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Dodik threatens secession if convicted before Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
As the trial of Republika Srpska President and Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) leader Milorad Dodik approaches its final stage, tensions appear to escalate within the entity’s institutions. Republika Srpska officials have indicated...

PM Shehbaz builds case for climate finance at UAE summit
• Premier says transition to clean energy requires $100bn, terms energy security and sustainability ‘a national priority’ • Claims govt adopting eco-friendly agriculture, enhancing water conservation capacities • Meets rulers of Abu Dhabi and...

To boost sustainability, it’s time for emerging Europe to embrace reinvention
A major new report from Emerging Europe suggests that governments and businesses should embrace technology-driven solutions to drive reinvention to ensure that no community, especially those in rural and remote areas, is left behind. The countries...

Sarajevo municipality engages community in evacuation efforts
The Civil Protection Headquarters of the Municipality of Stari Grad Sarajevo spent all day Saturday talking with residents of Sirokaca, a neighborhood in Stari Grad, which needs to be evacuated following an order by the Cantonal Civil Protection...

Bosnia fails to capitalize on EU’s accelerated integration initiative, High Rep says in report to UNSC
High Representative Christian Schmidt stated that Bosnia and Herzegovina has not fully taken advantage of the European Union's initiative for accelerated integration of Western Balkan countries, in his latest report to the United Nations Security...

Romanian soldier dead after water park accident in Sarajevo
A Romanian soldier serving in the EUFOR Multinational Battalion passed away on Sunday, February 9, following an accident at a water park in Sarajevo while off duty, according to Romania’s Ministry of National Defense (MApN). Sergeant Major Parlac...

Attack on German cars was a Russian plot to frame environmentalists: Report
[JACK AYLMER] GERMAN AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING INTO WHETHER MOSCOW IS BEHIND A SECRET EFFORT TO FRAME ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND THE GREEN PARTY FOR THE VANDALISM OF HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES AHEAD OF THE COUNTRY’S FEDERAL ELECTIONS. THAT’S ACCORDING TO A...

Evacuation of residents in Sarajevo municipality due to landslide risk
In response to an order from the Civil Protection Headquarters of Sarajevo Canton, employees from the Civil Protection Service of Stari Grad Municipality are conducting regular visits to affected residential areas in the streets of Bostarici,...

An extensive heatwave develops as the Heat Dome expands over Europe; extreme heat through mid-August is forecast
Rapid warming is underway from southern to western and central Europe as a Heat Dome strengthens over the continent. A new, long-lasting heatwave is forecast to engulf much of Europe, with locally challenging August temperatures breaking...

Rafting fever sweeps through Türkiye’s Black Sea waters
RİZE The roar of the river and the cheers from the banks have heralded the start of the European Rafting Cup in Rize, a picturesque city on Türkiye’s northeastern Black Sea coast. Hosted by the Turkish Canoe Federation at a canoe and rafting park...

Argentina Open 2025: Weather Delays Matches at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Rain disrupted play at the Argentina Open 2025 this week, pushing back first-round matches originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 6. Following the delay, the competition at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club resumes...

Guide for mapping areas for solar, wind with minimized impact on environment in Energy Community
The Operational Blueprint: Designation of Renewables Acceleration Areas covers solar power – both rooftop and ground-mounted – and onshore wind projects, due to their anticipated substantial contribution to the installed power generation capacity...

Mapped: Europe’s Protected Land Share by Country
Ranked: Top 40 Countries With the Most Calories per Person This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways...

UK-EU Facilitation Forum
Aileen McLeod Alberto-Horst Neidhardt Alice Berzolla Alison Hunter Almut Möller Amanda Paul Ana Berdzenishvili Andrew Duff Andrew Scott Anna Crawford Annalisa Buscaini Annika Hedberg Arancha González Laya Arnaldo-Javier Mina Mendoza Benedetta...

Sarajevo Canton intensifies tourism inspections to boost service quality and curb the gray economy
The Cantonal Inspectorate for Market and Tourism Inspection conducted a total of 865 inspections from January to September 2024 on entities engaged in tourism, including travel agencies, guides, and accommodation facilities. The purpose of these...

EBRD and EU support flood recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting small businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after the 2024 floods by providing them much-needed funding for repairs and new...

EIB names Miha Svent to oversee Bosnia and Herzegovina
Miha Švent has been appointed as the new European Investment Bank (EIB) representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), succeeding Sandrine Friscia, Trend reports. Švent, with nearly 30 years of experience in international development and...

Bosnia floods death toll rises to 22, evacuation ordered
Bosnia floods death toll rises to 22, evacuation ordered SARAJEVO, Oct 9, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - At least 22 people have died in the devastating floods and landslides that hit Bosnia last week as rescue teams still search for six missing people,...

Historic Moment for BiH-Scotland Relations in the Heart of Sarajevo
Amid the sounds of Scottish bagpipes, a historic event took place in the heart of Sarajevo; one that will be remembered as a milestone in the relationship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Scotland. The arrival of Almira Delibegovic Broome, the...

From rejection letters to red carpets: How Ding Xiaoyin brought Chinese cinema to the world
Header image source: Blossoms Entertainment via Forbes. At every alumni sharing session these days, Ding Xiaoyin is the senior known for bringing films like The Wandering Earth 2, Lost in the Stars, and The Eight Hundred to audiences in more than...