How the ‘Greek DNA’ of Thessaloniki’s Industry Arm Has Helped It Remain a Vital Platform for Filmmakers From Southeastern Europe and Beyond

One year after celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Thessaloniki Film Festival’s Agora industry arm is steadily building for the years ahead, doubling down on a time-tested formula that relies on equal parts tradition and innovation to bolster an...

Mahmood Honoured for Media Legacy

Beyond his contributions to British broadcasting, Mahmood has played a pivotal global role in media reform and strategic communication. His work has taken him from Birmingham to Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, advising governments and...

PRODUCTION: Andrija Mugoša in Production with Montenegrin Drama Happiness Is Just a Blue Couch Away

On a winter night in Podgorica, Nataša flees her abusive husband, Petar, with her nine-year-old son, Uroš. With no money and no home, their red Golf II becomes their only shelter. Andrija Mugoša and Armin Behrem penned the script, and the main...

Quality Push Redefines Olive Oil Production in Montenegro

Summary Montenegro is expe­ri­enc­ing a new era in olive oil pro­duc­tion dri­ven by a focus on qual­ity, with invest­ments in mod­ern equip­ment and col­lab­o­ra­tion with other coun­tries. The indus­try is expand­ing cul­ti­va­tion, pre­serv­ing...

Here are the digital changes EU candidate countries are making to align with the bloc

To join the European Union, countries must align with the acquis, the collection of laws, regulations, standards and policies of the 27-member bloc. This includes technology and digital infrastructure requirements, such as digital wallets and...

Republika Sprska leader vows continued opposition to Sarajevo’s sending arms to Kiev

MINSK, October 28. /TASS/. Republika Srpska (one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entities) is not planning to impose sanctions on Russia and will continue to oppose Sarajevo’s attempts to send arms and ammunition to Kiev, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad...

Bosnian Brand “Ministry of Wool” Turns Traditional Pramenka Sheep Wool Into Sustainable, Biodegradable Products for the Modern World

In a world increasingly searching for sustainable solutions, one Bosnian company has found inspiration in a traditional yet often overlooked material – Pramenka sheep wool. Under the brand name ”Ministry of Wool– Wooling”, the company produces a...

Swiss Bosnians process trauma of war at Sarajevo Film Festival

Bosnian human rights activist Irvin Mujčić returns to Srebrenica, the site of one of the worst atrocities of the Yugoslavian civil war of the 1990s, in the documentary "The Boy from the River Drina". Rough Cat Films Two Swiss documentaries, The...

Bosnia’s state property: the frontline of sovereignty and Europe’s security

Few issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina carry as much weight for the country’s sovereignty, stability, and Euro-Atlantic future as the question of who controls its state property. At first glance, it might seem a technical or legal matter. In...

Bosnia’s average net salary drops slightly in August

In August, the highest average net salaries were recorded in the information and communication sector, where they reached 2,155 marks (approx. €1,103), followed by the financial and insurance sector with 2,055 marks (approx. €1,052), and the...

His job is to keep Bosnia peaceful — now he must take on Putin too

No one in global politics has a job quite like Christian Schmidt’s.Sitting in his nondescript grey office block in Sarajevo, wearing an orange paisley tie, he recalled a recent conversation with a friend who is foreign minister of a European Union...

Keyonte George Carries Jazz To First Road Win Over Celtics

SALT LAKE CITY – Keyonte George scored 31 points and Jusuf Nurkic hit a game-winning shot in the final second to lift the Utah Jazz to a dramatic win over the Boston Celtics—their first road victory of the season. The performance marked a sharp...

Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears

These efforts signal a growing readiness across the Energy Community to turn CBAM into a catalyst for deeper regional energy market integration and decarbonization, according to the annual report. “The progress reflected in this year’s tracker...

Trump Failed To Pressure Countries To Support Illegal Blockade Of Cuba

The Trump admin pressured countries to oppose a UN General Assembly resolution calling to end the illegal US embargo against Cuba. Only 7 voted against it. 165 member states (85%) supported the measure. A study by the firm Reputation Lab polled...

EU supports BiH’s Green Transition through EUR 6 Million Energy Efficiency Project

Bosnia and Herzegovina today took another important step toward a cleaner and more energy-efficient future with the official launch of the EU4EnergyEfficiency project, funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations...

Hungary’s Lavish Aid Project for Bosnian Serb Farmers Now Seen as ‘PR Financing’

At the end of 2021, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban pledged 100 million euros for Republika Srpska. At the time of the announcement, the aid sparked public debate in Bosnia and Herzegovina about whether the funds would come with strings...

Tuning Into the Heart of Sarajevo: Divanhana’s Radio Sevdah

Divanhana – Radio Sevdah (CPL-Music, 2025) When Radio Sevdah begins, it feels like stepping into a warmly lit kitchen filled with familiar voices. The static of an old broadcast flickers to life, and suddenly, you are tuned into a living memory of...

China unveils 10 new immigration and exit-entry policy initiatives to boost regional mobility and development

閱讀中文版本 The new measures aim to enhance mobility across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; and facilitate travel for foreign visitors to China. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced 10 new immigration and...

Bosnian exports face mounting challenges as German industry slows: FIC

SARAJEVO, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) economy is facing mounting challenges as Germany, one of its key trading partners, shows signs of slowdown in its industrial sector, its Foreign Investors Council (FIC) of BiH warned...

More than 50 Thousand Viewers in Cinemas across Bosnia and Europe watched “Testament”

The domestic feature film “Testament – ​​Amanet 2” has been seen by more than 50,000 viewers in cinemas across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe in just 12 days since its premiere. As stated in a statement by the distribution company Una Film,...