EU Accession Momentum: Montenegro is set to provisionally close EU negotiation chapters 8 and 29 on Tuesday, moving it to 18 of 33 chapters provisionally closed, with Ireland pushing to wrap up talks during its presidency. EU Enlargement Diplomacy: The EU also agreed to open Cluster 6 for Ukraine and Moldova, while Albania will see chapters 25, 26 and 30 provisionally closed—keeping enlargement on the agenda. EU Desk & Entrepreneurship: An Erasmus+ EmpowHER meeting in Trieste brought together partners including Montenegro to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship with practical training modules and cross-border webinars. Telecom & Consumer Tech: m:tel launched the Urban Travel postpaid package in Montenegro, bundling roaming minutes and 28GB data for Montenegro, Europe and WB6 plus a free companion SIM and security add-ons. Tourism Safety: A British tourist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a sightseeing boat propeller near Plava Špilja (Blue Cave) on the Luštica peninsula; Herceg Novi police are investigating. Visa Rules for Travel: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for short stays, including Montenegro, for up to 90 days. EU Travel Tech Delay: ETIAS pre-authorization for visa-exempt travelers is delayed to 2027 due to “technical glitches” and EES rollout issues. Regional Disruption: Typhoon Inday led to canceled ferry trips in the Philippines, including routes involving Montenegro Shipping Lines.