A group of Bosnians and Herzegovinians and Americans from B&amp;H united in the "Working Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina" sent a letter to US President Joseph Biden, urging him to respond decisively to threats to B&amp;H's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The letter was signed on behalf of the Working Group by David Pettigrew, Professor of Philosophy and Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Southern Connecticut State University and a member of the Board of Directors of the Yale University Genocide Study Program.

<h2>Serious attack on the Dayton Peace Agreement</h2>

As they stated in the letter, it is crucial that "we prevent Bosnian Serb and Bosnian Croat nationalists from destabilizing Bosnia and Herzegovina by threatening secession or further deepening of ethnic divisions that would ultimately enable the goals of genocide and international aggression from the 1990s to be fulfilled.

The signatories of the letter mention that it is important to support the High Representative of the International Community in B&amp;H, who is the supreme interpreter and protector of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
The B&amp;H Presidency member Milorad Dodik has recently stepped up efforts to destabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region by simultaneously boycotting state institutions, undermining the Constitution and threatening to establish an entity army.
In a report to the United Nations Security Council on 5 November 2021, High Representative Christian Schmidt warned that such actions would abandon B&amp;H's constitutional order and the Dayton PA framework and "have a practical effect of the secession of Republic of Srpska from B&amp;H."
The High Representative called these developments a "serious attack on the Dayton Peace Agreement, which thwarted all hopes for peace and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
It is even more important, however, that any such move by the entity of Republic of Srpska towards secession or 'autonomy' must not be understood as anything less than the achievement of its genocidal goals, stated the Working Group for B&amp;H.
They recall that the Trial Chamber of the Hague Tribunal found Radovan Karadžić guilty of a joint criminal enterprise aimed at permanently removing the non-Serb population from the territory claimed by Bosnian Serbs and establishing an ethnically homogeneous state.

On December 13, 1995, current US President Biden condemned the atrocities as "Serbian genocidal enterprise" and "cruel genocide", and described his commitment to B&amp;H as a commitment to the values ​​of justice and a promise that genocide will never happen again and they have issued and appeal to Biden to fulfill that promise by instructing his diplomatic team to ensure that genocidal goals are not achieved.

- After the statement of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on December 9 on the importance of genocide prevention in which he also condemns genocide denial, our letter emphasizes the need for President Biden to prevent a recurrence of international aggression and genocide against B&amp;H. Given that the entity of Republic of Srpska is taking steps to form its own judiciary and army, the situation has never been more serious - Pettigrew warned in a statement for FENA.
The letter also warned that the HDZ President Dragan Čović insists on reforming the Election Law, which he said would enable the election of a representative of his HDZ (Croat Democratic Union) to the BiH Presidency, thus "strengthening ethnic divisions and leading to the creation of a third entity and further destabilization of BiH ".
- Therefore, we urge you to send a negotiating team that would reject such a proposal to reform the election legislation and enable the transition of B&amp;H from a state composed of "constituent peoples" to a modern liberal democracy of citizens with equal rights and dignity - it is stated in the letter.
They also remind that such goals are openly supported by the Russian Federation, which sees them as an opportunity to prevent Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic integration, as we have recently witnessed Russia's claims that it sees BiH's NATO membership as a hostile act to which they should respond.
With B&amp;H facing threats from Republic of Srpska and Russian interference, the signatories of this letter appeal to Biden-led diplomats to push for an increased EUFOR presence in B&amp;H and launch NATO's emergency planning.
They expressed confidence that the United States would respond with an unwavering commitment to the values ​​of justice, democracy and human rights, with a lasting promise to prevent a recurrence of genocide and international aggression against BiH.
In addition to Professor Pettigrew, the letter to Biden was signed by Bosnian-American citizens with prominent careers in education, medicine and law, as well as friends of B&amp;H, supported by Satko Mujagić, Munira Subašić, Bakira Hasečić and other survivors, victims of war.

It is crucial that "we prevent Bosnian Serb and Bosnian Croat nationalists from destabilizing Bosnia and Herzegovina by threatening secession or further deepening of ethnic divisions

Working Group in US urges Biden to respond to threats against B&H's sovereignty

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg demanded that Russia de-escalate its conflict with neighboring Ukraine on Wednesday in a bid to resolve the crisis politically.

