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Politics

Bosnian Diplomacy Under Scrutiny for PR Focus and Informal Ties

Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign policy, led by Minister Elmedin Konaković, is criticized for focusing too much on public relations rather than substantive diplomacy. This approach has led to missed opportunities at global forums and concerns over controversial ties with the UAE. Experts warn that relying on informal networks and potentially diverting public resources for political gain could damage the country's international credibility and institutions.

12 days ago

Bosnia

Sarajevo 'Sniper Safari' Investigation Goes Global

Italian journalist Ezio Gavazzeni investigated 'Sarajevo safari,' where wealthy individuals paid to shoot civilians during the city's siege. His work, bolstered by a documentary and witness testimonies, led to criminal proceedings in Milan. The case is now expanding internationally, with multiple European countries involved and a key coordination meeting set at Eurojust in The Hague. The City of Sarajevo has also joined the legal process to seek truth and justice.

7 days ago

Bosnia

Controversial Roundtable: Bosnian Serb Officials Meet Sanctioned Russians, Address 'Historical Truth'

Legislators from Republika Srpska recently convened with sanctioned Russian officials and historians for an online roundtable on "historical truth," focusing on World War II and the Bosnian War. The discussions involved individuals known for denying the Srebrenica genocide and facing war crimes accusations, prompting concerns from experts about the Kremlin's use of historical revisionism as a soft power tool. Critics highlight the event's pseudo-scientific format, which serves to legitimize political agendas and undermine accountability.

13 days ago

Tech

Circular Economy Offers Modernization for BiH Industry, Says Expert

Hanadi Džabić Frašto, CEO of RCB Nanotehnologija, emphasized the circular economy as a key development opportunity for Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry. Her company leads in restoring high-purity carbon black, crucial for sustainable manufacturing and meeting European market demands. Džabić Frašto highlighted the need for structured collaboration among industry, institutions, and academia to fully leverage this potential for modernization.

10 days ago

World

Intensified Diplomacy Signals Potential Breakthrough in US-Iran Relations

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal, amid intensified diplomatic signals from Washington, Tehran, and Islamabad. High-level talks, including a recent Pakistani military visit to Iran, suggest significant progress towards a memorandum of understanding. Key officials anticipate a concrete announcement soon, despite lingering disagreements on issues like Iran's nuclear program.

12 days ago

Culture

Hit Play 'Murder on the Orient Express' Returns to Sarajevo Stage

The classic crime play "Murder on the Orient Express" is returning to the National Theatre Sarajevo in June. Directed by Andrej Cvetanovski, the production features Mario Drmać as Detective Hercule Poirot. The play, based on Agatha Christie's novel, investigates a murder on a snowbound train and questions the balance between justice and law.

8 days ago

Culture

Sarajevo's National Theater Battles Decay and Financial Crisis

The National Theater Sarajevo is in crisis, battling decaying infrastructure, financial shortages, and staff limitations, according to new director Vedran Tuce. Key problems include unsafe buildings, delayed payments to external collaborators, and a lack of funds for cultural investment. Despite these challenges, Tuce envisions the theater becoming a beautiful cultural hub attracting tourists.

7 days ago

Bosnia

Bosnian War's Unofficial Power Broker Dies in Silence

Halid "Hadžija" Čengić, a key logistical and ideological figure during the Bosnian War, recently passed away. His death was met with an unusual silence from Bosnian political and religious institutions, highlighting his controversial and unofficial power. Despite his immense influence in the Army of BiH and ties to Iranian support, only Iran's embassy publicly mourned his loss.

10 days ago

creators

Hayao Miyazaki and the Creation of Studio Ghibli

Hayao Miyazaki has retired three times and returned each time with a new film. The studio he built with Isao Takahata is the only animation studio in the world whose name alone is sufficient to guarantee an audience.

20 days ago

Business

Sarajevo Duo Launches NOSIVA, A Sustainable Fashion Exchange Platform

Sarajevo-based entrepreneurs Džejla Omerhodžić and Nadira Sofović have launched NOSIVA, an innovative digital platform for buying, selling, and exchanging clothing. Their initiative aims to revolutionize consumer habits and perceptions of fashion by integrating technology with principles of sustainability and modern style. The founders, both computer science graduates, independently manage the platform and plan future enhancements like secure payments and a mobile app.

11 days ago

anime

Sakuga: The Community That Watches Anime Frame by Frame

A dedicated community of anime fans identifies and archives moments of exceptional animation — tracking individual animators across productions, cataloguing techniques, and providing a level of critical attention to animation craft that the industry itself rarely offers.

2 months ago

World

Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down as DNI, Citing Husband's Illness Amid Foreign Policy Speculation

Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from her position as Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration, effective June 30, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis. While President Trump praised her work, media reports, referencing anonymous sources, suggest her resignation may have been influenced by White House disagreements over foreign policy, following a period of reduced public visibility.

13 days ago

light-novels

The Isekai Truck and the Genre's 20 Subgenres

The "truck-kun" trope — in which the protagonist is killed by a truck and reborn in a fantasy world — is the most mocked convention in isekai. It's also the key to understanding how the genre fragmented from a single premise into twenty distinct subgenres.

about 2 months ago

Health

Essential Foods for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnant women benefit from a varied and balanced diet. Key foods like eggs, lentils, spinach, fish, prune juice, and oatmeal provide vital nutrients for both mother and baby. These foods offer protein, fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, supporting healthy growth and digestion.

11 days ago