Bosnia & Herzegovina / Republika Srpska
RS Presidential Election — Highly Contested Outcome
Milorad Dodik declared victory for SNSD candidate Siniša Karan, claiming a lead of nearly 10,000 votes.
Opposition SDS says its candidate Branko Blanuša is actually ahead in 11 municipalities with a 17,000-vote advantage, calling Dodik’s statement manipulation.
Turnout estimated at 35–45%.
The Central Election Commission confirmed irregularities, including family voting, intimidation, and cases of citizens registered as having voted although they were abroad.
In Brčko, police intervened after a member of the election board was attacked.
AFP notes the vote aims to stabilise the political turmoil caused by the standoff between Dodik and High Representative Christian Schmidt.
Other Bosnia Updates
Long queues at border crossings with Serbia due to election-day movement.
Two missing children near Banja Luka were found safe after a search.
Severe winter conditions continue to affect traffic.
Slovenia
Euthanasia Referendum:
- Voters rejected the proposed Law on Assisted Dying, with more than 53% voting against it.
- The referendum met the requirement that at least 20% of registered voters vote “no”.
Croatia
Vjesnik Tower After the Fire:
- Experts remain divided on whether to demolish the heavily damaged Vjesnik skyscraper.
- Officials say a structural assessment must be completed before deciding.
Weather & Safety
Ice warnings are in effect nationwide; several accidents reported near Čakovec.
A new cold front expected, with rain replacing snow.
Local Incidents
Mountain rescue teams saved several hikers stranded in snow.
A new survey was published on public perceptions of the “Days of Serbian Culture” events.
Montenegro
A missing 13-year-old girl in Podgorica was located safely after a police search.
Officials highlighted progress in investigations involving crimes targeting Turkish nationals.
Serbia
Heavy traffic toward Bosnia due to the RS elections.
Domestic media focused extensively on RS politics and regional geopolitics.
Regional Security & Geopolitics
Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, after speaking with President Zelensky, said Trump’s alleged Ukraine peace plan is unacceptable and violates international law.
Commemorations held in Laslovo marking 34 years since the joint Croatian–Hungarian defence of the village in 1991.
Wild boar presence continues to rise on the island of Ugljan, with more than 150 animals killed this year.
Locals say they avoid going out at night due to safety concerns.