Defense & Industry: Sarajevo hosts the First Balkan Shield 2026 defense expo and summit (Sept 1–4), with 50+ exhibitors and a 7,000+ m² showcase spanning tech, cybersecurity, unmanned systems and logistics, plus a conference on innovation and industrial capacity. Diplomacy & Trade: New UK Ambassador Dawn McKen presented credentials to Bosnia’s Presidency, stressing support for sovereignty, stability and the Euro-Atlantic path; Bosnia’s FM Elmedin Konaković also attended the Bled Strategic Forum and met Austrian officials, including plans to boost bilateral business ties. Public Finance: The Council of Ministers allocates 4 million BAM for Annex VII Dayton projects via a sub-account under the BiH Return Fund. Tax Administration: FBiH Tax Administration says a planned strike is not underway after a union decision prolonging it pending court review. Cross-border Logistics: Truck drivers across the region protest Schengen stay limits and warn of new border blockades from Sept 14 unless rules are adjusted for professional drivers. Cyber & Gaming: HIT Group begins reopening Slovenian casinos after a cyberattack disrupted operations, with some gaming and loyalty functions still unavailable. Sports Business: Everton’s Folarin Balogun deal with Monaco appears to be off after the US striker decided against the move, despite an agreed fee structure. EU Politics: EU says it will never recognize Russia’s annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories.