Sarajevo’s Concert Momentum: IQ Magazine hails The Prodigy’s Aug. 13 Grbavica Stadium show as a “last piece” for Bosnia’s return to major international touring, with promoters pointing to Sarajevo’s audience and logistics as proof it can become a regional stop. City-to-City Culture Links: Sarajevo Mayor Samir Avdić hosted Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni to push new cooperation in culture, education, sports, green policies and Olympic legacy—turning long-standing friendship into concrete projects. Tourism & Film Buzz: Sarajevo is seeing a record summer season, with Dino Merlin concerts drawing huge crowds and the Sarajevo Film Festival bringing major international names, boosting hotels, restaurants and the wider local economy. EU-Path Tensions Over Srebrenica: Croatia’s PM says Serbia will close its EU path if Ratko Mladić is buried with honours, as Mladić’s death keeps reopening painful Balkan debates. Regional Reckoning in Public: Across Republika Srpska and beyond, thousands gathered to honor Mladić, showing how divisions still shape the region’s European future. Immigration Update: The US lifted its January pause on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, effective Aug. 21 after a court ruling. Local Democracy Watch: Bosnia’s election tech upgrades may curb ballot fraud, but a study warns voter pressure still happens outside polling stations. Everyday Life Pressure: A major coastal road near Dubrovnik is carrying 33,000 vehicles a day on a route built for 22,000—residents say it’s becoming a safety issue, not just a summer jam. Humanitarian Vigil: Families of New Zealanders missing after Nepal flash floods urge people not to stop searching as conflicting online reports spread. Arts & Theatre Ahead: Dimitris Tarlow discusses Poreia Theatre’s filmed Sophocles’ “Electra” world premiere in New York on Oct. 11, tracing an 18-month journey from stage to film. Travel Culture Pick: Budapest’s Szimpla Kert ruin bar topped Europe’s best-bar ranking for 2026, spotlighting the city’s offbeat nightlife scene.