The Velikogospojinski traditional singing gathering in Jelićka, part of the 61st Kočićev zbor, brought together 25 ojkača groups. Participants and organizers described the singing tradition as a source of regional pride and stressed the need to preserve it for younger generations. The event was hosted by the Timar men’s singing group and the Jelićka church parish, with support from the Republika Srpska Ministry of Education and Culture.

The Sreten Stojanović Gallery in Prijedor has opened “Path to Heaven,” an exhibition by academic painter Milivoje Unković. The retrospective presents 11 works spanning approximately 30 years of artistic exploration, combining elements from his “Fate as an Occasion” and “Path to Heaven” cycles across painting, drawing, graphics and sculpture. Art historian Dajana Bilbija highlighted a monumental 2017 relief triptych commemorating Serbian places of mass suffering. Local cultural officials and the gallery director described the exhibition as a major event and the culmination of the Prijedor Cultural Summer. It will remain open until 9 October.

The average net salary paid in Republika Srpska in July was 1,688 KM, down 10 KM from June. The highest average salary was recorded in professional, scientific and technical activities at 2,257 KM, while accommodation, food-service and hospitality workers received the lowest average at 1,283 KM. The trade-union consumer basket cost 2,924 KM, meaning the average salary covered 57.7% of essential household expenses. Food accounted for the largest share of spending, followed by housing and utilities. The trade unions reported slower or stagnant price growth and attributed positive effects to the Ministry of Trade and Tourism’s retail-margin controls, while calling for those controls to be expanded to additional food products.

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals says it cannot specify when Ratko Mladić’s remains will be handed over to Serbia because an investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing under Judge Ian Bonomi. Details about the death and the handling of the remains remain confidential, and no deadline has been set for the investigation. Lawyer Goran Petronijević said the remains could reach Serbia within days, after an autopsy, toxicology analysis, certification of the cause and time of death, and authorization from Dutch authorities. The report also highlights claims that Mladić’s medical treatment in The Hague contributed to his suffering and notes that the Mechanism had repeatedly rejected requests for his transfer to Serbia despite guarantees from Serbia and Republika Srpska.

Heavy rain and strong winds reached the Prijedor area around noon, with dark clouds making it briefly seem like night. Temperatures fell to 18°C from 39°C the previous day, but meteorologists forecast that the cooler conditions will be short-lived, with sunny and warm weather expected to return in the following days.

Strong winds knocked down trees at several locations in Prijedor, including Kozarska Street, the Old Town, Lamovita and Marićka. Firefighters, Komunalne usluge and Elektrokrajina teams worked to clear the affected areas, while residents reported hail in Rasavci and Omarska.

The Veterans Organization of Republika Srpska (BORS) says it wants to help organize the funeral of former Army of Republika Srpska commander Ratko Mladić and assist with receiving his remains from The Hague. Minister Radan Ostojić said he would seek to mobilize large attendance, while BORS President Milovan Gagić announced that local organizations would register demobilized soldiers wishing to travel to Belgrade. BORS also plans memorial observances for those unable to attend and has asked the governments of Republika Srpska and Serbia to provide necessary logistical support.

Željka Cvijanović accused Sarajevo of launching a campaign against Republika Srpska and Serbia following the death of Ratko Mladić, arguing that condemnations reflect hypocrisy and unequal standards. She contrasted Mladić’s treatment with the burial of convicted Bosnian commander Rasim Delić with military honors and cited the cases of Elfeta Veseli, Atif Dudaković and Sakib Mahmuljin as examples of alleged leniency, delays or evasion of justice.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to have sunny and warm weather with moderate cloud cover, occasional light rain and temperatures reaching 38°C, rising to 41°C in Mostar. Morning cloud and rain are forecast in the east, while brief afternoon showers may develop in eastern and western areas. Winds will be light to moderate, with varying directions across the country.

After 11 years in Germany, Marko and Vesna Marmat returned to Marko’s hometown of Omarska near Prijedor with their three children. Marko cited the desire to spend more time with his children during important stages of their development, while the family also plans to continue its livestock-feed business and pursue cooperation with European companies. Vesna intends to open a hair salon, continuing the profession she practiced in Germany. The children have reportedly adapted happily, and local officials, relatives and neighbours welcomed the family’s return. Prijedor Mayor Slobodan Javor said the city is implementing pronatalist and development measures to retain young couples and encourage emigrated families to return.