Traditions, folk customs of Ramadan in Bosnia, Herzegovina
Geographically, Bosnia represents the central, eastern, western and Herzegovina regions of the Neretva river basin region.
Latest in Tag: Bosnia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Bosnia
Bread rolls from Bosnia
Sarajevo’s Klas bakery benefits from trade with the EU. It’s one of the few Bosnian economic success stories. Conditions are tough for businesses, as Daniel Heinrich reports from Sarajevo.
‘Brexit will affect EU enlargement in Western Balkans’
Bosnia has lifted a key blockage on its road to EU membership, with help from Berlin. But the Balkan country is facing other serious obstacles, says regional expert Alida Vracic.
Muslim cleric stands up against extremism in Bosnia
Imam Suleiman inspires the members of his Sarajevo congregation. He speaks to their hearts with his open nature – and warns against all forms of extremism. Daniel Heinrich visited him in Bosnia.
Bosnian police arrest 11 people linked to ‘Islamic State’
Police in Sarajevo have arrested several people suspected of “financing terrorist activities” for the “Islamic State.” Prosecutors said evidence linking the suspects to the militant group was uncovered during the raids. More than 100 Bosnian police officers on Tuesday participated in raids across the Sarajevo metropolitan area in a crackdown on elements of the “Islamic …
In memory of Srebrenica: An endless dispute
By Maydaa Abou Nadr It all started in early 1992. A year after the secession of Croatia and Slovenia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991, the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina requested its independence. At the time, Bosnia and Herzegovina was divided as follows: Muslim Bosniaks represented 44% of the community; …
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Suffering oppression during the holy month
How will Muslims celebrate Ramadan in a year when Muslim minorities are suffering oppression in a number of countries worldwide?
ICC Serbia case nearly collapses
One count of genocide is dismissed as Karadzic’s defence begins its case against the former Serbian leader