The sound of a hammer striking copper in the Old Town of Mostar is not just a craft rhythm, but an echo of centuries-old tradition, intangible heritage, and the identity of the city—a city that is under UNESCO protection.
In Bosnia's changing landscape, foreign workers are quietly fostering a newfound vibrancy in daily life. This phenomenon is but one indication of the multi-dimensional change affecting BiH as it moves forward as a post-conflict society.
“It seems like impunity is the rule of the game nowadays,” said Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa at the opening of the Social Media Tribunal in Berlin, CCW’s initiative.
The smoking ban in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), which has been in effect since June 2025, has reduced in-door smoking and protected people from second-hand smoke in cafes and clubs, and especially restaurants where food is served.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently home to some 1,000 illegal landfills, representing not only an ecological problem but a hazard to the safety, health, and wellbeing of citizens throughout the country.