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Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece

31 clusters · 762 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece weather: Rain and storms expected this weekend

Extreme weather and health alerts persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026 as a significant seasonal transition begins. In the Balkans, a major weather shift is ending recent high temperatures. Bosnia a

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Balkan utility outages and wildfire risks persist

61 clusters · 295 sources · last updated

Latest: Sarajevo to face widespread planned power outages

Utility disruptions and extreme weather conditions persisted across the Balkans and surrounding regions through mid-September 2026. Electricity supply issues continued due to maintenance and technical faults. In Bulgari

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Ratko Mladić dies; Serbia holds state-honored funeral

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Latest: Ratko Mladić funeral in Belgrade draws official presence

Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska, died at the age of 84 at a United Nations prison hospital in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humani

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Cultural and artistic activities in the Balkans

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Latest: Adriatic musical traditions celebrated in Tivat and Podstrana

The Balkan region continues to see diverse cultural and artistic activity, spanning music festivals, film events, and exhibitions. In Montenegro, soprano Antonija Vučinović is scheduled to perform her sixth concert at th

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Balkans heating fuel price surge

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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

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Sarajevo cultural and museum developments

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Latest: Sarajevo museums to receive 160,000 KM for upgrades

Cultural institutions in Sarajevo are undergoing significant developments regarding new openings and infrastructure investments. In late August 2026, the Museum of Islamic Culture and Art Sarajevo was scheduled to open i

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Balkan and Central European transport disruptions

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Latest: Croatia experiences widespread traffic disruptions due to multiple accidents

Transport and traffic flow across the Balkans and parts of Central Europe continue to face disruptions due to infrastructure projects, accidents, and environmental factors. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, extensive roadworks

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Air quality degradation in the Balkan region

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Latest: Air quality reaches unhealthy levels in Sarajevo and Dubrovnik

Air quality concerns have emerged across several Balkan regions due to elevated particulate matter levels. Initially, reports focused on Podgorica, Montenegro, and Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. In Podgorica, officials attribu

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Bosnia-Herzegovina cultural festivals 2026

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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,

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Wizz Air 2026 expansion adds European routes

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Latest: Wizz Air expands Naples operations with new routes and aircraft

Wizz Air’s 2026 expansion continues with significant growth in Italy, Central Europe, and the Balkans. The carrier inaugurated a new operational base at Palermo Falcone‑Borsellino Airport, initially utilizing two Airbus

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Branding Conference in Sarajevo

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Latest: Butool Rizvi to speak at Branding Conference in Sarajevo

The 14th Branding Conference is scheduled for September 18 at the Zetra Olympic Hall in Sarajevo, organized by the agency Via Media. Keynote speakers for the event include communication and self-leadership expert David

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Balkans road safety incidents and rising violations

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Latest: Fatal traffic accidents reported in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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Death and funeral of Raif Dizdarević

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Latest: Raif Dizdarević funeral held in Sarajevo

Raif Dizdarević, a prominent diplomat and former President of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, has died in Sarajevo at the age of 100. Dizdarević’s career spanned several high-level roles,

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Schwarz Group: Lidl expansion, hiring, and store openings

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Latest: Lidl to open first branches in Bosnia and Herzegovina next March

Lidl’s rollout in Bosnia‑Herzegovina has entered a critical preparatory phase, with the first stores expected to open in March 2027. To support this, the company is conducting a large-scale recruitment drive for over 1,0

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Crvena zvezda roster, UEFA sanctions and Eternal Derby

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Latest: Crvena zvezda wins 180th Eternal Derby amid Mladić funeral controversy

Crvena zvezda is managing significant roster restructuring and competitive shifts across its football department. Following the departure of Dejan Stanković and the sale of left-back Nair Tiknizjan to Olympiakos, the clu

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International drug trafficking syndicate investigations

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Latest: Colombian authorities arrest suspected Balkan Cartel associate

Law enforcement agencies have conducted high-profile arrests targeting the logistics and leadership of international drug trafficking networks connecting South America to Europe. In August 2026, authorities in Sarajevo

