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Despite official bans on mining activities in the Bukova Kosa region near Prijedor, environmental organizations report that heavy machinery remains on-site, raising legal concerns over illegal extraction.
A 46-year-old man from Prijedor reportedly forgot his wife at the Gradiška border crossing after document control and continued his journey to Germany without her.
A red weather alert has been issued for Mostar, Banja Luka, Prijedor, and Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to high temperatures, with sunny weather expected to continue throughout the day.
A red warning has been issued for the Prijedor and Mostar regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to extremely high air temperatures, while other parts of the country remain under less severe warnings.
Judicial police in Republika Srpska arrested Borislav Uzelac (50) in Prijedor after he failed to report to prison to serve a five-year sentence for murder.
Five Bosniak victims, killed in Prijedor during 1992, were finally laid to rest in a collective dženaza in Kamičani, Kozarac, after more than three decades. The white gravestones serve as a reminder of the atrocities committed.
A Day of Remembrance for victims of war crimes in Prijedor and the Sana Valley was observed, featuring a collective funeral in Kamičani and focusing on atrocities committed at the Trnopolje camp.
The leadership of the Republika Srpska entity marked the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Kozara at Mrakovica near Prijedor. The commemoration honored the historical significance of the battle.
A Serbian national was arrested in Prijedor, Bosnia, for using a signal jamming device to prevent car owners from locking their vehicles remotely, subsequently stealing valuables from them.
An employee of the BiH Prosecutor's Office has filed a complaint against Damir Došen, a former Hague convict for war crimes in Prijedor, due to his scandalous comments on Facebook denying war crimes and insulting victims.
The State Court is set to deliver a first-instance verdict today for eight individuals accused of crimes against humanity committed in the Ljubija area near Prijedor in July 1992.
Danas se obilježava 31. maj – Dan bijelih traka. Ovo je dan sjećanja na žrtve stravičnih zločina počinjenih u Prijedoru i dolini Sane, kada je 1992.
A white flag was raised at the Bosnian House in Birmingham to mark the Day of White Ribbons, symbolizing remembrance for the victims of atrocities in Prijedor.
Dalibor Jović, a fruit grower from Prijedor, has been successfully cultivating strawberries for 12 years, personally delivering them to customers' homes, despite recent late spring frosts.
Police in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, have seized a significant quantity of cocaine and marijuana during an operation targeting drug trafficking.
The storm that hit Croatia yesterday has also arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The storm wind in Prijedor knocked down the protection on the damaged building.
Dusko Zoric, a former Bosnian Serb Army soldier, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in an assault that killed five civilians in the village of Zecovi near Prijedor in July 1992.
An 8-year-old boy died at 'Dr. Mladen Stojanović' Hospital in Prijedor, and the case has been reported to investigative bodies to determine the exact cause of death.
A 67-year-old moped driver from Prijedor, I.S., died in a traffic accident on a local road in Kamičani near Prijedor after colliding with a tractor.
A driver was caught operating a vehicle without a valid license and subsequently refused a drug test, leading to a substantial fine. Despite avoiding jail time, the individual's car was confiscated.
The Minister of Energy and Mining of Republika Srpska, Petar Đokić, has approved 3 million KM in direct support for 570 workers of 'Nova Ljubija' in Prijedor who recently went on a hunger strike due to difficult financial conditions.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated to cause a rise in water levels on the Sava river in northern and northwestern Bosnia, affecting parts of its water basin.
Workers of the 'Nova Ljubija' company in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, have commenced a hunger strike as a form of protest.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry is reportedly on its knees, with the closure of Koksara, announced bankruptcy proceedings at the Prijedor mine, and production halts in Zenica threatening jobs and billions.
The city administration in Prijedor, a Serb-led municipality in Bosnia, has approved financial assistance from the local budget for Ilija Zoric and Ljubisa Cetic. Both individuals were convicted of involvement in the 1992 Zecovi village massacre during the Bosnian War.
Police in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, arrested an individual identified as S. S. after finding marijuana, two rifles, and 41 rounds of ammunition in their possession.
The HVO Veterans Coordination issued a statement following Ratko Mladić's death, reminding the public of the atrocities committed against Croatian civilians and soldiers in Bosnia.
A married couple from Prijedor experienced a bizarre incident at the Gradiška border crossing when the husband, Marko Kovačević, accidentally drove off, leaving his wife Jelena behind in the toilet.
Police in Prijedor arrested a man for firing a weapon at a celebration, with a stray bullet damaging a vehicle.
The Government of Republika Srpska has approved several decisions related to the health sector and public investments, including allocating 196 million KM for the modernization of the hospital in Prijedor.
Medical check-ups for first-graders in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, revealed a concerning increase in children with overweight issues, speech impediments, and poor eyesight.
Denis Bećirović, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stated at the Kamičani Memorial Center that crimes in the Sana River valley have elements of genocide and emphasized the obligation to prosecute those responsible.
A man was arrested in Prijedor after stealing a car and crashing it.
Firefighters in Prijedor carried out an unusual intervention, rescuing a boy who had become stuck in an ottoman.
A 27-year-old man from Prijedor drowned today in Blatnjak Lake, located near Prijedor.
A temporary bankruptcy administrator has submitted a proposal to the District Commercial Court in Prijedor for the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings for the 'Nova Ljubija' mine. The proposal cites the debtor's financial situation as the reason for this action.
Firefighters in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, performed an unusual intervention at an emergency medical clinic, assisting a woman by removing a ring stuck on her hand.
Danas je 31. maj koji se obilježava kao Dan bijelih traka. Tog datuma 1992. godine vlasti u Prijedoru naredile su nesrpskom stanovništvu isticanje bij
The Bosnian House in Birmingham raised a white flag to honor victims of the Prijedor massacres and mark White Ribbon Day, commemorating events from May 31, 1992.
Eight individuals, including a councilor in the Prijedor City Assembly, Mladen Kulundžija, have been arrested in the 'Cilj' operation across Republika Srpska. They are suspected of rigging driver's license exams.
A competition has been launched for the conceptual design of a memorial dedicated to the 102 children killed in Prijedor during the 1992-1995 war. The initiative is a collaboration between the Kvart Youth Center and the parents of the victims.
Three individuals, including a police officer, have been arrested in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of "Operation Firefighter" targeting arms trafficking.
Duško Zorić has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for war crimes committed against Bosniaks in Zecovi near Prijedor. The sentencing follows a period where he was previously on the run.
An eight-year-old boy died at "Dr Mladen Stojanović" Hospital in Prijedor, with police and prosecutors investigating the circumstances of the case.
An attorney identified as B. S. from Prijedor was arrested in Doboj as part of the "Šešir" (Hat) operation, after allegedly demanding 60,000 KM from a client he was defending ex officio, in exchange for securing advantages in their case.
Police officers in Prijedor have arrested two individuals from Sarajevo as part of operation "Bis," seizing a significant quantity of drugs, including 1.5 kilograms of speed and marijuana.
Residents of Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, are facing persistent challenges from annual floods and severe ecological problems linked to mining, with criticism directed at political inaction.
A young man was narrowly rescued from his car after it was swept away by floodwaters in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the vehicle remaining submerged.
Workers at "Nova Ljubija" d.o.o. Prijedor – Omarska have commenced a hunger strike due to their extremely difficult existential situation, facing a dire crisis following the majority owner's decision.
The City Assembly of Prijedor has made a decision to increase the prices for water and communal services provided by the 'Vodovod' and 'Komunalne usluge' companies.
The Municipal Court in Bihać confirmed the indictment against Amir Osmančević and Edin Keškić, officials of the Public Institution 'Direkcija regionalnih cesta USK' Bihać, and Radenko Crnogorac, an official of 'Prijedorputevi' a.d. Prijedor, for criminal activities.
Nebojša Vukanović, leader of the 'List for Justice and Order,' stated at a rally in Prijedor that his political option would pursue a sovereignist policy aimed at reducing tensions if elected in the October elections, challenging Dodik and Čović.
A wedding convoy of approximately 30 cars, displaying flags of Serbia and Republika Srpska, passed through the center of Prijedor, with the last vehicle featuring a black banner with a skull, crossbones, and the inscription 'With faith in God, freedom or death'.
Professor David Pettigrew of Yale University's Genocide Studies Program stated that the killing of children serves as evidence of genocidal intent in Prijedor and Republika Srpska, speaking at the "Omarska 2026" commemoration.
