Sarajevo

Europe News

Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress

The European Council president said the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visited Sarajevo on Tuesday to meet with members of the tripartite presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.

14 May 2025

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Second day of extreme pollution in Sarajevo

A thick fog of pollution envelops Sarajevo for the second day. Experts are warning of the health risks associated with poor air quality.

22 January 2025

Europe News

Sarajevo ranks third most-polluted city worldwide with AQI of 225

Sarajevo faced severe smog on Thursday, with flights cancelled as the city's air quality index reached 225, the third highest in the world on the day.

20 December 2024

Culture Series

In pictures: Late UK photographer Paul Lowe's historical shots

With the news of Paul Lowe's sudden passing, we look back at some of the most important shots of his career.

19 October 2024

Culture news

Actress Meg Ryan receives honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival

Actress Meg Ryan, recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, made a stunning entrance on the red carpet ahead of a special screening of 'You've Got Mail'.

21 August 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo tops world's most polluted cities list

Air quality in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is so bad some people are wearing masks.

21 December 2023

Culture news

Charlie Kaufman receives honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival

Kaufman, best known for his thought-provoking and surreal films, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', received a special accolade in Sarajevo.

15 August 2023

Destinations

Sarajevo's tourism booms as travellers discover latest Balkan hotspot

Warm weather, low prices and fascinating history are luring tourists to Bosnia’s capital like never before.

4 August 2023

World News

Sarajevo ranked the world's most polluted city

Authorities instructed residents to wear masks outdoors, use air purifiers in homes and close windows.

29 November 2022

Europe

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing concern in Bosnia. Here's why

For some Bosnians, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a painful reminder of their war experience in the 1990s.

12 September 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Film Festival honours Ukrainian stars of the screen

Born during the siege of Sarajevo in the early 90s, festival organisers are using this year to highlight Ukraine’s own war plight

14 August 2022

Republic of North Macedonia

Sánchez encourages EU membership bids on Western Balkans tour

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, tells North Macedonia that it did the right thing by unblocking road that will lead to European Union.

31 July 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ex-party chief gets three years in prison for corruption in Bosnia

A court in Bosnia has sentenced a former top ruling Bosniak party official to three years in prison for corruption.

29 July 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Former Bosniak officials charged with war crimes over 1992 attack

Bosnian prosecutors say the victims included military and civilian employees of the JNA, as well as military medical personnel.

27 April 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Flash floods in Bosnia prompt fears of a repeat of 2014 disaster

Dozens of people had to be evacuated from their homes in the Sarajevo suburb of Otes and in the city of Konjic.

5 November 2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why so little progress on Bosnia's bid to join the European Union?

Bosnia's foreign affairs minister Bisera Turković on why the country is moving so slowly towards EU membership.

28 May 2021