Jovica Stanisic, the former Serbian security chief convicted of war crimes, has apologized and is seeking early release from prison. He is requesting release after serving two-thirds of his sentence for crimes committed in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A proposed US-backed gas pipeline deal in Bosnia, intended to reduce reliance on Russian energy, is facing controversy due to its links with a company tied to Trump allies. Brussels has warned that this deal could jeopardize Bosnia's hopes for EU accession.
Elektroprivreda BiH (EP BiH) is challenging the City of Mostar's transfer of ownership of its property, including Neretva hydro plants, to Elektroprivreda Hrvatske zajednice Herceg Bosne (EP HZHB). Mostar maintains the transfer was a legal correction of administrative errors, while EP BiH asserts its property was unilaterally registered under another entity.
Delegates from the HDZ and SNSD parties have repeatedly blocked the work of the Bosnia-Herzegovina House of Peoples by failing to attend sessions and breaking quorum. This obstruction has led to the collapse of multiple legislative sessions, including one on excise duties, drawing strong criticism.
The government of Republika Srpska is initiating efforts to abolish the provisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Criminal Code that prohibit genocide denial. This move seeks to remove the ban on denying genocide and glorifying war criminals.
The 33rd anniversary of the Ahmići massacre, where HVO soldiers killed 116 Bosniak civilians including a three-month-old baby, was commemorated. Calls for truth and justice were made during the remembrance events.
A plaque for 'Dayton Peace Square' was unveiled at the Office of the High Representative (OHR), with High Representative Christian Schmidt emphasizing that the Dayton Agreement remains a cornerstone…
A session of Bosnia and Herzegovina's House of Peoples failed to achieve a quorum due to the absence of delegates from the SNSD party, leading to continued political blockades.
The Government of Republika Srpska's announcement to initiate the repeal of provisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Criminal Code is being criticized as an attempt to legitimize genocide denial.
A Bosnian man, Pero, sold his house in Germany to purchase half of his native village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He plans to transform the village into a tourist destination, driven by a desire to invest in his childhood home.
During a visit to Sarajevo, NATO officials, including an American general, affirmed the alliance's commitment to long-term stability in the Western Balkans and its readiness to preserve peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They noted that political conflicts remain a challenge in the region.
Evidence from multiple war crimes trials implicates two Bosnian Serb men in the persecution and murder of Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kalinovik region in 1992, yet neither has been charged.
The UN court has ordered an independent medical evaluation for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, following his request to be released for treatment in Serbia. This review will inform the court's decision on his potential temporary release.
The Igman Initiative and SDA strongly condemned a political event held in Zagreb by the Croatian right, where maps depicting the ethnic division of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a potential third entity were promoted. Critics warned against a return to the 1990s and called the map drawing dangerous.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is at risk of losing an additional €373.9 million from the EU Growth Plan funds if it fails to accelerate necessary reforms. EU officials have warned that time is running out for the country to act on these reforms.
The article explores Bosnian Sevdalinka music, characterizing it as the enduring sound of a soul, often conveying deep sorrow. It references a specific narrative from Mostar about "Biba of the Celebic family" who suffers for love, highlighting the genre's emotional depth.
Multiple bomb threats were reported across Sarajevo, targeting major shopping centers and schools. Police responded by evacuating buildings and conducting searches, ultimately determining all threats to be false.