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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Post-election math continues to reshape the political map as a fresh count of ballots changed the allocation of mandates in four cantons and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament. The shifts introduce several new representatives to the assemblies, though the broader power structure remains familiar. Milorad Dodik, the leader of the SNSD, reiterated that his party and the HDZ BiH will not enter any governing coalition without the other; it is a partnership that remains the primary gatekeeper for any new administration.
A dispute over history and discipline has reached the universities in Republika Srpska. Student representatives are reportedly targeting peers from the Sandžak region for their views on convicted war criminals, a move that has prompted a debate on whether academic integrity can survive political enforcement on campus. Meanwhile, in Sarajevo, the real estate market is reaching heights that few residents can scale, with prices for a single square meter hitting 12,000 Bosnian Marks.
The capital's police arrested a man for attempted murder following a chase through the city, while airport authorities filed a criminal complaint against a citizen for an unspecified breach. On the roads, a driver died after his car was crushed in a collision, drawing a public farewell from the defense minister. In the city, the focus is on the Zetra arena, where undefeated Bosna hosts Partizan in a basketball derby tonight.
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Recent counting of new votes has resulted in a reshuffling of parliamentary mandates in four cantons and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament, leading to new representatives taking their seats in the assemblies.
Klix.ba:
New votes change mandates in four cantons and FBiH Parliament: these are the…
The counting of new votes has led to changes in parliamentary mandates in four cantons and the FBiH Parliament, with new representatives set to enter the assemblies.
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Student representatives from Republika Srpska are reportedly disciplining their peers from Sandžak due to their views on convicted war criminals, raising concerns about academic freedom and political influence.
Radio Sarajevo:
Dragan Bursać: RS Students Want to Be Genocidal, How to Stop Them?
Student representatives from Republika Srpska are reportedly disciplining their peers from Sandžak for their stance on convicted war criminals, prompting a discussion on academic integrity and political influence.
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Milorad Dodik, President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD), reaffirmed his party's alliance with HDZ BiH, stating that neither would join a new governing coalition without the other. Minister of Defence Zukan Helez, who is also Deputy President of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), expressed readiness to support a broad coalition, potentially including the SDA, to form a stable state-level government.
Klix.ba:
Dodik reiterates SNSD and HDZ will not go into power without each other: We…
Milorad Dodik has stated that his SNSD party and the HDZ BiH will form coalitions together, emphasizing their continued significance in the political landscape.
Oslobođenje:
Following tragedy: Zukan Helez bids farewell to a man killed in a crushed car
Minister Zukan Helez has paid respects to a man who died in a car accident where the vehicle was crushed.
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A man named Jusuf has been living and sleeping in his car for several months, citing the unbearable cold and difficult life circumstances.
N1:
Man Lives and Sleeps in Car for Months Due to Difficult Life
A man named Jusuf has been living and sleeping in his car for months, citing the cold and the hardship of his life as unbearable.
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The real estate market in Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing significant price increases, particularly in Sarajevo, where the cost per square meter can now reach up to 12,000 Bosnian Marks.
Radio Sarajevo:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Real Estate Market: Square Meter Prices in Sarajevo Up…
The real estate market in Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing significant price increases, particularly in Sarajevo where the cost per square meter can reach up to 12,000 Bosnian Marks.
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