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July 31, 2026

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An area in Sarajevo's Ciglane neighborhood was cordoned off and evacuated today following a report of an unknown device in a cafe garden, with police actively investigating the bomb threat. The incident prompted a rapid response from authorities, causing disruption in the capital. Beyond the capital, a significant fire engulfed a production hall with generators in Banja Luka, requiring firefighter intervention. The country also remains under an orange weather alert, with meteorologists predicting extreme temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius. New social and economic discussions have also emerged, including increasing pressure for the return of Sunday work and a debate on adopting paid leave for painful menstruation. On a brighter note, Sarajevo is set to become a regional hub tonight as tens of thousands are expected to attend Dino Merlin's highly anticipated concert at Koševo stadium, marking his return after 11 years with a show expected to be historically significant.

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Police have cordoned off Merhemić Square in Sarajevo's Ciglane neighborhood and evacuated the area to investigate a report of an unknown device in a cafe garden. Authorities are on the scene, actively checking the bomb threat.

Radio Sarajevo: Police Tape at Ciglane: Merhemić Square Cordoned Off Amid Bomb Threat

Merhemić Square in Sarajevo's Ciglane neighborhood was cordoned off with police tape due to a report of an unknown device placed in a cafe's garden, with authorities investigating the claim.

N1: Police Investigate Bomb Threat in Sarajevo Cafe Garden

Authorities are on the scene in the Ciglane neighborhood of Sarajevo, investigating reports of a bomb allegedly placed in the garden of a local cafe.

Klix.ba: Sarajevo: Police Report Explosive Device in a Cafe Garden

Authorities in Sarajevo received a report of an explosive device placed in the garden of a cafe in the Ciglane neighborhood.

Oslobođenje: Sarajevo: Area Evacuated on Ciglane, Police Check Bomb Threat in Cafe Garden

An area in Sarajevo's Ciglane neighborhood was evacuated as police investigated a bomb threat reported in the garden of a cafe.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is bracing for extreme heat, with meteorologists issuing an orange-level meteorological alert for the entire country. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius, indicating a severe and ongoing heatwave with no immediate relief in sight.

Klix.ba: Bosnia and Herzegovina Brace for Temperatures Up to 42 Degrees Celsius Amidst…

Meteorologists predict extreme heat in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with temperatures potentially reaching 42 degrees Celsius, and no immediate relief in sight.

N1: Orange Weather Alert for BiH: Temperatures Up to 43 Degrees

The FHMZ BiH (Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina) has issued an orange-level meteorological alert for the entire country, with temperatures expected to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius, indicating a severe heatwave.

Dino Merlin is set to perform a highly anticipated concert at Koševo stadium tonight, marking his return after 11 years. The event is expected to be historically significant, drawing tens of thousands and positioning Sarajevo as a regional cultural center.

Klix.ba: Dino Merlin Returns Magic to Koševo After 11 Years: A Spectacle to Write History

Dino Merlin is set to perform a highly anticipated concert at Koševo stadium tonight, marking his return after 11 years with a show expected to be historically significant.

Radio Sarajevo: Dino Merlin Announces First Koševo Concert: Important Information Released

Dino Merlin has released important information for attendees of his upcoming concert at Koševo stadium, just before the event.

Oslobođenje: Sarajevo Becomes Regional Center, Dino Merlin Speaks Before First of Three…

Tens of thousands are expected at Košev stadium as Sarajevo is set to become a regional hub, with Dino Merlin making a statement before his upcoming concerts.

A fire has broken out in Banja Luka, engulfing a production hall that contained generators. Firefighters are actively on the scene working to extinguish the blaze.

Radio Sarajevo: Fire in Banja Luka: Production Hall with Generators Burns Down, Firefighters…

A fire has engulfed a production hall containing generators in Banja Luka, with firefighters actively working to extinguish the blaze.

New discussions are gaining traction in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding social and labor policies. Unions are advocating for the return of Sunday work, citing EU analyses, while there's also a debate about implementing a policy similar to Montenegro's, offering two days of paid leave for painful menstruation.

Oslobođenje: Sunday Work Returns Everywhere, Including BiH? Unions Refer to EU Analyses

There is increasing pressure for Sunday work to return in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with unions citing analyses from the European Union as they consider the implications.

N1: Two Days Paid Leave for Painful Menstruation: Can BiH Follow Montenegro's…

The article discusses the possibility of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopting a policy similar to Montenegro's, which offers two days of paid leave for employees experiencing painful menstruation.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade with the world reached 24.86 billion convertible marks in the first half of the year, with a significant portion of its exports primarily focused on the European Union market.

Klix.ba: BiH Trade Volume Reaches 24.86 Billion KM in Half a Year, Exports Focused on…

Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade with the world reached 24.86 billion convertible marks in the first half of the year, with a strong focus on exports to the European Union.

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