Euro area retail sales fell 1.2 percent month-on-month in June as rising prices and lower confidence dented consumer spending, according to latest data released on Wednesday.

- In the euro area in June, compared with May, the volume of retail trade decreased by 2.6 percent for nonfood products, by 1.1 percent for automotive fuels and by 0.4 percent for food, drinks and tobacco - read a statement by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.
On an annual basis, retail sales in the euro area declined by 3.7 percent.
The eurozone/euro area, or EA19, represents member states that use the bloc’s single currency – the euro – while the EU27 includes all of its member countries.
For the EU, retail sales were down 1.3 percent in June on a monthly basis, along with an annual drop of 2.8 percent.&nbsp;The largest monthly decreases were in Denmark (minus 3.8 percent), the Netherlands (minus 3.4 percent) and Estonia (minus 2.4 percent).On the flip side, Ireland and Malta (both 0.5 percent), Finland (0.3 percent) and Austria (0.2 percent) recorded the highest increases. ​​​​​​​

Largest monthly decreases recorded in Denmark, Netherlands, Estonia

On an annual basis, retail sales in the euro area declined by 3.7%

Euro area retail sales dive 1.2 percent in June

The Montenegrin government on Wednesday signed an agreement that will give the Serbian Orthodox Church "official status" in the country.

Prime Minister Dritan Abazović and Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije attended the signing ceremony held in the capital Podgorica.
- The basic agreement has been signed. We continue to work, focusing on a better standard of living for citizens - Abazović said on Twitter.
A group of civilians is protesting the agreement, which is also opposed by the Abazović government's coalition partners and the main opposition party led by the country’s President Milo Đukanović.

Group of civilians protesting agreement, which is also opposed by Abazovic government's coalition partners, main opposition party

A group of civilians is protesting the agreement

Montenegro government gives official status to Serbian church

South Korea on Tuesday registered over 110,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus, the highest single-day number in three months, local media reported.

As many as 111,789 new cases were confirmed over the past 24 hours, bringing the total caseload to over 19.93 million, according to the Yonhap News Agency.
This represents a sharp rise from 44,689 cases reported on Monday.&nbsp;The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency attributed the surge, which started in late June, to the omicron subvariant BA.5.The daily count climbed to over 10,000 on June 29 for the first time, before doubling by July 9 and hitting 100,000 last week.&nbsp;Health authorities warned that the current wave could peak at around 200,000 infections per day, according to the agency.There were also 16 more virus-related fatalities in South Korea over the past day, raising the overall death toll to 25,084.
The government has recommended the fourth vaccine dose for people aged 50 and older, as well as all adults with underlying health conditions.

New cases more than double in single day to more than 110,000, according to East Asian country's disease control agency

As many as 111,789 new cases were confirmed over the past 24 hours

South Korea reports 3-month peak in daily COVID-19 cases

On the order of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an operation codenamed "Nevera" is being carried out targeting several persons suspected of international drug trafficking, announced the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The police officers of the MoI of the Sarajevo Canton have acted according to the order of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and under the supervision of the prosecutor from the Special Department for Organized Crime, Economic Crime and Corruption, carried out arrests and searches of suspects in the area of Sarajevo and its surroundings.
The press release states that the suspects are under investigation for being involved in the unauthorized production and trafficking of narcotic drugs in the Sarajevo area and beyond, as well as smuggling narcotic drugs from neighboring countries for further resale in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and further distribution to the illegal drug market of the countries of the European Union and in that way gained illegal financial benefit.
The suspects are charged with criminal offenses of organized crime in connection with the criminal offenses of illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and money laundering under the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Significant international cooperation with EUROPOL was achieved in this case.

Significant international cooperation with EUROPOL was achieved in this case

Police operation codenamed 'Nevera' carried out on the order of BiH Prosecutor's Office

The fire in the Neretva canyon in the area of Konjic is still active, and it is burning in inaccessible and mined terrain, according to the report of the FBiH Administration of Civil Protection. There are firefighters on the ground who are keeping the fire under control.
In addition to the above, today around 2:15 pm, a new fire broke out in Glavatičevo, in the locality of Biskup - on the road leading to Nevesinje. The field is mined, and firefighters are on the ground.
The person on duty at the firefighting station Konjic points out that the fire broke out at five locations.
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There are firefighters on the ground who are keeping the fire under control

The field is mined, and firefighters are on the ground

Forest fire in the Neretva River canyon near Konjic still active

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the decision of the High Representative Christian Schmidt to make limited use of Bonn powers to ensure more transparent and fair elections.

