Latest news in Montenegro? September 3rd, 2026

Key news developments in Montenegro for September 3, 2026:

• Danilovgrad Shooting Aftermath and End of National Mourning: Montenegro concluded two official national days of mourning (September 1–2) following a triple homicide at a shooting range in Danilovgrad. The suspect, a 30-year-old Russian national, took his own life near Herceg Novi after an extensive manhunt and standoff with special police forces. Following the official mourning period, schools in the Danilovgrad municipality officially opened today, September 3, for the delayed start of the academic year. Vlada Crne Gore+ 2
• Handball National Team Appointment: The Handball Federation of Montenegro (RSCG) officially announced the return of Zoran Roganović as the head coach of the men’s senior national team. Roganović, who previously led the team from 2018 to 2023, takes over following the departure of Didier Dinart to lead a rebuilding cycle ahead of upcoming international qualifiers. IHF.info+ 1
• EU Accession and Regional Diplomacy: High-level talks continue following Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry engagements earlier this week emphasizing the acceleration of final benchmark closures in EU accession negotiations, reaffirming the country’s target to conclude negotiations over the coming year.