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Bosnia’s capital chokes on toxic air as thick blanket of smog engulfs Sarajevo
Flights have been grounded and people told to stay indoors as a thick blanket of smog engulfed Bosnia’s capital as residents tried to cope with toxic air. Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, which assesses air quality in real time, put...

A Partnership That Changes the Rules of the Game
The entry of MaxBet into the global Flutter International family at the beginning of 2025 marks an important step forward and a turning point, not only for this company, but also for the entire regional gaming sector. This acquisition represents...

Thousands of people demonstrate their support for Gaza in Malaga: 'We cannot look the other way'
Thousands of Malaga residents showed their support for Palestine with a demonstration that took place in the city on 29 August. Despite the police and the organisers of the event estimating different numbers of attendees - 3,500 and 7,500,...

Climate of connection: The Western Balkans, the EU, and the value of transport
It is now many years since the European Union welcomed a new member to its midst. The last occasion was in 2013, when Western Balkan state Croatia joined. That country’s regional neighbours are all EU candidates or potential candidates, but...

Severe weather warning issued: Civil Protection units deployed to Jablanica
Following an orange alert from Bosnia's Federation entity Hydrometeorological Institute due to heavy rainfall, three specialized Civil Protection units have been dispatched to Jablanica to assist local authorities if needed. Teams specializing in...

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Ocean Alliance MOU Set an Example for Europe
The Ocean Alliance (OACM) signed an MOU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment last week The MOU sets an example of how this European Balkan country prioritizes Safe Plastic Free...

Bosnia Weather
Ashtabula, OH (44004) Today Snow this evening will change to rain showers late. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Low near 35F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 100%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.. Tonight Snow this...

World : NATO Chief: Full Support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity
ISTANBUL, March 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday reaffirmed the alliance’s support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting in Sarajevo, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported....

Bosnia's FBiH entity achieves record low debt-to-GDP ratio, Minister says
According to the FBiH Ministry of Finance, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) 's total debt as of September 30, 2024, amounted to 2.28 billion Bosnian marks (approx. €1.14 billion). This represents a significant reduction of 511...

Climate Science and Big Oil Need to Go Their Separate Ways | Opinion
This is a pivotal moment for our planet. People who believe incorrectly that climate change is a "hoax," or at best minimize its dangers, will soon control all three branches of the federal government. They represent the interests of the...

Talents Sarajevo Call for Entries 2025
The Sarajevo Film Festival invites emerging film professionals and film critics from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus to submit entries for the nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo, titled FILMING AS CARING. While Talents Sarajevo is...

Kupres Residents Oppose The Construction Of A Magnesium Factory
The Mountaineering-Ecological Association Stozer, the civic initiative “Youth for Kupres” and numerous residents of this mountain town, with the “Peaceful protest walk for Plazenica,” once again showed that they oppose the planned construction of...

Bosnia's FM calls for dialogue and action at OSCE Ministerial Council
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konakovic delivered a significant speech at the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, thanking the organisation for its hospitality and reflecting on a challenging year for global security....

Bosnia's Jablanicko Lake dries up amid severe drought
One of Bosnia's largest lakes, Lake Jablanicko, currently has boats stranded on dry land after months of drought have emptied it. "The climate has certainly changed, but this is scary!" Kuljanin, 68, told AFP near the lake's receding shores in...

Smog bound Indian cities dominate global air pollution rankings despite slight improvement
PARIS, March 12 — Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. The report by IQAir, a...

Smog bound Indian cities dominate pollution rankings
PARIS: Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. The report by IQAir, a Swiss air...
Smog bound Indian cities dominate global pollution rankings: report
Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. The report by IQAir, a Swiss air...

Indian cities dominate global pollution rankings
Paris - Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. The report by IQAir, a Swiss air...

Smog bound Indian cities dominate global pollution rankings
Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. The report by IQAir, a Swiss air...

Bosnia’s Energy Crossroads: Balancing Coal’s Legacy and the Transition to Renewables
At the Mramor coal mine in northeastern Bosnia, 250 meters underground, dust clogs the air and oxygen is scarce. This facility, the country’s largest underground coal mine, has long powered the nearby Tuzla thermal power plant. However, its...