 

- The High Representative consulted extensively with the international community. The measures will help to suppress manipulations. They can help to improve the integrity and thus the credibility of elections. The High Representative's decisions are based on the recommendations of OSCE (ODIHR) and Council of Europe (GRECO) experts.
Free and fair holding of elections is the minimum standard in democracy and cannot be denied to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This also strengthens BiH's further reform path toward the European Union, said the German Embassy.
It is stated that, unfortunately, no agreement was reached in the negotiations on the election law in the past few months. They call on the politicians in BiH to take their responsibility so that the citizens of BiH can fully enjoy their civil rights and to now focus their efforts on ensuring the October elections and that in accordance with the applicable laws, which includes the changes made by the High Representative, and in accordance with European standards.
- The incendiary rhetoric we heard from Bakir Izetbegović and Milorad Dodik in the context of discussions on the election law in recent days was irresponsible and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
We appeal to all politicians in this country to return to objective discourse, understanding and balance instead of hatred and division, and to work together for the benefit of the citizens of the country in order to bring Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to the EU - the common goal of all citizens of this country - stated the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in BiH.

It is stated that, unfortunately, no agreement was reached in the negotiations on the election law in the past few months

German Embassy in BiH welcomes Schmidt's decision to impose changes into the Election Law

<a href="https://avaz.ba/tag/138288/bih-presidency-en">Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina</a>, <a href="https://avaz.ba/tag/107745/milorad-dodik-en">Milorad Dodik</a>, considers the letter sent to him by the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, in which he is informed about the imposition of technical changes to the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a provocation. He referred to the position of the institutions of the RS, as well as the permanent members of the UN Security Council, according to which Schmidt was not elected according to Annex 10, which, he states, is the only source of the legitimate mandate of the high representative.
Dodik reiterated his previous opinions about the high representative, and he also said that "BiH with such a high representative has become a non-sovereign, inefficient, quasi-state, a modern-day protectorate, which violates human rights and freedoms of the constituent nations and citizens".
- Your, let's call it a 'decision', by which the Law on Amendments to the Electoral Law of BiH is adopted goes one step further. You are hitting with all your power on what represents the will of the people, which is realized through the elected representatives in the authorities - said Dodik.
According to you, he added, the way in which citizens freely and directly elect their representatives is only the way that you and the CEC of Bosnia and Herzegovina determine, to which you give judicial and executive powers of an inquisitorial nature. You even give political guidelines to set the tone of the campaign, where you just forgot to specify who to vote for in the 'free, democratic, OHR' elections. At the same time, you are already announcing, and you can, because this is your country, constitutional and electoral reforms after the elections.
Dodik also accused Schmidt of destroying the right to vote, and reminded him that the electoral system in every sovereign state is part of the general political and constitutional system, it expresses the basic constitutional principles and the very political form of a certain society, which is more complex and complicated in complex pluralistic countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the conclusion of the letter, BiH Presidency member Dodik accused Christian Schmidt of destroying the principle of the rule of law, which implies the existence of a legal state that is subordinate to the law.
This means, he explained, that all acts passed by the state alone (not only the Constitution and laws) must be legal, not political and ideological, and especially not 'OHR-like'.
- You are destroying the principle of the rule of law, which should exercise power on the basis of its own laws, not OHR’s, civil - Schmidt's. You are destroying the principles of constitutionality and legality, which are the basic principles of the constitutional system of every state union in which there is a constitution, as essential instruments for achieving the rule of law. You are not just an unauthorized citizen, Schmidt, you are a destroyer and - please, go home, turn off the light,” said member of the BiH Presidency, Milorad Dodik, his office announced.