- We call on Russia to de-escalate and reduce tensions (with Ukraine) and to be transparent about their intentions - Stoltenberg told the Berlin-based Friedrich-Ebert Foundation via video link.&nbsp;- We really hope that this time Russia will not use military force but respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a sovereign and independent state in Europe – Ukraine.-Stoltenberg warned of a "very serious situation" amid the escalating Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
He accused Moscow of "not wanting Ukraine to be an independent and sovereign nation."
The NATO chief reiterated the "need for a political solution" in the crisis.
Russia, Ukraine and NATO have stepped up military exercises as tensions have intensified in recent weeks as Kyiv has openly accused Moscow of planning to stage an invasion.
Russian military aircraft were scrambled Wednesday to escort French Rafale and Mirage fighter jets flying above the Black Sea, according to the RIA news agency that cited the Russian Defense Ministry.
Ukraine alleges that more than 14,000 people have been killed in seven years of fighting with Russian-backed separatists.

We really hope that this time Russia will not use military force, says Jens Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg warned of a "very serious situation" amid the escalating Russian-Ukrainian conflict

NATO demands Russia reduce tensions in Ukrainian conflict

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina explained in a statement why they did not attend the two-day meeting of political directors of the PIC Steering Board member states, reiterating their non-recognition of Christian Schmidt as High Representative of the international community in B&amp;H, appointed without the consent of the United Nations Security Council.

As the Embassy stated, they intend to draw attention to the fact that the Office of the High Representative (OHR) itself confirms the correctness of their arguments because the conclusions regarding the independent annual audit report approved by the PIC on November 26 directly state that "PIC proposes a candidate for the position of the High Representative. The UN Security Council, which approved the Dayton Peace Agreement and the deployment of an international military contingent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, approves the candidacy. "
They believe that the reason for the internal political crisis in B&amp;H is "the subjective decisions of former High Representative Valentin Inzko and the refusal of PIC partners to follow the procedure for appointing a new High Representative."
They believe that the proposed communiqué contains a distortion of "the letter of the Dayton Peace Agreement", which is why they believe they are forced to remind that "B&amp;H, according to the Dayton PA, does not include but is consisted of the two entities."
"We start from the fact that all problems in B&amp;H should be solved exclusively through dialogue between the parties in B&amp;H on the basis of mutually acceptable compromises.
This also applies to B&amp;H's foreign policy priorities, including Euro-Atlantic integration, on which there is no consensus in the country. We insist that the mandate of the PIC within the Dayton PA does not imply securing B&amp;H's membership in NATO."
The Russian Federation, as one of the witnesses of the Dayton PA, stands for the territorial integrity and real sovereignty of B&amp;H, the Embassy said, adding that in order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to close the OHR as soon as possible, as it has become a blocking stone on the path of democratic development of B&amp;H.
It is also necessary to transfer all responsibility for the situation in the country to its citizens, stated the Russian Embassy in B&amp;H.&nbsp;

They believe that the reason for the internal political crisis in B&H is "the subjective decisions of former High Representative Valentin Inzko and the refusal of PIC partners to follow the procedure for appointing a new High Representative"

Russia demands the closure of OHR in B&H

NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy Javier Colomina said today in talks with members of the Joint Committee on Defence and Security of B&amp;H and members of the B&amp;H PA Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly that NATO pays great attention to this region and considers it strategically important.

He informed the hosts that a few days ago the NATO foreign ministers held a summit in Riga and discussed on the Western Balkans on a special session, and that many messages had been received.
- I will not hide that one message was a message of concern over the tensions that are present here in the region, both in Kosovo and in your country. But, at the same time, strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity of B&amp;H, and multiethnically efficient functioning organizations, institutions, including your Armed Forces, was clearly emphasized - said Colomina.
He stated that the cooperation between NATO and B&amp;H continues, and that a lot of things are being done together.
- We have decided and the ministers said very clearly, as well as the heads of state and government at the Summit in Brussels, that we will increase NATO's political engagement in the Western Balkans, because we believe that there is room to strengthen that engagement. That is the reason why I am here, to convey that message very clearly, so that we are here to support the efforts and to support BiH in its reform process, which includes economic, political and military areas - said Colomina.
According to him, the Reform Program is a comprehensive document that talks about the level of engagement, the level of ambition.
Speaking about the Reform Program, he pointed out that it is a fundamental document.
- I must tell you that we are disappointed that we could not get a document for 2021. We would welcome if we could at least get information about the work undertaken by various institutions, so that we can convey to the allies when I return to Brussels what efforts have been made, what is being done in terms of continuing cooperation at various levels - said Colomina.
We need, he said, that all actors in this country behave in the most constructive way.
Chairman of the Joint Committee on Defense and Security of B&amp;H and the Delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH to the Parliamentary Assembly of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Asim Sarajlić said that they are cooperating in partnership with NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, the NATO Secretariat and all NATO committees.
Speaking about the defense sector, he stated that the Armed Forces of B&amp;H have gone through a very successful transition period since 2005.
Sarajlić stated that at the moment, the defense and security sector does not have a sufficient budget for further modernization.
Deputy Chair of the PAB&amp;H Delegation to the NATO PA Nikola Lovrinović pointed out that respect for laws, declarations and resolutions, as well as documents and agreements implemented with NATO "should have no alternative for us".

We have decided and the ministers said very clearly, as well as the heads of state and government at the Summit in Brussels, that we will increase NATO's political engagement in the Western Balkans

Colomina: NATO pays great attention to B&H and this region

At today's session, the Mostar City Council issued an unanimous decision to award the charter "Honorable Citizens of Mostar" to US Ambassador to B&amp;H Eric Nelson and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina Johann Sattler. 

As stated in the explanation, this decision was made due to their role in the negotiations on changes to the B&amp;H Election Law, which refer to the election rules for the City of Mostar, which led to Mostar's local elections after eight years of political blockade.
Plaques of honorary citizens of Mostar will be presented to Nelson and Sattler at a solemn session of the City Council.

This decision was made due to their role in the negotiations on changes to the B&H Election Law, which refer to the election rules for the City of Mostar, which led to Mostar's local elections after eight years of political blockade

Ambassadors Nelson and Sattler the Honorary Citizens of Mostar

The FB&amp;H Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry Nermin Džindić signed agreements today with representatives of ten companies, exporters from industry, who are beneficiaries of subsidies from the Program of spending of the FB&amp;H Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry in the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These ten companies are the largest beneficiaries of funds from that program, and they include the metal, electrical and automotive industries, also the wood, paper and graphics, chemical and pharmaceutical and rubber and plastics industries, as well as textiles, clothing, leather and footwear.
He noted that these are grant funds by which the Government of FB&amp;H directly helps companies and the economy of the FB&amp;H, and stressed that the Government of FB&amp;H will continue to design programs to support the economy.
The signing was attended by representatives of the ten companies that received the largest amount in subsidies, namely: TMD Ai, Emka Bosnia, Eurosjaj, Volkswagen Sarajevo, Natron-Hayat, Aureus, Grafotisak, SSL, Boxmark Leather and Prevent Zenica.
Director of Volkswagen Sarajevo Sven Hemmecke thanked for the subsidy that will help them in their further work and pointed out that they will not be forced to lay off employees in these difficult times.

These ten companies are the largest beneficiaries of funds from that program, and they include the metal, electrical and automotive industries

Džindić signs agreements with the companies, beneficiaries of subsidies

The portal of Avdo Avdić, which is under the direct control of Osman Mehmedagić Osmica and Bakir Izetbegović, published recycled news according to which the largest media house in BiH "Avaz" evaded 11 million KM in direct taxes.
In addition, the same portal sensationally reveals that the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H kept the case in a drawer for three years, and that it was forwarded to the Cantonal Prosecutor's Office.
The "Avaz" company has always been completely open to any kind of control and behaved the same in the mentioned case, which began with statements by Bakir Izetbegovic at the SDA election rallies in 2018, according to which "the SBB leader owes a spectacular 18 million KM."
However, the facts show that this fabricated case was completely processed and legally completed.

<h2>Company "Avaz" d.o.o. does not owe 11 million KM in taxes, and this is confirmed by the final decisions of the second instance body and the Cantonal Court in Sarajevo</h2>

On the occasion of the misinformation placed today, according to which "Avaz" d.o.o. allegedly owes about 11 million KM in taxes and that a case has been opened in the SC Prosecutor's Office on that occasion, based on the fact that the second instance body never resolved the appeal of "Avaz", the facts say quite the opposite.
The second instance body, ie the Federal Ministry of Finance, fully accepted the appeal of the company "Avaz" d.o.o. on the decision of the Cantonal Tax Office Sarajevo, and the whole situation ended in the Court, because the Cantonal Court completely rejected the appeal of the Cantonal Tax Office Sarajevo against the second instance decision, which was positive outcome for "Avaz" d.o.o.
For the purpose of objectively informing the public, we publish the following chronology, in which even the Tax Administration has never used the term alleged tax evasion:
Control of “Avaz” d.o.o. was performed by the inspector of the Tax Administration of FB&amp;H in the period from 13. 4.-1. 8. 2018.
During the appellate procedure, the Ilidža Tax Office was involved in the case, which uses the Minutes of Inspection Control as the basis for making a decision and issues a decision number: 13-9 / 5-15-9-1527 / 18 DH dated 10 December 2018. , which determines the taxpayer "Avaz" d.o.o Sarajevo additional tax liabilities with accrued interest in the amount speculated in the politically passionate media.
An appeal was timely filed against the said decision to the second-instance body, ie the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The Federal Ministry of Finance assessed the appeal as fully grounded and issued a decision number: 03-15-47 / 19 D.B. of 28 February 2019, which completely annulled the decision of the Tax Office of Ilidža. The explanation of the decision states that the first instance body committed significant violations of the procedure, erroneously applied procedural and substantive rights, conducted the procedure outside the scope of the Tax Office and that the decision was made without any legal regulations on the basis of which the administrative matter was resolved, which constitutes a significant violation of the procedure.
However, on March 29, 2019, the FB&amp;H Tax Administration and the Sarajevo Canton, represented by the Sarajevo Canton Attorney's Office, filed a lawsuit against the aforementioned decision of the Federal Ministry of Finance. However, on 28 August 2019, the Cantonal Court in Sarajevo issued Decision No. 09 0 U 033797 19 U, rejecting the Lawsuit in its entirety in relation to the first plaintiff and second plaintiff and ruling that “Avaz” d.o.o. has no tax liabilities.
After all, during the entire period, even in recent months, the company "Avaz" d.o.o. and Fahrudin Radončić regularly receive official confirmations from the Tax Administration of the Federation of B&amp;H that they have no tax obligations, which is confirmed by the facsimiles that we publish.
In the attachment we publish:

<h2>Cup politician tries in every way he wants to remove SBB leader and "Avaz"</h2>

Certificates that Fahrudin Radončić and the company "Avaz" d.o.o. do not owe any taxes are the best proof of how much the SDA intelligence machine is trying to destroy SBB leader Fahrudin Radončić, present his life's success as criminal, and consequently destroy "Avaz" as a disobedient media house. 
Behind Avdo Avdić directly stands Osman Mehmedagić, who is shaken by severe corruption and mafia scandals.
Mehmedagić received the hardest blow by discovering the application Sky used by the heaviest mobsters and criminal. His head of the Organized Crime Department, Muriz Druškić, was caught in that application in a directive role.
It is about his communications with drug dealers, and Druškić's name came to light for the first time, because Radončić, as the Minister of Security of B&amp;H, rejected Mehmedagić's proposal that he be in the Commission for Security Checks and Security Approvals.
Probably, Mehmedagić did not forget this Radončić's decision.
There is no doubt that Mehmedagić will do everything together with his boss Bakir Izetbegović to put pressure on the Cantonal Prosecutor's Office and any other prosecutor's office in B&amp;H to eliminate Radončić and SBB from the election campaign.

The fabrication of lies at the expense of "Avaz" at a time when Escobar is also in Sarajevo has the calculated goal of neutralizing Radončić as a capable politician. But, in addition, the pressure to sanction corruption and its bearers in the form of various newcomers, like solak, hodžić, cikotić, sarajlić is directed towards those who led the fight against systemic corruption.
On the occasion of this story, a logical question arises, why Emela Burdžović and Senad Pećanin, precisely through N1 television, are settling accounts with Radončić.

Pećanin has been sued for this same slander and will be prosecuted again, but in the course of the trial so far, of course, he has not been able to offer any evidence that Radončić owes any tax.
Even worse in his theatricality, Pećanin - believe it or not - threatened the judge that he would jump out the window if he was convicted of telling lies.
„Avaz“ will certainly seek large financial compensation from the owners of N1 television, but also from some portals that are trying to stage scandals directed by a man of radical views and secret owner of Al Shiddi Group and many other companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey and other eastern destinations.
The man, who publicly brags that he has regained influence over the judiciary, also organized through Osmica's friends Šuškić that he wants to reactivate the completed legal matter in a criminal way and is practically trying to manipulate the Sarajevo Cantonal Prosecutor's Office to process things that have been finalized.
The company "Avaz" will inform all relevant international addresses about this.

Final decisions of the Tax Administration of the Federation of B&H prove that Avaz and Radončić do not owe any tax

Izetbegović: At the public pre-election stand, as the president of one party, he spoke in advance about the alleged debts of companies founded by his rival

Bakir's new attack on Radončić and "Avaz"

Olaf Scholz is due to become the next German chancellor on Wednesday when the country’s parliament votes for his center-left coalition government, ending 16 years of Angela Merkel’s rule.

The soft-spoken Scholz, who served as vice chancellor and finance minister for the last three-and-a-half years, will become the 10th chancellor of Germany after the Second World War.
The incoming chancellor will head the three-party coalition of Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), also known as the "traffic light coalition" because of its parties’ colors: red, yellow and green.
While Scholz has said the new government will be one of continuity, the incoming chancellor will also face several challenges, among them fighting the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.

New chancellor to face several challenges, among them fighting coronavirus pandemic and climate change

Scholz to take up German chancellorship as Merkel bids farewell

Political directors of the member states of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) have met in Sarajevo.

The topic of the two-day meeting is the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In addition to members of the PIC Steering Board, the US Special Envoy for Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, is also attending the meeting.
A press conference has been announced on the second day of the PIC Steering Board meeting.
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The topic is the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Gabriel Escobar is also attending the meeting

A two-day session of the PIC Steering Board has started

Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Zvizdić participated in the 20th annual Parliamentary Security Forum in Washington, founded by Robert Pittenger, a former member of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress.

Addressing the panel on best examples and practices of improving parliamentary cooperation, Zvizdić thanked Congressman Pittenger for organizing the Forum and said the world is more of a global community today than ever before and we live connected in various ways, during the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Internet.
- I would like to emphasize that the vast majority of B&amp;H citizens want to live in peace and security and want to see B&amp;H as a member of the EU and NATO in the near future. I hope that the United States, together with European Union partners, will be a leader again. of all positive processes in B&amp;H and our region - said at the end of his address, Chairman Zvizdić.
During the Forum, other topics on different types of current global security challenges were discussed.
The Forum was attended by congresspeople, senators, parliamentarians from around the world and experts and representatives of agencies directly engaged in countering current global security challenges, the statement said.

During the Forum, other topics on different types of current global security challenges were discussed

Denis Zvizdić participated in the 20th annual Parliamentary Security Forum in Washington

Zvizdić at Security Forum in Washington about the security situation in B&H

The handover of the post of Commander of the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo between the current commander, Brigadier General Eric Folkestad and the incoming Brigadier General Pamela L. McGaha, took place today in Sarajevo.

<h2>Eric Folkestad had done an impeccable job </h2>

The Allied Force Commander in Naples, Admiral Robert Burke said they have gathered today for the 17th handover of the post of the NATO HQ Sarajevo, a tangible expression of the Alliance's continued commitment to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina's defense and security sector reforms.

He said that the current commander of the NATO headquarters, Eric Folkestad, had done an impeccable job during his tenure and that he is leaving Sarajevo after strengthening NATO's relations with B&amp;H institutions, improving close cooperation with the European Union and helped the people of B&amp;H get closer to their aspirations for full integration into Europe.
He also welcomed Brigadier General Pamela McGaha, who is coming to Sarajevo from the post of Commanding General of the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in Orlando, Florida, expressing hope that she will continue to build on great successes while continuing NATO's commitment to peace, security and prosperity.

Brigadier General Eric Folkestad said that the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo witnessed many successes of the B&amp;H Armed Forces and that they were pleased to support key NATO Partnership for Peace programs in the interest of lasting security and prosperity for all citizens.

- In the end, I will tell the team of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo that you are an example worthy of respect when it comes to trust, integrity and honorable service and that it was a real honor and the greatest privilege to serve with you. The time has come to hand over this mission to the next NATO commander who will lead this expert team and continue to build the future on solid foundations of the past 26 years of peace - he said.
Brigadier General McGaha thanked the numerous ambassadors, civilian leaders and members of the B&amp;H Armed Forces for their trust, especially the team at the NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo.
- There is no doubt that the changes that our partners have achieved in the past year will have a huge and positive impact on the quality of life, not only of dedicated members of the B&amp;H Armed Forces and their families, but also of their wider communities - she said.

Brigadier General Eric Folkestad said that the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo witnessed many successes of the B&H Armed Forces

Pamela L. McGaha takes over the command of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo

Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zoran Tegeltija spoke today with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Special Envoy of the US President Joe Biden for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar on the current political and economic situation in B&amp;H and the region.

Tegeltija emphasized the commitment of the institutions in B&amp;H to the European path, with full respect for the constitutional competencies of all levels of government and respect for the Dayton Peace Agreement.
He pointed out the need for internal dialogue and agreement between political representatives in B&amp;H, and stressed that revoking the imposed decision of the former High Representative would create a precondition for the normal functioning of all institutions, emphasizing that threats or sanctions do not contribute to resolving the current situation in B&amp;H.
During the meeting, which was also attended by the Ambassador of the United States of America to B&amp;H Eric Nelson, the interlocutors exchanged views on other current topics, the Council of Ministers of B&amp;H announced.

Tegeltija emphasized the commitment of the institutions in B&H to the European path, with full respect for the constitutional competencies of all levels of government and respect for the Dayton Peace Agreement

Tegeltija and Escobar on the current political situation in B&H

The Collegium of the National Assembly of the entity of Republic of Srpska (RSNA) scheduled the 24th special session for Friday, December 10, it was announced from the assembly.

Earlier, at the session held on November 12, the collegium adopted the proposal of the agenda of the special session with five items.
The proposed agenda of the 24th special session includes "Information on the transfer of competencies from Republic of Srpska to the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with proposed conclusions", then "Information on the transfer of competencies in the field of indirect taxation, with proposed conclusions", "Information on judicial institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with proposed conclusions ".
The proposed agenda also includes "Information on the transfer of competencies from Republic of Srpska to the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the field of defense and security, with proposed conclusions" as well as the "Declaration on Constitutional Principles".
The Collegium approved a longer time frame for the address a member of the Presidency of BiH, Milorad Dodik, and all leaders of parliamentary political parties based in Republic of Srpska were allowed to submit a request to address the special session.

Earlier, at the session held on November 12, the collegium adopted the proposal of the agenda of the special session with five items

A special session of RS National Assembly scheduled for Friday, December 10

Acting on the order of the prosecutor of the Special Department for War Crimes of the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H, police officers of the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) of B&amp;H arrested five persons suspected of war crimes.

The investigation refers to crimes against victims, Serb civilians from the area of Hrasnica, Butmir and Sokolović kolonija, who were illegally detained in the camp of the Elementary School "Aleksa Šantić" and imprisoned in one building in Hrasnica.
The accused are charged with the murder of at least eight captured civilians, and among the suspects are the direct perpetrators of the murders.
After examining the suspects, the acting prosecutor will make a decision on further activities in the case, the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H announced.

The accused are charged with the murder of at least eight captured civilians, and among the suspects are the direct perpetrators of the murders

The investigation refers to crimes against victims, Serb civilians from the area of Hrasnica, Butmir and Sokolović kolonija

SIPA arrests five people for war crimes in Hrasnica

Austria's former Interior Minister Karl Nehammer was sworn in on Monday as the country's new chancellor.

A member of the conservative Austrian People's Party (OVP), Nehammer became the third chancellor in three months after a corruption scandal involving former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
With a cabinet reshuffle, new finance, education, interior, and foreign affairs ministers were also sworn in during the inauguration ceremony at the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of President Alexander Van der Bellen.
Speaking at the ceremony, Van der Bellen said the most important issue on the new government's agenda was the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the social and economic problems it has caused.
Pointing out the importance of data-driven decision making amid the pandemic, as well as dialogue and cooperation between the coalition partners, Van der Bellen underlined that trust in political institutions, which has been falling in recent weeks, can be re-established.
With Nehammer's official inauguration, the chancellor's seat changed hands for the third time in the last three months.
Known for his harsh stance towards Muslims in the country and his anti-immigration attitude, the former interior minister has drawn criticism from both the opposition and non-governmental organizations.
Meanwhile, Alexander Schallenberg, who was dismissed as chancellor, was reinstated as foreign minister.
After Kurz left politics last week, the ministers of finance and education also resigned. Then-Chancellor Schallenberg said he was also ready to hand over his post to the next chair of the OVP.
Kurz had to resign as chancellor on Oct. 9 following his involvement in a public investigation on graft, bribery, and breach of trust.

Former interior minister, Austrian People's Party (OVP) member Nehammer becomes 3rd chancellor of country in 3 months

Karl Nehammer sworn in as Austria's new chancellor

In the period January - October 2021, there were 808,268 tourist visits in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is 87.1 percent more and they had 1,914,453 overnight stays, which is 74.5 percent more than for the same period in 2020.

To compare the results achieved so far by the arrival and overnight stays, in the period January-October 2019, the year before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourists in Bosnia and Herzegovina had 1,448,086 visits and 2,987,903 overnight stays.
The number of overnight stays of domestic tourists in the first ten months of this year was higher by 36.5 percent, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was higher by 131.9 percent compared to the same period in 2020.
In the total number of overnight stays, the share of domestic tourists was 47 percent, while 53 percent was the participation of foreign tourists.
In the structure of overnight stays of foreign tourists, most overnight stays were realized by tourists from Serbia (15.7 percent), the United Arab Emirates (13 percent), Croatia (9.5 percent), Saudi Arabia (8.4 percent), Germany (5.4) percent), Kuwait (4.1 percent), Turkey (3.8 percent) and Slovenia (3.5 percent), for a total of 63.5 percent. Tourists from other countries realized a total of 36.5 percent of overnight stays, stated the BiH Agency for Statistics.

The number of overnight stays of domestic tourists in the first ten months of this year was higher by 36.5 percent

In the total number of overnight stays, the share of domestic tourists was 47 percent, while 53 percent was the participation of foreign tourists

Working Group in US urges Biden to respond to threats against B&H's sovereignty

NATO demands Russia reduce tensions in Ukrainian conflict

Russia demands the closure of OHR in B&H

Colomina: NATO pays great attention to B&H and this region

Ambassadors Nelson and Sattler the Honorary Citizens of Mostar

Džindić signs agreements with the companies, beneficiaries of subsidies

Bakir's new attack on Radončić and "Avaz"

Scholz to take up German chancellorship as Merkel bids farewell

A two-day session of the PIC Steering Board has started

Zvizdić at Security Forum in Washington about the security situation in B&H

Pamela L. McGaha takes over the command of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo

Tegeltija and Escobar on the current political situation in B&H

A special session of RS National Assembly scheduled for Friday, December 10

SIPA arrests five people for war crimes in Hrasnica

Karl Nehammer sworn in as Austria's new chancellor

More than 800 thousand tourists in the first ten months in B&H

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Working Group in US urges Biden to respond to threats against B&H's sovereignty

NATO demands Russia reduce tensions in Ukrainian conflict

Russia demands the closure of OHR in B&H

Colomina: NATO pays great attention to B&H and this region

Ambassadors Nelson and Sattler the Honorary Citizens of Mostar

Džindić signs agreements with the companies, beneficiaries of subsidies

Bakir's new attack on Radončić and "Avaz"

Scholz to take up German chancellorship as Merkel bids farewell

A two-day session of the PIC Steering Board has started

Zvizdić at Security Forum in Washington about the security situation in B&H

Pamela L. McGaha takes over the command of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo

Tegeltija and Escobar on the current political situation in B&H

A special session of RS National Assembly scheduled for Friday, December 10

SIPA arrests five people for war crimes in Hrasnica

Karl Nehammer sworn in as Austria's new chancellor

More than 800 thousand tourists in the first ten months in B&H