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Montenegro will temporarily suspend visa-free travel for Turkish nationals following a knife attack in the capital Podgorica in which Turkish migrants were suspected, Prime Minister Milojko Spajić announced Sunday.
Montenegro will temporarily suspend visa-free travel for Turkish citizens after a knife attack in the capital Podgorica, allegedly involving Turkish migrants, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced Sunday.
“Tomorrow, under an urgent procedure, we will make a decision on the temporary suspension of the visa-free regime for Turkish citizens,” Spajic said on Sunday.
“With the aim of preserving economic activity and good bilateral relations, in the coming period, we will initiate intensive discussions with the Republic of Türkiye to find, in the spirit of good cooperation and partnership, the best model in our mutual interest,” he added.
Montenegro, one of the most popular European destinations for Turkish tourists, allows Turkish citizens to stay for up to 90 days without a visa within a 180-day period.
Montenegrin media reported that police detained two Turkish nationals suspected of stabbing a 25-year-old Montenegrin man in Podgorica’s Zabjelo district and took an additional 45 Turkish citizens into custody.
Authorities said the incident involved “a fight in which one person was stabbed in the chest and arms,” and that investigations were ongoing. Police added that checks across the capital would continue, and those found violating local laws could face deportation.
Footage circulating on social media appeared to show suspects being taken into custody as a crowd allegedly shouted racist slogans, including “Kill the Turks.” Officials have not provided further details on the victim’s condition.
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