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September 21, 2026

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A significant political controversy has emerged following Nebojša Vukanović's "Go to Bratunac" remark, which has drawn strong criticism for its resemblance to phrases used during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Meanwhile, Sarajevo is experiencing widespread power outages today, affecting 136 streets and locations across the city. The national public broadcaster, BHRT, is facing a severe crisis, with journalists warning of its imminent collapse and the potential loss of over 700 jobs. This comes as the Čvrsnica mountain wildfire remains uncontained, leading authorities to request aerial firefighting support from neighboring Croatia. Economically, the city of Tuzla is confronting an alarming decline in its industrial sector, which historically employed thousands, although there is a silver lining with a reported rise in tourism. In sports news, Sergej Barbarez, the manager of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, is scheduled to hold a press conference today to discuss upcoming Nations League matches.

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Nebojša Vukanović, a member of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and president of the party For Justice and Order, has sparked significant controversy with his election rally statement 'Pravac Bratunac' (Go to Bratunac), which critics on social media say echoes phrases used during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide.

Radio Sarajevo: Politician's 'Go to Bratunac' Remark Sparks Controversy, Echoes Genocide Slogans

Nebojša Vukanović's election rally statement 'Pravac Bratunac' (Go to Bratunac) has drawn criticism on social media for its similarity to phrases used by Ratko Mladić during the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica.

Sarajevo is experiencing widespread power outages today, with EP BiH announcing that 136 streets and locations across the city are affected. A detailed list and schedule have been provided for residents.

N1: Sarajevo Faces Widespread Power Outages: Detailed List and Schedule Available

EP BiH has announced power outages affecting 136 streets and locations in Sarajevo today; a detailed list and schedule are provided for affected residents.

The Association of BH Journalists has issued a serious warning that the public broadcaster BHRT is facing an imminent collapse, jeopardizing over 700 jobs. They emphasize that the situation is now a reality, not just a warning, and urge for immediate action from authorities.

Radio Sarajevo: BH Journalists Warn: Public Broadcaster BHRT Facing Collapse

The association BH Novinari expresses serious concern over the declining state of the public broadcaster BHRT, stating the situation is now a reality, not just a warning.

N1: BH Novinari Warn: BHRT Is Slowly Dying, Threatening Over 700 Jobs

The Association of BH Journalists has warned that BHRT is facing a severe crisis, jeopardizing over 700 jobs, and urged for immediate action from authorities.

A significant wildfire on Čvrsnica mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains uncontained, prompting authorities to request aerial firefighting support from neighboring Croatia.

Oslobođenje: Fire on Čvrsnica not localized, Croatian assistance requested

A significant wildfire on Čvrsnica mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains uncontained, prompting authorities to request aerial firefighting support from Croatia.

The city of Tuzla is facing an alarming situation with the collapse of its industrial sector, which previously employed thousands. Despite this decline, the city has observed a positive trend with a rise in tourism.

Radio Sarajevo: Alarm in Tuzla: Industrial Production Declines While Tourism Rises

Tuzla faces an alarming situation with the collapse of its industrial sector, which previously employed thousands, despite a rise in tourism.

Sergej Barbarez, the manager of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, is scheduled to hold a press conference today to discuss the upcoming Nations League matches.

N1: Barbarez to Address Media Today: Dragons' Coach to Speak on Nations League…

The coach of the 'Dragons' (Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team), Sergej Barbarez, will hold a press conference today to discuss upcoming Nations League matches.

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