Launched by investigative journalists with experience in political, economic, and social topics, in just few months since its launch in December 2021, PRESS became one of the most-read portals in Montenegro, with over 390,000 visits in 30 days.
"We will try to always search for the truth, and we will always be on the side of justice and citizens. The newsroom will not be able to be influenced by interest lobbies and powerful people," said founder Vladimir Otašević.
The portal has published some highly controversial stories in a short period. For example, it published a story about the misuse of state money and payments from the account of the company Plantaže (wine producer and distributor) to private individuals related to the former ruling party DPS. The newsroom has also published several investigative stories about irregularities related to the voter list, domestic politics, and the sports industry.
According to the founder, the outlet's stories are read outside Montenegro, both in the Balkans and beyond and he also stresses how, few months after launching the media outlet, more than 26,000 visitors from as many as 75 countries entered the website in 24 hours. However, the organisation shares the challenges of other independent media outlets in Montenegro to ensure its sustainability, as they are funded predominantly through project-based grant funding.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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