Effective November 1, 2026, Montenegro will require visas from citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This change supports Montenegro’s EU accession process and aligns its visa rules with EU standards.
A technical failure at Eurocontrol's Brussels air traffic center on 27 July 2026 caused hundreds of flight delays across European airspace. The slot allocation system collapse prompted an emergency plan reducing approved takeoffs continent-wide.
The FAA delayed and canceled 20% to 30% of flights at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports on July 27, 2026. Staffing shortages at New York area air traffic control centers are prolonging operational restrictions.