Sarajevo Airport Anniversary: Sarajevo International Airport marked the 30th anniversary of its postwar reopening for international civil air traffic on 15 August 1996, highlighting the reconstruction effort after the 1992 takeover and praising the workers and partners who rebuilt it into a modern aviation hub. Tourism Boost from SFF: Sarajevo is fully in festival mode, with the Sarajevo Canton Tourist Board saying hotel capacity is effectively maxed out and overnight stays jumped by about 30,000 last year during the Sarajevo Film Festival week—plus more events keeping the city busy into September. New Aviation Record: The airport also set a new daily record with 13,199 passengers, while July brought 284,301 passengers and 2,254 aircraft movements, reinforcing Sarajevo’s growing appeal for both tourists and business travelers. Regional Wildfire Disruption: Wildfires across Europe forced evacuations in Croatia and Greece, with Croatia’s Dalmatian coast blaze injuring dozens and affecting thousands of tourists—another reminder for travelers to watch conditions and alerts. Cultural Calendar in Sarajevo: Sarajevo is preparing for major international events, including “The Bridge of Friendship” at Hotel Terme na Ilidža in Ilidža with free entry, aimed at welcoming visitors from across the region and beyond.