This means, he explained, that all acts passed by the state alone (not only the Constitution and laws) must be legal, not political and ideological, and especially not 'OHR-like'

Milorad Dodik: Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dodik considers High Representative Schmidt's letter a provocation

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and USAID Tourism supported the organization and promotion of the 48th International Una Regatta. - We have special support from USAID BiH and USAID Tourism, which are involved in numerous activities of the Una National Park. I must single out the preparation of planning documents, especially the Management Plan, which is in the process of being adopted for the next 10 years. Also, their support through the digital marketing process for the 48th International Una Regatta is not to be neglected - said Director of the Una National Park Amarildo Mulić.
The representatives of USAID are most deserving for the presence of the president of the International Rafting Federation (IRF) at this year's Una regatta.
- The president of the IRF is coming from Australia and numerous meetings and activities are planned with representatives of our rafting agencies and sports clubs. We believe that this is the beginning of cooperation and development of sports on rivers in this part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially rafting - said Mulić.
In this way, promotion of the Una regatta and other activities on the Una River will be ensured in the future through the platform of the International Rafting Federation.

The representatives of USAID are most deserving for the presence of the president of the International Rafting Federation (IRF) at this year's Una regatta

USAID supports the organization and promotion of the 48th International Una Regatta

Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šefik Džaferović, received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Margret Uebber, in a farewell visit. They discussed the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and special attention was paid to announcements about the imposition of the Election Law by the OHR, said the BiH Presidency.
Džaferović said that it is not good for the HR to impose unbalanced changes to the FBiH Constitution and the Election Law in order to meet the demands of only one political party.
He reminded that the leaders of the political parties in the agreement signed with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, agreed that the talks on limited constitutional and electoral reforms would continue six months after the elections and the formation of authorities at all levels, and by undermining this agreement, the OHR is questioning the credibility of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He underlined that unbalanced and discriminatory changes could harm the Office of the High Representative as an institution that, according to the Dayton Peace Agreement, is necessary for Bosnia and Herzegovina to function.
They also discussed the European path of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the prospects for acquiring candidate status for BiH.
Džaferović thanked Uebber for her engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina and wished her good health and success on a professional and personal level.

Džaferović said that it is not good for the HR to impose unbalanced changes to the FBiH Constitution and the Election Law in order to meet the demands of only one political party

Džaferović thanked Uebber for her engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina

BiH Presidency Chairman Džaferović receives German Ambassador Uebber in a farewell visit

The signatories of the Declaration on Constitutional and Other Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the path to the EU and NATO, as the most significant and numerous social movements in BiH, which include more than 45 civil society organizations, representatives of the academic community and political organizations, held an extraordinary meeting today at which several positions and principles were agreed upon regarding the announced decision-making by the OHR on changes to the FBiH Constitution and the BiH Election Law. The Council for the Implementation of the Declaration welcomed the views of the OHR, which would improve the integrity of the electoral process in BiH and prevent the blocking of the work of the institutions of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The signatories of the Declaration consider that the adoption of decisions by the OHR regarding changes to the Election Law of BiH after the elections have already been announced is contrary to European democratic practice and tradition.
Constitutional and electoral reforms in BiH should be in focus after the general elections, not only for the territory of the FBIH but on the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In its decision-making, the signatories said, the OHR must be guided by the most important international documents on human rights and freedoms. Everything that is contrary to that goes beyond the mandate of the OHR and cannot be accepted in the vulnerable Bosnian society.
"In case of obstruction of the deadlines prescribed for the election of delegates to the House of Peoples of the FBiH Parliament as well as executive and judicial bodies in the Federation of BiH, we encourage the OHR to apply the sanctions at its disposal," state the signatories of the Declaration.
They consider the actions of the political leadership of the Republic of Croatia, a member of the EU, towards the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be absolutely inadmissible - it is completely contrary to the fundamental principles on which the European Union rests.
"If the OHR makes decisions that contradict the principles from Item 3, the signatories of the Declaration will use all available democratic mechanisms, including calling the population to mass public protests to oppose it," stressed the signatories of the Declaration.&nbsp;

Constitutional and electoral reforms in BiH should be in focus after the general elections, not only for the territory of the FBIH but on the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The signatories of the Declaration on Constitutional and Other Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The signatories of the Declaration agree their positions regarding the announced decisions of OHR

