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Sarajevo utility shuts off water to over 20 streets

Over 20 streets in Sarajevo are without water today, October 26, as the utility company ViK conducts scheduled maintenance and repairs on the water supply network. This marks a new instance of water disruptions affecting the capital's residents.

In other domestic news, approximately 12 kilograms of drugs were discovered during an apartment search in Zenica, following a significant law enforcement operation. Meanwhile, an employee in Prijedor reported alleged irregularities within a public transport company and subsequently faced threats of dismissal from management.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is marking the eighth anniversary of the murder of police officers Adis Šehović and Davor Vujinović. Politically, Nenad Stevandić, Speaker of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, engaged in a public argument on X following the recent election defeat of Aleksandar Vučić in Serbia. Media outlets in Bosnia and Herzegovina are also closely following the aftermath of the Serbian elections, including celebrations in Belgrade and analyses of Serbia's future direction, as well as the dramatic election turnaround in Brazil where Lula emerged as the winner.

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Sarajevo Water Supply Disruptions

More than 20 streets in Sarajevo are experiencing water outages today, October 26, due to planned maintenance and repair work by the local utility company ViK, impacting numerous residents.

Bosnian Serb Politician Reacts to Serbian Election Results

Nenad Stevandić, Speaker of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, publicly commented on X following the election defeat of Aleksandar Vučić in Serbia, telling 'Kasabalije' to refuse it, stating 'this is not your victory'.

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