Sarajevo City Hall as a symbol of international justice

What does it really mean to “never forget” the Srebrenica genocide, the siege of Sarajevo, those killed, and those who managed to survive?

The Growing Popularity of Bosnian Mountains

The mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are increasingly popular winter tourist destinations, attracting visitors for winter sports, outdoor activities, and ecotourism. Their appeal lies in the clean air, numerous resorts, scenic mountain trails, and easy access to areas of exceptional natural beauty.

The Development of Hip-Hop in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The musical authenticity of hip-hop, as a cultural movement, took Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) by storm with its dizzying rise in 2010.

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Balkan Diskurs staff is composed of both local and international members who possess experience and expertise in a wide range of disciplines, ranging from journalism and human rights to peacebuilding and transitional justice. As a team, we are dedicated to supporting young talent, challenging stereotypes and providing viewpoints on society, culture, and politics that cannot be found in other media.
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Winner of the Intercultural Achievement Recognition Award by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.
Emrah Halilović’s Acting Journey through the Films Amanet and Testament
Emrah Halilović, a twenty-year-old from Busovača, has embarked on a promising professional acting career.
New Mothers Grow Louder as the System Quiets
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is still a country where giving birth with dignity is not the rule but a fortunate exception.
Sevdah Art House: A Living Cultural Heritage Monument with an Essential Touch of Ćejf
In the very center of Sarajevo's Baščaršija, located in the Velike Daire [Large storehouse] area, lies the Sevdah Art House.
Tali Nates: Making Connections is Key for Critical Reflection on Difficult Histories
To understand mass atrocities in a global historical context, it is essential to draw connections between them. This encourages critical thinking, generates constructive knowledge, and furthers our general understanding of these events and what can be learned from them. Tali Nates, the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center in South Africa, advocates this approach.
Astral Nexus: A Card Game Created in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Astral Nexus is a card game created in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the aim of bringing something new and innovative to the world of board games.
The Sarajevo Cable Car: Back and Forth, Tirelessly, for a Better Tomorrow
With bold steps forward, forever yearning to create something new, to go where no one has gone before—in striving to alter everything around them, mankind has altered itself.