Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Balkan drought and agricultural crisis

7 clusters · 59 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Bosnian farmers face crisis as meat imports rise

The Balkan region continues to face severe agricultural and environmental crises driven by extreme heat and prolonged drought. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the agricultural sector remains on the brink of collapse. In the S

2026 elections in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

4 clusters · 90 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Serbian Democratic Party presents candidates in Zvornik

The 2026 general election campaigns in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have commenced under strict regulatory oversight. The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) warned political entities tha

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina political and fiscal-状況

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina officials to receive salary increases

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face legislative inactivity and fiscal tensions in 2026. In September, economic forecasts from the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina indicated that inflation co

Balkans heating fuel price surge

6 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Global energy markets face volatility amid Middle East tensions

In mid‑July 2026, heating fuel prices began climbing sharply across the Balkans. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), pellet prices jumped to 600–722 KM per tonne, while split firewood rose by about 20 KM per cubic metre. Se

Anis Kalajdžić murder trial continues in Mostar

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mostar court hears evidence in Aldina Jahić murder trial

The trial of former football referee Anis Kalajdžić for the murder of Aldina Jahić continues at the Cantonal Court in Mostar, serving as a landmark case for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s new femicide provisi

Waste management and import regulations in the Balkans

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Waste import regulations in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Regional waste management regulations in Croatia and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina emphasize the controlled movement of non-hazardous materials. In Croatia, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green

Europe weather shift: drought risks and El Niño concerns

17 clusters · 315 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Weather forecasts predict drought in Bosnia and potential Super El Niño impact

The transition from extreme heat to volatile weather continues across Central, Southeast, and Southern Europe. While previous forecasts indicated potential early snow in mountainous regions like Kopaonik and Golija towar

Child welfare and support in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina child support enforcement challenges

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented various financial measures to support children, though enforcement and systemic challenges persist. In 2024, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Policy esta

Bosnia and Herzegovina economic and labor trends

9 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina consumer basket reaches 3,810 KM

Economic and labor data from Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal significant sectoral disparities and challenges regarding the cost of living. While the average net salary was reported at 1,691 KM in May, semi-annual data show

Pension increases and enrollment requirements in Bosnia

34 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina pension payments and enrollment requirements

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has begun disbursing increased pension payments for August. Following the implementation of a 3.82 percent adjustment rate effective July 1, 2026, beneficiaries are receiving retr

Bosnian business regulatory and labor market shifts

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bosnian businesses struggle against unregulated e-commerce platforms

Businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to face significant regulatory and competitive pressures. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), the Law on Payment Accounts prohibits companies with blocked acc

Bosnia and Herzegovina financial and banking sector status

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Elektrokrajina faces debt crisis as national deposits rise

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Agency for Deposit Insurance maintains a guarantee for bank deposits in the event of insolvency, covering individual claims up to a maximum of 50,000 KM across various account types. While

Economic and energy challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Pensioners in Croatia and Bosnia receive increases amid inflation concerns

Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face economic strain driven by energy shortages and rising living costs. In the energy sector, declining coal production—notably at the Breza mine—has created a one-million-ton deficit

Balkan historical revisionism in school textbooks

2 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Balkan schools begin 2026/2027 year with reforms and investments

Reports have emerged regarding the use of school textbooks in the Balkans to influence historical narratives of the 1990s conflicts. In Serbia, investigations suggest that primary and secondary school curricula may be im

Balkan labor market and sick leave abuse

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces political and labor market challenges

Labor markets in the Balkan region continue to face challenges regarding workforce availability and systemic sick leave abuse. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, employers struggle with widespread sick leave ab

Forestry regulatory issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska leader calls Constitutional Court ruling a 'declaration of war

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has operated without a comprehensive federal forest law for nearly twenty years. Minister of Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry Kemal Hrnjić stated that this absence has

Bosnia and Herzegovina EU integration and economic risks

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthens economic ties with Austria

Bosnia and Herzegovina is navigating complex economic and political challenges related to its relationship with the European Union. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of significant economic risks stemming

Bosnia and Herzegovina US energy diplomacy

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Croat officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina visit Washington

Bosnia and Herzegovina is pursuing increased United States investment in its energy sector to enhance security and reduce dependence on Russian gas. A primary focus is the South Gas Interconnection project, which would c

Bosnia‑Herzegovina tourism, demographics & 2026 trends

16 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces tourism resource threats and cultural promotion

Early 2024 data confirmed a modest demographic turnaround: births rose 6.2% to 5,551 while deaths fell 4.6% to 9,000, narrowing the natural decline to 3,449 and lifting the vital index to 61.68. The same improvement was

Zenica steel plant enters official bankruptcy proceedings

14 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Railway updates and industrial developments

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to wrestle with the future of the state‑owned Nova Željezara Zenica. After unions pressed for an emergency administration law in May, the federal parliament convened an

Croatia pension system assets and reform demands

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Balkan economic updates: Wage increases and pension adjustments

Croatia’s pension landscape is characterized by both growing asset values and significant social welfare concerns. By mid-2026, assets in the country’s second pillar pension funds exceeded €29 billion. Recent data from t

Demographic decline and economic shifts in Bosnia and Herz

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Demographer warns of Serb population crisis in Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face a severe demographic crisis characterized by significant natural population decline. Data from the Agency for Statistics confirms the country lost nearly 30,000 inhabitants over a