Sunday, October 4, 2026

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BiH general elections held amid technical problems with new equipment

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina voted in general elections, using new voter-identification and ballot-scanning technology for the first time. The Pod Lupom coalition said its 888 observers had recorded 98 serious rule violations by 3pm and technical problems at 11.8 per cent of monitored polling stations, and coalition representative Hasan Kamenjaković said family voting still occurred. CEC BiH chairman Jovan Kalaba said one polling station in Bijeljina did not open, and CEC data showed 739,445 voters had cast ballots by 2pm. Bijeljina City Election Commission president Dijana Savić Božić gave RTRS varying numbers of affected stations and said some board members were withdrawing where scanners failed. In Mostar, commission head Mario Čuturić said seven to eight stations were affected, Banja Luka's commission had no confirmation that nine stations had opened, and Sarajevo Canton police said the day was passing in a secure environment.

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Filled-in ballots found in official Žepče municipal vehicle

The Žepče Municipal Electoral Commission confirmed that filled-in ballots were found in an official municipal vehicle. According to the commission, the vehicle carried a driver and members of a mobile team. Some of the ballots were marked for HDZ BiH and its candidates. The commission dismissed its chair and said it would report the case to the CEC BiH and the Žepče police, adding that those responsible would answer if elements of criminal liability were established.

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SNSD releases preliminary figures showing its candidates ahead

SNSD, through spokesman Radovan Kovačević and party leader Milorad Dodik, released preliminary figures showing Savo Minić leading Branka Blanuša in the race for Republika Srpska president. According to the same figures, Željka Cvijanović leads for the Serb member of the BiH Presidency. Cvijanović had earlier voted on Paprikovac in Banja Luka and said there were biometric problems at her polling station. Sources cite differing figures, and official results are expected once commission records are processed.

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Fires active on Čvrsnica and in the Neretva valley

The fire on Čvrsnica remains active with open flames in several places, the HNK civil protection operations centre said. According to the centre, stumps are burning and the fire is spreading to unburned areas, so BiH Armed Forces helicopter help is expected. Smaller fires were recorded around Mostar and Čapljina. In Croatia, a new fire broke out at Vid near Metković, fought by four water-bombers, and county fire commander Stjepan Simović said all houses were defended; the fire on Rujnica near Kula Norinska was brought under control.

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Acting High Representative visits polling stations

Louis Crishock visited polling stations in the Federation and RS, discussed new technology with polling committees and urged citizens to vote.

RS police report three polling-station incidents

RS police said incidents were recorded by 4pm in Čelebići near Foča, Pojezna near Derventa and Zvornik; according to police, an observer in Čelebići physically attacked a commission member and received a misdemeanour citation.

Driver killed near Sokolac

Istočno Sarajevo police confirmed a driver died when his car left the Rogatica–Podromanija road; Sokolac municipal head Strahinja Bašević asked parties to refrain from celebrations.

Two years since the Donja Jablanica disaster

Dnevni avaz recalls the night of 3-4 October 2024 when 19 people died in Donja Jablanica, and states the investigation into the causes has not concluded.

Edin Džeko bids farewell to national team

Džeko said goodbye to the BiH national team ahead of the Nations League match against Sweden in Zenica.

Fog and roadworks

BIHAMK reports fog in valleys and works on the A-1 and main roads; border waits reach 30 minutes, with possible longer delays due to the EES system.

Vučić opens SNS campaign

Aleksandar Vučić opened the campaign for the 25 October elections in Belgrade; the election commission registered 17 lists.

Aerial bomb destroyed in Belgrade

Serbia's Interior Ministry destroyed a WWII bomb found on a Palilula building site after evacuating residents.

One killed near Krapinske Toplice

A car left the road in Jurjevac; one person died and another was taken to Zabok hospital.

Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO reports a tanker was hit by a projectile with no injuries; Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the strait stays closed until seven Iranian conditions are met.

Northern Bridge in Kyiv damaged

Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a Russian drone damaged the bridge roadway.

Floods in Catalonia

Authorities said two people died and one is missing in Pineda de Mar.

Shooting near Halden

Norwegian police said two people were killed and a suspect arrested at the scene.

Garda campsite fire and missing plane

Authorities say 24 people needed help after a fire at the Bella Italia campsite; the US Coast Guard confirmed debris of a missing plane off Nantucket.