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Balkan Shield 2026 defense expo

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Latest: Serbian Armed Forces launch Pobednik 2026 military exercise

The Balkan Shield 2026 defense and military equipment expo opened in Sarajevo at the Zetra Olympic Hall. The event showcases the defense industry capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring international exhibitors

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Opening of Novi teatar in Sarajevo

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Latest: Novi teatar opens in Sarajevo with premiere of The Seagull

The Novi teatar (New Theater) is set to open at the International Center for Games, Culture, Art and Youth (ICIKUM) in Novo Sarajevo. The opening is centered around the premiere of the play ‘Galeb’ (The Seagull), based o

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Bosnia-Herzegovina political trust crisis

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Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina reform proposal sent to Brussels

By early September 2026, political leaders have intensified their rhetoric ahead of the upcoming general elections. On September 9, Bakir Izetbegović of the SDA criticized the ruling coalition, alleging that concession

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Theatrical festivals in Sarajevo

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Latest: Cultural festivals across Europe and the Balkans commence

Theatrical festivals in Sarajevo continue to showcase diverse productions, ranging from youth-oriented multimedia arts to heavy contemporary dramas. The 14th Juventafest International High School Theater Festival offici

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Sarajevo Security Conference 2026

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Latest: Sarajevo Security Conference addresses NATO and transatlantic relations

The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference is being held from September 4 to 6, 2026, in Sarajevo. Organized by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, the event is themed ‘Security of Europe in a Divided World’ an

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Bosnia and Herzegovina economic and labor trends

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Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Factors influencing household financial stability

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

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Western Balkans transport dispute over Schengen rules

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Latest: Western Balkan truck drivers to protest at 21 border crossings

Truck drivers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia are protesting the European Commission’s enforcement of the 90/180-day stay rule within the Schengen area. Introduced in October 2025 to

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Commemoration of Ban Kulin and medieval Bosnian history

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Latest: Bugojno commemorates 837th anniversary of the Charter of Ban Kulin

The Bosniak Cultural Community has announced a project to install a monument in Sarajevo dedicated to the medieval Bosnian ruler Ban Kulin. The sculpture, titled ‘Kulin, Ban of Bosnia’ by Adis Lukač, is proposed for a sy

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Academic cooperation initiatives in Sarajevo

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Latest: Universities sign academic cooperation agreements in Sarajevo

During the 2nd International Anatolian Academic Studies Symposium (ASAS 2026) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, various academic institutions established frameworks for international cooperation. A central outcome of the symp

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Bosnia and Herzegovina trade, consumer and infrastructure

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Latest: Traffic disruptions and security warnings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

Infrastructure development and maintenance continue to cause widespread traffic disruptions across Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the A-1 motorway, the Kakanj-Lašva section remains closed to all motor vehicles, forcing traff

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National Inclusive Games 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Latest: FK Borac sanctioned by UEFA for discriminatory fan behavior

In preparation for the 2026 National Inclusive Games, Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina launched the ‘Volunteer HUB’ program. This youth leadership summit, involving several regional universities, was designed to t

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Serbia-Kosovo tensions over Mitrovica bridge

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Latest: Aleksandar Vučić warns of risks regarding Kosovo bridge security

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has intensified his opposition to Western actions in Kosovo, specifically regarding the opening of the main bridge over the Ibër River in Mitrovica to vehicle traffic. Vučić described t

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Zenica and Breza miners protest over unpaid wages

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Latest: Zenica-Doboj miners face health insurance expiration

The protest at the Raspotočje shaft has continued into mid-August. On 5 August, eighteen Zenica soft-coal miners entered the underground shaft for a second night, joined by colleagues from Kakanj and Breza. The Health In

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European Bar Guide 2026 rankings

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Latest: Zlatna Ribica ranks among Europe’s top five bars

The European Bar Guide released its annual ranking of the 100 best bars in Europe for 2026. The selection process focuses on atmosphere, local culture, social scene, and drink quality rather than luxury. Budapest’s Szim

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