2nd millennium

Serbian Court Quashes Bosniak Military Prison Chief’s Conviction

The Appeals Court in Belgrade has quashed the verdict convicting Husein Mujanovic, the commander of a military prison in Hrasnica near Sarajevo during the Bosnian war, of the abuse of Bosnian Serb inmates in 1992, and ordered a retrial.

Mujanovic had been sentenced to ten years in prison in July 2020.

Bulgaria Celebrates National Liberation Day - 143 Years

Bulgaria celebrates on March 3rd its National Holiday, marking the 143rd anniversary of its liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule.

Liberation Day will be marked with a number of events throughout the country. The culmination is the ceremonial fireworks display on the National Assembly Square in Sofia.

Swiss ambassador, Brasov authorities discuss hospitality school set up in partnership with Lausanne Hotel School

Swiss ambassador in Bucharest, Arthur Mattli, discussed today with Brasov County authorities concrete steps towards opening an educational institution in Brasov in cooperation with the Lausanne Hotel School, as well as the creation of a Swiss business community in Brasov.

Iconic Ottoman palace reopens its doors to visitors

İshak Pasha Palace, a fine example of Ottoman architecture in eastern Turkey, opened its doors to visitors again after normalizing from the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Located in Ağrı's Doğubeyazıt district, the palace also bears the traces of decorative arts of the Great Seljuk Empire and 20 years ago it was included in UNESCO's World Temporary Heritage List.

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