Presidents of all 12 parties of the Croat People's Assembly (HNS) of Bosnia and Herzegovina sent a letter today to the public and relevant representatives of the international community, in which they point out that these days we are witnessing "extremely aggressive and deeply worrying rhetoric by the Bosniak political leadership regarding the announcements of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) on amendments to the Constitution of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Election Law".
- We expect that the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina U 23/14 will be implemented, thereby stopping the gross violation of the basic principles of democracy and the rule of law. The system of parity and power-sharing among representatives of the constituent peoples and all other citizens under the Washington Agreement and the Dayton Agreement is the basis of the political stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We hold that freedom of speech is a fundamental human and democratic right of every individual. However, we are concerned about the alarming amount of extremism and hate speech spread by certain Bosniak political leaders, well-coordinated groups on social media, but unfortunately also by certain media representatives. Calls for violent protests and conflicts must not be tolerated. We express concern over possible violent protests, especially bearing in mind the increasingly frequent attacks on Croat returnees and their symbols in Central Bosnia and other mixed areas.
Militaristic statements are annulling the democracy promotion as well as peacebuilding and state-building process in Bosnia and Herzegovina achieved thus far in the interest of all its constituent peoples, minorities, and all citizens.
We have been facing various forms of threats and incidents for years. Therefore, we believe that the time has come to firmly condemn hate speech that members of the Croat constituent people and political officials have been exposed to over the past several weeks.
Namely, hate speech and existing threats are explicit and made public, as well as directed toward the international community, whose actions are obviously intended to be discouraged with the aim of continuing political domination by the representatives of the largest Bosniak constituent people to the detriment of less numerous and minority communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would ultimately abolish the plurinational diversity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We believe that you share with us the vision of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a successful country, a future member state of the European Union, a country of equal constituent peoples and all citizens, as per the example of modern European countries with federal arrangements. As in certain European countries, the principles of power-sharing and parity are instruments that guarantee unity, cohesion and the assumptions of unified action in the achievement of common goals and prosperity in the interest of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Unfortunately, such a vision of Bosnia and Herzegovina is clearly under threat today. By boycotting changes to the electoral legislation and threatening security, today more than ever, the public opinion is proving that the future, as well as political and civil rights of Croats as the least numerous constituent people, are at risk. The same applies to all minority communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are not allowed to equally participate in political life.
It is particularly concerning that parties and individuals who self-declaratively protect the so-called civic rights are also the loudest ones in the open call for violence and anti-constitutional behaviour on a daily basis. The impression that one gets is already proving itself to be true – their intention is to heist the seats that belong to the Croat constituent people and others in the House of Peoples of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as determined by the constitution. This is modelled after the usurpations in the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which threaten us now as well.
In contrast, we believe that all political systems should take into account the political demands of all nations and be an expression of general consensus in divided societies such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hegemony, hate speech and violence must have no place in daily politics.
Lastly, we believe that we can count on the cooperation with all key actors of the international community with the aim of reducing tensions, preventing violence, protecting against unconstitutional unitarist hegemony and militant nationalism that disrupts the public opinion, deepens inter-ethnic divisions, and threatens the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is concluded in a letter signed by the presidents of all parties that are members of the HNS.

We hold that freedom of speech is a fundamental human and democratic right of every individual

HNS: We have been facing various forms of threats and incidents for years

HNS concerned about the amount of extremism and hate speech spread by some Bosniak political leaders

Mostar marked the eighteenth anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge yesterday.

 

The Old Bridge was built way back in 1566, and was destroyed in the war in 1993. Its reconstruction was a demanding construction project, but also a project to restore the ties between the people from the two banks of the Neretva River that had been destroyed during the war.
The opening ceremony of the Old Bridge 18 years ago was attended by numerous guests from the country and delegations from more than 50 countries around the world. The television broadcast of the event on the Old Bridge was also taken over by some foreign television companies, while 22 planes landed at the Mostar Airport.
The former mayor of Mostar, Neven Tomić, then stated that the reconstruction of the Old Bridge means a lot for Mostar in a historical, cultural and economic sense.
For the reconstruction of the Old Bridge, the World Bank approved a cultural heritage loan for the first time, in the amount of four million dollars with a 10-year deferred payment, 35-year repayment, with an interest rate of 1.5 percent. The Italian government also gave three million dollars, the Turkish government gave two million dollars, the Dutch government gave one million dollars, while the City of Mostar participates in the entire project with two million dollars.
Among the first donors for the reconstruction was the Croatian Government with 600 thousand dollars. The Development Bank of the Council of Europe donated one million US dollars. France donated technical equipment and the preparation of project documentation for the reconstruction of the bridge.
One year after the solemn opening of the renovated bridge, on July 15, 2005, the Old Bridge was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List at the session in Durban, South Africa, which was the first entry of a monument from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The opening ceremony of the Old Bridge 18 years ago was attended by numerous guests from the country and delegations from more than 50 countries around the world

