Latest News from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greeks send aid to flood victims in neighboring Serbia
The Greek branch of Doctors of the World said on Wednesday that the first shipping container of humanitarian aid for Serbian flood victims collected from donations is due to arrive in the Balkan country on Thursday.
The shipment contains medicines, food and clothes that will be handed over at a hospital in the town of Smederevska Palanka.
Bulgarian Govt. Approves BGN 132,000 for Humanitarian Aid
Bulgaria's humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina will amount to BGN 132,000.
The funds have been approved by the government through the budget of the Ministry of Interior for Official Development Assistance.
The humanitarian aid will be granted in the form of tents, blankets, clothes, beds, mineral water, and other vital items.
Djokovic reiterates aid appeal
MONTE CARLO - Serbia's top-ranking male tennis player Novak Djokovic has taken part in the traditional football match in Monte Carlo, a charity event for children around the world that involves sport stars and Formula 1 drivers.
He reiterated his appeal for aid for Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, which have been hit by unprecedented floods.
Dead cattle from RS to be destroyed in Serbia
BELGRADE - Cattle killed in devastating floods in Republika Srpska (RS) over the past few days will be destroyed in Serbia, and Serbian Ministry of Agriculture Veterinary Inspectorate chief Sanja Celebicanin has said that the cattle corpses will be brought to Serbia under specially controlled conditions.
Bosnian Embassy in Sofia to Collect Donations for Flooded Regions
The embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bulgaria will be collecting donations on Wednesday for the regions hit by the devastating floods.
Donations can be made at the Bosnian embassy on Alexander Zhendov Street No.1 in Sofia. Bottled mineral water, canned food, blankets, diapers, and baby foods are among the most needed items.
RCC donates funds for Serbian, Bosnian flood victims
SARAJEVO - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) has made two EUR 80,000 donations for flood victims in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, respectively.
The funds were donated on Monday to assist rescue and rebuilding efforts and help the countries recover from the disaster.
Bosnia Authorities Under Fire over Flood Response
As hundreds of tons of relief collected in Bosnia and elsewhere reaches victims of the severe floods in Bosnia, the authorities have been criticized for failing to react on time.
Bulgaria Sends Water, Medicines, Power Exports to Flood-Hit Serbia
Deputy Prime Minister Daniela Bobeva has said that Bulgaria is exporting electricity to Serbia in response to a request from the flood-stricken country.
Serbia on Tuesday declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the worst floods to hit the country in more than a century.
Lausevic: I am well
Lausevic: I am well
The legend of the Yugoslav cinematography Zarko Lausevic was secretly in Montenegro from Sunday morning till yesterday afternoon.
Austria will help Bosnia and Serbia with EUR 1 million
VIENNA - The Austrian government decided on Tuesday to help Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, two countries hit by catastrophic floods, with EUR 1 million.
The money will come from the fund for aid to foreign countries hit by natural disasters.
The funds will be distributed to Austrian NGOs.
Austria will help Bosnia and Serbia with one million euros
Austria will help Bosnia and Serbia with one million euros
VIENNA -- The Austrian government decided on Tuesday to help Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, two countries hit by catastrophic floods, with EUR 1 million.
The money will come from the fund for aid to foreign countries hit by natural disasters.
The funds will be distributed to Austrian NGOs.
EU official pledges assistance to Bosnia
EU official pledges assistance to Bosnia
SARAJEVO -- Head of the EU Delegation in Bosnia-Herzegovina Peter Sorensen says the EU will make every effort to help the country recover from the devastating floods.
Bulgarian Red Cross Starts Donations Drive for Western Balkans
The Bulgarian Red Cross starts a donation drive for those affected by the floods in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the organization in a press release.
It has activated the short number 1466 for SMS donations – a text to this number donates BGN 1.
Norway to donate EUR 2 million of aid to Serbia
BELGRADE – The Norwegian government has decided to give Serbia a EUR 2 million aid to help deal with the consequences of the catastrophic flooding, Norwegian Ambassador in Belgrade Nils Ragnar Kamsvag has said.
Bosnia Mourns Flood Victims, Counts Huge Cost
A day of mourning was held in Bosnia on Tuesday for at least 20 deaths caused by the floods that have submerged a significant part of central, eastern and northern areas.