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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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In significant legal developments, a court has ruled in favor of citizens, halting heavy truck traffic to the Trešnjica landfill near Goražde. This comes as Goražde Mayor Ernest Imamović was acquitted of charges related to abuse of office, marking a resolution in a prominent political case. Economically, the country is seeing discussions around increasing consumer loan limits to KM 50,000, highlighting a growing trend of citizens relying on credit for various expenses. Meanwhile, a substantial 920 million euro mega-project near Neum is progressing, visible even from the air. Other key stories include a commemoration and joint funeral for five Zenica mountain climbers, an alleged assassination attempt on the Mayor of Ustikolina, and concerns about a new voting method potentially causing chaos in upcoming elections.

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A court has ruled in favor of citizens, stopping heavy trucks from accessing the Trešnjica landfill near Goražde. Concurrently, the Mayor of Goražde, Ernest Imamović, has been cleared of charges related to the abuse of his official position.

Klix.ba: Court Halts Heavy Truck Traffic to Goražde Landfill After Citizen Lawsuit

A court has ruled in favor of citizens, stopping heavy trucks from accessing the Trešnjica landfill near Goražde, marking a victory for the local community.

Radio Sarajevo: Goražde Mayor Ernest Imamović Acquitted of Abuse of Office Charges

The Mayor of Goražde, Ernest Imamović, has been cleared of charges related to the abuse of his official position.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeing a trend of citizens taking out loans for various expenses, prompting banks to propose increasing the consumer loan limit to KM 50,000. In parallel, a massive 920 million euro development project near Neum is visibly progressing.

N1: Life on Credit: Loans for Everything in BiH

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, loans are being taken out for furniture, cars, driving tests, and even weddings, indicating a trend of living on credit.

Klix.ba: Banks Propose Increasing Consumer Loan Limit to KM 50,000: Implications and…

Banks are proposing an increase in the consumer loan limit to 50,000 KM, with an analysis of the potential impact on citizens and associated risks.

Oslobođenje: Mega Project Near Neum Worth 920 Million Euros Visible from Air

A massive project valued at 920 million euros, located near Neum, is so extensive it's visible from the air, with footballer Edin Džeko visiting the site.

A commemoration and joint funeral are being held today for five mountain climbers from Zenica, with the city observing a day of mourning to honor their lives.

Klix.ba: Commemoration and Joint Funeral for Five Zenica Mountain Climbers; Day of…

A commemoration and joint funeral will be held today for five mountain climbers from Zenica, with the city observing a day of mourning.

The Mayor of Ustikolina alleges that someone tampered with the wheel bolts on his car, describing the act as an assassination attempt.

Klix.ba: Ustikolina Mayor Claims Wheel Bolts Tampered With in Apparent Assassination…

The mayor of Ustikolina alleges that someone tampered with the wheel bolts on his car, describing the act as an assassination attempt.

A new voting method has sparked a discussion about whether it will lead to chaos at polling stations during upcoming elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

N1: Will New Voting Method Cause Chaos in BiH Elections?

A question is raised about whether the new voting method will lead to chaos at polling stations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Dom penzionera in Tuzla is set to reduce its number of residents, with families seeking answers as the relocation of individuals is scheduled to begin within two days.

Oslobođenje: Tuzla Pensioner Home Reduces Users; Relocation Begins in Two Days

The Dom penzionera in Tuzla is set to reduce its number of residents, with families seeking answers as relocation is scheduled to start within two days.

An investigation is underway into the connections between the HDZ party, the South Interconnection project, and lobbying efforts in the United States concerning the 'equal status of Croats in BiH'.

Radio Sarajevo: What Connects HDZ, South Interconnection, and US Lobbying for Croat Equality?

An investigation into the links between the HDZ party, the South Interconnection project, and lobbying efforts in the United States concerning the 'equal status of Croats in BiH'.

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