Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik will be the new president of the Serbian half of Bosnia and Herzegovina, after a recount of votes following the messy 2 October elections confirmed his victory despite continued opposition protests
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Direct damage from the drought in Semberija amounts to BAM 12 million (€6 million), while indirect damage is estimated at around BAM 30 million; despite this, a state of natural disaster has not been declared and the autumn sowing season is approaching
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Preliminary damage assessments in the flooded areas of Central Bosnia Canton amount to 55.200.000 BAM (€27.600.000), according to the local Civil Defence Administration
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Preliminary results of Sunday 6 local elections suggest Bosnia's major national parties kept their hold over most of the country's town halls, while performing less strongly in big urban centres
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The devotion linked to Medjugorje has been granted Papal approval; the abundant spiritual fruits received at the Sanctuary of the Queen of Peace are recognized, but no declaration is made on the supernatural character of the Marian apparitions