
The PAN party has once again demanded the dismissal of the Secretary of State for Agriculture, João Moura, on Monday, September 15, after reports emerged of an investigation by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) into alleged corruption and money...

Paraguay Reinforces Border Security With Over 1,400 Immigration Procedures In 2025
The National Directorate of Immigration carried out 1,408 security procedures across various points of entry to Paraguay. Procedures carried out include 658 exit restrictions; 554 denials of admission; 96 expulsions; 76 surrender procedures; and...

House president calls on small states to demand release of Greek Cypriots
House President Annita Demetriou on Monday called on her counterparts from the small states of Europe, meeting in Nicosia, to add their voices to calls for the immediate release of five Greek Cypriots held in the north. “Your solidarity would send...

Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro
by The Ocean Race 14 Sep 22:43 PDT 15 September 2025 Paul Meilhat's French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe - the 1,600-nautical mile leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro - and in doing...

Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro to seal dominant overall victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025
Paul Meilhat’s French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe – the 1,600-nautical mile leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro – and in doing so has confirmed a spectacular overall win in the...

Government marks 100 days in office: “We have made essential decisions”
The government marks its first 100 days in office this Saturday, with the Prime Minister stating that “essential decisions” have been made to address “concrete problems of the people” and set long-term goals for the country. Luís Montenegro...

Why did the US suspend its strategic dialogue with Kosovo? And what’s next?
On September 12, the Trump administration suspended its strategic dialogue with Kosovo, citing unspecified actions and statements from caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The suspension comes seven months into a political crisis in Kosovo, with...
The Ocean Race Europe // The fleet pushes north towards Boka Bay, Montenegro with everything still to play for
The battle for the podium positions on fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 looks set to come to an exciting conclusion over the next 24 hours as the top five teams close in on the finish line in Boka Bay in Montenegro at the end of...

Ocean Race Europe fleet pushes north towards Boka Bay Montenegro
The battle for podium positions in the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is reaching a thrilling conclusion as the top five teams approach the finish line in Boka Bay, Montenegro, after a 1,600-nautical mile journey from Genova,...

100 days of Government? “A complete failure,” shoots Carneiro
In Braga, during the presentation of the PS-PAN coalition candidate for the local council, José Luís Carneiro highlighted the issues in health and housing as examples of the Government’s “failure.” “It was yesterday [Saturday] I believe 100 days...

Montenegro cooks with Michelin chefs and is moved at the end of the visit
The Portuguese Prime Minister wrapped up his visit to Japan with various engagements in Osaka, following a prior trip to China, including the Macau Special Administrative Region. The visit featured a ride on a bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka....

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?
Published on 18/09/2025 - 11:23 GMT+2 •Updated 11:32 Romania's President Nicușor Dan recently claimed that judges in his country work significantly more than their counterparts in other European states. "Judges in Romania have worked two or three...

EU Council president visits Nicosia in seven capital tour
President of the European Council Antonio Costa will be in Cyprus on Monday, where he will meet President Nikos Christodoulides, as part of a tour of European capitals. The third week of visits to the bloc’s capitals will begin on Monday, with a...

Inside the family business that put UAE on the world’s watchmaking map
In Dubai, there are few names as synonymous with the city’s story as Ahmed Seddiqi. This year, the family-run business marks 75 years, an anniversary that predates the country’s modern founding. While Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi – or Mams to...

Montenegro asks for less “politicking” and more focus on the country’s positive tide.
During the final stop of his official visit to Japan, which followed a visit to China, Luís Montenegro attended the Expo Osaka and in an impromptu speech shared his reflections. “I found myself thinking that we have given so many reasons for the...

Montenegro Taps JERA for Potential LNG Terminal and Power Projects
Montenegro and JERA Co Inc signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the potential development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and an associated gas-run generation plant in the Balkan country, the Japanese company said...

The President of the Republic received the “number two” of the Vatican in Belém
Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived around noon, posed for an official photograph with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and signed the guest book at the Palácio de Belém. A meeting followed, lasting about an hour, but no statements were made afterward. The...

Israeli transgender ref recalls trailblazing journey to international soccer pitch
AFP — Israeli referee Sapir Berman beamed as she recalled the moment her “dream came true” earlier this year, when she became the first transgender woman to officiate an international soccer match. “I always wanted to be a woman, and I always...

Today in the news: Montenegro delivers house check; Chega attracts the younger generation
Good morning! The Prime Minister’s income declaration to the Transparency Entity continues to make headlines, this time with the news that “Montenegro delivers Lisbon house cheque” five months after declaring the property’s acquisition, reports...

Montenegro wants to accelerate high-speed rail and warns about those who “rush too much” in politics.
Nearing the end of his official visit to Japan, Luís Montenegro traveled the 500 kilometers separating Tokyo from Osaka on a high-speed train, completing the journey in just over two hours. “It is a train that reminds us of the importance of...