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Toxic fire at illegal Sarajevo landfill raises health concerns
Euronews
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The fire, burning from within layers of plastic and medical waste, is proving nearly impossible to extinguish quickly. Authorities say it could take several days to put out. Air pollution levels have surged, with PM10 and PM2.5 particles far above...
Conference Marking 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Begins in Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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July 2, 2025
As part of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, a three-day international scientific conference entitled “Srebrenica – 30 Years After: Memory, Responsibility and the Challenges of Denial” is starting in Sarajevo....
Germany updates: Police commissioner slams migrant pushbacks
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
Skip next section Federal police commissioner slams migrant pushbacks 07/09/2025July 9, 2025Federal police commissioner slams migrant pushbacks Federal police commissioner Uli Grötsch has criticized the German government's policy of turning back...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Climate change is coming for your G&T! Global warming could change the taste of gin, scientists warn
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
If there's one thing the Brits take seriously, it's their gin and tonic. It requires a precise blend of the spirit, mixer, lime wedge and – of course – ice. But the subtle fusion of flavours is at risk, experts have warned - with climate change to...
UPDATE: Bosnian man cleared of torture charges to appear in court for plea deal hearing
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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UPDATE: A Bosnian man who was cleared of torture charges will be back in federal court for a plea deal over a pending charge of passport fraud. Court records filed on June 17 show that 53-year-old Sead Miljković has agreed to plead guilty to one...
Sarajevo Functional Urban Area finalises Climate City Contract in Partnership with EU
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the final event of the project “Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission for the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area” took place, marking the completion of the Climate City Contract for the Sarajevo Functional Urban...
Heavy air pollution in Sarajevo after landfill fire, health warnings issued
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Health warnings have been issued, particularly for people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, those prone to severe allergic reactions, the elderly, pregnant women, and young children. These vulnerable groups are strongly...
Extreme Heatwaves Underscore Climate Urgency
teleSUR
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Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have hit several regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. RELATED: Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village That Voted Against Climate Change Policies As the...
EBRD and EU finance renovation of Sarajevo water supply network
Smart Water Magazine
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June 30, 2025
Work on Sarajevo’s water distribution network, which is being financed with a €25 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has received an additional boost from a €3.8 million European Union (EU) investment...
Apple Appoints Sabih Khan as COO Amid Supply Chain Shifts
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 9, 2025
KEY POINTS Tech giant enters new phase as Tim Cook's inner circle reshuffles and Trump renews pressure on overseas production Apple's New COO Steps Up as Jeff Williams Announces Retirement Amid Rising US Tariff Pressure Apple's long-serving Chief...
Extreme heatwaves underscore climate urgency, demand action
People's Daily Online
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A man jumps into a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. (Xinhua) Scientists have widely agreed that the...
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska mulls setting up reserve police force
BNE Intellinews
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The government of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska has adopted a bill establishing a reserve police force, claiming it aims to raise the security level in the entity, particularly in emergency situations caused by humanitarian crises. The...
News Analysis: Extreme heatwaves underscore climate urgency, demand action
The Malaysian Star
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June 29, 2025
LONDON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have hit several regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. As the Northern Hemisphere endures a summer of unprecedented heat,...
Loss, resilience on display at Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition
Sabah
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July 9, 2025
Serdar Karagöz, chairperson and general manager of Anadolu Agency (AA), opened the first exhibition of the Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 at CSO Ada Ankara, emphasizing the profound role of documentary photography in understanding society and the...
Storm threat moves south of NYC Wednesday ahead of more rain to end week
NBC 4 - New York
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on countries make U.S. trading partners and investors nervous. But his sector tariffs could hurt consumers and businesses more in the long run. Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum...
Trebinje Sets an Example: One of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Cleanest Cities
Sarajevo Times
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June 29, 2025
Few cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina can truly pride themselves on maintaining clean and well-kept streets – but Trebinje, nestled in the south of Herzegovina, certainly can. This picturesque city, known for its rich history and natural beauty, is...
Climate change could alter gin’s taste
The Spirit Business
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June 23, 2025
A study by Heriot-Watt University has warned that changing climate conditions could affect the flavour profile of gin in the future. Gin producers source juniper berries from specific regions Heriot-Watt’s International Centre for Brewing and...
First Sarajevo–Ploče train for summer starts
Croatia Week
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June 28, 2025
by croatiaweek June 28, 2025 in News (Photo credit: Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ŽFBiH)) The first international passenger train of the 2025 summer season between Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian port...
Trump's tariffs on cars, copper, drugs, aluminum could hit harder than other levies
CNBC
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump walks as workers react at U.S. Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters As President Donald Trump's tariffs against more than a dozen countries spark fresh...