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Director of RTV Podgorica Vladimir Otašević Denied Entry to Serbia
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Director of RTV Podgorica Vladimir Otašević Denied Entry to Serbia

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vladimir Otašević, director of Radio-Television Podgorica, was denied entry into Serbia.
  • Serbian border police refused him entry at the Gostun border crossing, citing reasons of protecting Serbia's security.
  • This incident follows Montenegro's earlier ban on Informer editor-in-chief Dragan Vučićević, leading to Serbian threats of reciprocal measures.

Vladimir Otašević, director of Radio-Television Podgorica, found himself barred from entering Serbia early on July 23, 2026. He was refused entry at the Gostun border crossing shortly after midnight, according to a document from the Serbian Border Police obtained by Radio-Television of Montenegro.

The entry can be refused when required by the reasons for protecting the security of Serbia and its citizens.

— Serbian Border PoliceThe official reason provided for denying Vladimir Otašević entry into Serbia.

The official reason cited for the denial of entry was that it could be refused "when required by the reasons for protecting the security of Serbia and its citizens." Otašević expressed surprise at the decision.

I am surprised by the decision that I will not be allowed to enter Serbia.

— Vladimir OtaševićOtašević's reaction to being denied entry into Serbia.

This event echoes a previous diplomatic spat in June when Montenegro banned Dragan Vučićević, the editor-in-chief of the Serbian tabloid Informer. At the time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić called the ban a "big mistake" and suggested Serbia might impose reciprocal measures. Subsequently, Petar Komnenić, a journalist from Montenegro's TV Vijesti, was also reportedly told he was no longer welcome in Serbia.

It was a big mistake for which Serbia may have to introduce reciprocal measures against the neighboring country.

— Aleksandar VučićSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić's statement after Montenegro banned Informer editor-in-chief Dragan Vučićević.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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