In Bosnia and Herzegovina, where politics often resembles an endless electoral campaign, a small community of fact checkers has become accustomed to working under pressure. Echoes between Sarajevo and Kyiv
“We will keep speaking, protesting and demanding justice, until Palestine is free”, announces a group of Sarajevo residents who have been gathering weekly since Febuary 2024 to read aloud the names of children killed in Gaza
Thirty years ago, paper boats on the Miljacka carried messages from Sarajevo: "Hello Europe" and "WARum?"— questions that still echo through the world today. As Sarajevo extends its hand through symbolic gestures to Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla, past and present merge into the same river of resistance and hope
Boris is leaving for Gaza with other activists on the Sumud Flotilla. His motivation is his witnessing the siege of Sarajevo as a young man and his great frustration today, as a humanitarian professional and an Italian-Bosnian citizen, at not being able to deliver aid to Gaza. A reflection on humanitarian law and being an activist
Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, we are witnessing another genocide unfold live-streamed. What we once fought for, and the institutions born out of that earlier tragedy, have failed to prevent the obliteration of Gaza. A reflection by Luisa Chiodi, Director of OBCT, and a heartfelt appeal not to surrender to resignation
American journalist and activist Peter Lippman has a profound knowledge of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been following the political and post-war situation in the country for years now. Recently, he has taken a particular interest in the environmental movements that are sweeping the whole region
Surveys on support for the accession of new member states highlight the need to rethink the way the benefits of enlargement policy are discussed, both inside and outside the EU, so as not to miss yet another opportunity. An interview with Bojana Zorić, analyst at the EU Institute for Security Studies
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Among the many events commemorating this tragedy, the conference "Why Remember? Testimonies of Light" took place in Sarajevo from 7 to 9 July. A few reflections on some of the key themes emerged during the conference
The general mood in Serbia is far from commemorative. For the Serbian authorities, summarizes the author, all sides committed crimes during the war, so all sides are guilty, and no one is guilty. A position close to that of former president Slobodan Milosevic after the war
Bosnia and Herzegovina has huge photovoltaic power potential. However, in the absence of a clear regulatory framework, there is a risk that big investors will build solar power plants, putting profit before the environment and sustainability
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 actions, and environmental activists who denounce such practices risk being sued
The last episode of our reportage along the Drina: from Višegrad towards Žepa and Mokra Gora, all the way to the Šargan Eight, a railway built in 1916 by the Habsburg administration. We talk about the past, language variations and environmental protests
The suspension of the US government's international aid programmes, one of the first decisions taken by Donald Trump after taking office, has triggered a wave of uncertainty around the world, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is no exception
We continue our journey along the Drina, the river that enchanted Ivo Andrić. In this third and penultimate episode we visit the places where the great writer spent his childhood, and Andrićgrad, the controversial tourist complex designed by Emir Kusturica
Our reportage along the Drina continues, following one of the most important and celebrated rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this episode we discover canyons and rafting, the Sutjeska National Park with the famous monument by Miodrag Živković and the city of Goražde
An informal group of citizens announces more decisive action to resolve the long-standing problem of Gudronska jama, a former waste oil landfill that poses a serious threat to the health of the population of Modriča and other towns in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for its presence in famous novels, such as that of Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić, and remembered for the war crimes perpetrated on its banks: the Drina is certainly one of the most important and praised rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The story of the Drina in this reportage
Balkan Orthodox monasteries like Bukovo and Tvrdoš preserve centuries-old winemaking traditions, producing high-quality wines while supporting local communities and maintaining their cultural heritage
In Sarajevo, the foundation stone of the future Ars Aevi museum of contemporary art has been symbolically laid. A project that Enver Hadžiomerspahić has been working on since 1996, also involving architect Renzo Piano. Interview with Siniša Šešum, head of the UNESCO office in Sarajevo
More than a year ago, the Israeli invasion of Gaza began. In the countries of the former Yugoslavia, governments and civil society have reacted differently. If governments – with the exception of Slovenia – have all but sided with Israel, civil society organisations have organised protests and demonstrations in favour of Palestine
After the breakup of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia - known for their extraordinary natural resources and biodiversity - have been facing environmental crime and the devastation of nature
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares to take on greater responsibility for migration management, one of the main challenges remains that of guaranteeing people on the move adequate and dignified reception conditions
Anniversaries of two film festivals from two sides of the Adriatic Sea - Pesaro and Sarajevo. A cultural exchange focused on cinema, cities and music from a youth perspective
Ado Hasanović, a director of Bosnian origin living in Italy, interviewed on his way back from Cannes, talks about his next projects, which also directly involve his Srebrenica. An interview
Are the Western Balkans becoming a mine of raw materials needed for the upcoming “green revolution”? Civil society organisations and many citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and North Macedonia answer resolutely: NO! The battle to protect the environment and health continues
In Herzegovina, native grape varieties like Blatina, Trnjak, and Žilavka lead a resurgence in the vinicultural landscape. Historical depth merges with the innovation of new producers, crafting a distinctive terroir and driving global ambitions in Herzegovina's evolving wine industry
This is the second of two extracts from Ian Bancroft’s new novel, which tells of lives scarred by wars past and present, whose main characters - L., U., K., and A. - are confronted with the dilemmas of truth and justice, and the struggle to reconcile and forgive
The public service in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in increasingly dire straits. In the absence of real reform, the lack of a sustainable financing mechanism has caused tensions to explode between two of the three public broadcasters
