FrontPages.EU logo

FrontPages.EU

Archives
Log in
Subscribe
September 20, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia's students fall behind in PISA testing — FrontPages.eu, September 20, 2026

FRONTPAGES.EU

What's happening in Europe?

Bosnia and Herzegovina flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sunday, September 20, 2026

📝 Education

Significant concerns are emerging regarding the state of education, as a new report reveals that Bosnia and Herzegovina has not assessed its students' knowledge through PISA testing for eight years, leaving the country lagging behind European standards. This lack of evaluation raises questions about the educational system's effectiveness and future direction. In other news, authorities have made a substantial drug seizure, arresting an individual in possession of 12 kilograms of drugs, who has since been ordered into one month of detention. Additionally, a political figure has publicly questioned a potential meeting between another individual and the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, hinting at possible dismissals. Meanwhile, a candidate for the Islamic community's leadership has outlined its role in ensuring order and security, and a political candidate has proposed a pro-natalist policy for mothers. On a positive note, the Una-Sana Canton is seeing a rise in foreign workers, offering a solution to local labor shortages.

Top Stories

Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing significant concerns over its educational standards, as it has not participated in PISA student knowledge assessments for eight years, leaving the country unmeasured against declining European results.

N1: Eight Years Without Knowledge Checks: Bosnia Remains in the Dark on PISA Testing

Bosnia and Herzegovina has not assessed its students' knowledge for eight years, while Europe faces declining results, leaving BiH behind in PISA testing.

Authorities have successfully intercepted a significant drug operation, arresting an individual identified as Preljevic with 12 kilograms of drugs. A court has subsequently ordered Preljevic into one month of detention, while Hasković faces restrictive measures.

Radio Sarajevo: Arrested with 12 kg of drugs: One month detention for Preljevic

Authorities have arrested an individual carrying 12 kilograms of drugs. Preljevic has been ordered into one month of detention, while Hasković faces restrictive measures.

Admir Lisica, a candidate from the SBiH party, has put forward a proposal for a pro-natalist policy aimed at supporting families. The initiative suggests providing mothers with three or more children two years of paid leave and a permanent allowance.

Klix.ba: Pro-Natalist Policy Candidate Lisica Proposes Two Years Paid Leave for Mothers…

A candidate from the SBiH party, Lisica, is proposing a policy that would provide mothers with three or more children with two years of paid leave and a permanent allowance.

Emir Suljagić, the Director of the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, has publicly questioned Kos regarding a potential meeting with Andrija Mandić, the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, and the implications for possible dismissals.

Oslobođenje: Suljagic Questions Kos Over Potential Meeting with Mandic, Asks if Smene Will…

A political figure, Suljagić, has publicly questioned Kos regarding a potential meeting with Mandić, questioning whether it could lead to dismissals.

Nedžad ef. Grabus, a candidate for the esteemed position of Reis (head of the Islamic community), has affirmed that the Islamic community serves as a vital guarantor of order, security, effectiveness, and continuity within society.

Klix.ba: Candidate for Reis: Nedžad ef. Grabus - Islamic Community Guarantees Order…

Nedžad ef. Grabus, a candidate for the position of Reis (head of the Islamic community), states that the Islamic community ensures order, security, effectiveness, and continuity.

The Srebrenica Memorial Center has engaged in international cooperation by sharing its extensive experiences in researching genocide with prosecutors from Ukraine. This exchange of knowledge aims to assist in the documentation and understanding of atrocities.

Radio Sarajevo: Srebrenica Memorial Center shares genocide research experiences with Ukrainian…

The Srebrenica Memorial Center has shared its experiences in researching genocide with prosecutors from Ukraine.

A security expert has put forth the perspective that Bosnia and Herzegovina was deliberately designed to be a 'soft underbelly' of Europe, asserting that the conflict in the region is not yet concluded.

N1: Security Expert: BiH Designed as Europe's 'Soft Underbelly', War Not Over

A security expert states that Bosnia and Herzegovina was intentionally created as a vulnerable region in Europe, and the conflict is not yet concluded.

In sports news, Jusuf Nurkić's basketball team, Utah, has made a notable move within the league, as one of his teammates has secured a substantial contract valued at $157.5 million.

N1: Nurkić's Utah Makes Big Move: Teammate Gets $157.5 Million Deal

In basketball news, Jusuf Nurkić's team, Utah, has made a significant move as one of his teammates secured a contract worth $157.5 million.

View Bosnia and Herzegovina on frontpages.eu

Daily news summaries from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Part of the frontpages.eu European news digest

frontpages.eu  ·  View Bosnia and Herzegovina  ·  Unsubscribe

Don't miss what's next. Subscribe to FrontPages.EU:
← Newer Belgium: Prime Minister fuels state reform talks — FrontPages.eu, September 20, 2026 Older → Austria: Government struggles, record low asylum applications — FrontPages.eu, September 20, 2026
frontpages.eu
Powered by Buttondown, the easiest way to start and grow your newsletter.