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September 8, 2026

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New developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina include a stern message from the Mothers of Srebrenica to the European Union, questioning their ease of access to Potočari following recent events. This comes as the national broadcaster RTRS faces formal complaints to the Prosecutor's Office and the Communications Regulatory Agency for allegedly glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić. Meanwhile, wildfires have escalated in Trnovo, threatening residential homes in Presjenica and causing noticeable smoke pollution over Sarajevo. This marks a new phase in the ongoing fire situation, demanding immediate attention to protect residents and air quality. Internationally, the aftermath of Ratko Mladić's funeral continues to draw attention, with a delegation from Republika Srpska traveling to Israel and stopping in Greece. EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, have expressed regret and shock over attendance at the funeral, while US congressmen have called for sanctions against those glorifying Mladić.

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The Mothers of Srebrenica have sent a strong message to the European Union, questioning their ability to easily visit Potočari given recent events. Concurrently, the national broadcaster RTRS has been reported to the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Communications Regulatory Agency for allegedly glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić in its coverage.

Radio Sarajevo: Mothers of Srebrenica Send Stern Message to EU Regarding Potočari Visit

The Mothers of Srebrenica have issued a strong statement to the European Union, questioning whether they believe it will be easy to visit Potočari after all that has transpired.

Radio Sarajevo: RTRS Reported for Glorifying War Criminal Mladic

RTRS has been reported to the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK) for allegedly glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić.

Klix.ba: Mothers of Srebrenica to the EU: Do you think you will easily come to Potočari…

The Mothers of Srebrenica have addressed the European Union, questioning their intentions and ease of access to Potočari, likely in reference to the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the genocide.

Oslobođenje: RTRS Reported for Coverage of Ratko Mladić's Death and Funeral

The RTRS (Radio Television of Serbia) has been reported for its coverage of the death and funeral of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal.

New wildfires are actively raging in the Trnovo area, posing a direct threat to residential homes in Presjenica. The fires are also causing significant smoke pollution, impacting air quality in the capital city of Sarajevo.

Klix.ba: Fires in Trnovo: Flames threaten homes in Presjenica, smoke pollutes Sarajevo…

Multiple fires are raging in Trnovo, with flames threatening residential homes in Presjenica and significant smoke pollution affecting the air in Sarajevo.

A delegation from Republika Srpska has traveled to Israel following the funeral of Ratko Mladić, with a stop in Greece. This journey takes place as international figures, including Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, express regret and shock over the attendance of officials at Mladić's burial, and US Congressmen call for sanctions against those glorifying him.

Klix.ba: RS delegation travels to Israel after Mladić's funeral, stops in Greece to…

A delegation from Republika Srpska has traveled to Israel following the funeral of Ratko Mladić, making a stop in Greece to meet with the ambassador.

Radio Sarajevo: EU Official Faces Backlash After Mladic's Burial, Serbia Remains Silent

Details emerge that EU officials might be receiving criticism after the burial of Ratko Mladić, with Ursula von der Leyen planning a Balkan tour but no confirmation of visiting Serbia.

N1: US Congressmen Demand Sanctions for Glorifying Ratko Mladić and Denying…

A group of American congressmen has requested sanctions against individuals who glorify war criminal Ratko Mladić and deny the genocide in Srebrenica, signaling international pressure on these issues.

Klix.ba: Von der Leyen comments on Mladić's funeral: Some Serbian officials attended…

European Union official Ursula von der Leyen has expressed regret over the attendance of some Serbian officials at the funeral of Ratko Mladić, calling it a regrettable development.

Radio Sarajevo: Von der Leyen Calls Mladic's Burial Attendance 'Shameful' in Belgrade

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the presence of high officials at Ratko Mladić's burial in Belgrade as 'shameful'.

N1: EU Chief Shocked by Mladić Funeral, Calls Serbia Incapable of Facing Its Past

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed shock over the scenes at Ratko Mladić's funeral, stating that Serbia is unable to confront its dark historical chapters.

Radio Sarajevo: Kovač on Mladic's Burial: 'Europe Showed How Porous It Is'

Miro Kovač commented on the event surrounding Ratko Mladić's burial, stating that Europe's reaction showed how 'porous' it is.

Radio Sarajevo: Number of Attendees at War Criminal Ratko Mladić's Burial Revealed

The number of people who attended the burial of war criminal Ratko Mladić has been published.

Oslobođenje: EU Officials Shocked by Images from Ratko Mladić's Funeral in Belgrade

European Union officials, including Ursula von der Leyen and Josep Borrell, expressed shock over the images from the funeral of Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, sending condolences to victims.

N1: Turkey Reacts to Ratko Mladić's Funeral, Condemning Glorification of Convicted…

Turkey has issued a clear statement following Ratko Mladić's funeral, deeming the glorification of convicted perpetrators unacceptable.

Lucija Šišić, the 22-year-old former Miss Austria with roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has sadly passed away.

Oslobođenje: Former Miss Austria of BiH Origin Dies at 22

A sad news: Lucija Šišić, the 22-year-old former Miss Austria with roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has passed away.

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