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The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Horror as influencer, 19, plunges 150ft to her death from parasail after ‘unfastening harness during panic attack'
A TEEN influencer tragically plunged to her death after she allegedly unlocked her safety belt while parasailing. Tijana Radonjic, 19, is thought to have had a panic attack and before into the sea from a great height in Montenegro. 5 5 Her body was retrieved from the water and taken to the marina before the emergency services confirmed her death. The student was holidaying in Budva, southwest of Podgorica, when she fell to her death last week. Authorities are investigating what caused her to frantically unbuckle her belt, remove her legs from the straps, and fall from the seat. It is believed she suffered a panic attack while in the air. An attempt to take her own life has not been ruled out, but loved ones say they do not believe she would do that. The victim had been posting cheerful photos of her holiday in the days leading up to the fall. Even the owner of the operating tour company Budva MK said she appeared happy before the activity. He said: 'She was cheerful and in a good mood before the flight. 'She showed no fear of heights or flying. 'Before we set off, she waved to her friends on the beach and they waved back. Watch shock moment couple cheat death as they fall off 5,000ft mountain while taking risky shortcut to avoid queue 'Everything seemed fine. 'We don't know why she unbuckled her seat belt and harness and jumped out. 'I guess she didn't do it consciously, but in a moment of uncontrollable fear.' The tour company suspects she got scared because she thought something was wrong with the equipment, adding: 'Maybe she wasn't aware of the height she was flying at.' The victim was reportedly seen pulling the cables and shouting 'help me' in the moments leading up to the fall. Her friends in her hometown of Novi Sad, near Belgrade, Serbia, paid tribute to the teen victim. One lifelong pal said: 'If I could choose who to spend my childhood with, I would choose you again.' Another friend posted: 'She was full of life, always smiling. 'She never cared about what others thought of her.' The police investigation is ongoing. 5
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
European country named one of the most underrated in the world has cheap easyJet flights and its own Niagara Falls
MONTENEGRO has been named one of the most under-the-radar countries in the world. According to US News, Montenegro is often forgotten about, especially when compared to Croatia. 4 Yet, the small Balkan country bordering the Adriatic Sea features tranquil beaches, medieval villages and dramatic mountains. One particularly great activity is rafting though the Tata River Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in Europe. Travellers can also relax on Sveti Stefan Beach or hike in Durmitor National Park. There are historic towns to explore too, like Kotor and Perast on the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor. In fact, Kotor is known for having one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe. The town boasts picturesque cobbled streets, a Venetian Republic palazzi, ancient town walls and a fortress. Specifically, inside the town's walls there are four churches including the pink, 12th-century Romanesque St. Tryphon's Cathedral. The town even has a square - Pjaca od Drva - where many cats can be seen roaming around. Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro and boasts so much history. One historical site is Ribnica Bridge - which originally started as an outpost before gradually becoming a settlement in its own right. Jet2 launches new twice-weekly route to European holiday destination starting this month The city is also home to the Old Town (Stara Varoš) which was built under Ottoman rule. Today, the Old Town has shopping districts with jewellery shops, restaurants and boutiques. Montenegro also has its very own Niagara Falls, called the Cijevna waterfall. The natural waterfall is just a short drive from Podgorica and visitors will be able to see the falls all around them. It sits over one of the world's natural deep-water harbours, at the end of an inland bay. EasyJet operates flights to Tivat in Montenegro from Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester. 4 One-way flights can be found for as low as £29.99 and it takes just under three hours to reach Tivat. The hottest months to visit are July and August, where the temperature hits 28C. However, June and September are also warm with temperatures reaching 24C. Also in Montenegro is an 'unsung' coastal town with pristine beaches and cheap UK flights. Plus, the beautiful campsite in the middle of a vineyard is near in one of Europe's most underrated cities. 4
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
European Council president Costa praises Montenegro's advance on EU path
European Council President Antonio Costa on Wednesday praised Montenegro for its progress on the path toward membership in the European Union, describing the small Balkan country as 'one of the finest examples of the EU's positive enlargement momentum.' Costa spoke after meeting Montenegro's President Jakov Milatovic in the capital Podgorica. The European Council president was in the country as part of a tour of all six Western Balkan countries aspiring to join the 27-nation bloc. Montenegro, said President Milatovic, wishes to become the 28th member state by 2028. He pledged the country will keep up the pace of reforms in order to fulfill its proclaimed agenda. 'Our country is proud to have the status of a frontrunner in European integration and we are determined to keep the course,' he said. Montenegro and Albania have been at the forefront of the membership path while Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo and North Macedonia are lagging behind. The EU's willingness to accept new members has grown since the all-out war in Ukraine started on Feb. 24, 2022, fearing the conflict could fuel instability in the volatile Balkans. Costa said that the 'enlargement is the most important geopolitical investment in the stability, peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans, and the whole of Europe." He added that "it is inspiring to see that Montenegro has advanced in its European path.' Montenegro is the smallest of the Western Balkan countries with just over 600,000 people. It has been a member of NATO since 2013 when it defied Russia, its traditional ally, to join the Western military alliance.
