Ministry of Internal Affairs of Montenegro

Wildfires intensify across Balkans and Mediterranean

10 clusters · 387 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Balkan region battles multiple active wildfires

Wildfires driven by extreme heat, drought, and strong winds continue to cause widespread destruction across the Balkans and Mediterranean. In Croatia, the catastrophic blaze near Lokva Rogoznica that spread toward Omiš h

Balkan region wildfires and drought crisis

3 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Serbia wildfires cause smoke in Bulgaria and prompt emergency aid offer

By August 18, 2026, the wildfire and drought crisis in the Balkans has expanded into a transboundary environmental issue. In Serbia, the number of active fires has risen to over 45. The situation in the Deliblatska Pešča

Wildfire crisis and intense heatwaves in the Balkans

2 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Balkans face widespread wildfires and extreme heatwaves

The wildfire crisis and extreme heat across the Balkan Peninsula continue to intensify. In North Macedonia, the Crisis Management Center reported 37 open-space fires within a 24-hour period, with 11 remaining active. Sig

Concert-related violence in Montenegro

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Spuž concert brawl leads to arrests and police officer attack

In July 2026, a mass brawl occurred in Nikšić, Montenegro, following an Ace Lukas concert at the Trim Center. The incident involved more than 80 participants using chairs and bottles, resulting in minor injuries to two y

Law enforcement and safety trends in the Balkans

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Regional police report surge in traffic violations and crime

Law enforcement and safety issues have been reported across several Balkan nations. In Montenegro, authorities have focused on managing high volumes of misdemeanor cases during peak tourism, including fines for driving o