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Dodik lost his appeal — he was permanently removed from the post of President of Republika Srpska
Babel
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Republika Srpska (RS) President Milorad Dodik has officially lost his position after the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected his defenseʼs appeal against a previous court decision to terminate his powers. This is reported by the Serbian...
Is Israel Committing Genocide In Gaza? International Court Will Take Years
The Nigerian Voice
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South Africa instituted a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in late December 2023, claiming Israel was violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide through its...
Sanctioned Bosnian Serb PM quits
Gazeta Tema
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August 18, 2025
BANJA LUKA, Aug 18 (TemA) – Bosnia’s Serb entity prime minister Radovan Višković stepped down on Monday while under U.S. sanctions and a state probe — but was swiftly rewarded with another senior post. Višković, in office since 2018, announced his...
Paolo Sorrentino received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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August 18, 2025
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema. „I am very honored. This is real pleasure. If this is...
Bosnian Serb prime minister steps down as political turmoil deepens
Sabah
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August 18, 2025
Bosnia’s Serb entity plunged deeper into political crisis Monday as Prime Minister Radovan Viskovic resigned, paving the way for a government reshuffle while banned leader Milorad Dodik continues to defy the central government. The announcement...
Bosnia’s Serb Republic PM resigns to form wider coalition
KFGO - North Dakota
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August 18, 2025
By Daria Sito-Sucic SARAJEVO (Reuters) -The prime minister of Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic (RS) said on Monday he would resign from his position, as part of a plan by his Serb ruling party to form a government based on a wider coalition with...
The Prime Minister Of Republika Srpska Has Resigned
Charter 97
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Radovan Višković headed the government of Republika Srpska since 2018. Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, (an administrative entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina) Radovan Višković announced his resignation and said a new cabinet would be formed...
Did Bosnia hotel staff throw passports of Israeli tourists away?
The New Arab
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August 18, 2025
Forty-seven Israelis were stranded in Bosnia after their passports ended up in the trash in their hotel in what is now being described as an accident. The tourists, left stranded in their hotel in Sarajevo, were meant to return home on Saturday,...
Sarajevo hosts the Regional Tourist Spectacle: Tourism Expo Sarajevo 2025
Sarajevo Times
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August 18, 2025
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is becoming the focal point for the region’s tourism industry this fall. Tourism expo Sarajevo 2025, an international tourism fair, will be held from 25 to 27 September at the Skenderija Center. Under the...
Milorad Dodik is no longer president of the Republika Srpska
BGNES
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August 18, 2025
Milorad Dodik is no longer president of the Republika Srpska. The Court of Appeals of Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected Dodik's appeal against the decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) to revoke his presidential mandate, Bosnian media...
Court rejects Milorad Dodik's appeal, he is no longer President of Republika Srpska entity
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina previously revoked the mandate of the president of Bosnia's Republika Srspka entity held by Dodik, based on a final decision of the Court of BiH.
Referendum on confidence in Republika Srpska leadership set for late September — president
TASS
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August 18, 2025
BELGRADE, August 18. /TASS/. A referendum on confidence in the political course of the leadership of Republika Srpska (the entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) will be held at the end of September, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik said. "We...
Prime minister of Republika Srpska resigns, new cabinet to be formed shortly
TASS
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August 18, 2025
BELGRADE, August 18. /TASS/. Prime Minister of Republika Srpska Radovan Viskovic has resigned from his post and announced that a new cabinet will be appointed in the entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. "I am leaving the stable Republika Srpska to my...
Paolo Sorrentino To receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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August 18, 2025
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of of cinema, the celebrated Italian author Paolo Sorrentino will recieve the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award tonight at 8:30 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. After the presentation...
SIPA arrested Austrian Citizen in Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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August 18, 2025
An Austrian citizen was arrested in the Sarajevo area due to suspicions that he was a member of an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking in Austria. “Operational activities that preceded the arrest were carried out in the Kalesija...
Michel Franco: Sarajevo is my Second Home
Sarajevo Times
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August 18, 2025
The film DREAMS by the director Michel Franco was shown tonight in KSC Skenderija, as part of the Open Air programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. The film DREAMS by the director Michel Franco was shown tonight in KSC Skenderija, as part of...
Bosnian Serb Dodik Claims ‘Biden Allies’ Move to Oust Him Before Trump Meeting
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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August 17, 2025
In a candid, wide-ranging interview with “The Pavlovic Today,” Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik alleged that “Biden allies” are orchestrating his removal before he can communicate directly with Donald Trump, whom he praises as “the savior...
Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino at Sarajevo Film Festival Masterclass: Genocide is taking place in Gaza
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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In 2016, his film Youth competed at Cannes, winning three EFA awards, an Oscar® nomination, and two Golden Globe nominations. That same year, he created and directed the TV series The Young Pope, earning Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. In 2018,...
Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Anniversary in Sarajevo with Ceremonies Strengthening Ties with BiH
Sarajevo Times
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August 17, 2025
Marking the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s Declaration of Independence, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Sarajevo organized a series of official events. The commemoration was not only an occasion for national reflection, but...
Gaza Tribunal calls for armed UN intervention to halt ‘most lethal phase of genocide’ in Gaza
Middle East Monitor
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August 18, 2025
The Gaza Tribunal on Monday called for an urgent international armed intervention to stop what it described as Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” in Gaza, warning that failure to act would mark “an historic failure of humanity,” Anadolu...