AGP Executive Report

War Crimes Memory Work: The Srebrenica Memorial Center completed a seven-day visit to Ukraine to deepen cooperation on documenting and investigating war crimes, meeting human-rights and memory institutions and planning expanded coordination with Bosnia’s judicial and law-enforcement bodies. Public Service & Civic Ritual: Sarajevo marked the 35th anniversary of the mobilization of the reserve police force with a city parade, “From the first call to the defense of the state,” featuring police cadets, veterans from 1991–1995, and performances by Sarajevo Philharmonic and others. Media Freedom Under Pressure: Serbian authorities ordered human-rights journalist Massimo Moratti’s expulsion, with press-freedom groups urging Serbia to withdraw the order and let him stay with his family. Arts, Culture & Tech: A Bosnia-linked sports media update notes EuroLeague TV expanding domestic league coverage to include Bosnia and Herzegovina, while a separate Bosnia-born AI filmmaking profile highlights generative tools as a storytelling outlet. Sports Spotlight: Handball news notes Burgan’s Bosnia training camp ahead of the IHF Men’s Club World Championship.

Bosnia & Herzegovina Media & Arts: United Group rolled out its AI-driven EON 3.0 entertainment platform across Bosnia and Herzegovina (via Telemach), bringing a redesigned programme guide that unifies live TV, radio, movies and series, plus personalized recommendations. Film & Culture: Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Pinault’s revenge drama “Without Blood” is getting attention for its two-hander structure and its adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s novella. Sports in Sarajevo: Three major judo events are set to bring about 1,500 competitors to Sarajevo, including the World Championship for Veterans, the World Kata Championship, and a Special Olympics judo European Open. Books & Memory: “The Book of Genocides” uses graphic nonfiction to revisit ten genocides, including Bosnians, pairing illustrated history with blackout poems. Politics with cultural stakes: Serbia ordered human-rights researcher Massimo Moratti’s expulsion, prompting strong press-freedom support and raising fresh concerns for regional media space.

Press Freedom in the Region: Serbia has ordered the expulsion of Italian human-rights researcher Massimo Moratti, with media-freedom groups urging Belgrade to withdraw the order and let him stay with his family. Election Integrity in Bosnia: Bosnia’s Central Election Commission issued unprecedented fines over campaign violations, but an elections watchdog says the penalties won’t stop ruling parties from using state resources. Arts & Entertainment Tech: United Group rolled out EON 3.0, an AI-driven TV and entertainment platform expanding across Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region. Sports & Culture Crossovers: Sarajevo hosts major judo events drawing about 1,500 competitors, while EuroLeague TV expanded its live domestic-league coverage to include Bosnia and Herzegovina. Media, Music, and Memory: Dua Lipa reposted messages tied to Kosovo KLA convictions, spotlighting the war’s human toll.

Press Freedom in the Region: Serbia has expelled human-rights correspondent Massimo Moratti, a Belgrade-based OBCT journalist, prompting calls from press-freedom partners to withdraw the order and let him stay with his family. Sports & Sarajevo Spotlight: Sarajevo is set to host three major judo events with around 1,500 competitors, underlining BiH’s growing role in European and world judo. Culture & Memory Work: Representatives from the Srebrenica Memorial Center met Ukraine’s national remembrance institute in Kyiv to plan joint programs on memorialization, education, and museum practices. Tech & Entertainment in BiH: United Group rolled out EON 3.0 across Southeast Europe, with Telemach bringing the AI-driven platform to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming months. Local Arts via Sports Celebrity: Jackie Joyner-Kersee arrived in Sarajevo for a symposium running Sept. 18–20, bringing global sports attention to the city. Arts-Adjacent Media: A new “Share and Earn” streaming model from the Saudi Pro League could boost sports content monetization across territories including Bosnia and Herzegovina.

