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A year later, small Bosnian village remembers 19 victims of floods and landslide

A year later, small Bosnian village remembers 19 victims of floods and landslide
JABLANICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A year after a flood and landslide swept through a tiny village in southern Bosnia, killing… JABLANICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A year after a flood and landslide swept through a tiny village in southern...

Sarajevo Ranked as the Most Convenient Winter Destination in the Region
The first snow has already covered the Sarajevo mountains, and final preparations are underway for the start of the winter season. Ski resorts are preparing the slopes and checking equipment, while a large number of domestic and foreign tourists...

Sarajevo Court acquits Sarajlic, Delalic and Sehovic in retrial over alleged bribery
The three were accused of arranging a meeting with Velid Tvrtkovic between February 20 and 25, 2020, ahead of the internal elections for president of the Sarajevo Cantonal Board of the Democratic Action Party (SDA), scheduled for February 26 that...

Flamenco Spectacle Gran Gala Flamenco Enthralls Sarajevo Audience with Two Sold-Out Performances
The flamenco spectacle from Spain, “Gran Gala Flamenco,” was held two days ago on the stage of the Bosnian Cultural Center in Sarajevo, thereby officially opening the Festival of Dance and Arts Dansar. The audience had the opportunity to enjoy two...

Bosnian Serb court clears referendum on Dodik verdict
BANJA LUKA, Oct. 3 (TemA) — A panel of Republika Srpska’s Constitutional Court ruled Friday that a planned referendum on the verdict against Milorad Dodik and his removal as entity president does not violate the Bosniak community’s vital interest....

RS Constitutional Court rules no violation of Bosniak vital national interest in referendum law
At its 172nd session, the Council reviewed the Law on Referendum and Citizens’ Initiative, adopted by the RSNA on August 22, along with the decision for its early enforcement. In decision UV-5/25, the Council concluded that these acts did not...

EU Envoy in Sarajevo: Reform Agenda unlocks nearly €1 billion opportunity for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Speaking before the BiH Parliamentary Assembly last week, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stressed that the Union was offering €1 billion to invest in roads, affordable energy, and faster internet. “I want the full amount to be spent for the...

International experts urge PIC to block Dodik’s referendum, warn of genocide risk in Bosnia
They also cite the actions of the RS Assembly, which, immediately after Dodik’s first-instance conviction on February 26, adopted laws rejecting all decisions of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH, the...

From Auschwitz, to Bosnia, to Gaza: The price of silence
By Damir Mitrić and Jill Klein When we prevent or put an end to genocide, we honour the victims of past genocides and, in doing so, keep their memory alive. We draw a clear line between reasonable human behaviour and our capacity to inflict...

Recognition For BiH Taekwondo: ETU Board Of Directors Meeting In Sarajevo
The European Grand Prix for taekwondo, which will be held in Sarajevo from December 3rd to 6th, has gained additional significance. During this competition, which gathers 640 of the best young taekwondo athletes from across Europe, on December...

Early snowfall damages power lines and snarls traffic in Bosnia and Serbia (World)
Early snowfall in the Western Balkans left thousands of people without electricity on Friday and disrupted traffic as roads became impassable. Heavy, wet snow fell this week in hilly and mountainous areas in Serbia and Bosnia, downing power...
Czechia Prepares Diplomats from Bosnia and Herzegovina for EU Membership
On 15–19 September 2025, the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a five-day training for a group of junior diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on the topic of European...

Bulgarian resort floods leave 3 dead, while heavy snow downs Balkan power lines
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast claimed three lives and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, authorities said Friday. Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said...

Dodik: Sarajevo četiri puta pokušalo da isporuči proizvode namenske Ukrajini
SOČI - Predsednik Milorad Dodik izjavio je da su predstavnici Republike Srpske na nivou BiH sprečili isporuku proizvoda odbrambene industrije BiH Ukrajini najmanje četiri puta, ali nije isključio mogućnost tajnih isporuka. "Omeli smo pokušaje....

Building safer Digital Spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina
From countering disinformation to promoting digital literacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media regulator is strengthening its ability to create safer online spaces. On 1 October, staff of the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) took part in a...

Synot partners with Mr Bit Casino in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Collaboration brings Synot’s slot portfolio to a new market. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Synot has entered a partnership with Mr Bit Casino to offer its slot portfolio in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Almost 120 Synot titles are now available on...

Sarajevo Airport aims to become Ryanair Base
Sarajevo Airport has unveiled plans to transform into an airline base as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its market position. The project also includes expanding facilities tailored for low cost carriers, aiming to boost traffic and...

Bosnia adopts reform agenda to unlock EU funds
Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Council of Ministers has adopted a wide-ranging reform plan required to access funds from the European Union’s €6bn Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, officials said on September 30, a Council of Ministers statement said....

A Year On, Bosnia Flood Survivors Still Haunted and Homeless
When it rains, Umija Arfadzan has nightmares. “I dream of floodwaters sweeping away my youngest son,” she said. “I scream, but my husband can’t wake me.” Fifty-one-year-old Umija spoke in the improvised living room of a container home that the...