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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is receiving substantial military reinforcements from over 30 countries as part of EUFOR's enhanced presence, signaling increased international security engagement. This comes as new reports starkly highlight deepening poverty and difficult living conditions across the nation, with instances of citizens begging for food and a professor relying on a soup kitchen.
Domestically, a controversial decision to reopen a previously dangerous bridge in Sarajevo without apparent repairs has sparked public concern, while a major fire behind the Sarajevo City Center destroyed three buildings operating without permits. Political tensions are also evident as Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković issued a firm message to Croatian associations. Furthermore, Herzegovinian beekeepers face a devastating year, with a significant majority reportedly out of business, and workers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are pushing for changes to labor laws regarding leave entitlements.
In ongoing developments, the wildfire situation in some Nevesinje villages has improved with houses successfully defended, although a helicopter continues to battle blazes in the Konjic area. The country also faces concerns about future food price increases due to drought impacting crops.
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New reports illustrate severe living conditions across the country, with instances of women begging for food and a professor relying on a soup kitchen, underscoring widespread poverty.
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Hardship Stories: Women Seek Money to Eat, Professor at Soup Kitchen, Old Age…
This story highlights the difficult living conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with women seen begging for money to eat and a professor resorting to using a soup kitchen, illustrating the harsh reality of old age poverty in the country.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković has addressed Croatian associations, cautioning them not to mistake Bosnia and Herzegovina's goodwill for weakness, signaling new political tensions.
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Konaković Responds to Croatian Associations: Do Not Underestimate Our Good…
Minister Konaković sent a message to Croatian associations, stating that they should not underestimate Bosnia and Herzegovina's good will, implying it is not a sign of weakness.
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Many workers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are reportedly dissatisfied with their current weekly and annual leave entitlements, prompting authorities to prepare changes to existing labor laws.
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Workers in FBiH complain about insufficient weekly and annual leave; changes…
Many workers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are reportedly dissatisfied with their current weekly and annual leave entitlements, with authorities indicating that changes to labor laws are being prepared.
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The annual 'Plum Festival' has commenced in Gradačac, expecting over 150 exhibitors. Meanwhile, officials in Livno have refuted claims about wild horses lacking water, stating that water sources are available and circulating photos are outdated.
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Plum Festival Begins in Gradačac with Over 150 Exhibitors Expected
The annual 'Plum Festival' is commencing in Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with expectations of participation from more than 150 exhibitors.
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Livno Officials Deny Wild Horse Claims: Water Available, Old Photos Used
Officials in Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, are refuting claims about wild horses, stating that water sources are available and that photos circulating online showing dry locations are outdated.
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