Montenegro to upgrade Podgorica and Tivat airports

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The Montenegrin government has announced a major infrastructure initiative to upgrade the Podgorica and Tivat airports. Prime Minister Milojko Spajić will lead a new interinstitutional coordination body tasked with accelerating these projects and overcoming administrative and financial hurdles. The plan includes the urgent creation of a ten-year Master Plan to guide long-term development. Key physical upgrades scheduled for the upcoming seasons include expanded terminal facilities, additional gates, and runway improvements. Specifically, Podgorica airport aims to undergo runway reconstruction and extension to accommodate wide-body aircraft and direct long-haul flights.

In separate developments, Montenegro has reached a significant milestone in its EU accession process by meeting the requirements for the temporary closure of Chapter 15 regarding energy. This follows the adoption of an updated negotiating position aligned with EU standards. Additionally, the country has joined European Union measures to temporarily suspend the import of poultry and beef from Brazil due to concerns regarding antibiotic use in livestock. The government is also moving forward with legislative amendments aimed at improving the mechanisms for seizing assets obtained through criminal activities.

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Aerodromi Crne Gore · European Union · Government of Montenegro · Milojko Spajić · Montenegro · Podgorica Airport · Tivat Airport

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro has suspended imports of beef and poultry from Brazil following EU measures. biznis.me
[● 2 SOURCES] The GP URA party criticized the government for delaying airport modernization by pursuing concessions for two years. www.pvinformer.me · rtnk.me
[● 2 SOURCES] Montenegro is also moving toward closing Chapter 15 (Energy) in EU negotiations. www.ecoportal.me
[● 5 SOURCES] Upgrades include expanded terminals, additional gates, and runway improvements. novski.me · verige.net · radiotivat.com · www.exyuaviation.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The government is initiating urgent upgrades for Podgorica and Tivat airports. novski.me · verige.net · radiotivat.com · www.exyuaviation.com
[● 5 SOURCES] A new ten-year Master Plan will be commissioned to guide long-term development. novski.me · verige.net · radiotivat.com · www.exyuaviation.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Podgorica airport plans include a new terminal and runway extension to accommodate wide-body aircraft. novski.me · www.exyuaviation.com
[● 4 SOURCES] An interinstitutional coordination body led by Prime Minister Milojko Spajić will be formed to oversee airport capacity. novski.me · verige.net · radiotivat.com · www.exyuaviation.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Podgorica airport aims to be capable of handling wide-body aircraft through runway extension. verige.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Planned upgrades include expanded terminals, additional gates, and runway improvements. www.exyuaviation.com · verige.net · radiotivat.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Montenegro has met the conditions for the temporary closure of EU Chapter 15 regarding energy. www.ecoportal.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Montenegrin government is proposing amendments to the law on the seizure of assets obtained through criminal acts. informacijecrnagora.me