Latest News from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatian MEP Plans Resolution Targeting Dodik
A Croatian member of the European Parliament, Dubravka Suica, is drawing up a resolution condemning the banned referendum in Bosnia's Serb-majority entity, Republika Srpska, and proposing reforms to the country's constitution.
Auditors: EU Underfunded Balkan Media, Anti-Graft Projects
The European Court of Auditors said on Thursday that in comparison to projects in the field of rule of law, relatively small amounts of money had been allocated for financing projects in the field of freedom of the media, prosecutors' offices and the fight against organised crime and corruption.
Bosnian Serbs Dismiss Monitors' Approval of Census
After the International Monitoring Operation, which oversaw Bosnia's 2013 census, issued its final seal of approval on Wednesday, the Institute for Statistics in Bosnia's Serbian entity, Republika Srpska, has continued to insist it will not accept the results.
Bosnian Serbs Challenge Bosnia’s Independence Day
Parliament in Bosnia’s Serb-dominated Republika Srpska entity filed a motion to the state Constitutional court claiming the Independence Day holiday marked in the country’s other entity, the Bosniak-Croat Federation, is unconstitutional.
Bosnian films at Pera Museum
Pera Film will present a selection of Bosnian director Jasmila Zbanic's films as part of the Bosnia Sancak Culture Days.
Last year, Pera Film offered a platform for the promising and world-renowned directors of Bosnian cinema with its program "Sarajevo Now!" which also shed light on the extensive culture and history of the country.
Croat President Highlights Russian Threat in London
Croatia's President slammed Russian aggression, said uncontrolled migration represented a direct threat to Europe's stability and warned would-be EU members in the Balkans not to expect to join the club in hurry, in a speech at London's LSE Tuesday night.
Ivanic Tries to Calm Bosnian Serb Opposition Nerves
The Serbian member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency, Mladen Ivanic, who comes from the Bosnian Serb opposition bloc, has dismissed reports that the bloc could break up following the defeat in recent local elections.
New Artists Revive Sound of Sevdah in Bosnia
Damir Imamovic
The popular vocalist-guitarist from Sarajevo was born into a family of musicians including his grandfather, Zaim Imamovic, a sevdah legend from the mid-20th century.
The award-winning musician is also a researcher into sevdah, a musical form whose roots date back as far back as the 15th century.
Srebrenica Votes Recounted as Bosniaks Seek Annulment
As a vote recount for the disputed mayoralty of Srebrenica began on Monday in Sarajevo, the Bosniak-led Party of Democratic Action, SDA called for a complete annulment of the local polls in the wartime flashpoint town.
Croatian Politicians Arrive in BiH to 'Protect Croats' from Bosniaks
BELGRADE - Following the controversial Republika Srpska referendum, elections in Bosnia and Hercegovina have again raised tensions after allegations of vote-rigging and physical attacks.
Croatian politicians have arrived in Bosnia and Hercegovina in a show of support for Bosnian Croats living there.
International Satire fest to be held on October 12
BELGRADE - The international "Satire Fest 2016" festival of humor and satire will take place on October 12 at the Kolarac Foundation, the organizer, the Belgrade Aphoristic Circle, has announced.
The 14th Satire Fest will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the death of writer Petar Kocic (1877-1916).
Nikolic: Serbia wants to join EU, but not at price of recognising Kosovo
BELGRADE - Serbia wants to become a full EU member, but not at the price of recognising Kosovo-Metohija or giving up on the friendship with Russia, President Tomislav Nikolic said Wednesday at a meeting with the Czech Foreign Ministry's special Western Balkans and OSCE envoy Stefan Fuele.
Referendum for 'Srpska Day' not controversial: Serbian FM
A referendum by Bosnia's ethnic Serbs over a disputed national holiday, which defies a ban by the country's highest court, is not "controversial," Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has said.
Nikolic: Serbia wants to join EU, but not at price of recognising Kosovo
BELGRADE - Serbia wants to become a full EU member, but not at the price of recognising Kosovo-Metohija or giving up on the friendship with Russia, President Tomislav Nikolic said Wednesday at a meeting with the Czech Foreign Ministry's special Western Balkans and OSCE envoy Stefan Fuele.
Confusion Reigns Over Mayoral Race in Srebrenica, Bosnia
Confusion continues over who will become the next mayor of Srebrenica after special police in Bosnia's Serb-dominated entity, Republika Srpska, entered the premises of the local election commission on Wednesday, to oversee the recount.