Dangerous tension in Montenegro! Turkish shops were set on fire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken action.

27.10.2025 14:12

Following the incident in Montenegro where one person was stabbed, 45 Turkish citizens were detained, and subsequently, shops owned by Turks were set on fire. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was said, "Immediately after the events began, contact was established with the Montenegrin authorities; necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of our citizens."

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Over the weekend, a fight involving a Turkish group became the agenda in Podgorica, Montenegro. In the incident where a Montenegrin citizen was stabbed, 45 Turkish citizens were detained. Following the incident that became a hot topic in the country, shops owned by Turks were set on fire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement regarding the events that escalated tensions.

CHAOS ERUPTED AFTER THE STABBING INCIDENT

In the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica, a 25-year-old young man was stabbed by one Azerbaijani and one Turkish individual during a dispute. In connection with the stabbing incident, two people were detained, one Azerbaijani and one Turkish citizen. Additionally, 45 Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens were also detained for lacking legal residence documents. After the investigations, fines were imposed on 7 individuals, and it was decided to deport 8 people.

THEY MAY BE DEPORTED

In a statement made by the Police Directorate (UP), it was stated, "The officers of the Police Directorate will evaluate the reasons for the presence of these individuals in the country, the justification and legality of this presence, as well as their roles in the violent incidents that occurred during their stay; as a result, criminal proceedings, cancellation of residence permits, and deportation of foreigners will be implemented."

TURKISH SHOPS WERE BURNED

After the stabbing incident, some individuals took to the streets, burning shops owned by Turks and chanting racist slogans.

VISA-FREE TRAVEL SUSPENDED

Following the incident, some groups shouted aggressive slogans against Turkish citizens, while the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajic, stated, "We are making a decision to temporarily suspend the visa-free travel regime for Turkish citizens."

FIRST STATEMENT FROM TURKEY: CONTACT ESTABLISHED

After the developments, the first statement also came from Turkey. In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the following expressions were included:

"Last weekend, some unfortunate developments occurred in Montenegro that also affected our citizens. Immediately after the events began, contact was established with Montenegrin authorities; necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of our citizens. Developments are being closely monitored in all aspects, and contact and coordination with Montenegrin authorities are being maintained continuously."

HAKAN FIDAN'S SEQUENTIAL MEETINGS

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on the phone with Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajic and Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ibrahimovic. The security of Turkish citizens and the protection of their rights in the country were discussed. It was reported that Montenegrin officials provided assurances on this matter.