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“Tears and Prayer” Exhibition by Safet Zec opened in the City Hall
Sarajevo Times
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July 5, 2025
The exhibition “Tears and Prayer” by the academic painter Safet Zec was set up in the City Hall in Sarajevo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica. The exhibition contains parts from the works “Tears”, “Prayer”, “Exodus”...
"Kessler to the Lakers confirmed?" - NBA fans abuzz as Jazz flips Collin Sexton in deal for 7-foot Bosnian big man
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
NBA fans reacted to the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets deal that went down on Sunday. According to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, Utah sent Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Hornets in return for Bosnian big man Jusuf Nurkic....
Novak Djokovic’s quiet legacy of mentorship
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
LONDON: They are everywhere in tennis, and they have been all across the Wimbledon grass this week: the newbies taking their first steps; the talents-in-waiting seeking advice. Even senior players, in need of some expert guidance, have stories....
Can BiH reform its electoral Law without Constitutional Reform?
Sarajevo Times
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July 5, 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina must ensure an electoral system based on the principles of non-discrimination, the rule of law and civil sovereignty, and not on ethnic division and political manipulation – this is one of the key messages from the...
First Tourist Train From Sarajevo to Croatia Now In Function
Total Croatia News
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June 29, 2025
June the 30th, 2025 – Train travel in not only Croatia but the more immediate region is becoming more frequent. The first tourist train from Sarajevo in to Croatia is now running. Sarajevo in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most...
Bosnian genocide remembered as council urges support for Srebrenica Day
Times & Star
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The day, marked on July 11, honours the victims of the 1995 genocide in Bosnia. The 2025 theme, ‘Remember Yesterday, Act Today,’ calls for both remembrance and 'proactive action to safeguard against intolerance and hatred'. Councillor Elaine...
Renowned Bosnian surgeon Emir Solakovic passes away in Sarajevo
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Born in 1954 in Sarajevo, Solakovic spent most of his life and professional career in the city. In addition to his distinguished medical career, he was a familiar face in the media, known for simplifying complex medical topics for the general...
Duchess Sophie plans overseas trip without Prince Edward
The News International
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The Duchess of Edinburgh is set to embark on a powerful and poignant solo visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina from July 10 to 12, marking a deeply significant moment in the region’s history. Her three day trip will centre around the 30th anniversary...
Dodik dodges jail, faces constitutional charges
Gazeta Tema
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July 5, 2025
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik avoided pre-trial detention Friday after appearing voluntarily before state prosecutors in Sarajevo. He was questioned over allegations of attacking Bosnia’s constitutional order. Dodik had faced a national arrest...
Bosnia emerging as hotspot for foreign investment in renewable energy
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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For the January–September 2024 period, preliminary data indicate FDI inflows of approximately €755.4 million (1.48 billion marks). The leading source countries were Croatia (252.5 million marks), Germany (240.2 million marks), and Slovenia (193.4...
Meet Dua Lipa's VERY glamorous lookalike mother who escaped the Bosnian war and trained to be a lawyer
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
With her flawless complexion, chic sense of style and uncanny resemblance to her famous daughter, Dua Lipa's mother has all the makings of a popstar herself. At 52, Anesa Lipa has become something of a sensation in her own right, having racked up...
Thousands in Zagreb for Croatian nationalist singer’s ‘record breaking’ concert
SRN News
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July 5, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix ZAGREB (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people flocked to Zagreb of Saturday to attend a show by controversial Croatian nationalist rock singer Marko Perkovic Thompson, which was being billed as the world’s largest-ever paid...
Kos Congratulates Bosnia and Herzegovina on Adopting Reform Agenda
Sarajevo Times
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June 29, 2025
After a lengthy delay, Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially adopted its Reform Agenda—an essential step to qualify for the first disbursement of funds from the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The announcement was made by EU Enlargement...
Major new solo overseas tour announced for the Duchess of Edinburgh
Royal Central
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July 5, 2025
Buckingham Palace has revealed that the Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake a solo tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming days. The visit, which will take place from Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th July 2025, will be Sophie’s first visit to...
Sarajevo Functional Urban Area finalises Climate City Contract in Partnership with EU
Sarajevo Times
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June 26, 2025
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the final event of the project “Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission for the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area” took place, marking the completion of the Climate City Contract for the Sarajevo Functional Urban...
The famous Sarajevo Surgeon Emir Solakovic passed away
Sarajevo Times
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June 29, 2025
The distinguished professor, excellent surgeon and physician prof. Ph.D. Emir Solaković who had a rare gift. He approached his patients in a special way, understood their pain and talked to them in a special way. His departure is not only a loss...
Bosnian government apologises for cancellation of Jewish delegation
The Jewish News
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June 25, 2025
The government of Bosnia-Herzegovina has apologised for the cancellation of a hotel booking for delegates from The Conference of European Rabbis. As reported by Jewish News, the Swissotel in Sarajevo, the country’s capital, withdrew as a venue for...
Trebinje Sets an Example: One of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Cleanest Cities
Sarajevo Times
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June 29, 2025
Few cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina can truly pride themselves on maintaining clean and well-kept streets – but Trebinje, nestled in the south of Herzegovina, certainly can. This picturesque city, known for its rich history and natural beauty, is...
Sarajevo Film Fest to Open With Dark Retirement Home Comedy ‘The Pavilion,’ Lidija Kordic to Host Opening Ceremony
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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June 25, 2025
The world premiere of Dino Mustafić’s Bosnian dark comedy The Pavilion, set in a retirement home, will open the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival this summer, organizers unveiled on Wednesday. “This is a film about the oldest generation...
Bosnia and Turkey mark military cooperation with delivery of armoured vehicles
N1 Info - Bosnia & Herzegovina
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“These new vehicles will enhance our operational readiness, improve troop mobility and safety, and strengthen our interoperability with NATO forces,” Helez said. “We must recognise the times we live in, the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina...