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Croatian politician Dragan Čović met with controversial singer Marko Perković Thompson in Mostar, amid ongoing criticism regarding Thompson's past concerts.

Draško Stanivuković, the mayor of Banja Luka, calls for a legal ban on Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson following his controversial performance in Široki Brijeg, criticizing perceived double standards in punishing nationalists.

A threatening graffiti message saying ‘Kill Croat’ was discovered on the wall of a Catholic church in Teslić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, shortly before the evening Mass.

The article discusses the Croatian left's disdain for Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite their support for illegal migrants, amidst recent debates triggered by the Croatian handball team's success.

After a recent defeat against Zrinjski, Sloga from Doboj criticized the refereeing standards in the BiH football league, suggesting that the sport is deteriorating.

A video of a Mercedes driver descending a flight of stairs in Banja Luka has gained widespread attention in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A truck driver is being investigated in Italy for claims that Italians traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the early 1990s to partake in 'sniper safaris' against civilians during the Sarajevo siege.

On Sunday, re-elections for the President of RS will take place for 84,000 voters across 136 polling stations after the previous results were annulled.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed an indictment against two commanders of the Bosniak Army responsible for the deaths of eight Croatian children and the wounding of five others in a shelling attack in Vitez in 1993.

Igor Štimac, the coach of Zrinjski, is under scrutiny not only for his team's performance but also for his controversial statements and actions that blur the line between sports and politics.

Franck has completed the acquisition of a coffee processing factory and local coffee brands in Posušje, reinforcing its market presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina following clearance from the Competition Council.

Esmir Bajraktarević, a 20-year-old Bosnian representative, scored two goals for PSV in their 4:1 victory over Heerenveen in the Dutch Cup quarterfinals.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed charges against two commanders of the Bosnian Army, held accountable for the 1993 deaths of eight Croatian children in a mortar attack on the town of Vitez.

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia are set to sign an intergovernmental agreement for a gas South interconnection that will link Bosnia's gas network with Croatia's LNG terminal on Krk in April.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has maintained its credit rating at a B level, indicating economic resilience, but rising fiscal and political challenges could pose risks.

Milorad Dodik recently arrived in Washington for the National Prayer Breakfast, marking his first visit to the US in a long time, where he was joined by fellow Bosnian Serb leader Željka Cvijanović, who had been meeting with American officials.

A 31-year-old man in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been placed in pre-trial detention for a month, accused of physically assaulting and sexually abusing his 16-year-old girlfriend, with whom he was in a relationship and lived together.

Bosnian politicians acknowledge the need to restructure the Dayton Agreement, yet they are unable to reach a consensus on the methods to achieve this.

Tens of thousands of fans welcomed the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb after they secured a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

The bronze medal win of the Croatian handball team at the European Championship was overshadowed by the controversy over Marko Perković Thompson's performance at a public reception in Zagreb and the conflict between Zagreb's mayor and the Croatian government.

A former parliamentarian in BiH has been found guilty of hate speech against LGBTQ individuals, marking the first legal ruling of its kind in the country after a six-year process initiated by a non-governmental organization.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed an indictment against two commanders and two members of the 7th Muslim Brigade of the Army of BiH for the torture and murder of captured Croats and Serbs during the war, specifically in a music school in Zenica.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed the indictment against two former commanders and two members of the 7th Muslim Brigade of the Army of BiH for the murder of two captured Croats and Serbs and for the abuse and torture of several other civilians in a music school facility in Zenica.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Justice Davor Bunoza criticized the decision of the Presidency not to nominate any Croat among the candidates for the European Court of Human Rights, calling it a message that marginalizes Croats as a constitutive nation.

The United States will stop issuing immigrant visas to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and 74 other countries starting January 21, affecting countries in the Balkans as well as several others in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Edin Džeko might change clubs this winter after not getting enough playing time at Fiorentina, with reports suggesting the club is willing to release him but prefers not to send him to another Serie A team.

The article discusses the latest transfer news during the winter transfer window, highlighting Barcelona's return of a star player and Manchester United's interest in a Bosnian representative.

Real estate prices on the Makarska Riviera have been continuously surprising, with increasing numbers warning that the market has reached its breaking point as costs of living soar and prices per square meter for apartments near the sea reach unprecedented levels.

Bosnia and Herzegovina plans to challenge the construction of a radioactive waste disposal site in Trgovska Gora, which could lead to an international dispute or arbitration against Croatia.

Three individuals were arrested after forcing a Muslim religious leader to pull over in Melbourne and assaulted him, described by police as a racially motivated attack.

Interior Minister Davor Božinović expressed hope that the opposition would positively respond to HDZ's proposal for appointing the President of the Supreme Court and three constitutional judges.

The Croatian National Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina has demanded the resignation of Dragan Mioković after he controversially stated that partisans killed 'a few Croats' in Bleiburg, which sparked concerns of hate speech and the undermining of post-war crimes against Croats.

Catholic believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina were upset by stickers distributed by a priest during house blessings, which depicted the Virgin Mary in an unconventional manner.

Mustafa Cerić, the former head of the Islamic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has proposed the creation of a new religious community called the Bosnian Orthodox Church, sparking fierce reactions from the Serbian Orthodox Church and reigniting discussions about the identity of Bosnia.

In a commentary on the protests in Iran, former head and Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community in BiH, Mustafa ef. Cerić, claimed that the current upheaval represents an attempt to dismantle the existing order 'through violence and external manipulation' which carries a moral dimension for people in BiH.

A Bosnian citizen with a criminal record, who was supposed to be deported from Germany in 2003, remains in the country and receives substantial social assistance with his family.

Significant traffic jams and hours-long waits are reported at border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia, with particularly severe conditions at the Gradiška crossing.

The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.

Manchester City is considering a transfer for Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player Amar Dedić from Benfica during the winter transfer window.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues to express concerns over Croatia's military alliances, depicting them as threats to the Serbian people while speaking from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The article discusses the Republika Srpska, one of two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, its establishment during the Bosnian War, and its controversial holiday deemed unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court of BiH.

The authorities in the Republic of Srpska continue to celebrate January 9th as a controversial holiday, commemorating the declaration of the Serbian Republic in 1992 despite court rulings to change it.

Borjana Krišto, the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, stated that the functioning of state institutions and the maintenance of elections in the fall are threatened, as salary increases are not possible due to the refusal of the Federation of BiH Prime Minister Nermin Nikšić to vote for the financial documents essential for the budget.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's border police received an alert about a potential attack at a border crossing with Croatia, which was later confirmed to be false, according to the agency's director Mirko Kuprešaković.

Croatian police alerted Bosnian security agencies about potential attacks on border crossings that were supposedly scheduled for last night, prompting an increase in readiness.

The project to connect the gas networks of Croatia and BiH has gained priority in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while authorities in Republika Srpska are still pursuing additional connections to Russia via a new pipeline to northwestern BiH.

Heavy snowfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina has created job opportunities for locals and students in Zagreb, with hundreds queuing for one-time snow cleaning jobs that pay fairly well.

Heavy snowfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina has created new job opportunities for locals as a private company seeks citizens to clear the snow, offering decent pay for the work.

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik stated that Croatia and Serbia should normalize their relations, using the example of cooperation between Croats and Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a model to resist Bosniak dominance.

Dean Klafurić has mutually terminated his contract with the Bosnian club NK Široki Brijeg, expressing gratitude for his professionalism and commitment during his tenure.