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Zvonko Komšić, host of the BHRT show 'Jutro za sve,' garnered attention for his unusual fashion choice of wearing shorts during a broadcast.
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Zvonko Komšić, host of the BHRT show 'Jutro za sve,' garnered attention for his unusual fashion choice of wearing shorts during a broadcast.

MPs Mehmedović and Emrić have announced a criminal complaint against 14 individuals at RTRS and the Public RTV System Board, alleging damages to BHRT exceeding 105 million KM. The complaint claims significant financial harm to the public broadcaster.

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina will hold a new session, but the draft law on the budget of BiH institutions is once again not on the agenda, despite millions being paid to BHRT.

The Council of Ministers in Bosnia and Herzegovina has distributed funds from the Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK), with BHRT receiving six million KM. The Council also discussed the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (VSTV BiH).
Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, is facing one of its most severe crises since its establishment, grappling with debts, political blockades, and a struggle for survival, as reported by the Austrian newspaper Der Standard.

The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has failed to adopt the proposed state budget for 2026, leaving 23,000 employees without a salary increase. One member, Bećirović, abstained from the vote due to concerns regarding BHRT.

The Radiotelevizija Bosne i Hercegovine (BHRT) has won two more court rulings, ordering Radio televizija Republike Srpske (RTRS) to pay 2.5 million KM for unpaid RTV taxes.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially completed its digital television signal project, marking a significant step in modernizing its communication infrastructure and public broadcasting.

Hundreds of workers, including metalworkers and BHRT staff, gathered in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to protest. The demonstrators marched towards the Zenica Ironworks.

Radio Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) has launched a campaign titled 'Let's not let others tell our stories' as a last attempt to save the public service, which is reportedly on the verge of collapse.

BHRT has condemned pressures from Nebojša Vukanović following his appearance on the 'Jutro za sve' program, with Vukanović threatening to end cooperation with the broadcaster.

The Higher Commercial Court of Banja Luka issued a second-instance verdict in favor of BHRT against RTRS, confirming the first-instance judgment and ordering RTRS to pay 5.4 million KM.

During a morning appearance on BHRT, Nebojša Vukanović, leader of the List for Justice and Order party, engaged in a heated verbal conflict with the host and later with Komšić regarding his support for Serbia and Red Star football club.

The documentary “Intertwined History and Culture: Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” produced by the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with BHRT, was presented in Sarajevo.

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has decided to allocate 1 million KM from its current reserves to assist the public broadcaster BHRT.

Bosnian Minister of Communications and Transport, Edin Forto, addressed issues regarding BHRT's inability to apply for FBiH funds and progress on the Western Balkans Growth Plan. He also spoke about blockades affecting these processes.

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant structural problems in media freedom, with public broadcaster BHRT on the verge of collapse, according to the Council of Europe, which also criticized a controversial RS law on 'foreign agents'.

A Bosnian MP discusses the potential collapse of the public RTV system (BHRT), the stagnation of the country's EU path, and blockades, suggesting the OHR acts on US Embassy instructions.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, temporarily ceased regular programming as a warning against its potential permanent closure due to a severe financial situation.

Denis Zvizdić, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has called for urgent intervention regarding the critical situation at the public broadcaster BHRT.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, has temporarily suspended its regular programming and is only broadcasting news, displaying a black screen as a warning about a potential shutdown due to accumulated debt and possible account blockage.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, faces an uncertain future with darkened studios and blocked accounts, as solutions to its long-standing financial issues continue to be delayed.

BHRT's symbolic blank-screen broadcast on Thursday risks becoming permanent if its mountain of debt is not paid off by the end of this month.

Republika Srpska Vice President Ćamil Duraković issued an official order to RTRS, invoking the RS Constitution and demanding the immediate payment of outstanding debts, including legal default interest, to BHRT.

Radiotelevision of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) has ceased broadcasting its program, stating it is the only way to highlight the dramatic financial situation caused by accumulated debts.

BHRT temporarily interrupted its regular program this morning, stating that the total debt of RTRS amounts to over 104 million KM. Only news will be broadcast according to the regular schedule today.

