A Trip to Srebrenica Town in Bosnia-Herzegovina through the Eyes of a Dutchman Dustin Giel
You’ve probably heard and seen a lot about the town of Srebrenica, right? Well, me too. And, unfortunately, it became a sad symbol of the Bosnian War. While I was…
Gervalla-Schwarz: If we as the West fail again, Europe might end up in a Great War again
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, Donika Gervalla-Schwarz, believes that full international recognition of Kosovo's independence would be a signal to nationalists in Serbia that destabilizing neighbors such as…
Interview with the European Commission Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson
Building walls and putting barbed wire around the European Union is not a good solution for many reasons, and physical infrastructure refers to elements such as border control, not fences…
Interview with the Ambassador of Sweden to BiH Johanna Stromquist
Sweden is assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a historically challenging time, which means that many of the priorities have not been set by us,…
Interview with the Former Member of the Presidency of BiH Sefik Dzaferovic
For the first time after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina gave a mandate to the Chair of the Council of Ministers of…
Interview with Dimitrios Papandreou, Ambassador of Greece to BiH: Greece can be key in supplying Gas to BiH
Ambassador of Greece to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Dimitrios Papandreou talked about the possibilities of improving cooperation and general relations between BiH and Greece, as well as political issues related to…
Interview with the newly elected Member of the Presidency of BiH Denis Becirovic
The newly elected Bosniak member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Denis Becirovic, gave his first interview to state television after taking office. During that short interview, he…
Interview with the European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi: I know there are no clean Countries
Laura Codruța Kövesi, European Chief Prosecutor, is the head of the newly established Luxembourg-based European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), which started operations on 1 June 2021. Previously, the Romanian-born was…
Exclusive Interview with the Ambassador of Japan to BiH Makoto Ito
Following the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina in December 1995, February 9th, diplomatic relations were established between Japan and BiH. Majority of people…
Interview with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
Dr. Ursula von der Leyen has been President of the European Commission since December 1, 2019, making her the first female leader of the EU. The CDU politician, now 63…
Interview with Indonesian Ambassador to BiH: Relations between the two Countries have been improving Steadily
His Excellency, Ambassador of Indonesia to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Mr Roem Kono arrived in Sarajevo in February this year, and has presented credential letters to the Chairman of Presidency…
Interview with Kerim Musanovic: Meet Bosnia’s Only Active 3D Street Artist
World Art Day is held annually on Leonardo Da Vinci’s birthday, April 15, with the aim of encouraging the creation, sharing and appreciation of art, and to increase awareness of…
Interview with Award Winning Poet Melida Travancic on the Power of Words
March 21 marks annual World Poetry Day, a UNESCO anniversary event aimed at encouraging countries around the globe to celebrate the cultural contribution poetry and the poets who write them…
Interview with Mrs. Bjelopoljak: “I Am Proud That so Many People want to Learn my Language”
“Every new student is a new story for me because I work with people from all around the world,” says Bosnian language teacher Amina Bjelopoljak. In celebration of International Mother…
Five Great Spots for Traditional Local Food in Sarajevo
One of the most attractive parts of Sarajevo is its vibrant food scene, ranging from restaurants serving international cuisines to those specializing in local traditional favorites. If you are…
Exclusive Interview with Semir Osmanagic after Novak Dokovic’s Visit to Bosnian Pyramid
World's best tennis player Novak Dokovic visited the "Archaeological Park: Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun" on July 15th this year, and was hosted by the first man of this…
Interview with Ajna and Muhamed, Inventors of Corona Counter
Students of the First Gymnasium in Zenica, Ajna Dizdarevic and Muhamed Dizdarevic, have worked hard in recent months on the…
Exclusive Interview with Armin Gazic, one of the best Alpinists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Armin Gazic is an experienced alpinist, and in his career so far, he has reached peaks up to 5,600 meters, as is Mount Elbrus in Russia. He has been…
Exclusive Interview with Ambassador of Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. José María Valdemoro Giménez,
His Excellency Mr. José María Valdemoro Giménez was appointed as ambassador of Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the session of the Council of Ministers held on May…
Interview with Ennis Cehic, Author of “New Metonyms Bosnia and Herzegovina” Book
Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ennis Cehic is a writer living and working between Melbourne and Sarajevo. His writing focuses on ideas of displacement, creativity, identity and existentialism. His work,…
Bosnian Artists are Benefitting from the Pandemic, but not Financially
Artists in Bosnia are making the most out of social isolation and the restrictions put in place by the government to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, but sales…
Creator of ‘Share Your Smile’ Global Movement speaks exclusively for Sarajevo Times
Robertino Rodriguez, a respiratory therapist in San Diego, California has started a global movement among frontline healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. There are currently 28,142 confirmed cases of…
Exclusive Interview with Ambassador of Austria to Bosnia-Herzegovina Ulrike Hartmann
Ulrike Hartmann, the Ambassador of Austria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, returned in January last year to the country she has lived in for six years, this time in the…
Interview: Vanja Lisac is a Famous Photographer whose Client List includes L’Oréal, Italian Vogue, Marie Claire
SARAJEVO, Old Town —seated on her living room couch in black leggings and a blood red tracksuit jumper zipped to the top, Vanja Lisac lights up a cigarette and cordially…
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Traditions of its Citizens through Eyes of American Daniel Shachory
Twenty-nine years old Mr. Daniel Shachory, born and raised in Los Angeles, have always had an interest in culture and learning about people and their way of life. “I…
Interview with Muhamed Tulic, Bosnian who won the First Place at International Commercial Arbitration Competition
