BalkanThemes Volume 1: Issue 3 – LGBT Rights

February 3rd, 2015

The third issue of BalkanThemes explores the work of organizations promoting LGBT-friendly dialogue in the Balkans, the struggle of three LGBT individuals in a conservative society and the state of LGBT rights across the region of the former Yugoslavia.

Albania Croatia Events Film Inequality LGBTQ Macedonia Montenegro NGO Slovenia

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

Breza Mine Falls Silent, Leaving Young People at a Crossroads

The Breza coal mine in central Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is known for the tireless efforts of prominent miners like Alija Sirotanović and others who, tired but proud, worked below ground to work and build their community.

February 2nd, 2026

Enis Mlivić