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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is grappling with new fire outbreaks, most notably on Trebević mountain near Sarajevo, which has led to evacuations of a worker and public appeals to avoid the area. Concurrently, firefighters from across the country are assisting in stabilizing the fire situation near Trebinje.
In a significant political development, Denis Bećirović, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has filed a request with the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of amendments to the Republika Srpska Criminal Code, which prohibit symbols of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH). This move highlights ongoing legal and political tensions within the country. Furthermore, EUFOR conducted an evacuation exercise at the Greek Embassy in Sarajevo, practicing the removal of the ambassador and staff to a safe location.
Amidst these events, the country is also under a severe weather warning for potential heavy downpours, strong winds, and hail. In sports news, Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a victory against Italy in the Eurobasket tournament, with Jusuf Nurkić delivering a dominant performance that sparked emotional scenes in Tuzla. A fatal traffic accident near Milići involving three cars also resulted in one death, and progress on the section of the Kvanj tunnel towards Mostar is reportedly delayed by issues concerning military property.
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Denis Bećirović, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has submitted a request to the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of recent amendments to the Republika Srpska Criminal Code that ban symbols of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH).
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Bećirović files request to Constitutional Court regarding RS Criminal Code
Denis Bećirović has submitted a request to the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina to assess the constitutionality of amendments to the RS Criminal Code that prohibit ARBiH symbols.
Klix.ba:
Denis Bećirović Appeals to Constitutional Court Over ARBiH Symbol Ban in RS
Denis Bećirović has submitted an appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the ban of Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) symbols in Republika Srpska.
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As part of the 'Rapid Response 2026' exercise, EUFOR conducted an evacuation operation at the Greek Embassy in Sarajevo, involving the safe removal of the ambassador and staff.
Radio Sarajevo:
EUFOR Conducts Evacuation Exercise at Greek Embassy in Sarajevo
EUFOR, as part of the 'Rapid Response 2026' exercise, conducted an operation at the Greek Embassy in Sarajevo, involving the evacuation of the ambassador and staff to a safe location.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently under a severe weather warning, with forecasts indicating the potential for heavy downpours, strong winds, and hail in various regions.
Radio Sarajevo:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Faces Severe Weather Alert
Bosnia and Herzegovina is under a severe weather warning, with potential for heavy downpours, strong winds, and hail in some areas.
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The construction of the Kvanj tunnel has been completed, but the progress on the section of the road towards Mostar is facing delays due to an unresolved issue concerning military property, awaiting a decision from the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Klix.ba:
Tunnel Over Kvanj Completed, but Section Towards Mostar Delayed by Military…
The tunnel over Kvanj has been completed, but the progress on the section towards Mostar is being slowed by an issue concerning military property, with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina expected to decide.
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