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Puerto Flamenco tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Puerto Flamenco to perform ‘PURO’ spectacle in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Seville-based ensemble Puerto Flamenco is scheduled to tour Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the Dansar Dance and Art Festival. The tour features their spectacle ‘PURO’, which integrates cante (singing), toque (guit

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1057 clusters · 4932 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Mont Blanc record climb and European weather trends

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

Social welfare and housing in Mostar

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Mostar social housing keys handed to 24 families

In Mostar, social welfare efforts have focused on addressing food insecurity and housing needs for vulnerable populations. Public kitchens, including the Pučka kuhinja Mostar and the Red Cross, have been providing daily

Weather transition and wildfire risk in Balkans and Greece

33 clusters · 765 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece weather: Heat in Argolis followed by approaching storms

Extreme weather and seasonal transitions persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026. In the Balkans, severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to impact the region. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal

2026 Balkan art season – September updates

46 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Šavnik hosts inaugural Mural Lab contemporary art festival

The regional art season in the Balkans continues through September 2026, featuring diverse exhibitions across Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Croatia. In Montenegro, Milutin Obradović’s ‘Običan malecki san’ (An

Mostar Islamic Community religious ruling controversy

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina condemns attacks on religious leaders

The Mostar Islamic Community issued a controversial binding fetva regarding the construction of the Croatian National Theatre. Signed by Mufti Salem Dedović, the document asserts that the religious ruling should be consi

Balkans road safety incidents and rising violations

18 clusters · 154 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Balkans report multiple fatal accidents and violent crimes

The surge in road accidents and driving violations across the Balkans continued into mid-September 2026, marked by a spike in motorcycle fatalities and intensified enforcement. In Serbia, a series of accidents on 7 Septe

Croat political representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croat leaders demand legitimate representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina elections

The political status and representation of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a central point of contention. The Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HDZ BiH) recently marked its 36th anniversary, w

Balkan drought and agricultural crisis

5 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Balkan region faces record heat and extreme weather shifts

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

Balkan summer and autumn festivals 2026

30 clusters · 265 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia hosts diverse cultural, gastronomic, and artistic festivals

The Western Balkans’ festival and cultural season continued through early September 2026. In Montenegro, Budva reported a surge in tourism, while Cetinje prepared for the ‘Rijeka doživljaja’ event on 6 September. Podgori

Missing Bosnian postal worker investigation

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Postman from Čapljina reportedly flees to Thailand with pensions

Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina have launched an operational search for a 31-year-old postal worker from Višići, near Čapljina, identified as S. J. (also referred to as Stipe Jukić). The individual was last in contact w

Balkans heating fuel price surge

5 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Balkan energy costs rise as fuel and pellet prices climb

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

Mostar Olympic swimming pool construction

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: New sports and swimming complexes open or planned in Croatia and Bosnia

The construction of an Olympic swimming pool in Mostar is progressing through its initial stages. The first phase, valued at approximately 12 million KM, is nearing completion with tasks such as waterproofing and buildin

Bosnia-Herzegovina cultural festivals 2026

11 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Sarajevo National Theater hosts public arts program at Susan Sontag Square

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian cultural season continues through September, marked by significant literary, street art, and theatrical events. In Mostar, the 15th Street Arts Festival Mostar (SAFMo) ran from August 21 to 31,

Commemorations of Bosnian defense units

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Refik Lendo calls for unity at Bugojno units commemoration

Refik Lendo, Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has participated in multiple commemorations honoring units of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Mostar, Lendo attended a cere

Brown bear encounters in Europe

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brown bear surprises two hunters in Carinthia

Recent reports highlight separate encounters between hunters and brown bears in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria. In the Prenj – Velež hunting grounds near Mostar, two hunters from the ‘Lovac Mostar 1922’ organization

Bosnia and Herzegovina diaspora migration trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina sees return of diaspora from US and Germany

The migration relationship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and countries like Germany and the United States is characterized by both long-term economic migration and recent trends of diaspora repatriation. Individual exp

Tourism rankings for Balkan and Mediterranean destinations

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mostar leads Mediterranean ranking for top-rated sightseeing destinations

Kotor, Montenegro, has received high rankings in recent travel studies. A study by Premier Inn using eye-tracking technology ranked Kotor eighth among the world’s most beautiful summer destinations. Additionally, Air Fra

Bosnia and Herzegovina highway construction dispute

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency blocks military property resolution in Ortiješ

The construction of the Corridor 5c highway near Mostar has been stalled due to a dispute over military property. Presidency members Željko Komšić and Denis Bećirović have withheld consent for sections of the project tha

Performing arts festivals in Zadar

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Regional theatre festivals and productions highlight Balkan cultural scene

The Zadar Monodrama Festival announced a 24-program schedule for its upcoming event, which includes international collaborations and a theatre criticism workshop titled ‘Tko se boji kritike još?’. The festival was set to

Mostar religious and legal dispute over sacred space

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mostar Mufti criticizes Plenković over theatre construction

A legal and religious dispute has emerged in Mostar involving the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) and the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the Lakišića vakuf, a former sacred space. The HNK has criti

Croatia support for Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Plenković meets EU Council President and announces aid for Croats in Bosnia

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has initiated a series of efforts to support the Croat community in Bosnia and Herzegovina through financial aid and political advocacy. In late August 2026, Plenković visited Mo

Milton Glaser exhibition in Mostar

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Milton Glaser exhibition closes 15th Street Arts Festival Mostar

The 15th Street Arts Festival Mostar concluded with an exhibition titled ‘Milton Glaser: This Is What I Have Learned’ at the University of Mostar Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition honors the American graphic designe

Balkan regional cultural heritage tourism initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ulcinj and Zagreb launch free cultural heritage tour initiatives

Various regional tourism initiatives have been launched to promote cultural and historical heritage through guided experiences. In Mostar, the travel agency Fortuna introduced a campaign featuring immersive tours of the

Humanitarian fundraising and political debate in the Balkans

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Thompson concert in Vukovar sparks regional political controversy

Humanitarian initiatives across the Balkans continue to utilize sports and cultural events to support medical patients and vulnerable populations. In Montenegro and Croatia, sporting events have been central to fundraisi

Global real estate market trends and shifts

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Real estate markets see branded residence boom in UAE and shifting trends in Ireland

Global real estate markets are experiencing diverse and localized shifts in value, availability, and investment trends. In Japan, demographic decline has led to the ‘akiya’ phenomenon, where approximately nine million h

Mostar utility dismissals, hiring and political fallout

7 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: JP Komunalno Mostar workers demand reinstatement after dismissal dispute

In July 2026, the municipal utility JP Komunalno terminated the contracts of 22 Bosniak field workers. Mayor Mario Kordić and city council president Danijel Rahimić maintained the dismissals were based on work-related br

Omiš wildfire recovery and emerging landslide risks

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Uborak landfill and Omiš wildfire recovery efforts underway

A catastrophic wildfire near Omiš, Croatia, caused extensive destruction, including approximately 1,000 hectares of forest, dozens of houses, several economic facilities, roughly 50 boats, and over 100 vehicles. One fata

HerzOliveFest olive oil festival in Mostar

3 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: HerzOliveFest promotes regional olive oil cooperation in Mostar

The Hercegovačka udruga uljara i maslinara (HUUM) organized the inaugural HerzOliveFest, titled ‘Zlatne kapi Hercegovine’, on August 21 and 22, 2026, at the Romanca restaurant in Bišće polje. The festival was designed to

Demographic decline and economic shifts in Bosnia and Herz

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 22 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