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August 6, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Drought deepens, water outages loom — FrontPages.eu, August 06, 2026

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Thursday, August 06, 2026

🏜️ Drought

Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing a severe heatwave, with a red weather alert issued across the country, contributing to critically low Sava River levels and new wildfires in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton. Water supply issues persist, with Sarajevo facing potential outages and Gorazde reportedly losing significant funds annually due to system problems. The ongoing miners' strike in Zenica has escalated as workers remained underground for a second night, claiming they have been deceived. Meanwhile, security concerns have led to the formation of a special police team in East Sarajevo following attempted murders, and authorities in Sarajevo successfully dismantled a car theft ring. In other news, the Central Bank is set to submit its application for SEPA membership, a move aimed at facilitating cheaper and faster payments. Pensioners have voiced dissatisfaction with recent pension increases, and the Croatian Party of Rights (HSP) has appealed to the Constitutional Court regarding Slaven Kovačević's candidacy.

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Miners in Zenica have remained underground for a second consecutive night, claiming they have been deceived and expressing ongoing dissatisfaction regarding their situation.

Oslobođenje: Miners Remain Underground for Second Night

In an uncertain situation in Zenica, miners have remained underground for a second night, claiming they have been deceived.

Oslobođenje: Zlatko Dukić: Miners Left in the Lurch Again

Zlatko Dukić's column addresses the recurring issue of miners being left in a difficult situation.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing a severe heatwave, with a red weather alert issued across the country, leading to critically low Sava River levels and new wildfires in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton. Sarajevo faces potential water outages due to utility works, and Gorazde is reportedly losing significant funds annually due to water system problems.

N1: Drought Threatens: Sava River Levels at Historic Lows

The Sava river's water levels are critically low, approaching historic minimums due to a lack of rainfall, signaling a potential drought crisis.

Radio Sarajevo: Prepare for Heatwave Peak: Red Weather Alert Issued in BiH

Bosnia and Herzegovina is bracing for the peak of a heatwave, with a red weather alert issued across the country today.

Radio Sarajevo: Firefighters Active: Several Fires in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Konjic Under…

Firefighters are engaged in tackling several fires in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, with ongoing danger near Konjic.

Radio Sarajevo: ViK Announces New Works: Over 15 Sarajevo Streets May Be Without Water Today

The public utility company ViK has announced new construction works, which could result in a water supply interruption for more than 15 streets in Sarajevo today.

N1: Gorazde Losing $1.3 Million Annually Due to Water System Issues

Expert highlights that the city of Gorazde is facing significant financial losses of 1.3 million KM per year due to problems within its water supply system.

Authorities have responded to two attempted murders in East Sarajevo by forming a special police team and increasing presence, while also successfully dismantling a car theft ring in Sarajevo, confiscating crucial tools.

Klix.ba: Car Theft Ring Dismantled in Sarajevo

Authorities have dismantled a car theft ring in Sarajevo, confiscating important tools used by the criminals.

N1: Police Form Special Team After Two Murder Attempts in East Sarajevo

Following two attempted murders in East Sarajevo, the Republika Srpska Ministry of Internal Affairs is forming a special team and increasing police presence.

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to submit its application for SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) membership tomorrow, a key step towards facilitating cheaper and faster payments.

Klix.ba: BiH Central Bank Submits SEPA Membership Application

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina will submit its application for SEPA membership tomorrow, a key step towards cheaper and faster payments.

Pensioners have voiced their dissatisfaction with recent pension increases, questioning their adequacy and challenging recipients to live on 690 KM to see how long they can manage.

Oslobođenje: Pensioners Question Increased Pensions

Pensioners express dissatisfaction with increased pensions, questioning their adequacy by challenging recipients to live on 690 KM to see how long they can manage.

EUFOR has carried out a joint military exercise, named 'Quick Response 2026', involving aviation, infantry, and LOT centers in the vicinity of Foča, signaling preparations for future operations.

Radio Sarajevo: Preparations for 'Quick Response 2026': EUFOR Conducts Exercise Near Foča

EUFOR has conducted a military exercise named 'Quick Response 2026' in the vicinity of Foča, indicating preparations for future operations.

Oslobođenje: EUFOR Conducts Joint Exercise Near Foča

EUFOR has conducted a joint exercise involving aviation, infantry, and LOT centers near Foča, referred to as 'Rapid Response'.

The Croatian Party of Rights (HSP) has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the verification of Slaven Kovačević's candidacy.

Klix.ba: HSP Appeals to BiH Constitutional Court Over Candidate Verification

The Croatian Party of Rights (HSP) has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the verification of Slaven Kovačević's candidacy.

A traffic accident involving a truck and a car occurred on the highway in Blažuj on the morning of August 6th, with photos shared by readers showing the collision between the two vehicles.

Radio Sarajevo: Traffic Accident on Blažuj Highway: Truck and Car Collide

A traffic accident involving a truck and a car occurred on the highway in Blažuj on the morning of August 6th. Photos shared by readers show the collision between the two vehicles.

Drago Galić, a respected Herzegovinian businessman and co-founder of Euroherc, has passed away at the age of 73.

Oslobođenje: Prominent Herzegovinian Businessman Passes Away

Drago Galić, a respected Herzegovinian businessman and co-founder of a regional giant, has passed away.

N1: Prominent Businessman and Euroherc Co-founder Drago Galić Passes Away

Drago Galić, a well-known businessman and co-founder of Euroherc, has passed away at the age of 73.

Football club Čelik is prepared to rejoin the WWin league after a six-year absence, with the primary goal of staying in the top division in their first season.

Oslobođenje: Čelik Ready for WWin League After Six Years

Football club Čelik is prepared to rejoin the WWin league after a six-year absence, with the primary goal of staying in the top division in their first season.

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