On July 15, 2005, the Old Bridge was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Eighteenth anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge in Mostar

The European Commission announced on Friday that it has taken legal action against the UK for not complying with the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit agreement.

The EU executive body launched four infringement procedures against the UK.
The bloc accuses the British government of failing to deliver on customs and VAT requirements, as well as for not implementing the EU regulation on excise duties in general and related to the trade of alcohol in particular.

The European Commission said in a press statement that it has refrained so far from taking legal action against the UK so that the partners could find joint solutions for the application of the Northern Ireland Protocol "in the spirit of constructive cooperation."
- The UK’s unwillingness to engage in meaningful discussion since last February and the continued passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill through the UK Parliament go directly against this spirit - the statement noted.
If the UK fails to provide an acceptable answer for the shortfalls within two months, the European Commission will take the case to the EU Court of Justice as the next step of the procedure.
The EU and the UK have been in a dispute for years over the application of the Northern Ireland Protocol which established a special trade regime.

To avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland in respect of the Good Friday Agreement, parties agreed that Northern Ireland would remain a part of the EU’s customs regime and the UK would apply customs checks.

The conflict has escalated last month after the British government revealed a bill that would allow disapplying important parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol by removing checks on a variety of goods transported to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK.
The EU considers the draft as a breach of international law since it lays the ground for London to unilaterally disapply an agreement that has been signed by both parties.
The UK left the EU after 47 years of membership on Jan. 31, 2020.

EU Commission launches 4 infringement procedures for shortfalls in customs, duties, VAT

The EU executive body launched four infringement procedures against the UK

EU takes new legal action against UK over breaching Northern Ireland Protocol

US e-commerce and tech giant Amazon announced on Friday that it will soon start deliveries by drone in the states of California and Texas.

The company announced last month that it will offer drone deliveries to customers living in Lockeford, California, and the service will now be extended to College Station, Texas.
The company said it partnered with Texas A&amp;M University in College Station, which will be “at the forefront of the development of drone delivery technology,” College Station Mayor Karl Mooney said in a statement.
Amazon said its drones are capable of delivering packages up to five pounds (2.27 kilograms) in less than an hour.
They can fly at a maximum speed of 50 miles per hour (80.5 kilometers) and a maximum altitude of 400 feet (122 meters).

Company has partnered with Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas

Amazon said its drones are capable of delivering packages up to five pounds

Amazon to start drone deliveries in California, Texas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament on Wednesday that he will be leaving "with my head held high."
Johnson made his comments at his penultimate Prime Minister’s Questions, though he hinted it could be his last.
Last week, he announced to resign triggering a leadership contest in his Conservative Party.
Defended his record, Johnson said: "We got Brexit done," "we delivered the first vaccine in the world", and "played a decisive role in helping to protect the people of Ukraine from the brutal invasion of Vladimir Putin."

<h2>" I leave not at a time of my choosing"</h2>

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition Labour Party, said Johnson was "totally deluded to the bitter end", adding: "I really am going to miss this weekly nonsense from him."

Johnson said in response that Starmer had “never come up with an idea”, before paying tribute to his opponent.
- It is possible this will be our last confrontation over this - Johnson said.&nbsp;- So I want to thank him. I want to thank him for the style in which he's conducted himself.- I think it would be fair to say he's been considerably less lethal than many other members of this House - Johnson joked, referring to members of his own party who forced him from his position.
Johnson said:&nbsp;- It is perfectly true that I leave not at a time of my choosing, it is absolutely true, but I am proud of the fantastic teamwork that has been involved in all of those projects both nationally and internationally, and I am also proud of the leadership that I have given.&nbsp;I will be leaving with my head held high.