Muhamed Tulic from Sarajevo, as a member of the Penn State Law Team, won the first place at the Willem C Vis MOOT Court (International Commercial Arbitration Competition) held in…
Exclusive Interview with Iranian Ambassador to BiH Mahmoud Heidari
After the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, the Islamic Republic of Iran was among the first countries to recognize Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence and 25 years ago, on May 8th,…
Exclusive Interview with Ambassador of Japan to BiH Mr.Hideyuki Sakamoto
On April 5thlast year, Mr.Hideyuki Sakamoto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), presented the credentials stating his readiness to strengthen bilateral relations through continuing Japan's…
Interview with Mr.Cerkez, the youngest Ironman in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mr. Timur Cerkez is the youngest Ironman in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). He is the current (18-24 category) record holder for the half ironman distance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After…
Interview with Mrs. Kulenovic, Author of “The Siege of Sarajevo” Book, a Story on Separation, Struggle and Strength
Mrs. Sanja Kulenovic is the author of “The Siege of Sarajevo” book, a story on separation, struggle and strength. Together with her husband, back in 1992, they were celebrating the…
Interview with Mr.Hatunic: Young Gitarist and Creator of the very first Spot of Classical Music in BiH
The young artist and guitarist from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH’s) capital Sarajevo Mirza Hatunic has recently presented his first spot for the composition of Serenata Espanola, and presented the classical…
Interview with Mr. Čančar: Times we are in right now require active Leadership, not passive Observation
“The deadlock in BiH has resulted in progress and development being stagnant for years now, and as a result of that, the general increase in standard of living for the…
Interview with the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador Bruce G. Berton
In September 2017, Ambassador Bruce G. Berton was appointed as the Head of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which works on…
Miralem Pjanic reveals His Life Story in an Exclusive Interview with Sarajevo Times
Fahrudin Pjanic was certain that the war was coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and as a footballer of football club “Drina-Zvornik” in the former Yugoslavia, while travelling around the…
Interview with Mr. Dzanan Kismetovic: “I cross 15 Kilometres to take a Good Photograph”
Dzanan Kismetovic is a 21 years-old Bosnian who was born in Bihac, a town located 308 kilometers northwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH's) capital Sarajevo. Also known as DOKSHOTS, Mr.…
Exclusive Interview with H.E. Nedim Makarevic, Ambassador of BiH to Kingdom of Norway
H.E. Nedim Makarevic was appointed in October 2017 as Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Kingdom of Norway, when he met with the King of Norway Harald V and…
Interview with Mr. Alibegovic, a successful Bosnian awarded by Ambassador of Peace Recognition
Senad Alibegovic is youth leader, human rights activist, speaker, entrepreneur and wander luster with nearly ten years of civic and social engagement experience. As recipient of numerous awards and fellowships,…
Interview with Mr.Brankovic: “I am focused on Things that need to be done in a successful Way”
Mr. Edin Brankovic is a national team representative in Olympic discipline short track speed skating and Young Ambassador, and since 2018 Young Change-Maker of International Olympic Committee. Through the role…
Interview with Mr. Cisic, an Illustrator who released his first Comic Book for Marvel Comics
Enis Cisic, is an illustrator and graphic designer from Sarajevo, who several years ago has recently released his first comic book for Marvel Comics, one of the most famous in…
Interview with Mr. Jasenko Hadzic, successful Bosnian and CEO of a unique Event Planning Company
Mr. Jasenko Hadzic is a 31 years old Bosnian who is currently living in Copenhagen. He holds a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and a Master degree in Finance, both from…
Interview with Mr. Andrej Gajic, PI of the Shark Tales project for the National Geographic Society
Andrej Gajic is a 27-years old scientist working on fish pathology, anatomy and ecology – born in Jajce, SFR Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently, he is PI of the Shark Tales…
Interview with successful Amina Krvavac, War Childhood Museum’s Executive Director
For the past three years, Ms. Amina Krvavac has been actively involved in the project that have culminated in the creation and opening of the War Childhood Museum. Initially, she…
Interview with the United Kingdom Ambassador to BiH Edward Ferguson
The United Kingdom Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Edward Ferguson leaves office after four years mandate and in a farewell interview for Sarajevo Times, speaks about Euroscepticism in BiH,…
Interview with Mr. Hrustanbegovic, International Maestro who gave more than 1000 Concerts Worldwide
Mr. Nihad Hrustanbegovic was born on 7th June 1973 in Bijeljina, a city some 180 kilometers from Bosnia Herzegovina’s (BiH) capital Sarajevo. A composer, concert artist, classical accordionist, pianist and…
Interview with Founder of Goody Startup, an Application that offers a wide range of Discounts and Gifts
In today’s interview, Sarajevo Times will introduce our readers with an entrepreneur who will exchange his positive story and experience regarding the creation of Goody.ba unique programme and application that would…
Interview with Mr. Gorstak, a professional Photographer: “Each Photograph carries a Story and a Message”
Almedin Handanovic Gorstak, a professional photographer, was born in Sanski Most and spent most of his life in the native Hrustovo; a village located below the Mountain Mulez in the…
Interview with Ambassador of Serbia to BiH, H.E. Stanimir Vukicevic
“I have been in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 8 years in 2 terms. Thus, I believe that the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and especially the people who deal with…
Interview with H.E. Nicola Minasi, Ambassador of Italy to BiH
Nicola Minasi, current ambassador of Italy to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), entered the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the end of 1999 and then served in the United Arab…
Interview with H.E Christiane Hohmann, Ambassador of Germany to BiH
Since 2016, you have been serving as the ambassador of Germany to BiH, did you get used to life in Sarajevo? Have you visited some mountains, cities and important sites…
Ambassador of Sweden: Bosnians are the best integrated Diaspora in Sweden
Portal Sarajevo Times made an interview with the new Ambassador of Sweden in Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH), H.E. Anders Hagelberg, and talked about his first impression of BiH, its people,…
