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Bosnia-Herzegovina pension raises, doctors' wage disputes

Entities: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Ministry of Finance of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Federal Pension and Disability Insurance Fund · Doctors and Dentists Union

Overview

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina kept its provisional 3.5 % pension increase and began applying it to July payments on 5 August 2026. About 471,578 pensioners will receive the uplift, raising the lowest pension to 690.10 KM, the guaranteed minimum to 823.59 KM and the highest pension to 3 450.47 KM, with an average pension of roughly 882 KM. The adjustment, costing around 370 million convertible marks, follows a formula that combines 60 % of average gross‑wage growth with 40 % of consumer‑price‑index growth; any difference if the final rate after the first‑half‑2026 statistics exceeds 3.5 % will be paid retroactively. Pensions earned after 1 January 2026 are not subject to the increase, except for the lowest and guaranteed amounts, which also receive the 3.5 % uplift. In the Republika Srpska entity an emergency alignment of 3.55 % was approved, bringing the total 2026 increase to about 10 %. Estimates suggest the July alignment in the Federation will be lower than the previously projected 5.8‑6 %, likely under 4.9 %. Public‑sector unions remain active. Teachers in Una‑Sana Canton and auxiliary health workers in Herzegovina‑Neretva County have warned of strikes over unmet salary‑base promises, while the Federation’s pensioners’ association met with Minister Adnan Delić to discuss the temporary raise. Doctors continue to protest low pay: in Livno, 31 specialists resigned after wage‑increase requests were rejected, and later 23 doctors completed their notice period, rejecting a provisional 10 % raise as insufficient. The Herzegovina‑Neretva Canton’s 10 % offer was also rejected as “incorrect and unserious.” Social‑policy measures include a vacation allowance of 853 KM for West Herzegovina Canton public‑sector staff and a broader call from workers for longer paid holidays. The Federal Pension Institute clarified family‑pension eligibility and explained how missing contribution periods can be settled by the insured.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina raises July pensions by up to 3.5%

    July 2026 pensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina rise 3.5 % to 3 450 KM max, payments start 5 Aug via existing channels.

  2. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to raise July pensions by 3.5% on Aug 5

    July pensions in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina rise 3.5% on 5 Aug 2026, affecting 471 578 retirees; lowest pension 690.10 KM, guaranteed 823.59 KM, highest 3 450.47 KM, costing ~370 M KM.

  3. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina's Federal Pension Institute clarifies pension calculation and missing contribution payments

    Bosnia's Federal Pension Institute details the point‑based pension formula and how workers can pay missing employer contributions under Article 128, ensuring those periods count toward their pension.

  4. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina health workers' wage hike and strike talks

    Bosnia's health ministry reports no formal notice of doctor departures as unions plan a strike; meanwhile, Hercegbosanska županija raises health workers' hourly wage to 3.5 KM and updates contract terms.

  5. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bosnia‑Herzegovina pension minister Delić announces temporary 3.5% increase

    Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s labour minister Adnan Delić announced a temporary 3.5 % pension boost to precede the September adjustment, with the final rate to be set after statistical data are released.

  6. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bosnia‑Herzegovina and Germany approve pension hikes for retirees

    Bosnia‑Herzegovina will raise pensions 3.5% from July with possible further adjustment, while Germany plans a 4.24% increase from July 2026 and will raise the retirement age to 67 by 2031.

  7. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina outlines eligibility for family pension benefits

    Bosnia's Federal Pension Institute detailed who qualifies for family pensions—widows, children, divorced spouses, and other dependents—and the legal conditions for claims.

  8. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina approves 3.5% temporary pension increase

    Bosnia’s Federation government approved a 3.5% temporary pension rise for July 2026, with the final rate to be set after official statistics and retroactively paid in September.

  9. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina raises pensions by 3.5% temporarily

    Bosnia and Herzegovina's Federation will give a provisional 3.5% pension rise for July, with final adjustments due in August, said Minister Adnan Delić.

  10. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Livno doctors quit over stalled health policy talks

    23 doctors quit Livno hospital and nine more will leave by July 19, citing no negotiations on a new collective agreement and rejecting a 10% salary raise.

  11. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    FBiH pension boost of 3.5% set for July 2026

    FBiH's Federal Pension Board set a 3.5% pension increase for July 2026, based on wage and CPI data, pending final approval.

  12. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    West Herzegovina Canton disburses 853 KM vacation allowance to public sector staff

    West Herzegovina Canton paid 853 KM vacation allowance to 2,556 public employees for 2026, totaling about 2.15 million KM.

  13. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina workers demand longer paid holidays

    Bosnia’s labour law sets a 20‑day minimum paid leave, but a survey shows workers average 21.6 days, desire nearly 30, and often stay reachable at work during vacations.

  14. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Herzegovina‑Neretva Canton doctors reject 10% salary raise and keep resignations

    HBŽ doctors reject a 10 % salary increase (≈200 KM) as inadequate, keep resignations, and cite better temporary offers elsewhere, prompting concerns over health service continuity.

  15. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina sets modest July pension hikes in both entities

    Bosnia and Herzegovina's Federation may raise July pensions by under 5%, while Republika Srpska approved a 3.55% increase, bringing total 2026 hikes to about 10% and allocating extra budget funds.

  16. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Livno Hospital Faces Mass Specialist Resignations Over Low Salaries

    31 specialists quit Livno hospital over low pay, threatening key services; trainee doctors back them but cannot replace specialists, urging salary talks.

  17. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reports 33 pensioners over 100, oldest is 103

    Bosnia's Federal Pension Office says 33 pensioners are over 100, the oldest 103, with nearly 8,000 aged 90‑100, spanning diverse occupations.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina teachers and health workers threaten strikes over unpaid salary promises

    Bosnian teachers in Una‑Sana Canton and health‑auxiliary workers in Herzegovina‑Neretva County warn of strikes after governments failed to honor wage‑increase agreements, demanding urgent negotiations.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Raise Pensions in July

    Bosnia's Federation will adjust pensions on 1 July, adding about 5.8‑6 % and paying the increase with August pensions; total yearly rise targets 17 %, with a one‑time 70 KM aid for low‑income retirees in Novo S

  20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares pension boost and RS public‑sector salary hike

    Bosnia's Federation readies a 5.8‑6 % pension rise by July, while Republika Srpska plans a 5 % public‑sector salary hike from August, funded by a new loan.

  21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina raises pensions for 469,000 retirees

    From 1 July 2026 the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will raise pensions for 469 000 retirees, with the lowest reaching ~706 KM and the average exceeding 900 KM; payouts start 5 August.

  22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina raises July pensions, lowest now 706 KM

    Bosnia's Federation raises July pensions, lifting the minimum to 706 KM; June payouts may start early and a 5.8–6 % increase is planned for August, affecting over 468,000 retirees.

  23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pension Increases Unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

    Pension benefits rise in Bosnia and Herzegovina while Serbia’s president announces his final weeks in office and promises a pension boost before year‑end.

  24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina plans up to 6% pension rise; IT workers earn highest salaries

    Bosnia and Herzegovina may raise pensions by up to 6% in July, while new wage data show IT staff earning the highest average salary at 2,399 KM and hospitality workers the lowest at 1,157 KM.

  25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Pension benefits in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia see varied increases and new rules

    Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s Federation doubles wartime service years for pensions, raises minimum pensions by 17% in July, while Serbia’s government promises extra aid despite IMF rules; regional retirees see varied ‑

  26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina raises minimum and guaranteed pensions in July

    Bosnia's Federation raises the minimum pension to ~706 KM and the guaranteed pension to ~892 KM, with the average self‑employed pension crossing 900 KM, and projects the minimum could hit 800 KM next year.

  27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina raises minimum pension by up to 6% in July adjustment

    Bosnia and Herzegovina will increase the minimum pension by up to 6 % on 1 July 2024, raising the lowest pension to about 706 KM and the guaranteed pension to roughly 892 KM, part of a law‑mandated semi‑annual

  28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to raise pensions by up to 6% in July

    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will increase pensions by about 5.8‑6% on July 1, aiming for a total 17% rise this year for roughly 468,000 retirees.

  29. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bosnia and Herzegovina pensioners union to elect new president

    Bosnia’s Federation pensioners union will elect a new president on 10 June, with candidates Halilović, Bešić, Rizvo and Feriz, amid disputes over a recent pension law amendment.

Sources

072info.com · 24sata.info · 24ur.com · 6yka.com · abcportal.info · amchp.org · atvbl.rs · beta.rs · biznis.kurir.rs · biznis.rs · biznisinfo.ba · bug.ba · centralna.ba · curious.actualno.com · danas.rs · depo.ba · dnevno.hr · dohafoodfests.com · drukciji.ba · effectv.com · ekodezela.si · espreso.co.rs · espreso.rs · fabiansevero.webnode.com.uy · face.ba · fenix-magazin.de · financije.hr · glas-slavonije.hr · glasistre.hr · haber.ba · hercegovina.in · hip.ba · hms.ba · impulsportal.net · index.hr · infokg.rs · jugmedia.rs · jutarnji.hr · kaportal.net.hr · krupljani.ba · kryptomagazin.sk · libertas.mk · litera.lt · ljportal.com · m.tportal.hr · narod.hr · nkp.ba · noplanetb.tportal.hr

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