Education & AI-era literacy: OECD’s PISA 2025 shows a continued slide in reading, maths and science, with 15-year-olds hitting the weakest levels since testing began and “hasty readers” rising sharply—an alarm for critical thinking in a world flooded with information. UNICEF child safety online: UNICEF estimates 20 million children (12–17) across 21 countries faced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse; nearly 60% of recorded cases were on social media, and Montenegro is flagged for social-media-heavy reporting. Montenegro–Mongolia ties: President Jakov Milatović’s state visit to Mongolia (marking 20 years of diplomatic relations) includes talks and a Joint Declaration covering trade, education, science, culture and climate cooperation. Satellite connectivity for the Western Balkans: 4iG and SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile deal aims to expand direct-to-phone satellite coverage in Hungary and the Western Balkans, with rollout tied to network readiness. Illegal gambling pressure: A Euromat-commissioned study says Europe’s illegal online gambling market tripled to about €12B in 2025, with Montenegro and Serbia included in the analysis. Tech policy & governance: Montenegro appears in OECD’s list of countries with big PISA shifts, while UNICEF’s findings underline the need for stronger platform protections and reporting pathways.