Montenegro suspends visa-free regime with Turkey after violence

Montenegro has suspended its visa-free regime with Turkey following violent incidents over the weekend in Podgorica. A Montenegrin man was stabbed by a group of Turkish nationals, which led to retaliatory attacks on Turkish citizens and businesses in the area.

In response to the violence, police detained dozens of Turkish and Azerbaijani nationals, some of whom were found to be lacking legal documents.

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović condemned the violence and cautioned against the notion of "collective guilt." Meanwhile, Turkey"s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on Montenegro to ensure the protection of Turkish citizens within its borders.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the need for diplomatic measures to address the safety of foreign nationals in Montenegro. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in international relations.

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