Monday, October 5, 2026

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Preliminary BiH election results: Minić, Cvijanović, Filipović and Bećirović lead

According to CEC BiH preliminary results, Savo Minić (SNSD) leads the race for Republika Srpska president, and he was congratulated by SDS leader Branko Blanuša and Safe Srpska Movement leader Draško Stanivuković, who said his party would stay in opposition and pointed to low turnout. Minić and Željka Cvijanović thanked voters and pledged to defend Republika Srpska's interests. Darijana Filipović of HDZ BiH was elected Croat member of the Presidency with 109,168 votes, or 46.56 per cent, ahead of Slaven Kovačević and Zdenko Lučić, returning HDZ BiH to the Presidency after eight years. Archbishop of Vrhbosna Tomo Vukšić also congratulated her. For the Bosniak seat, with 95.52 per cent of polling stations processed, Denis Bećirović leads with 26.78 per cent, ahead of Bakir Izetbegović on 23.89 and Semir Efendić on 17.98 per cent.

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Bijeljina mayor expelled from SDS, party members demand reversal

The SDS announced that Bijeljina mayor Ljubiša Petrović has been expelled for breaching the party statute. According to the party, he disregarded decisions on candidacies and publicly backed other parties' candidates, including Nebojša Vukanović for the BiH Presidency. The decision was signed by SDS president Branko Blanuša, a day after he lost the race for Republika Srpska president. Party presidency member Aleksandra Pandurević and Teslić mayor Milan Miličević called for the decision to be reversed or for Blanuša to resign, and Miličević urged an urgent session of the Main Board and Assembly.

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Kosovo Assembly passes Specialist Chambers amendments in first reading

Kosovo's Assembly passed in first reading, with 91 votes, draft amendments to the law on the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor's Office in The Hague, narrowing the court's mandate and powers. Srpska Lista MPs did not attend. Citizens and KLA veterans protested outside parliament in Pristina, demanding a second-reading vote. The demonstrations have continued since the first-instance verdict against former KLA leaders on 16 September.

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Democratic Front without a seat in state parliament

According to preliminary CEC results, DF is not currently winning a seat in the BiH Parliamentary Assembly; Željko Komšić said the results show ethnic grouping of voters. AP reports Milorad Dodik declared his party's victory.

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'Pod lupom' assesses elections as successful

The 'Pod lupom' coalition said the elections went successfully with biometric identification and optical scanning, while a representative reported over 100 serious irregularities.

Human trafficking indictment confirmed in Sarajevo

The Sarajevo Cantonal Court confirmed an indictment against Ekrem Kadrić and Mersad Musić for human trafficking. According to the indictment, in late 2025 they coerced three people, two of them minors, into sexual services.

RS police: four incidents at polling stations

The Republika Srpska Interior Ministry said election day was peaceful, with four incidents at polling stations in Čelebići near Foča, Derventa and Zvornik, leading to misdemeanour citations or proceedings.

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake in Herzegovina

According to EMSC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck around 11:35 near Čapljina, Mostar and Metković. It was felt in southern Croatia, with no injuries or damage reported.

Two students injured in quad bike accident near Banja Luka

Two Belgrade high school students were injured on a school trip when a quad bike overturned; one underwent emergency surgery at the Banja Luka Emergency Centre, media report.

One dead in vegetation fire near Tuzla

One person whose identity is unknown died in a vegetation fire in Tuzla's Rapače neighbourhood, according to Tuzla Canton civil protection.

BiH host Poland in Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted Poland at Bilino Polje in the fourth round of the Nations League, with a fan march before kickoff.

Roadworks on several sections, A-1 Kakanj - Lašva closed

BIHAMK reports the Kakanj - Lašva motorway section is closed, with border waits up to 30 minutes and possible longer delays due to the EES system.

False bomb alert on plane in Split

Police said a 75-year-old passenger is under investigation on suspicion of false alarm; no explosive was found and the plane left for Belgrade.

Croatia suspends BCG vaccine

HALMED said it is suspending distribution and use of a Sofia-made BCG vaccine after four reports of suspected osteomyelitis.

Zagreb County Court evacuated

The court was evacuated after a bomb threat; spokesman Krešimir Devčić confirmed it was false.

Elderly woman killed in Zadar

Police confirmed a woman was found dead in a flat in Stanovi and a man linked to the case was arrested.

5 October anniversary in Belgrade

The 26th anniversary of the 2000 demonstrations was marked; according to sources, 'European Serbia' and New Optimism held separate gatherings.

Cargo ship sinks in Black Sea

Romanian authorities said two died and 11 were rescued; Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian drones were the cause.

US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford

According to Reuters, the move came a week after arrests over a suspected attack plot; Iran denies involvement.

Student protests in France

Minister Edouard Geffray said about 190 students were injured, and the Justice Ministry reported 5,060 arrests.

Death of Irkutsk institute employee

Rospotrebnadzor said it was pneumonia of unknown origin with no new cases; about 200 contacts are monitored.

Girl killed in Baltimore shooting

Police said a 12-year-old was killed during a parking dispute and are seeking at least two suspects.