BalkanThemes Volume 1: Issue 2 – Roma

November 3rd, 2014

Roma family stands behind a broken window of their house where they were attacked by the local population in Osenik, which is located 20 km west of Sarajevo (Credit: Midhat Poturović)

The second issue of BalkanThemes examines the rights of Roma and other minorities in the countries of former Yugoslavia.

Minorities Roma

Mira Kovačević Creates Magic Through Wine Painting

The painter Mira Kovačević found her passion for art in the technique of painting with wine, thereby confirming that using even the most unusual materials can reach the hearts of others. After becoming bored with standard painting techniques, she wanted to do something different and unique.

August 6th, 2023

Dunja Rujević

Lamija Kubat: A World-Class Genius from BiH

Lamija Kubat, a high school student from Kakanj, has an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 152, according to Mensa testing, which places her among the top two percent of the world's population. Lamija's IQ is thus reportedly on par with Bill Gates.

March 27th, 2025

Rabija Numanović