Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Radovan Karadzic asks UN Judges to overturn genocide conviction

The former Bosnian Serb leader was sentenced a couple of years ago to 40 years in prison for genocide and war crimes during Yugoslavia's break-up in the 1990s.

23/04/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Living in the closet in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On paper, Bosnia and Herzegovina has made strides in advancing LGBT rights. But in practice, gay men and women do not feel safe from discrimination or harassment.

23/04/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia renews efforts to find lyrics for its national anthem

The Balkan nation is one of three countries in the world that do not have lyrics for its national anthem, because its politicians have failed to agree any for 19 years.

07/02/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serbs mark controversial anniversary

A parade was held to mark the date in 1992 that Bosnian Serbs declared independence.

09/01/2018

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Bosnia's Orthodox Christians follow rituals in run-up to Christmas

Orthodox Christians in Bosnia have been preparing for Epiphany and Christmas by following traditions and having a pre-festive feast

05/01/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

How Bosnia is on the frontline of Europe’s landmine battle

People are still being killed by landmines in Europe 20 years since they were banned in many countries around the world.

02/12/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Croat war criminal Praljak died of 'cyanide poisoning'

Slobodan Praljak died after taking potassium cyanide, Dutch prosecutors say, citing the results of a preliminary post mortem.

01/12/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Euroviews. View: After closure of Yugoslav tribunal, Western Balkans still needs

Unless governments in the Western Balkans, and their EU and US partners, redouble their efforts to bring those responsible for wartime crimes to justice, there is a danger that history will repeat itself, writes Lydia Gall

01/12/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Slobodan Praljak: Croatian theatre director turned war criminal

The Bosnian Croat military leader, who has reportedly died after drinking poison in court in The Hague, was behind the persecution of Muslims and the destruction of the historic Mostar bridge.

29/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Yugoslavia tribunal to hand down last judgement

Hague tribunal prepares to hand down its final verdict in the 1990s Bosnia conflict

29/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mladic conviction stirs up painful memories

The former Bosnian Serb commander has been found guilty of leading ethnic cleansing campaigns, including the July 1995 massacre in Srebrenica, where some 8,000 Muslim men and boys were separated from the women and executed within days.

22/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide and jailed for life

The ex-Bosnian Serb general was on trial, accused of ordering the massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica.

22/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

As communist relics collapse, the band continues to play

Musicans battle to conserve a century of tradition as the world that fostered it disappears around them.

17/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ex Bosnian Serb leader Ratko Mladic awaits verdict of war crimes trial

UN judges will decide next week the fate of the Bosnian Serb general, who's charged with war crimes in Bosnia during the 1990s.

17/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian pensioners make art to survive

Senior citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina are turning to art and design to escape poverty.

03/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian 'pyramids', shunned by archaeologists, still draw tourists

Eye-catching structures are home to natural health retreat for international visitors.

04/10/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

'Like a light at the end of the tunnel': Bosnian memories of Princess Diana

Twenty years on, Bosnian landmine survivors are remembering the visit made by Diana shortly before her death

10/08/2017

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Festivities follow Mostar bridge-jumping contest

The night sky lit up as people partied after the traditional event at the southern Bosnian city's famous bridge.

31/07/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia: thousands watch Mostar bridge-jumping contest

Bright sunshine provided an idyllic backdrop for the annual competition in Mostar's Old City.

31/07/2017

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Mostar’s street art is overcoming division and destruction

17/07/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srebrenica massacre commemorated with burial of recently identified bodies

The massacre, which occured during the Bosnian War, saw as many as 8,000 Muslims murdered at the hands of Bosnian Serbs.

11/07/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dutch peacekeepers 'acted illegally' over Srebrenica massacre

Dutch court upholds 2014 verdict

27/06/2017

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Bosnian taekwondo champion sets record for crushing blocks with his head

Kerim Ahmetspahic, a 16-year-old taekwondo champion, set a new Guinness World Record in Bosnia for crushing 111 building blocks with his head in only 35 seconds.

29/03/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Taekwondo champion smashes 111 blocks with his head

Kerim Ahmetspahic, a 16-year-old, taekwondo martial artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Saturday (March 25) attempted the athletic, and rather painful-looking, task of smashing 111 building blocks

28/03/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian women mark World Hijab Day

Muslim women in towns across Bosnia have been encouraging women of all faiths to don a headscarf.

01/02/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serb 'national holiday' rally sparks row

Bosnian Serb leaders have been celebrating their autonomous republic’s national holiday despite a Constitutional Court ban.

09/01/2017