Southern Europe is battling extensive wildfires, particularly in Greece, Spain, and France, exacerbated by extreme heat and drought conditions. The severe drought has also led to historically low water levels in major rivers like the Rhine and Danube, impacting shipping and power generation.
The 34th anniversary of the Briševo massacre near Prijedor, where numerous Croatian civilians were killed on July 24-25, 1992, has passed, with victims' families still seeking justice for those responsible.
Reisul-ulema Husein-ef. Kavazović, head of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, led the funeral prayer in Kamičani near Kozarac for five Bosniak victims killed by Serbian forces during the aggression in the Prijedor area and Sana Valley.
The remains of five victims of the Prijedor genocide were escorted from Sanski Most and Bosanska Krupa towards Kamičani for burial, 33 years after their deaths. This event coincides with the commemoration of the Day of Remembrance for children killed during the genocide in NDH near Prijedor.
Police in Omarska, near Prijedor, arrested V. Š. and Lj. J. from Banja Luka after they allegedly fired guns into the air at a wedding, subsequently finding two rifles and 460 rounds of ammunition.
Tragic car accidents have occurred in separate incidents, with four people dying in a car rollover near Postolin, Poland. In Bosnia, a driver involved in a collision near Prijedor later succumbed to their injuries after initially being reported with minor injuries.
The popular Mostar-based band Zoster is set to open the Jelen Garden Fest in Prijedor, where they will also present several new songs from their upcoming album.
The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) issued a first-instance verdict, finding Slobodan Knežević, Zdravko Panić, and Trivo Vukić guilty of crimes against humanity committed against Bosniak civilians in the Prijedor area in the summer of 1992, sentencing them to a total of 40 years in prison.
White Ribbon Day was commemorated in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with renewed calls for permission to build a memorial for the children killed during the 1992 war. Families of the victims and activists continue to seek recognition and a permanent monument for the more than 3,000 people killed in the Prijedor municipality.
Police in Prijedor arrested D.Ć. on Thursday on suspicion of attacking an official in the performance of official duty, after he allegedly made threats against the RS Interior Ministry on Facebook.
Damir Došen, a convicted war criminal, has been accused of insulting victims in Prijedor and denying atrocities on Facebook, despite having previously pleaded guilty and asked for forgiveness in The Hague.
White Armband Day, a symbol of remembrance for crimes committed against Bosniaks and Croats in Prijedor in 1992, was marked in Salzburg with messages of memory and solidarity, organized by eight Bosnian-Herzegovinian associations.
A police officer and a fire department chief, along with another individual, were arrested in Prijedor, Bosnia, during 'Operation Firefighter' for allegedly reselling weapons in a cafe.
The autopsy report from the Institute for Forensic Medicine of Republika Srpska has been delivered to the Prijedor District Public Prosecutor's Office concerning the death of a child.
Police in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, arrested a local man identified as M. M. after finding and seizing 2.7 kilograms of hashish in his possession.
Director Dino Mustafić has completed the Zenica filming phase for his upcoming film and series "Trake" (Tapes), which tells the story of the Prijedor crime.
The Italian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarah Castellani, visited Italian companies in the Republika Srpska entity, meeting with local officials in Derventa and Prijedor.
The first hearing for Hamdija Alukić, a Bosnian citizen accused of war crimes near Prijedor in 1992, was held in Alabama, where he stated he does not wish to be extradited to Bosnia and Herzegovina, with his lawyer claiming political persecution.
Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, including one child, according to local health officials.
Despite global crude oil surges, petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities have remained largely stable, with the government's excise duty cuts of Rs 10 a litre and strategic measures continuing to shield consumers from international price volatility.
Hamdija Alukić, a 70-year-old Bosnian citizen, was arrested in Alabama last week and is awaiting an extradition hearing to Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is accused of war crimes, including arson of a house and car in Kozarac, during the 1992 conflict in the Prijedor region.
The District Public Prosecutor's Office in Prijedor has filed an indictment against two officials from the Islamic Community Council in Novi Grad, Bosnia, for allegedly embezzling over 150,000 KM.
Railways of Republika Srpska have suspended the transport of iron ore from Omarska to Zenica. This decision was made due to business problems between the largest client, "Nove Ljubije" from Prijedor, and "Nova željezara" from Zenica.