Sarajevo Film Festival: The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival opens its free Masterclasses programme with big names including Diego Luna, Paweł Pawlikowski, Céline Sciamma and Woody Harrelson, with tickets starting Friday (7 August) via the festival app or online. OHR Dialogue: High Representative Louis J. Crishock says the Office of the High Representative is ready to talk with all political actors in BiH, stressing full Dayton implementation, rule of law and support for institutions after meetings in Banja Luka. Defense Industry & NATO: Defense Minister Zukan Helez and NATO HQ Sarajevo commander Brig. Gen. James C. Fowler toured local defense firms in Sarajevo, praising output and jobs growth at companies including Pretis, Binas and BNT. Heatwave Relief: As southern Bosnia hit near-40°C, tourists flocked to UNESCO-listed Vjetrenica Cave for its steady 11°C “cool escape.” Energy/Climate Pressure in Europe: Reuters reports Italy issued a nationwide top-level heat alert while Hungary dimmed lights to save energy, as Europe’s heat and wildfire costs keep climbing. Veterans Housing Hardship: A BiH-linked theme of veteran vulnerability surfaced in a UK report on an army veteran camping for months while waiting for social housing processing. Governance Tensions: A new dispute over Bosnia’s Dayton order and the future of the OHR role highlights growing US–Europe friction. Humanitarian & Security: Europol-backed action in Germany and Serbia dismantled Syrian-linked migrant-smuggling networks, arresting three high-value targets.