FIFA Governance Clash: England FA chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents and explain the overturned red-card suspension for US forward Folarin Balogun, as UEFA warns the plans “strike at the very heart” of football’s principles. Regional Arts & Media Tech: United Group rolled out its third-gen EON cloud TV platform across Southeast Europe, with Bosnia and Herzegovina among the markets slated for rollout, bringing app-first entertainment and a redesigned guide. Memory Culture Link: Representatives from the Srebrenica Memorial Center met Ukraine’s Institute of National Remembrance in Kyiv to plan joint museum, education, and documentation projects—sharing Bosnia’s post-war memory institutionalization experience. Sports Spotlight in Sarajevo: Jackie Joyner-Kersee arrived in Sarajevo for a Sept. 18–20 symposium, adding star power to a major regional sports-and-culture event. Arts on Screen: Russell Crowe’s self-directed Venice documentary “What Love Builds” follows his lifelong push to be a rock musician, mixing ambition with self-mockery. Local Security & Culture of Place: Six people were arrested in Gradiska after police seized rifles, bombs, mines, and ammunition—an abrupt reminder of how quickly everyday life can be shaped by conflict-era risks.

Sports Media & Tech: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr-linked “Share and Earn” model would let players and content creators promote Pro League match links, with Bosnia and Herzegovina among the viewing territories. Memory Culture: Representatives from the Srebrenica Memorial Center met Ukraine’s Institute of National Remembrance in Kyiv to plan joint museum, education, and victim-documentation projects. International Sports in Sarajevo: Jackie Joyner-Kersee has arrived in Sarajevo ahead of a Sept. 18–20 symposium, bringing global sports star power to the city. Arts & Performance: Flamenco ensemble Puerto Flamenco brings “PURO” to Mostar (Sept. 17), Sarajevo (Sept. 19), and Tuzla (Sept. 20), with improvisation at the heart of the show. Music Spotlight: Solomun shared behind-the-scenes reflections on his Sarajevo Eternal Flame performance, calling it a “truly special experience.” Local Security: Police in Gradiška arrested six people and seized large quantities of weapons and explosives in an operation targeting an arms trafficking channel.

EU–Canada Talks: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen backed a path for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member,” aiming for deeper cooperation on AI, climate, defense, energy and supply chains—an idea that would still require member-state agreement. Bosnia Sports Calendar: UEFA told national associations not to schedule domestic matches during European competition dates, meaning Bosnia and Herzegovina’s WWin League fixtures will need alignment for the next season. Flamenco in BiH: Seville ensemble Puerto Flamenco brings “PURO” to Mostar (Sept 17), Sarajevo (Sept 19) and Tuzla (Sept 20), spotlighting raw flamenco energy and improvisation. Sarajevo Music: Solomun shared highlights from his Eternal Flame performance, calling it a homecoming moment for tens of thousands. Kosovo War Crimes Verdict: In The Hague, Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years for war crimes, with protests erupting in Pristina and The Hague after the ruling. Tech & Media: Apple expands iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade (including Bosnia and Herzegovina), while keeping full Apple Music separate.

Flamenco on Tour: Seville ensemble Puerto Flamenco brings “PURO” to Mostar (Sept 17), Sarajevo (Sept 19) and Tuzla (Sept 20), leaning into flamenco’s raw energy and improvisation. Adriatic Screen Awards: Nominations for the 2026 Adriatic Film and TV Awards highlight regional momentum, with Bosnia & Herzegovina’s “The Hollow” (Amra Baksic Camo, Danis Tanović) among the TV leads. New Regional Series: Teona Strugar Mitevska and Sonja Prosenc are developing “Little Yugoslavia,” a six-part punk-rock vampire horror comedy built to push back against male-dominated TV storytelling. Music in Sarajevo: Solomun reflects on his Sarajevo performance at the Eternal Flame, calling it a homecoming shared with 40,000+ fans. Sports-Culture Crossovers: Bosnia-linked talent and events keep popping up—from a Bosnia/ Luxembourg tennis pro path to a Bosnia-rooted runner planning a Spittal an der Drau–Sarajevo challenge—showing how arts, identity, and public life keep intertwining. Media & Access: Apple expands iCloud+ in Bosnia and Herzegovina to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, boosting entertainment access for local audiences.

