7 results for "City Hall"
Sarajevo's historic City Hall, a masterpiece of Austro-Hungarian architecture, was tragically destroyed by shelling and fire in 1992 during the Bosnian War. The attack annihilated over two million books and documents from the National and University Library housed inside. After extensive reconstruction, the iconic building reopened its doors on May 9, 2014.
5 days ago
Sabina Ćudić, president of Naša stranka, has drawn widespread criticism for characterizing the Bosnian war and the siege of Sarajevo as merely a "struggle for power," downplaying its ethnic and religious dimensions. Critics contend her remarks ignore historical facts about wartime atrocities and align with revisionist narratives, while highlighting a perceived double standard in the party's priorities. The controversy unfolds ahead of October's local elections, where voters will weigh the party's stance on defining the war.
4 months ago
The selection of new judges for Bosnia and Herzegovina's Constitutional Court is mired in controversy, with legal expert Enver Išerić condemning the lack of transparency and procedural breaches. Adding to the political storm, Išerić has vehemently demanded the resignation of Naša stranka president Sabina Ćudić over her controversial remarks downplaying the ethnic and religious nature of the Sarajevo siege. He also criticized the ruling coalition's reform stagnation and alleged judicial instrumentalization.
4 months ago
Sarajevo Mayor Samir Avdić hosted singer Dino Merlin at City Hall following his record-breaking concert series. Merlin's three-day event at Koševo stadium drew 200,000 visitors, highlighting Sarajevo regionally and in Europe. Both the mayor and Merlin expressed pride and gratitude for the event's success.
8 days ago
Toronto has officially recognized July 11th as Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Day, joining Canada's Parliament and several other cities in commemoration. This action highlights Canada's widespread commitment to remembering the 1995 Srebrenica genocide through monuments, education, and annual events. The Institute for Research of Genocide Canada emphasizes that preserving this truth is vital for justice and humanity.
about 2 months ago
The Association of Generals of Bosnia and Herzegovina has strongly condemned MP Sabina Ćudić for her remarks framing the aggression on BiH and the Siege of Sarajevo as a "struggle for power." They accuse her of humiliating victims and distorting established historical facts, including the Srebrenica genocide and the terror inflicted on Sarajevo. The association demands a public apology from Ćudić, asserting that her statements undermine the truth of the defensive-liberation war and absolve perpetrators.
4 months ago
The Institute for Research of Genocide Canada (IRGC) has vehemently condemned a politician's recent characterization of the Bosnian War as a "struggle for power." The institute argues that such statements trivialize the documented aggression, war crimes, and genocide, particularly in Srebrenica. It has demanded a public apology and informed international bodies about the remarks' perceived historical dangers.
4 months ago