Transboundary Water Tensions: A new report warns that climate-driven drought, rising demand and infrastructure plans are turning Balkan rivers into strategic flashpoints, including concerns over possible changes to the Ibar–Lepenac system and knock-on effects for downstream basins toward North Macedonia and Greece. Marine Conservation & Jobs: The UN’s GFCM and FAO inaugurated an Adriatic Sea Technical Unit in Split to strengthen science-based, sustainable fisheries cooperation across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia. EU Membership Equality: Montenegro’s European affairs minister says Podgorica wants full, equal EU membership—not delayed or limited rights—amid enlargement pressure and upcoming elections across member states. Human Rights Accountability: A UK-led UN rights group including Montenegro urged Sri Lanka to turn reform promises into concrete action on enforced disappearances and victim-centred accountability. Montenegro–Mongolia Climate Links: President Jakov Milatović’s state visit to Mongolia highlights cooperation on trade, education, and climate change and environmental protection, with a joint declaration expected. EU Border Disruption Risk: Regional hauliers announced EU border blockades from 14 September over the Schengen stay-limit for Western Balkan professional drivers. Education Under Strain: OECD PISA 2025 results show steep declines in reading, math and science skills among 15-year-olds, raising long-term risks for future workforces.