Some of my readers are surprised I am dismissing allegations against Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić that he was involved in the monstrous complex of war crimes known as Sarajevo Safari. The main reason: Professional integrity.
„Sarajevo Safari: Why I Am Defending Vučić“ weiterlesen
By allowing Ex-YU Rock centar to lose its space in Skenderija and to have to close, Sarajevo has officially given up its cherished status as Ex-Yugoslavia’s Capital of Music. Regardless of what led to this loss – it reveals a collossal failure of policy.
„Commentary: A Capital of Music No More.“ weiterlesen
Self proclaimed Četniks, Serb ultranationalists, attacked me in Banja Luka. I got away. I had intervened on behalf of a bystander they had attacked. Read more about this incident here.
„The Banja Luka Incident“ weiterlesen
80 years ago, a man was killed during the liberation of Sarajevo from Fascism, who would become the embodiment of the city and its inhabitants – and Tito’s most famous partisan who would inspire rock albums and one of the most watched movies of all time.
„The Man Who Became Sarajevo“ weiterlesen
Few institutions tell so much of Bosnia as its Historical Museum. It is a story of neglect, resilience, creativity and Bosnian inat.
„The Permanence of Temporariness“ weiterlesen
This Friday night’s Nations League match between Bosnia and Montenegro will be about much more than just football (soccer). Mocking a central Bosnian peculiarity, Montenegrin fans provoked and taunted not only Bosnian fans but Bosnians in general. Many Bosnian fans hope this will not be unanswered this time.
„It’s not Just a Match. It’s About Burek.“ weiterlesen
As those who caused the war in Bosnia are celebrating the „Day of Republika Srpska“ or Dan Republike Srpske on January 9th, this seems an appropriate occasion to take a look at what they are doing to the country again today. A short essay on Dodik-Land that hopefully helps explain the situation in Bosnia and Hercegovina.
„Thoughts on Dodik-Land“ weiterlesen
The road to the Skakavac Waterfalls has one of Sarajevo’s more unique sights to offer: A makeshift cafe and Ex-YU’s probably only inhabitant who is not afraid of Promaja. Or at least not as much as he is of paved roads. Dragan’s kafana has become a reclusive hangout for the discriminating local nature lover and a select few adventurers from outside. If they manage to find the place.
„Thou Shalt Not Fear Promaja“ weiterlesen
Bosnien hat seit 2014 ein Sechstel seiner Bevölkerung verloren. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt die bosnische Seite InfoRadar nach Recherchen beim Statistischen Zentralamt des Landes. Demnach gibt es heute um fast 600.000 Einwohner weniger als noch vor sieben Jahren und die Tendenz beschleunigt sich. Die Zahlen sind vermutlich zu hoch gegriffen. Und dennoch ist die Lage wahrscheinlich noch viel schlimmer.
„Wie schnell stirbt Bosnien aus?“ weiterlesen
Bosnian authorities have dumped 800 refugees atop a former landfill in Vučjak near Bihać. This is the latest escalation in the country’s ongoing refugee crisis, caused by the EU trying to keep refugees out at all costs and the apparent unwillingness of Bosnian government(s) to deal with the situation.
„800 People Dumped on Former Landfill“ weiterlesen
People displaced by the Bosnian War are protesting against Bosnia’s treatment of refugees from Syria and other countries. They have written an open letter in which they detail their own experiences as refugees and call for refugees in Bosnia to the treated humanely.
„#Jersmoljudi #BecauseWe’reAllPeople“ weiterlesen
Die Gewehre und Kanonen verstummten in Bosnien vor 22 Jahren. Für hunderttausende Bosnier hat der Krieg auch danach nie aufgehört. Sie leben in Gegenden, in denen mehr als 100.000 Landminen jeden Tag ihr Leben bedrohen.
„Wo der Krieg nie aufgehört hat“ weiterlesen
