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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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A new era for public transport has begun in Hrasnica with the inauguration of a tram line, marking a significant infrastructure development achieved after 60 years. This positive news is complemented by the resolution of a labor dispute as workers at the RMU Breza mine have ended their work stoppage.
However, a disturbing incident has emerged with reports of a referee, who has officiated in the Bosnian Premier League for years, being brutally beaten. Public safety has also been highlighted by a safety expert issuing warnings against common household fire risks, such as charging phones under pillows.
On the political front, Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for Mediterranean, suggested that establishing a Croatian electoral unit based on the Belgian model could be an elegant solution for Bosnia and Herzegovina's electoral system. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina continue their efforts to combat active wildfires in the Bosansko Grahovo and Nevesinje areas. Internationally, local media reported on Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's comments regarding war criminal Ratko Mladić's detention, and escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey.
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Workers at the RMU Breza mine have ended their work stoppage, leading to the cancellation of a planned protest in front of Elektroprivreda BiH.
Radio Sarajevo:
RMU Breza workers end work stoppage: Today's protest in front of EP BiH…
Workers at the RMU Breza mine have ended their work stoppage, and a planned protest in front of Elektroprivreda BiH has been canceled.
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A safety expert has issued warnings against common household fire risks, advising against charging phones under pillows and using water to extinguish oil fires.
N1:
Firefighter safety warnings: Don't charge phones under pillows, never…
A safety expert warns against common household fire risks, specifically advising against charging phones under pillows and using water to extinguish oil fires.
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Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for Mediterranean, suggested that establishing a Croatian electoral unit based on the Belgian model could provide the most elegant solution for Bosnia and Herzegovina's electoral system.
Klix.ba:
Zovko: Croatian Electoral Unit Based on Belgium's Model Would Be Most Elegant…
Political representative Dubravka Šuica suggests that establishing a Croatian electoral unit based on the Belgian model could be the most elegant solution for Bosnia and Herzegovina's electoral system.
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