Election Integrity in Bosnia: Bosnia and Herzegovina is rolling out biometric voter ID scanners and ballot scanners nationwide, with IDDEEA support and Smartmatic BH supplying the system (74.5M KM), aiming to curb multiple voting and fraud ahead of upcoming elections. Defense Tech & Industry in BiH: Sarajevo opened the First Balkan Shield 2026 defense expo (Sept 1–4), featuring 7,000+ m² of displays across unmanned systems, cybersecurity, logistics and AI, with international firms and a conference track on tech innovation. Regional Defense Cooperation: Bosnia and Egypt discussed deeper defense-industry ties, including technology exchange and joint production, while Egypt’s and Turkey’s firms signed a defense MoU during the same Balkan Shield event. Geothermal Know-How Transfer: Icelandic geothermal expert Árni Magnússon says Europe can scale geothermal without volcanic geology, but needs faster, more predictable permitting and better early-stage financing to unlock projects. Health & Research Funding: A 45M euro World Bank loan for Republika Srpska’s Health Systems Improvement Project will cover clinical center tax liabilities, psychiatric facility reconstruction, and public health research. Mine Action Financing: BHMAC warns that mine clearance is held back by equipment and sustainable funding gaps as donor priorities shift. EUFOR Commemoration: EUFOR marked the 1992 Flight G222 tragedy on Mount Zec, honoring four Italian soldiers killed while delivering humanitarian aid.