Roma are the largest minority group in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and are commonly exposed to prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. Almir Agić, a 22-year-old Roma man from Ilijaš, near Sarajevo, fights prejudice with poetry and art, giving a voice to those who are invisible in society.
Mina Vesković, a literature professor, created the brand Žvrlja. Under this label, they craft jewelry based on children’s drawings, preserving the memories of childhood.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, bridges represent an important part of cultural and historical heritage. Telling stories of bygone eras, they are often tourist attractions. The Old Bridge in Mostar, Ars Aevi in Sarajevo, Mehmed Pasha Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, and the so-called ‘Bridge under the Bridge’ in Goražde are just some of the bridges that defy time and captivate with their endurance and unique character.
Srebrenik, a city in northeast Bosnia and Herzegovina, has many different attractions, including the medieval Srebrenik Fortress and Old Town, along with the Ćojluk Mosque, the Jasenica Orthodox Church, the Gornji Hrgovi ethno-village, the Suljagić House in Špionica, and the natural beauty of Mount Majevica.
The Svrzo House, located in the heart of Sarajevo’s old quarter, is one of the most beautiful vestiges of Ottoman architecture in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The book, as the main historical medium, has been largely replaced by digital media in recent decades, driven by the increasingly frequent use of technology.