Meanwhile, the government announced it would hold a vote of no confidence in itself.

Labour attempted to force a vote yesterday with a version that criticized Johnson, but the government refused, arguing that Johnson had already decided to resign. The decision prompted fury from Labour.
The government will instead hold a vote of no confidence in itself with different wording that would not involve Conservative MPs having to endorse Johnson personally, but simply the government in general instead.
A government spokesman told local media:&nbsp;- Labour were given the option to table a straightforward vote of no confidence in the government in keeping with convention. However, they chose not to.
- To remedy this we are tabling a motion which gives the house the opportunity to decide if it has confidence in the government. The government will always allow time for appropriate house matters whilst ensuring that it delivers parliamentary business to help improve people’s everyday lives.

Prime minister cited Brexit, vaccines, and Ukraine as examples of his successes in office

Johnson: I will be leaving with my head held high

High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Christian Schmidt, speaking at the commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the genocide against Bosniaks in the "UN Safe Area" Srebrenica, said that every time he comes to this holy place he feels a heavy burden, a burden of fatal aggression, against the youth who had so many hopes for the future, against men in the midst of their lives, in the midst of caring for their families, against the old who gathered all their life's achievements for future generations, against all of us, against the human race. 

Schmidt said that he also feels the burden of the failure of the international community, the failure to protect those who were exposed to the threat of being killed.

- Nothing that I can say here today will ease the pain of those who lost their husbands, their fathers, their sons, their brothers and members of their families. But we can pay tribute to those who will be buried here today. It is our sacred duty. What we can all do is to help prevent such pain from happening again - said Schmidt.

He added that they gathered in Potočari to honor the victims of the genocide.
- Whoever tries to deny that what happened here in Srebrenica, exactly in this place and its surroundings, whoever tries to say that this was not genocide, whoever tries to decrease the number of victims in an attempt to downplay the guilt, the scale of the crime, whoever does such things, lives cocooned in consciously chosen ignorance - Schmidt pointed out.

High Representative added that the behavior of all those who glorify war criminals "represents an insult to all the mourners and to all of us", and that "their behavior must be despised".

Christian Schmidt pointed out that the lessons we learned in Srebrenica must never be forgotten.
- We must all work in an effort to prevent this from happening again. This is something that we have to pass on to future generations, generations that deserve to know what happened here. Today is a day of mourning, today is a day of commemoration, but it is also a day of hope. The peaceful and prosperous future of people in this country is our greatest obligation - said High Representative Christian Schmidt.

Schmidt said that he also feels the burden of the failure of the international community, the failure to protect those who were exposed to the threat of being killed

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Montenegro government gives official status to Serbian church

South Korea reports 3-month peak in daily COVID-19 cases

Police operation codenamed 'Nevera' carried out on the order of BiH Prosecutor's Office

Forest fire in the Neretva River canyon near Konjic still active

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Dodik considers High Representative Schmidt's letter a provocation

USAID supports the organization and promotion of the 48th International Una Regatta

BiH Presidency Chairman Džaferović receives German Ambassador Uebber in a farewell visit

The signatories of the Declaration agree their positions regarding the announced decisions of OHR

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Eighteenth anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge in Mostar

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Euro area retail sales dive 1.2 percent in June

Montenegro government gives official status to Serbian church

South Korea reports 3-month peak in daily COVID-19 cases

Police operation codenamed 'Nevera' carried out on the order of BiH Prosecutor's Office

Forest fire in the Neretva River canyon near Konjic still active

German Embassy in BiH welcomes Schmidt's decision to impose changes into the Election Law

Dodik considers High Representative Schmidt's letter a provocation

USAID supports the organization and promotion of the 48th International Una Regatta

BiH Presidency Chairman Džaferović receives German Ambassador Uebber in a farewell visit

The signatories of the Declaration agree their positions regarding the announced decisions of OHR

HNS concerned about the amount of extremism and hate speech spread by some Bosniak political leaders

Eighteenth anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge in Mostar

EU takes new legal action against UK over breaching Northern Ireland Protocol

Amazon to start drone deliveries in California, Texas

Johnson: I will be leaving with my head held high

Schmidt: The lessons we learned in Srebrenica must never be forgotten