The two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed on the need to build gas interconnections with Serbia and Croatia; the Council of Ministers is expected to soon discuss the proposal to build the gas interconnection

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

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

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

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