Banja Luka’s Katarina Nikić Rocks the International Design Scene

From Banja Luka to New York - this has been the journey of the young designer Katarina Nikić, whose work has adorned one of the most famous squares in the world: Times Square.

European Perspectives on Building Permanent Peace and Trust in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) became the first country outside of the European Union (EU) to host European Dialogues, entitled Trust: A Condition for Lasting Peace.

The Entrepreneurial Return of the Diaspora

“When you go somewhere abroad and try to start something there, there is something in your heart that always pulls you back to your homeland.”

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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.
Balkan Diskurs awards
Winner of the Intercultural Achievement Recognition Award by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.
Tattoos: Between Trend and Identity
Once a sign of rebellion and now a part of everyday style, tattoos have come a long way from the fringes to the mainstream of society.

Educational Influencing
Our world is characterized by fast communication and the constant exchange of information.

An Adopted Rescue Dog is a Happy Dog
Many heroic stories unfold right in our immediate community. Unfortunately, however, with the flood of negative news, these stories often get swept aside.

Station 3: A New Space to Explore Art in Sarajevo
Located in the heart of Sarajevo and hosted by Collegium Artisticum, the newly founded Station 3 is enriching the city’s art scene.

Zenica’s School of Comics: A Symbol of Perseverance and Creative Freedom
For 30 years, Zenica’s School of Comics has been not only an illustration school but a symbol of perseverance, cultural resistance, and lasting dedication to art.

Building Peace Through Remembering Victims Beyond Ethnic Lines
Paying respect to victims of war crimes, regardless of ethnicity or nationality, and acknowledging established facts about the conflicts of the 1990s is crucial for building coexistence, tolerance, and peace in the Western Balkans.

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