Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

UK weather: Met Office issues snow forecast for later this month as temperatures set to plunge to -1C in just weeks
The Met Office has issued its snow forecast amid speculation that the UK could see snowfall in a few weeks. Despite large snowstorms affecting parts of eastern Europe, forecasters have ruled out any chance of unseasonal winter weather for Britain....

Building Global Leaders: UNO Hosts BOLD Fellows from Bosnia and Herzegovina
USA – Omaha, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) proudly hosted the BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri – Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fellowship Program for the sixth consecutive year, welcoming the 2025 cohort of...
BiH still unprepared for natural disasters, official warns
SARAJEVO, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) remains dangerously underprepared for natural disasters a year after last October's deadly floods and landslides, Aldin Brasnjic, director of the Civil Protection Administration of the...

‘Neum’s Law’: Bosnia’s Destructive Appetite for Date Mussels
The prohibition in Bosnia applies only to the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of which Neum is a part, not to the other nine cantons in the Federation or in Bosnia’s other entity, the predominantly Serb-populated Republika Srpska. Date mussels are not...

Konakovic meets German Foreign Minister Wadephul: Berlin reaffirms support for Bosnia’s EU path
A significant part of the meeting focused on economic cooperation, with Konakovic highlighting Germany’s role as one of Bosnia’s most important trading partners and foreign investors. The two officials also discussed development cooperation,...

Indonesia Captivates Bosnian Campuses with a Vibrant Showcase of Culture
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sarajevo successfully concluded its first-ever integrated cultural promotion, “Indonesia Goes to Campus (IGTC) 2025,” held at two leading universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event took place at...

Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2025 revealed
The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, Sibiu, Romania, on 2 October 2025. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of...

Governors of central banks from Moldova, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina in dialogue in Sarajevo
The heads of central banks from North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina commended the progress of Moldova in the process of European integration, particularly appreciating its accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The congratulatory...

Met Office verdict on UK snow forecast after Europe's surprise winter weather
Regions across Europe have been hit by snowstorms this week, with up to 20 inches of snow covering areas throughout the Western Balkans. The unexpected snowfall across Europe has piqued interest in when Britain might snow, with some reports...

UK 20cm snow forecast as Met Office issues verdict after European weather chaos
Regions across Europe were hit by wintry conditions this week, with as much as 20 inches of snow covering areas throughout the Western Balkans. The unexpected snowfall throughout Europe has sparked suggestions that Britain might soon experience...

Law on missing work due to snow as extreme weather set to hit UK
Snow could hit parts of the UK next week (Image: Birmingham Mail) Snow has officially hit parts of Europe, with UK set to be next in the firing line. WXCharts predicts snow will fall in areas of Britain, including Scotland, around October 12 and...

UK braces for wintry weather as Europe hit by heavy snow
Parts of Europe have been hit by a severe wintry blast, with snowfall reaching up to 20 inches, and it appears the UK could be next. WX Charts maps indicate that snowfall is expected in the UK, including Scotland, around October 12 and October 13....

UK weather: Snow hits Europe with 20 inches and Britain could be next in firing line
Europe has been hit by a severe wintry blast, with snowfall reaching up to 20 inches, and it appears the UK is next in line. WX Charts weather maps indicate that snowfall will reach the UK, including Scotland, around October 12 and October 13....

How toxic is YOUR air? Terrifying charts reveal the towns and cities around the world with the worst air pollution
From the smog–choked streets of Delhi to the suffocating skies over Eastern Europe, air pollution is a deadly threat to city dwellers all around the world. Now, terrifying charts have revealed the towns and cities facing the world's highest levels...

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...

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...

Orange Weather Alert Issued in Parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina Due to Strong Winds
The Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued an orange warning due to increased wind. The warning has been issued for the area of Herzegovina and southwestern Bosnia. According to the FHMZ, the wind is expected...

Youth from across BiH sent a Message of Peace from the Peace Vibe Festival in Sarajevo
The second Peace Vibe Festival, held from September 27 to 29 in Sarajevo, was successfully concluded. The event brought together over 50 young people from 33 local communities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with representatives from civil...

MoMA PS1’s ‘The Gatherers’ Rejects Climate Catastrophism in Favor of Resilient Resourcefulness
Tolia Astakhishvili, Wicked Plans, 2025. Mixed-media installation with works by Maka Sanadze and Zurab Astakhishvili. Courtesy MoMA PS1. Photo: Kris Graves It may not be the first—or the last—exhibition to confront the failures of our economic...

Climate scientists reveal exactly how many people in Europe DIED from heat-related causes in the summer of 2024 - including more than 500 in the UK
Although it may seem like a distant memory, summer 2024 was Earth's warmest on record. In Europe, temperatures were 1.54°C (2.7°F) above the 1991-2020 long term average – triggering dangerously hot conditions for residents. Now, scientists reveal...