Border & Travel Disruption: August 1 brought a major traffic jam at the Bajakovo–Batrovci crossing between Croatia and Serbia, with queues up to 7 km and delays of as much as eight hours as the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) hit its first full peak-summer enforcement. Tourism Boost & Visas: Azerbaijan introduced temporary visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders from Bosnia and Herzegovina (and Singapore) for tourism, allowing up to three entries and stays of up to 30 days each visit between Aug. 1, 2026 and Aug. 1, 2027. Sarajevo Events: The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival runs Aug. 14–21, with Sarajevo Canton and partners announcing expanded security, traffic and public-area measures for thousands of expected guests. Mostar Adventure Tourism: Mostar’s Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns for its 10th edition, with the Old Bridge and Neretva River drawing crowds; organizers also promoted a special Sarajevo–Mostar round-trip train for the final day. Local Travel Value: A new price study lists Sarajevo among Europe’s cheapest spots for a pint, with domestic draft beer starting around £2.22. Work & Safety: Croatia’s work-permit debate continues after a case tied to security screening, while Bosnia’s labor minister urged employers to adjust schedules during extreme heat to protect workers.