Young People on Electoral Lists: Real Political Influence or Just a Campaign Show?

Although young people are often referred to as the future of society, the question arises ahead of the 2026 elections scheduled for October 4 in Bosnia and Herzegovina: to what extent are they truly part of its political present?

Between Diaspora and Belonging: The Voice of Doppelgänger

“Me on a scooter, a friend riding behind, coasting downhill through Garčići, my hometown, red-roofed houses on either side, mountains at my back, and a moon that rose earlier than expected. Everything essential about me is right there.”

The Weight of Remembrance: Museums’ Considerations in Portraying the Past

Bosnia and Herzegovina and especially its capital city Sarajevo are places that are rich with museums and cultural life.

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Alimony Debtors Go Unpunished While Responsible Parents Face Heavy Burdens
Alimony in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a legal obligation, but in practice, thousands of children wait for years for the funds they are legally entitled to, while the parent obliged to pay fails to fulfill that obligation.

Denied Commemoration: Srebrenica’s Execution Sites and the Challenges of Memorialization
Near the town of Petkovci in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, an unkept rocky road allows visitors to take a detour to a local dam.

From Shells to Souvenirs: The Afterlife of Sarajevo’s War Scraps
In Sarajevo, the remnants of war are not only remembered, but they are also repurposed, sold, and carried away as souvenirs, raising questions about where memory ends and consumption begins.

A Placeholder Memorial for the Srebrenica Genocide in The Hague
Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, a placeholder memorial was unveiled in The Hague in July 2025.

Walls of Memory as a Mirror of Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Murals, memorial plaques, and graffiti typically represent a form of art, sending universal messages or beautifying city walls.

“See you at Meša and Ismet’s:” Artists who Shaped the Identity of the Salt City
In the very center of Tuzla, in a place where thousands of people pass by every day, two artists have been part of the city's everyday life for decades. The sculptures of the writer Meša Selimović and the painter Ismet Mujezinović are not just monuments but widely recognized symbols of the city’s identity.

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