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Sarajevo Elects New Mayor in City Council Vote, Ushering in Fresh Leadership
Sarajevo Times
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July 16, 2025
Samir Avdić is the new mayor of Sarajevo. The City Council elected him with 16 votes, while the leadership of the City Council was elected earlier. Alen Girt is the chairman of the Sarajevo City Council, while the deputies are Svjetlana Šošić and...
Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden says 'happy retirement' in TV throwback
Manchester Evening News
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July 16, 2025
Former Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden reflected on his Dancing On Ice win as he wrote a message to Torvill and Dean. Matthew joined the cast in 2006 as David Metcalfe - Eric Pollard's son. During his time in the village, he had a string of...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Benefits for investors, SLAPPs against activists
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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The city of Vareš (badener/wikimedia) Once an important mining and industrial center, Vareš is now one of the poorest municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The promises of foreign investment collide with controversial and sometimes illegal...
Auditors found Irregularities in the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sarajevo Times
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July 16, 2025
The State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) is conducting checks on the People and Justice party. The checks are being carried out at the order of the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the investigation into...
Tondini Reimagines Bosnian sevdah songs through a disco-infused electronic dance music
World Music Central
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July 13, 2025
Tondini – Tondini plays Mostar Sevdah Reunion – Disko 088 (Snail Records, 2025) Electronic producer Tondini presents Disko 088, a collaborative, joyful and hip-shaking concept album built on the songs of Mostar Sevdah Reunion. Tondin produced it...
Bosnia's wound, the world's shame: Srebrenica, 30 years on
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
"Mother, father, why aren't you here? I'm searching for you... I'm searching for you... Wherever I go, I see you." These verses come from "Srebrenica Inferno" a poetic oratorio that has become an enduring emblem of collective mourning. Each year...
Bosnia and Herzegovina relives the trauma of Srebrenica 30 years after the genocide
El País
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July 11, 2025
Almasa Salihovic was in the place where the worst massacre in Europe since World War II was carried out — Srebrenica — where 8,372 people were killed in just five days. She was eight years old, there with her mother and her 15-year-old brother....
Day in Photos: Parade in England, Trump Travels to Texas, Commemoration in Bosnia
The Epoch Times
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July 12, 2025
Members of the Canadian Regiment perform ceremonial transition of duties for the King's Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade in London on July 11, 2025. Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images Members of the Canadian Regiment perform ceremonial transition...
Al Jazeera Balkans Closes Operations
The Film New Europe
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SARAJEVO: Al Jazeera Balkans, the regional leg of the Al Jazeera Media Network from Qatar, shuts down its operations in Sarajevo after 14 years. The announcement was made on the official website of the news outlet that was broadcasting in Bosnian,...
Why Duchess Sophie Left her Scarf at Heartbreaking Memorial in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Marie Claire U.S.
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July 11, 2025
Duchess Sophie has been increasingly taking on larger roles within the Royal Family and stepping in for King Charles at major events—and this week, the Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time. Friday, July 11...
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia must step up reforms
The European Sting
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July 11, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Three reports adopted on Wednesday highlight the urgent need for EU-related reforms, effective use of the Growth Plan and a decisive stance against...
Srebrenica: Survivor speaks for Bosnians who no longer can
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
It took him six days to make it through the forest under constant fire, with almost nothing to eat and hardly any water, barely sleeping. Running for his life amid the chaos caused by an artillery attack, he lost sight of his father and twin...
Miralem Halilovic to Wear Bosna Jersey Next Season
Sarajevo Times
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July 16, 2025
Long-time national team player and captain of the senior basketball team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miralem Halilović, will wear the jersey of Sarajevo’s Bosna from next season, it was announced on the ‘Student’ Facebook profile. Halilović comes...
20 Years Later, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's $487 Million Spy Movie Is a Stealth Global Streaming Hit
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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July 10, 2025
An acclaimed spy film that sparked the careers of and a romance between Oscar-winning actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sparks renewed interest online 20 years after its premiere. Their action setpiece, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, is now a streaming hit...
Media in the Balkans: the rise of oligarchs
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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More and more media in the Balkan region are being acquired and controlled by big tycoons. For journalists and industry experts, this trend is heavily reflected in editorial policies, creating growing problems of censorship and self-censorship The...
Tuka Third at the International Athletics Meeting In Italy
Sarajevo Times
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July 14, 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina middle-distance runner Amel Tuka, with his best time this season, won third place in the 800 meters race at the 36th International Athletics Meeting “Sport and Solidarity”, which was held at the “Guido Teghil” stadium in the...
‘Who Killed My Family?’: An inquest into the violence of liberal chic
Prism
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July 16, 2025
In the established discourse, it is not your cruelty that counts. It is your tone. This is a disturbing reality that we have all been inundated with, especially since the Israeli genocide in Gaza began. The twisting of language and the omission of...
Who is IShowSpeed? The World‑Famous YouTuber & Streamer Turning Sarajevo Upside Down
Sarajevo Times
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July 9, 2025
Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known by the nickname IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is one of the world’s most famous YouTubers and online streamers today. Born on January 21, 2005, Watkins has become globally recognized for his explosive energy,...
Typos 'Trump' Trade War As US President's Tariff Letter To Bosnia Leader Goes Viral
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 10:46 IST Social media quickly pounced on the mistake, with some users humorously likening Trump’s blunder to a fifth-grade spelling test mishap US President Donald Trump. (File Photo: AP)US President Donald Trump has...
Indie movies of the past
Meer
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July 9, 2025
Indie film movements have challenged mainstream narratives of cinema, sparked tough conversations among audiences, and allowed the emergence of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, Jean Luc-Goddard, John Cassavetes, Paul Thomas...