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The climate issue in Turkey

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) İzmir deputy Murat Bakan filed a parliamentary question the other day for Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım to ask why Turkey has not brought the Paris Agreement it has signed to parliament's general assembly. This was a timely parliamentary question while climate change continues to be the hottest subject in the world.

Two-character thriller to be performed in English

"The Tangled Skirt," a psychological thriller by Steve Braunstein, will premiere at Istanbul's Küçük Salon on Jan. 7, 2017.

Attacks on Balkan Media Unchecked, HRW Says

Western Balkan governments and the European Union have over the past year failed to take action to address the issues hindering media freedom in the region, the NGO Human Rights Watch, HRW, said in the 2016 update of its media freedom report.

It added that new, troubling cases of threats and attacks on journalists had meanwhile emerged - but also remained unpunished.

Putin awards Emir Kusturica with Order of Friendship

Photo: Sputnik / Grigoriy Vasilenko

BELGRADE - Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded a number of cultural workers with Orders and Medals, one of them being Serbian movie director Emir Kusturica. The related decree was published on the official legal information website on Thursday, TASS reports.

Bosnian Theatre Festival to Sue Over Death Threats

Lawyers for the Sarajevo International Theatre Festival MESS have filed criminal complaints against those who allegedly threatened the life of the festival director and other staff, the organisation announced on Wednesday.

Italian Journalist Shrugs off Bosnian Probe Into Arms Film

Luigi Pelazza, presenter of the Italian TV show "Le Iene" ["The Hyenas"], accused of staging arms deals in Sarajevo for a documentary, told BIRN that the Bosnian authorities had not contacted him - and insisted the film was not faked.

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.

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.

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).

Kick Boxers, Rappers, Reality Stars Run in Bosnia Polls

Folk singers, reality show stars, kick boxers, former football players and convicted war criminals will be running alongside more traditional candidates during Bosnia's local elections, which take place on October 2.

Serbia, Albania PMs Jointly Hail Actor's Legacy

The Albanian and Serbian Prime Ministers, Edi Rama and Aleksandar Vucic, have issued a joint statement on Wednesday, commemorating the life and legacy of the late Bekim Fehmiu, a famous Yugoslav stage and film actor of Albanian ethnicity.

9th BELDOCS to kick off on May 12 in Belgrade

BELGRADE - The 9th Beldocs festival will commence with a screening of a domestic movie - 'Chasing a dream' by Mladen Mitrovi?, on May 12th in the Grand hall of Sava center. This festival shows the best documentaries from all over the world, which will present some rather intriguing accomplishments by May 18th.