Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pau Cubarsí has become the leading favorite for the 2026 Golden Boy award, while Lamine Yamal is not in contention for the win because of a previous award. The winner will be announced in November.
Milorad Dodik’s party retained key positions and control over the parliament of Republika Srpska. Dodik attributed the victory to Trump and thanked Putin.
Bosnians are electing the presidency, parliament and local authorities amid interethnic tensions. The elections are accompanied by glitches in the new electronic system.
The European Commission proposes gradually integrating candidate countries into the EU single market. Access will depend on reforms and support for the bloc's goals.
The European Commission is planning clear schedules for reforms and negotiations for Ukraine, Montenegro, Moldova and Albania. They will not be offered to other candidates for now.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
Czech police questioned two Russians who were filming a documentary and working in the interests of “Rybar. ” They were ordered to leave the country.
Mladić is being buried in Belgrade without state honors, despite the justice minister's previous statement. Veterans and supporters of the general attended the ceremony.
In Gdańsk, a train crashed into a truck at a railway crossing; no passengers were injured. The accident delayed 279 trains and caused losses of 140,000 zlotys.
The 17th Odesa International Film Festival has concluded in Kyiv. Over the course of nine days, audiences were shown more than 80 films across ten programs, including 13 Ukrainian films in the National Competition. Professional discussions about how to develop Ukrainian cinema during the war and where to find resources for new projects were an important part of the festival.
Ratko Mladić died at the age of 84 while undergoing treatment after suffering strokes. He was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes.
Ratko Mladić died at the UN detention center in The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence. He was found guilty of genocide and war crimes.
Bosnia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković stated that he does not support Ukraine's accelerated EU accession because it does not control its entire territory. He emphasized that the EU should apply the same approaches to all candidates.
The Canadian opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup has begun at BMO Field in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the event.
Canada begins its home 2026 World Cup with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform before the game.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has become the 50th member of the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. This decision was officially confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha.
The President of the European Council called EU expansion to the Western Balkans a realistic scenario. Leaders of the region will meet at a summit in Montenegro this Friday.
Monthly spending on the upbringing of Putin and Kabaeva's sons reaches 3. 5 million rubles. Foreign governesses are prohibited from discussing politics and LGBT issues with the children.
The SBU announced a suspicion against the commander of the 'Wolves' unit, Davor Savičić, for torture. The Redut PMC militant abused civilians during the occupation of the Kyiv region.
Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
Italy has the highest level of PM2. 5 pollution in Europe. Over 90% of Europeans live in conditions with air quality that is hazardous to health according to WHO standards.
Brussels opposed Bosnia's agreement with AAFS Infrastructure and Energy without a tender. This threatens a conflict with the US due to the interests of Trump's people.
The Fancy Bear group attacked mailboxes of SAP employees, ARMA, and NATO military departments. Due to a hacker error, researchers gained access to their data.
The Ukrainian national team needs to defeat Sweden and the winner of the Poland — Albania match to qualify for the World Cup. The tournament format does not allow for any mistakes.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
Siniša Karan won the repeat elections for the president of Republika Srpska, despite accusations of fraud from the opposition. His election continues Milorad Dodik's course and strengthens separatist sentiments in the region.
Brussels is considering a revision of the EU accession system, proposing a two-tier model that could accelerate Ukraine's entry. This plan raises concerns among some member states about its implications for the Union.
Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.
Investigators suspect that sparklers on champagne bottles caused a fire in a bar at a Swiss ski resort. 40 people died, 119 were injured.