Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alarm over Bosnian Serb Defamation Law Called ‘Draconian and Wrong’
Rights organisations and journalists are sounding the alarm over a proposed law in Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity that would make defamation a crime punishable with fines of up to tens of thousands of euros.
Attacks on Critical Journalists’ Property in Bosnia’s Banja Luka Condemned
The Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina has condemned the attacks on the vehicles of two journalists from Banja Luka, a day after they criticised a law that threatens freedom of speech.
Political Blockages Stopping Reforms in Bosnia, CoE Report Warns
In its fifth Evaluation Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina published on Thursday, the Council of Europe's Group of States against Corruption, GRECO, urged authorities in Bosnia to overcome political blockages that are preventing reforms from taking place.
For Bosnia’s Youth, the Disappeared Remains an Open Wound
From her childhood, she remembers the series of raw emotions, from hope through dismay to pain, that her mother experienced upon learning that Braco's remains had apparently been found, but then finding out it wasn't him.
Sarajevo University Revokes Largest Hospital Director’s Diploma
The diploma of Sebija Izetbegovic, director of the Sarajevo Clinical Centre and professor at the Faculty of Medicine in the Bosnian capital, was revoked on Monday following an investigation into her master's qualifications.
Whose Europe? Brussels Museum Presents Western-centric Picture of Balkans
Located in the 'European district' of the Belgian capital, Brussels, the House of European History sits next to the European Commission and a stone's throw from the European Parliament, its main sponsor. Spread over four floors, the exhibition space is dedicated to the history of Europe and is a key part of the EU's own tourist offer.
Bosnian Serb Leader Blocks Regional Kosovo ID Travel Deal
The freedom of movement agreement between the six Western Balkans countries, signed on November 3, 2022, as part of the Berlin Process has hit a wall in Bosnia thanks to the Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
Dacic: Many unaware of difficulty of Brussels meeting
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said on Friday many citizens - and even politicians - were unaware of the difficulty of next Monday's Brussels meeting between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Pristina's PM Albin Kurti.
Dacic: We are ready to advance cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina
BELGRADE- The FMs of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ivica Dacic and Elmedin Konakovic, said on Friday Belgrade and Sarajevo wanted to have good, friendly relations and to ascertain mutual interests.
"We have the good will and we are ready to advance cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina," Dacic told a press conference with Konakovic after their first meeting to date.
Vucic receives Konakovic
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Bosnia and Herzegovina FM Elmedin Konakovic on Friday to discuss strengthening of overall cooperation between the two countries, the region's European path and other current affairs.
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