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New security concerns have arisen in East Sarajevo following two violent incidents in two days, including a shooting that left one man, Davor Dabić, critically wounded and undergoing surgery. These events have prompted questions about the presence and activity of criminal groups in the area. Meanwhile, a fire in Sarajevo resulted in injuries to three police officers and one civilian during efforts to extinguish the blaze. The capital also faces potential water supply disruptions in over 20 streets due to ongoing maintenance work. In other domestic news, Konjic is experiencing significant traffic congestion attributed to a 30-year delay in bypass construction. On a positive note for the economy, Sarajevo International Airport has reported new passenger records, handling over 13,000 travelers in a single day.

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Two violent incidents in East Sarajevo within two days, including a shooting where Davor Dabić was critically wounded and underwent surgery, have sparked concerns about the security situation and the potential influence of criminal groups in the area.

Oslobođenje: Shot from behind: Dabic operated on at KCUS after shooting in East Sarajevo…

A man named Dabic was shot from behind in East Sarajevo and is currently undergoing surgery at the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo (KCUS) on the neurosurgery ward.

Klix.ba: Two Shootouts in Two Days: Is East Sarajevo Left to Criminal Groups?

Two violent incidents in two days raise concerns about the security situation in East Sarajevo, questioning whether criminal groups have gained control.

Klix.ba: Davor Dabić, Critically Wounded in East Sarajevo, is Stable After Surgery

Davor Dabić, who was severely injured in an incident in East Sarajevo, underwent surgery and is reported to be in stable condition.

A fire in Sarajevo's Hrasno area resulted in minor injuries to three police officers and assistance being provided to one civilian during the firefighting efforts. Separately, residents in over 20 Sarajevo streets should prepare for water supply disruptions today due to ongoing work.

Radio Sarajevo: New details of the fire in Sarajevo: Three police officers injured, assistance…

Following a fire in Sarajevo, new details have emerged indicating that three police officers were injured, along with one civilian who also received assistance.

N1: Sarajevo Fire: Three Police Officers Injured

A fire broke out in an apartment in Hrasno, Sarajevo, during which three police officers sustained minor injuries while extinguishing the blaze, and a citizen also received assistance.

Radio Sarajevo: Prepare canisters: Over 20 Sarajevo streets may have water outages today

Residents of Sarajevo are advised to prepare water supplies as over 20 streets are expected to experience water supply disruptions due to ongoing work.

Konjic is facing significant and worsening traffic jams, a problem attributed to a 30-year delay in the construction of a crucial bypass.

N1: Konjic Traffic Congestion Due to 30-Year Bypass Delay

A report highlights that Konjic is facing significant traffic jams due to a bypass construction delay of 30 years, with annual congestion expected to worsen.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visited Bugojno, where he met with individuals he referred to as 'Serbian brothers' and expressed his pleasure in sharing a drink with Bosniaks.

Oslobođenje: Serbian President Vučić hosted 'Serbian brothers' in Bugojno and said he is…

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, visited Bugojno and met with individuals he referred to as 'Serbian brothers', expressing his pleasure at being able to share a drink with Bosniaks.

A substantial quantity, four and a half tons, of meat and meat products have been removed from the market in a particular region of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to unspecified issues.

Oslobođenje: What's Happening: Four and a half tons of meat and meat products withdrawn…

A significant quantity of meat and meat products, amounting to four and a half tons, has been removed from the market in a specific region of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to unspecified issues.

On the 34th anniversary of the burning of Sarajevo's Vijećnica, Dr. Enes Kujundžić, Director of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, recalled UNESCO's 1994 call for the library's reconstruction, emphasizing its vital role.

Radio Sarajevo: Dr. Enes Kujundžić: UNESCO called for the National Library in Vijećnica to be…

On the 34th anniversary of the burning of Sarajevo's Vijećnica, Dr. Enes Kujundžić reminds of UNESCO's 1994 call for the reconstruction of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting its crucial role.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's credit rating has been maintained, but there are predictions that pre-election increases in pensions and salaries could lead to a rise in the national debt.

Klix.ba: BiH's Credit Rating Remains Unchanged; Pre-election Pension and Salary Hikes…

Bosnia and Herzegovina's credit rating has been maintained, but pre-election increases in pensions and salaries are predicted to raise the national debt.

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