Montenegro Arrests Turks and Azeris Amid Rising Tensions After Violent Clash

Montenegro has arrested multiple Turkish and Azeri nationals following a violent stabbing incident in Podgorica, raising tensions and prompting government action against Turkish nationals.

• Police in Montenegro detained dozens of Turkish and Azeri nationals after a Montenegrin man was stabbed during a dispute in Podgorica over the weekend.
• President Jakov Milatovic urged calm amid rising tensions, while Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced the temporary suspension of the visa-free regime for Turkish nationals.
• The stabbing incident occurred late Saturday night, escalating fears of conflict between the local population and the Turkish people residing in Montenegro.