Radiotelevizija Bosne i Hercegovine (BHRT) is airing a special program titled 'Don't turn off BHRT' to discuss the survival and future of the public RTV system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina approved financial assistance for the public broadcaster BHRT, with Minister Edin Forto announcing that six million KM has been paid to the service.

Bosnian Minister of Communications and Transport, Edin Forto, discussed the situation at BHRT, the public broadcaster, focusing on the funds allocated by the BiH Council of Ministers. He emphasized that BHRT is not forgotten and he cannot imagine its shutdown.

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has allocated funds from the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA), with BHRT receiving six million KM and the entities each receiving two million KM. Minister Forto highlighted a record 82 million KM from CRA funds invested in state projects, with BHRT receiving historic support.

The House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina has accepted the resignation of Valentina Rupčić from her position as a member of the BHRT Management Board, which she submitted due to 'messages against the Croatian people'.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, is facing a severe financial crisis due to unpaid contributions and debts, prompting the launch of a donation campaign to ensure its survival.
The Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) has secured two additional court judgments in its favor against Radio Television of Republika Srpska (RTRS) for unpaid RTV tax funds, totaling 2.5 million convertible marks.

BHRT has voiced concern regarding a Banja Luka court ruling that orders them to pay a debt to RTRS, despite the ruling also reaffirming BHRT's right to RTV tax revenue.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has completed the draft state budget for 2026, totaling 1.58 billion KM, which is expected to be presented to ministers on Thursday. The draft notably indicates that BHRT and cultural institutions will once again be without dedicated funding.

The Independent Trade Union of BHRT Workers expressed full support for the Metalworkers' Union in their fight to preserve jobs at the Nova željezara Zenica steel factory and the public broadcaster BHRT.

Radiotelevizija Bosne i Hercegovine (BHRT) has initiated a campaign urging partners and friends to provide financial support for the preservation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's public media service.
The High Commercial Court in Banja Luka has issued a second-instance verdict in favor of the Radiotelevision of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) in its debt dispute with RTRS.
A verbal altercation occurred between Nebojša Vukanović, leader of the "List for Justice and Order" party, and TV host Zvonko Komšić during a morning appearance on BHRT. The host reportedly interrupted Vukanović, stating, "I root for Serbia and Red Star!"

A verbal confrontation occurred during Nebojša Vukanović's guest appearance on BHRT with host Zvonko Komšić, reportedly sparked by Vukanović's statement about supporting Serbia in football.

Bakir Izetbegović, President of the SDA, spoke on BHRT about current political issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the war in the Middle East, the 'Trojka' coalition, and the upcoming October elections. He also adjusted job creation promises from 100,000 to 50,000.

The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) has called on the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) to urgently intervene and provide funds to prevent the shutdown of the state public service, BHRT, due to account blockages.

HDZ leader Dragan Čović addressed the media after a break was requested at the very beginning of the session of the House of Peoples of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Without n

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster, BHRT, is on the verge of shutting down, with employees warning of a complete work stoppage without an urgent systemic funding solution.
RTV FBiH has reacted to allegations of debt towards BHRT, calling them 'notorious untruths' and urging responsible behavior towards the public, as BHRT faces potential closure due to debt.

The OSCE calls for the urgent implementation of the Public RTV System Law to prevent the shutdown of BHRT (Bosnia and Herzegovina Radio Television), which is facing severe financial difficulties.

The Bosnian TV channel BHRT is facing an existential threat, now only broadcasting news programs and accumulating debt to its own employees.

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has gone 'black' in protest against the government, aiming to prevent its collapse due to increasing debt.

Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT has suspended part of its program as a warning against potential financial blockage, citing a 104 million KM debt owed by RTRS and a threat of account blockage from EBU.

The situation at BHRT is alarming - in two days, the account is expected to be blocked due to due debt collection, and today the program was temporarily interrupted.

Šemsudin Mehmedović, zastupnik u Predstavničkom domu Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine uputio je otvoreno pismo visokom predstavniku u Bosni i Hercegovini Christianu Schmidtu povodom krize…

The state public broadcaster, Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT), is not broadcasting its regular program today, and viewers can se

BHRT announced that, due to its current situation, including the possible long-term blocking of its accounts, it has suspended program broadcasting today.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has finally approved a budget of 1.58 billion KM, which includes an increase of approximately ten million KM but notably excludes funding for BHRT and cultural institutions.

The independent union of BHRT workers expressed dissatisfaction with the Bosnian Council of Ministers' decision to allocate 6 million KM from the Communications Regulatory Agency, noting no funds were designated for workers.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Council of Ministers has approved over three million euros in aid for the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Radio Television (BHRT), which is facing debts exceeding 50 million euros.

While Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster BHRT faces long-standing financial problems, a well-known Sarajevo restaurateur, Sejo Brajlović, has paid his RTV tax until his 100th birthday as a gesture of support.

The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) steering board failed to reach a consensus on appointing a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with disagreements reportedly emerging between the EU and the US. Christian Schmidt, the current High Representative, stated that discussions would continue in the coming days and that a general consensus was reached on the importance of the OHR for BiH.

The Higher Commercial Court in Banja Luka has ruled in favor of Radiotelevizija Bosne i Hercegovine (BHRT) in two cases, ordering Radio televizija Republike Srpske (RTRS) to pay over 2 million KM in outstanding RTV fees.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's public broadcaster BHRT has lost a long-running lawsuit against RTRS and must pay over 17.7 million convertible marks. This represents a new financial blow for the state television.

Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT announced it would initiate legal proceedings against RTRS if the latter fails to pay outstanding funds by a specified deadline, as mandated by a court ruling.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Communications and Transport, Edin Forto, has issued an ultimatum, stating that there will be no support for the budget unless measures are taken to save the…

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Deputy Minister of Finance, Muhamed Hasanović, has proposed expanding the fiscal framework for the 2026 budget by 40 million KM, with funds earmarked for BHRT and cultural institutions.
Igor Crnadak, a member of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, reacted to the conduct of journalist Komšić following Nebojša Vukanović's guest appearance on BHRT's morning program, stating it was insulting to people in RS.

Igor Crnadak, a representative in the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, criticized journalist Komšić following Nebojša Vukanović's appearance on BHRT, stating it insulted everyone in RS.

Several Bosnian intellectual and civil society organizations have called on High Representative Christian Schmidt to use his powers to unblock the public broadcaster BHRT.

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has instructed the Federal Ministry of Finance to prepare a decision to approve the allocation of one million KM (convertible marks) for the public broadcaster BHRT.

The BiH Council of Ministers adopted part of the legislation that the EU obliges us to, in order to prevent the country from being placed on Moneyval's grey list. However, while s

A Council of Europe report highlights serious structural problems in media freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that the public broadcaster BHRT is 'on the verge of collapse'.

A federal representative criticizes the Minister of Communications and Transport after the public service broadcaster BHRT's signal was temporarily shut down, comparing the minister's work to a 'perfect storm' that is leading to BHRT's demise.

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating financial state of the Public Broadcasting Service (BHRT), citing a systemic funding failure as an 'urgent' threat to its survival.

BHRT, the public broadcaster of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is facing a severe financial crisis, with a black screen appearing instead of its morning program due to significant debts, including 22 million marks owed to the European Broadcasting Union.

Denis Bećirović, a member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, met with the UK Ambassador to discuss the urgent resolution of the public RTV service issue.

The financial crisis of Radiotelevizija Bosne i Hercegovine (BHRT) has become an international issue, with Reuters warning of the possible disappearance of the state broadcaster.

The BHRT funding crisis has once again brought into public focus the question of how public media services are organized and financed across Europe.

The situation at BHRT is alarming - account blocking is expected in two days due to outstanding debt collection, and the program was temporarily suspended today.

BHRT, the public broadcasting service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has temporarily suspended its regular program broadcast due to severe financial difficulties, with a complete cessation of operations also possible.

Radio-Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) temporarily interrupted its regular program, informing viewers that it was not a technical malfunction but a warning about the consequences of a lack

Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT has temporarily suspended its regular programming and is on the verge of collapse due to financial difficulties, with a deadline from the EBU looming.