Bosnia

Thirteen miners in Zenica remain trapped underground for a seventh consecutive night, protesting unpaid wages. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) government has intervened, pledging to secure their salaries but demanding a precise date for their return to work. This development comes as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the potential loss of over half a billion euros from the European Union due to the government's failure to secure even a 60 million euro grant, highlighting significant administrative irresponsibility.

Meanwhile, wildfires are spreading uncontrollably across Herzegovina, with flames now nearing residential areas, particularly in Konjic and Neum, marking an escalation of the situation. In other news, a request has been made to revoke the medical license of Dr. Dragan Babić, a neuropsychiatrist and University of Mostar professor, following an incident in Makarska. Sarajevo Airport is also in negotiations with major airlines, including Air China and United, and anticipates a significant increase in Ryanair seats. Political tensions are evident with Branislav Borenović, a member of the national House of Representatives and a representative of the Party of Democratic Progress, publicly…

On a positive note, the FBiH government has allocated 166,000 KM to each of the 12 most underdeveloped municipalities, providing much-needed assistance for local development. Additionally, meteorologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina have issued a warning for extreme heat, with high temperatures forecast until Saturday.