Child Support Enforcement: In the Federation of BiH, court decisions on alimony are often not enforced, leaving children without support even when rulings exist, while Republika Srpska already has a temporary child-support law. Media Freedom Under Pressure: A Sarajevo debate warns that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media freedom is being squeezed by concentrated ownership, pressure on journalists, SLAPP lawsuits and funding strains at public broadcasters. Public Sector Hiring Watch: The Indirect Taxation Administration is running multiple competitions for 263 civil service posts ahead of elections; unions warn about possible abuses and uneven representation. Defense Industry Move: Pretis d.d. Vogošća plans to open a Tuzla subsidiary tied to a major gunpowder factory project, with Federation funding for site preparation and infrastructure. Cost of Living Snapshot: The trade union consumer basket hit 3,810.70 BAM in August; the average wage covers about 45% and the minimum wage about 27% of the basket. Transport & Schengen: BiH’s transport minister says coordinated protests by regional carriers over the 90/180 Schengen driver rule need EU-level solutions. Tourism & Events: Sarajevo Run Fest drew 3,000+ runners from 50+ countries, including a Bambini marathon kickoff. Women in Education: A global map shows women lead tertiary enrollment in most countries, with large gaps in several major economies.