FORT RUSS – Republika Srpska – the Serbian autonomous state locked inside of Bosnia & Herzegovina – held a game-changing referendum yesterday. The referendum was nominally over the recognition of a state holiday – Independence Day. It was publicly endorsed and supported by the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik. Last night, the final votes were tallied up, with an overwhelming 99.8% voting ‘Yes’ and approving of recognition of Independence Day. CONTINUE READING