Ministry of Education and Culture of Republika Srpska

Educational policy and school year transitions in the region

5 clusters · 265 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia schools begin new academic year with increased enrollment and local funding

The commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year across the Balkans and Central Europe is characterized by significant infrastructure investments, new regulatory measures, and ongoing systemic challenges. In Croatia, appr

Cultural funding initiatives in Republika Srpska

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska Ministry of Education and Culture announces cultural funding results

The Serbian Ministry of Culture initiated a funding program titled “Srpska u fokusu” (Serbian in Focus), allocating 1.5 million KM to support cultural projects within the Republic of Srpska. State Secretary Dejan Antić s

Balkan historical revisionism in school textbooks

2 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 7 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

School dress code regulations and uniform disputes

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Banja Luka school uniform dispute sparks institutional conflict

Educational institutions have established specific dress code regulations to maintain a “decent and orderly appearance” suitable for the school environment. General guidelines require clean clothing, such as shirts, long

Ojkača folk song preservation efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Jelićka hosts Velikogospojinski sabor traditional singing festival

Efforts to preserve the ojkača folk song tradition have been highlighted through various cultural festivals in the region. In August 2026, Darko Banjac, president of the NPS, attended the ‘Veče ojkače’ festival near the

Croatia family support measures

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Regional governments announce new financial support programs for families

In late July 2026, Croatia announced a pilot vehicle-subsidy scheme for families with four or more children, co-funding up to 50% of a seven-seat vehicle, with a maximum grant of €15,000 and a total budget of €2.2 millio