FDI Watch for BiH: Direct foreign investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina fell for the third straight year, dropping from 2 billion KM (2023) to 1.76 billion KM (2024) and 1.41 billion KM last year, with analysts pointing to political instability, labor shortages, youth outflows and lingering Moneyval-related hurdles. Energy & EU Gas Concerns: EU officials are increasingly worried about US energy firms pushing LNG expansion in the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, arguing it could lock the region into fossil-fuel dependence and clash with net-zero goals. Compliance Push (FATF): BiH’s Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs begins implementing a FATF-aligned money-laundering prevention oversight program for non-financial businesses, covering areas like games of chance, audit and bookkeeping services, and certain corporate service providers. Transport Licensing Dispute: Professional drivers in Republika Srpska face rejected border entries over license recognition, with carriers warning of doubled costs and a stalled harmonization between entity and state rules. Sarajevo Canton Security Procurement: Sarajevo Canton’s MUP starts procurement for three more special armored vehicles (3.9m KM), bringing the total to 13 as the canton continues upgrading equipment. Health Fundraiser in Sarajevo: The “Race for the Cure” in Sarajevo drew 12,000+ participants and has raised a record 290,000 KM so far for free mammograms, psychosocial support and prevention programs.