
Italian Culture Festival 'Insieme' in Banja Luka
(ANSA) - BANJA LUKA, 24 FEB - The sixth edition of the Italian Culture Festival "Insieme," organized by the "Association of Italians of Banja Luka," opened in Banja Luka on February 23 at the National Theater of Republika Srpska. The festival opened with a concert dedicated to Italian composer Luigi Boccherini entitled "Italian Passion and Elegance": accompanied by the National Theater orchestra conducted by Dusan Vere Urosevic, Italian cellist Enrico Zambon, Croatian trumpeter Alan Husein, a...

Banja Luka Man Sentenced for Threats Against Judge in Dodik Case
A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina sentenced Ljuban Vuković from Banja Luka to one year in prison for threatening Judge Sena Uzunović, who presided over the case against former Republika Srpska president Milorad Dodik.

RS Government and Konaković Sign Lobbying Contracts with Same US Firm
The Government of Republika Srpska and Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković have reportedly signed lobbying contracts with the same American lobbying firm, which also signed a contract with the Bosnia American Alliance.

Pre-trial Detention Requested for Inspectors Accused of Bribery in Banja Luka
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Republika Srpska has requested pre-trial detention for market inspectors G. V. and S. M. from Banja Luka, who are accused of accepting bribes of 500 KM to reduce penalties.

President of Republika Srpska Discharged from Hospital
The President of Republika Srpska (RS), Siniša Karan, has been discharged from treatment at the University Clinical Center of RS in Banja Luka. He had been receiving medical care at the facility.

Crnadak Questions Sitting with Dodik Amid Threats
Igor Crnadak, head of the PDP parliamentary club in the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, questioned the possibility of engaging in dialogue with Milorad Dodik, citing Dodik's threats and calls for attacks.

Republika Srpska Borrows 75 Million KM, Exceeding Plan
Republika Srpska additionally borrowed 75 million KM on Monday through the issuance of three-month treasury bills, surpassing the initially planned amount of 60 million KM.

World Bank Plans to Finance 20,000 Prosumers in Republika Srpska
The World Bank intends to finance a project for 20,000 prosumers in Republika Srpska, with a decision on funding expected in May. The bank may also support the reconstruction of the distribution network and building energy efficiency projects.

Bosnian Serb Assembly Responds to Constitutional Court on Government Election Dispute
The Constitutional Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has prepared its response to the BiH Constitutional Court regarding a dispute over the election of the RS Government President and members.

Controversy Surrounds New RS Government Building in Brčko
The new building for the Government of Republika Srpska in Brčko District, known as 'Srpska kuća', has sparked controversy regarding its cost and inscription.