AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWar & Public Health Context: Thousands gathered in Belgrade for the burial of convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, widely dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia,” with military pomp and flags of Serbia and Republika Srpska—sparking EU anger and fears of renewed tensions across the region. EU Pressure: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos cancelled a Serbia visit over the “glorification” of Mladić, while officials and politicians in Serbia and RS framed the funeral as a “people’s” and “Orthodox Christian and Serbian soldier” send-off. Air Quality & Respiratory Risk: Smoke from major wildfires in Bosnia and Herzegovina pushed Split back into the red air-quality category, with PM levels rising again after brief improvement—raising concerns for people with asthma and other breathing problems. Community Health Support: In Visoko, the “Golden Circle” run and walk drew a record crowd to support children with cancer and their families, as part of “Golden September.” Safety & Care Access: A Sarajevo vascular surgeon, after 40+ years, chose to keep practising on a Croatian island—highlighting ongoing healthcare access and staffing challenges in smaller communities.
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