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Sarajevo Canton and Algeria Strengthen Ties Through Tourism, Culture, and Economic Cooperation
Sarajevo Times
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June 23, 2025
The Prime Minister of the Sarajevo Canton, Nihad Uk, met with the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mohammed Meraimi. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss the current relations between the...
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
The Conversation
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June 23, 2025
In the wake of the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, many congressional Democrats and a few Republicans have objected to President Donald Trump’s failure to seek congressional approval before conducting military...
Sarajevo Airport Ranks Among Top Five in Europe for Passenger Traffic Growth
Sarajevo Times
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June 23, 2025
The Sarajevo International Airport announced that they are still among the top five airports in Europe in terms of passenger traffic growth. Referring to data from the Airports Council International (ACI), they pointed out that in the first four...
Bosnian Serb Entity Moves to Form Reservist Police Force
Balkan Insight
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June 23, 2025
Republika Srpska police march during a parade to mark the 27th anniversary of the Republika Srpska, January 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/VLADIMIR STOJAKOVIC. The government of Bosnia’s Serb-dominated Republika Srpska entity voted on Monday in favour of...
Bosnian and Serbian ministers discuss reconciliation and regional cooperation in Sarajevo
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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“I believe historical reconciliation between Serbs and Bosniaks is possible. We’ve seen similar healing between Serbs and Hungarians despite past conflicts and casualties. Through difficult conversations, disagreements, and mutual understanding,...
Women’s Cooperatives Key to Sustainable Rural Development: BiH Joins UN’s International Year of Cooperatives
Sarajevo Times
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June 27, 2025
The conference “Women’s Cooperatives – Driving the Future of Rural Communities” was held yesterday in Begovo Selo on Nišići, gathering representatives of institutions, cooperatives and international organizations with the aim of strengthening...
Water Prices in Sarajevo to Increase Starting July 1
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
At today’s session, the Government of the Sarajevo Canton adopted a decision to adopt a revised price list for the municipal service of drinking water supply and wastewater collection and treatment, provided by KJKP “Vodovod i kanalizacija” d.o.o....
European rabbis reject Bosnian Govt apology over cancelled Sarajevo conference
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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He pointed directly to Minister Adnan Delic, whom he said “led the public ban on our rabbinical meeting in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” and insisted that Delic should be the one to express regret. “If he refuses, we call on the government to publicly...
RS Police Reserve – Between Empty Budget and Political Provocation
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
Permanent instability coming from the top of the Republika Srpska. Is the rule of law functioning, have we passed the exam? What are the neuralgic points? Do citizens have a justified fear of insecurity. What is the perception? The guests of the...
EU Delegation: Reserve Police Force in RS risks further Deepening Divisions in BiH
Sarajevo Times
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July 4, 2025
The National Assembly of Republika Srpska has adopted the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Police and Internal Affairs, which introduces a reserve police force, and the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina has reacted to...
World Premiere “The Pavilion” by Dino Mustafic opens the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
The 31st Sarajevo Film Festival will open on August 15 with the world premiere of the Bosnian film „The Pavilion“, directed by Dino Mustafić. “There is no greater excitement or privilege for a local filmmaker than to present their film at the...
Summer Concert Series In The Heart Of Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
In the authentic setting of the national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) – Svrzo’s House, during July and August 2025, concerts of sevdah under the title “Sevdah of Damir Imamovic in Svrzo’s House” will be held every Wednesday. Within...
President Erdoğan receives Grand Youth Award from top OIC body
Daily Sabah
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June 22, 2025
Grand Youth Award of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an affiliate of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) based in Istanbul, was presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Friday. Erdoğan received the award at a ceremony held at...
BiH FM met with Minister for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark
Sarajevo Times
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June 25, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met with the Minister for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Marie Bjerre, who is on a working visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Konaković expressed his...
European Court overturns initial ruling in Kovacevic v. Bosnia case
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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In the initial judgment, issued with six votes in favour and one against, the ECHR found that Bosnia and Herzegovina had breached Article 1 of Protocol No. 12 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits discrimination. The...
Human Rights Activists ‘Demonised’ in Bosnia, Warns UN Rapporteur
Balkan Insight
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June 26, 2025
Thirty-two years ago, Mary Lawlor stood at the head of a ‘Caravan of Conscience’ on the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina, trying to raise awareness about the atrocities unfolding within them. This month, the former director of the Irish section...
Mastriano advances military promotions and veteran measures through Senate committee
South Central PA News - Pennsylvania
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June 25, 2025
Douglas Vincent Mastriano, Pennsylvania State Senator from 33rd District | senatormastriano.comDouglas Vincent Mastriano, Pennsylvania State Senator from 33rd District | senatormastriano.com The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness...
Auxiliary Police Units under Scrutiny: Reactions, Suspicions and political Showdowns
Sarajevo Times
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June 25, 2025
The announcement from the entity of Republika Srpska about the formation of an auxiliary police force has caused a storm of reactions. From concerns from Bosniak representatives in this entity, to appeals to international institutions to prevent...
The Rundown: Illinois’ legal aid funding in jeopardy
WBEZ - Illinois
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June 25, 2025
Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, and Season 4 of The Bear premieres at 7 p.m. this evening on Hulu. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Illinois could lose $18 million in legal aid funding if Trump’s budget passes — hurting Legal Aid...
Bosnian And French Military Leaders Discuss Western Balkans Security (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. At the invitation of the Chief of the French Armed Forces Joint Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), Lieutenant...