URGENT UPDATE: A man from Tivat has been fined €445 for verbally attacking Montenegrin politician Nikola Zirojević on social media. The ruling came from the Court for Misdemeanors in Budva following a swift legal process initiated after the incident on December 12, 2025.
The accused, identified as M.J., aged 59, posted a series of offensive comments on Zirojević’s Facebook profile around 5 PM that day. Authorities acted quickly, leading to M.J.’s arrest and a prompt court appearance on December 17, 2025.
According to court reports, the judge, Jelena Stanišić, presided over the case in a fast-tracked hearing, underscoring the seriousness of online harassment in Montenegro.
This incident shines a spotlight on the growing concern regarding political discourse on social media platforms. With mounting pressure for accountability, this ruling serves as a warning to those who use digital spaces to spread hate or incite hostility.
As online interactions increasingly influence public perception and political landscapes, what happens next in this unfolding narrative will be closely monitored. Will this serve as a precedent for future cases?
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
