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Company Launches First Wind Energy Project in Bosnia & Hercegovina
Renewable Energy Magazine
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“This is a major step toward the country’s clean energy future,” the company said in a press release. The event brought together external partners, international colleagues and local representatives to celebrate this important milestone. The...
Toxic fire at illegal Sarajevo landfill raises health concerns
Euronews
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The fire, burning from within layers of plastic and medical waste, is proving nearly impossible to extinguish quickly. Authorities say it could take several days to put out. Air pollution levels have surged, with PM10 and PM2.5 particles far above...
Conference Marking 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Begins in Sarajevo
Sarajevo Times
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July 2, 2025
As part of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, a three-day international scientific conference entitled “Srebrenica – 30 Years After: Memory, Responsibility and the Challenges of Denial” is starting in Sarajevo....
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the faces of the Drina
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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The bridge on the Drina in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina (photo G. Vale) Known for its presence in famous novels, such as that of Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić, and remembered for the war crimes perpetrated on its banks: the Drina is certainly...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Heavy air pollution in Sarajevo after landfill fire, health warnings issued
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Health warnings have been issued, particularly for people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, those prone to severe allergic reactions, the elderly, pregnant women, and young children. These vulnerable groups are strongly...
UPDATE: Bosnian man cleared of torture charges to appear in court for plea deal hearing
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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UPDATE: A Bosnian man who was cleared of torture charges will be back in federal court for a plea deal over a pending charge of passport fraud. Court records filed on June 17 show that 53-year-old Sead Miljković has agreed to plead guilty to one...
Extreme Heatwaves Underscore Climate Urgency
teleSUR
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Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have hit several regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. RELATED: Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village That Voted Against Climate Change Policies As the...
EBRD and EU finance renovation of Sarajevo water supply network
Smart Water Magazine
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June 30, 2025
Work on Sarajevo’s water distribution network, which is being financed with a €25 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has received an additional boost from a €3.8 million European Union (EU) investment...
Extreme heatwaves underscore climate urgency, demand action
People's Daily Online
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A man jumps into a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. (Xinhua) Scientists have widely agreed that the...
News Analysis: Extreme heatwaves underscore climate urgency, demand action
The Malaysian Star
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June 29, 2025
LONDON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have hit several regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. As the Northern Hemisphere endures a summer of unprecedented heat,...
BiH issues heat alert as drought breaks records
Xinhua News Agency
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SARAJEVO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- An orange weather warning has been issued across Bosnia and Herzegovina for July 3 and 4, with temperatures expected to reach between 35 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees, especially in the south, posing serious risks to...
Trebinje Sets an Example: One of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Cleanest Cities
Sarajevo Times
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June 29, 2025
Few cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina can truly pride themselves on maintaining clean and well-kept streets – but Trebinje, nestled in the south of Herzegovina, certainly can. This picturesque city, known for its rich history and natural beauty, is...
Sarajevo Functional Urban Area finalises Climate City Contract in Partnership with EU
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the final event of the project “Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission for the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area” took place, marking the completion of the Climate City Contract for the Sarajevo Functional Urban...
NATO’s Hallucinations
CounterPunch
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July 3, 2025
NATO Summit 2025, dinner. Photograph Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken – CC BY-SA 4.0 By the end of the annual meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in The Hague in June 2025, it became clear that everything was about...
First Sarajevo–Ploče train for summer starts
Croatia Week
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June 28, 2025
by croatiaweek June 28, 2025 in News (Photo credit: Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ŽFBiH)) The first international passenger train of the 2025 summer season between Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Croatian port...
India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State Department’s Mingon Houston
Nepal News
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BUCHAREST: Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. Scientists and international agencies warn that this crisis is part of a...
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska mulls setting up reserve police force
BNE Intellinews
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The government of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska has adopted a bill establishing a reserve police force, claiming it aims to raise the security level in the entity, particularly in emergency situations caused by humanitarian crises. The...
Climate change is coming for your G&T! Global warming could change the taste of gin, scientists warn
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
If there's one thing the Brits take seriously, it's their gin and tonic. It requires a precise blend of the spirit, mixer, lime wedge and – of course – ice. But the subtle fusion of flavours is at risk, experts have warned - with climate change to...
Women’s Cooperatives Key to Sustainable Rural Development: BiH Joins UN’s International Year of Cooperatives
Sarajevo Times
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June 27, 2025
The conference “Women’s Cooperatives – Driving the Future of Rural Communities” was held yesterday in Begovo Selo on Nišići, gathering representatives of institutions, cooperatives and international organizations with the aim of strengthening...