Montenegro blocks entry to 87 Serbs over security concerns ahead of EU summit
Montenegro has barred 87 Serbian men from entering the country due to security concerns ahead of an upcoming EU summit. The individuals were flagged during increased security checks and were found to possess communication equipment and pro-Serbian banners. The summit will address the EU accession prospects of several Western Balkan countries amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
- ▪Montenegro blocked 87 Serbs from entering the country, citing security threats.
- ▪The men arrived on a charter flight and were identified as posing risks to national security.
- ▪Some of the individuals had criminal records and were known pro-government activists.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMontenegro blocks entry to 87 Serbs over security concerns ahead of EU summitMontenegro has blocked 87 Serbian men from entering the country after they were deemed to pose a security threat ahead of a European Union summit with Western Balkan leadersByPREDRAG MILIC Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 1:00 PM1:36A man walks on a street in Montenegro's capital Podgorica, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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