Latest News from Bosnia and Herzegovina

ISIS Brings Out Bosnian Version of Terror Magazine

A Bosnian version of the Islamic State's new magazine is aimed at attracting poor and unemployed Bosnian Muslims to the cause of the jihadists, Goran Kovacevic, professor at the Faculty of Criminology and Security Studies at the University of Sarajevo, told BIRN.

Kovacevic said it may be less effective than its creators hope, however. 

Croatian Minister Visits Bosnia, Defies War Crimes Claim

Croatian Defence Minister Damir Krsticevic visited Bosnia and Herzegovina despite the recent revelation that Bosnian Serb officials filed a criminal complaint accusing him of war crimes during the 1990s conflict.

Kosovo, Bosnia, Most Worried by Corruption, Report Shows

People in Balkan countries see corruption as one of the key problems in society, often view politicians as corrupt as well, and in many cases do not believe their governments are tackling the issue, a new survey by the watchdog organisation Transparency International shows.

Greece soccer body apologizes to Bosnia for fan's banner

Greece soccer officials have apologized to the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina after a fan's banner referred to the Srebrenica massacre at a World Cup qualifying match.

In a statement Monday, the Greek soccer federation condemned the "unacceptable posting of a banner with fascist content ... which it condemns in the most absolute and categorical way."

Greece draw (1-1) against Bosnia Herzegovina (photos-video)

The Greek national football team managed to salvage a point against  Bosnia Herzegovina courtesy of a Georgios Tzavellas goal in added time in its 2nd round World Cup qualifier, at Karaiskakis football ground, Sunday night.

Bosnia Museum Marks Half-Century Amid Rescue Hopes

As Bosnia's Historical Museum opens a new exhibition to mark the half-century since it opened, it looks set to finally escape the legal limbo in which it has been consigned for more than 20 years. 

Greece snatches late equalizer with Bosnia

Giorgos Tzavellas scored with virtually the last kick of the game to spare Greece from a home loss to Bosnia for the World Cup qualifiers and earn the hosts a 1-1 draw in Piraeus.

Bosnia Ex-Minister Arrested in Major Anti-Graft Sweep

News agency Srna reports that former Bosnian interior minister Alija Delimustafic and the former bodyguard of wartime president Alija Izetbegovic, Jusko Skrijelj, were arrested in the major operation on Friday morning in East Sarajevo.

Cardinal: Croat entity would have to include RS territory

Croat Catholic Cardinal Vinko Puljic has once again said that he thinks Croats in Bosnia-Herzegovina do not enjoy equality "in the territory of the RS."

He also said that "a future constitutional redistribution" must also include some of that territory.

Western Balkans Fund set to be established

The National Assembly of Serbia on Thursday passed a bill ratifying an agreement on the establishment of the Western Balkans Fund.

Its aim is to "strengthen ties and encouraging the European integration of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia," Tanjug has reported.

Croatia Wants to Prosecute Alleged War Crimes in Bosnia

After reports that Croatia's Vice-Prime Minister is under investigation for war crimes in Bosnia, a Croatian expert says Zagreb could take over the prosecution of crimes allegedly committed by Croatian citizens in Bosnia.

Trump's Anti-Migrant Rants Worry US Bosnians

Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the United States presidential elections has left some of the 150,000-strong Bosnian diaspora in the US concerned about their futures and wondering if they should pack their bags.

Two Bosnian Serbs Jailed for 1992 Murder in Kljuc

A court in Bihac has jailed two Bosnian Serbs, Goran Sovilj and Petar Galic for ten and seven years respectively for killing a Bosniak civilian, Mehmed Harambasic, and pillaging his property in Kljuc in 1992.

Mektic: Link to Jajinci arms cache case was not stated

SARAJEVO/BANJALUKA - Bosnia and Herzegovina Security Minister Dragan Mektic on Monday confirmed to Tanjug the arrest of Jovan Josilo, 35, on an Interpol warrant issued by Serbia, adding the man had been released after questioning.

Serbia has charged Josilo with criminal association and illegal possession of weapons, Mektic explained.

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