Sarajevo Airport Boom: Sarajevo International Airport hit a new daily record of 13,199 passengers on Aug. 1, with July also strong at 284,301 passengers—good news for travelers and the city’s growing tourism pull. Big City Events Drive Demand: Dino Merlin’s Koševo concerts drew around 200,000 visitors, and the Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air lineup (Aug. 14–21) is set to bring even more guests to the capital. Culture on the Promenade: Sarajevo opened “Memories of Theater Costumes” on Vilson’s Promenade, running through August—an easy stop for visitors between sightseeing. EUFOR Supports Safer Travel: EUFOR visited Brod and a demining site near Orašje, backing clearance work tied to a new primary road project to improve regional connectivity. Azerbaijan Visa-Free for BiH: From Aug. 1, 2026 to Aug. 1, 2027, Bosnian citizens with regular passports can visit Azerbaijan visa-free for tourism—especially relevant for Baku city breaks. Budget Travel Spotlight: A European value study lists Sarajevo among the cheapest 3-star hotel bases for summer getaways (about £48.25/night). Regional Security & History: Croatia marked the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm with ceremonies in Knin, noting shared context with Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina.