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July 28, 2026

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

😔 Bereavement

Bosnia and Herzegovina is observing a period of profound sadness following the death of retired General Ramiz Dreković, a prominent commander of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) during the war, who passed away at 69 in Sarajevo. His passing has been widely reported as a top domestic story. Simultaneously, the country, including the Brčko District, is holding a Day of Mourning for the five mountaineers from Zenica who tragically died on Mount Elbrus. Amidst these somber events, the nation is also preparing for challenging weather conditions as an alarm has been raised due to an expected peak in heat in early August, signaling the toughest days of summer are approaching. Other domestic news includes discussions in the Federal Parliament regarding a veteran's supplement and a budget revision, and reports of vandalism, including an altar being set on fire and a statue painted black, in Međugorje.

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General Ramiz Dreković, a retired commander of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) and a significant figure during the war, has passed away in Sarajevo at the age of 69. Dreković was known for his command of the Fifth and Fourth Corps of the ARBiH. He was acquitted of war crimes charges in November 2023.

Radio Sarajevo: General Ramiz Dreković, Commander of the Fourth and Fifth Corps of ARBiH…

General Ramiz Dreković, a retired commander of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent figure during the war, has passed away in Sarajevo at the age of 69.

Klix.ba: General Ramiz Dreković, commander of the Fifth Corps of the Army of RBiH…

Ramiz Dreković, a prominent general of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and commander of the Fifth Corps, has passed away at the age of 69.

N1: General Ramiz Drekovic, former ARBiH 5th Corps commander, dies at the age of 70

General of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) and former commander of the 5th Corps Ramiz Drekovic died early this morning. Retired ARBi.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with the Brčko District, is observing a Day of Mourning for the five climbers from Zenica who tragically lost their lives on Mount Elbrus. News outlets express deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting the dangers of Europe's highest peak.

N1: Sadness in N1 Studio: 'I don't see this as colleagues dying, but as losing…

N1 studio hosts express deep sorrow over the deaths of colleagues on Mount Elbrus, viewing it as a personal loss.

N1: Day of Mourning in BiH and Brcko District for Plane Crash Victims on Elbrus

Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with the Brcko District, observes a day of mourning for the climbers who tragically died on Mount Elbrus.

Radio Sarajevo: Europe's Highest Peak Trap: Why Elbrus Was Fatal for Five Experienced…

An exploration into the dangers of Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, which tragically claimed the lives of five experienced alpinists from Zenica.

Klix.ba: Federation of BiH and Brčko District observe Day of Mourning for tragic deaths…

A Day of Mourning is being observed in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Brčko District following the tragic deaths of mountaineers from Zenica who perished on Mount Elbrus.

A statue of the Virgin Mary in Međugorje was vandalized and painted black, accompanied by a disturbing message. Security footage captured a man pouring gasoline on and igniting the altar of the religious site.

Klix.ba: Vandalism in Međugorje: Our Lady's statue painted black, disturbing message…

In Međugorje, a statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized and painted black, accompanied by a disturbing message. The altar of the religious site was also set on fire.

Klix.ba: Camera in Međugorje captures man pouring gasoline on and igniting the altar

Security footage from Međugorje shows a man pouring gasoline on an altar and setting it on fire, following an act of vandalism at a religious site.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing for the most challenging days of the summer, with an alarm raised due to the anticipated peak heat in early August.

Radio Sarajevo: BiH Faces Toughest Days of This Summer: Alarm Spreads Across the Country…

Bosnia and Herzegovina is bracing for the most challenging days of the summer as an alarm is raised due to the expected peak heat in early August.

An extraordinary session of the Federal Parliament is scheduled to address a veteran's supplement and a revision of the budget.

Oslobođenje: Veteran's Supplement and Budget Revision Before Federal Parliament Today

An extraordinary session of the Federal Parliament is scheduled to discuss a veteran's supplement and a budget revision.

A disturbing video has surfaced depicting a young man being violently beaten, run over, and dragged unconscious on the street.

Oslobođenje: Helpless Young Man Brutally Beaten, Run Over, and Dragged While Unconscious

A disturbing video shows a young man being violently assaulted, run over, and dragged on the street while he was unconscious.

A column analyzes the Dayton Agreement, the concept of secession, and the legal arguments concerning potential claims for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Radio Sarajevo: Savez Kolumnista | Dayton, Secession and Border of Legal Argument: What Could…

A column discusses the Dayton Agreement, secession, and the limits of legal arguments concerning what Bosnia and Herzegovina could potentially claim.

A local report details the current fuel prices in Sarajevo, indicating an unpleasant surprise for drivers.

Radio Sarajevo: Drivers Faced Unpleasant Surprise This Morning: See How Much Fuel Costs in…

This local news report details the current fuel prices in Sarajevo, indicating an unpleasant surprise for drivers.

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