Music Spotlight: Solomun reflects on his Sarajevo performance in front of 40,000 people at the Eternal Flame, calling it a homecoming moment that united pride, gratitude, joy, and belonging. Tech & Culture: Apple expands iCloud+ in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with family sharing up to six people. Arts & Entertainment Business: Friendly Fire opens new gaming-café locations in Rijeka (Croatia), Vienna (Austria), and Limassol (Cyprus), signaling continued regional growth. Sports as Community: Sarajevo Run Fest draws 3,000+ runners from 50+ countries, with the Persil Sarajevo Half Marathon and 5K plus fun runs for all ages. Local Media Watch: A Sarajevo debate warns Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media freedom is under pressure from concentrated ownership, journalist safety concerns, SLAPP lawsuits, and public broadcaster financial strain. International Film/TV Reach: Long Story TV’s “Hope Street” adds Bosnia via Pickbox, with multiple seasons licensed across the region.

Kosovo Verdict Watch: The Sept. 16 judgment at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in Hashim Thaçi and KLA leaders’ war-crimes trial is framed as a test of how the 1990s war will be interpreted internationally—while stressing that criminal responsibility must stay individual, not become a verdict on an entire people. Media & Rights in BiH: A Sarajevo debate warns Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media freedom is under pressure from concentrated ownership, journalist intimidation, SLAPP lawsuits, and public broadcaster financial strain—calling for transparency and stronger protections. Arts & Culture: Seville flamenco ensemble Puerto Flamenco brings “PURO” to Mostar (Sept 17), Sarajevo (Sept 19) and Tuzla (Sept 20), with flamenco’s raw energy linked to sevdah. Film & Sarajevo: Kuba Dorabialski’s Venice drama “Agata the Writer” lands in Sarajevo as a story about a writer arriving to document war survivors—where art and motives get tangled. Sports & Community: Sarajevo Run Fest kicks off with the Bambini marathon, then the main races draw thousands; organizers highlight inclusion and getting kids off screens. Tech for BiH: Apple expands iCloud+ in Bosnia and Herzegovina by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge.

Bosnia Sports & Identity: AC Milan are reportedly weighing a January move for Bosnian striker Ermedin Demirović, with Stuttgart setting an asking price of at least €35 million. International Football Choices: Juventus-owned winger Adin Licina, on loan at Cremonese, is drawing attention as Bosnia and Montenegro weigh in on his still-open senior national-team decision. Running Culture in Sarajevo: Sarajevo Run Fest drew 3,000+ runners from 50+ countries, with the Persil Sarajevo Half Marathon and family Bambini Marathon kicking off a week built around sport, inclusion, and solidarity. Media Freedom in BiH: A Sarajevo debate warns that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media freedom is under pressure from concentrated ownership, journalist safety concerns, SLAPP lawsuits, and public broadcaster financial strain. Arts & Film in the Region: A Sarajevo-set Venice drama, “Agata the Writer,” brings Mia Wasikowska to the screen as a writer arrives in Sarajevo to document war survivors. Human Rights & Accountability: A new trial resumes in Bosnia over alleged crimes in Trusina, with prosecutors arguing the accused had real control over unit members. Tickets & National Pride: Tickets for the Bosnia and Herzegovina–Sweden match are sold out, with limited capacity and strict entry rules.

Sarajevo Run Fest: The city kicked off its biggest running festival with the Bambini Marathon on Ferhadija, then rolled into the main events with the Persil Sarajevo Half Marathon and the Metromedia 5K—over 3,000 runners from 50+ countries, plus standout Bosnian results like Emir Hastor’s 1:09:23. Sports & Paralympics: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s paraswimmers Ismail Barlov and Ismail Zulfić returned from the European Championship with three medals and Paralympic A standards for Los Angeles 2028. Media Freedom in BiH: A Sarajevo debate warned that media ownership concentration, journalist pressure, SLAPP lawsuits, and public broadcaster financial strain are undermining independence and transparency. Film & Culture: The Museum of Yugoslavia abruptly canceled Jasmila Žbanić’s planned “Bloom” screening, ending the “Summer in Muzey” program without explanation. Religion & Public Pressure: Bosnia’s Islamic community condemned media and political attacks on muftis and imams, saying it will seek legal protection. Handball: Kuwait’s Burgan lost a friendly to Bosnia’s RK 30-27 as it prepares for the IHF Men’s Club World Championship. Tickets Sold Out: Bosnia vs Sweden Nations League tickets are sold out, with only limited options for the Poland match still available.

Sarajevo Run Fest: Sarajevo’s biggest running festival drew 3,000+ participants from 50+ countries, with the Persil Sarajevo Half Marathon, Metromedia Sarajevo 5K, and the Crvena jabuka Market Bambini Marathon kicking off the weekend’s family-friendly energy. Media Freedom in BiH: A Sarajevo debate warned that media independence is under pressure from concentrated ownership, journalist safety concerns, SLAPP-style lawsuits, and the financial strain on public broadcasting—calling for transparency and coordinated legal reforms. Sports & National Pride: Tickets for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s UEFA Nations League home match vs Sweden are sold out, while the Sarajevo Run Fest also spotlights Emir Hastor’s upcoming New York and Valencia marathons and his humanitarian “sell your kilometers” campaign. Culture & Film: Jasmila Žbanić’s film “Bloom” was pulled from the Museum of Yugoslavia’s “Summer in Muzey” program, raising questions about how Yugoslav-heritage programming is managed. Islamic Community Response: Bosnia’s Islamic community condemned media and political attacks on muftis and imams, saying it will pursue legal protection for religious leaders.

Sports Spotlight: Lejla Njemčević, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s top female cyclist, secured 8th place at the World Championships in Italy after a punishing 95-kilometer, 4,000-meter climb—another top-10 finish that keeps her among the world’s elite. Football & Community: Tickets for Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden in the UEFA Nations League are sold out, with 11,000 seats released and a note that every visitor needs a ticket. Running Culture: Sarajevo Run Fest kicks off with the Crvena jabuka market Bambini Marathon, turning Ferhadija into a family-friendly celebration of kids getting active—then the wider festival is set to draw 3,000+ runners from 50+ countries. Arts & Film: Jasmila Žbanić’s Sarajevo-set documentary “Bloom – The Masters of Your Future” was reportedly pulled from the Museum of Yugoslavia’s “Summer in Muzey” program, raising questions about how Yugoslav-heritage programming is being handled. Religion & Public Life: Bosnia’s Islamic community condemned media and political attacks on muftis and imams, saying it will pursue legal protection for religious leaders.

Sports & Community: Sarajevo Run Fest kicked off with the Bambini Marathon, filling Ferhadija with kids aged 2–6, plus music and games at Alija Izetbegović Square—an early push toward movement and away from screens. Culture & Film: Jasmila Žbanić’s documentary “Bloom - The Masters of Your Future” was abruptly pulled from the Museum of Yugoslavia’s “Summer in Muzey” program, with the museum’s acting director cancelling the final planned screening without explanation. Religion & Public Life: Bosnia’s Islamic community condemned media and political attacks on muftis and imams, saying it will use legal mechanisms to protect their dignity and mission. Arts, Memory & History: A Bosnia war-crimes trial restarted in Trusina (Ališpago case), as prosecutors read the indictment over alleged 1993 murders of civilians and surrendered Croat Defence Council members. Music & Tourism: Sarajevo’s Canton Tourist Board previewed a New Year holiday music run (Dec 28–Jan 2), naming Tijana Dapčević, Valentino, Neno Belan, Divlje Jagode and Tony Cetinski, while Dec 31 remains pending city confirmation. International Spotlight: Tickets for Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden in the UEFA Nations League sold out, with a Džeko jersey farewell marking the occasion.

Sports & Community: Tickets for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s UEFA Nations League home match vs Sweden are sold out, with 11,000 seats released via the BHFF.FANS platform and strict entry rules (including ticket requirement for children). Humanitarian Running: Emir Hastor, BiH’s top marathon runner, is training for New York and Valencia and will also run the Sarajevo half-marathon to raise funds through “Let’s run together for a child’s smile.” Film & Regional Culture: A Chinese Cinema screening event in Belgrade brought Serbian and Chinese filmmakers together, highlighting how classic Yugoslav films still resonate abroad. Arts Recognition: The Adriatic Film and TV Awards (AFA) nominees are out, with Bosnia’s “DJ Ahmet” leading the pack and “Yugo Florida” also scoring major nominations. International Spotlight: Sarajevo’s New Year holiday music program (late 2026/early 2027) is taking shape, with several confirmed performers and a final Dec. 31 act still pending city approval. Special Olympics: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Special Olympics swimmers are set for the European Open Swimming Competition in Malta, with athletes and staff named for the Sept. 10–14 meet.