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.
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."
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.
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.