Montenegro offers Adriatic beaches, scenic mountains and a cost of living that's less than half that of the U.S. Popular retirement destinations include Podgorica, Bar, Perast and Tivat. Explore what makes Montenegro one of Forbes' #BestPlacesToRetire# Abroad In 2026: 📸: Arnold Petersen/iStock via Getty Images

Starlink is moving closer to launch in Montenegro 🇲🇪 Starlink has registered its Montenegrin unit, fully owned by Starlink Holdings Netherlands This is an important step before commercial service begins in the country Another European country is getting closer to satellite internet from space Starlink’s global expansion keeps moving

EU Candidate Countries' Progress Toward Membership (Chapters Opened / Closed) 🇲🇪 Montenegro: 33 opened, 18 closed 🇦🇱 Albania: 33 opened, 3 closed 🇷🇸 Serbia: 22 opened, 2 closed 🇹🇷 Turkey: 16 opened, 1 closed 🇲🇩 Moldova: 7 opened, 0 closed 🇺🇦 Ukraine: 7 opened, 0 closed 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 0 opened, 0 closed 🇬🇪 Georgia: 0 opened, 0 closed 🇲🇰 North Macedonia: 0 opened, 0 closed In the EU accession process, "chapters" refer to specific policy areas that candidate countries must align with EU laws and standards. Montenegro is furthest ahead in progress toward membership, having provisionally closed 18 of 33 chapters. Source: European Commission, via RFE/RL. Updated July 14, 2026.