Sarajevo Film Festival presents the European Short Film Jury
The Sarajevo Film Festival presents the European Short Film Jury, who will name the Sarajevo short film candidate for the European Film Academy (EFA) Best Film Award 2019. That same…
Course on Fight against Smuggling and Illegal Trade in Art and Cultural Property held in Tuzla
A two-day training course on the fight against smuggling and illegal trade in art and cultural property concluded on 26 July 2019 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The event…
One Year without Singer Oliver Dragojevic
One year passed since Oliver Dragojevic, a famous musician, passed away after illness. On the occasion of the sad anniversary, his concert will be held in his port of Vela…
Traditional Bosnian Carpet ready for Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremony
In cooperation with and under the auspices of the City of Sarajevo and its mayor Abdulah Skaka, the red carpet - a recognizable symbol of one of the most significant…
25th Edition of Sarajevo Film Festival to be held under UNESCO Patronage
The 25th edition of the annual Sarajevo Film Festival will be held under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO. The UNESCO has recognized the…
Who will receive The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at this Year’s Sarajevo Film Festival?
Mexican director, producer and screenwriter Alejandro G. Iñárritu is one of the most acclaimed and well-regarded filmmakers working today, known for telling poignant and international stories about the human condition.…
Movie “The Son” directed by Ines Tanovic to open SFF
The silver jubilee edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Bosnian director Ines Tanović’s THE SON which has been selected for the Festival’s Competition…
53 Films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival
A total of 53 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and…
Works on Museum dedicated to great Artist Mersad Berber started in Sarajevo
Works on decorating space started where a museum dedicated to one of the most prominent Bosnian artists, Mersad Berber will be located. The works will be phased in according to…
25th Sarajevo Film Festival to present Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award
During the 25th anniversary edition, the Sarajevo Film Festival will pay tribute to director Pawel Pawlikowski and honour him for his outstanding contribution to the art of film and his…
8,372 Coffee Cups for Srebrenica Victims installed in Venice
When Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1992, ethno-national divisions plunged the country into war. In July of 1995, Bosnian Serb forces invaded a United Nations Safe…
BHRT confirmed they will not send an Entry to Eurovision 2020
Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina, BHRT, confirmed yesterday that they will not send an entry to Eurovision 2020 in The Netherlands. BHRT told ESCToday that it remains under…
“Why are you not here?” Exhibition on Srebrenica Genocide to be opened in Venice
When Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1992, ethno-national divisions plunged the country into war. In July of 1995, Bosnian Serb forces invaded a United Nations Safe…
Bosnian Traditional Carpet Instead of Red One for Sarajevo Film Festival? (video)
In cooperation with and under the auspices of the City of Sarajevo and its mayor Abdulah Skaka, the red carpet - a recognizable symbol of one of the most significant…
Ivana Ana Vlasici has been crowned the most beautiful Croatian in National Costume
Ivana Ana Vlasici from Romania has been crowned the most beautiful Croatian in national costume outside Croatia for 2019 in Tomislavgrad. Along with the title, Vlasici was presented a replica…
Sarajevo film Festival reveals Jury of the Competition Programme
Emilie Bujès from Switzerland, Orwa Nyrabia from Syria and Nenad Puhovski from Croatia will serve on the jury of the Competition Programme - Documentary Film of the 25th Sarajevo Film…
Bascarsija Nights Festival starts Tonight in Sarajevo
The "Bascarsija Nights 2019" Festival, which after nearly a quarter of a century has grown into one of the biggest summer cultural festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be opened…
Old Bridge as Part of the Imperial War Museum’s New Exhibition in London
The devastated Old Bridge in Mostar, declared as UNESCO national heritage 10 years ago, will be the part of the Imperial War Museum’s new exhibition which will be opened on…
Nobel Prize in Literature winner Orhan Pamuk revealed his Life Story in Sarajevo
A public conversation with the Nobel Prize in Literature winner Orhan Pamuk was held in Armed Forces in Sarajevo on Tuesday evening and organized by the Buybook publishing house. Pamuk…
The World’s best-known Motivational Speaker, Nick Vujicic, to visit BiH
The world's best-known motivational speaker, Australian Nick Vujicic, will come to Bosnia and Herzegovina in October and will visit Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka. Nick was born without arms and…
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…
Interesting: Concert held in Vilina Cave in Travnik
A unique event was organized in the Vilina Cave in the village near Novi Travnik with the aim of enriching the tourist offer of the municipality. For the first time…
Survivors of Concentration Camps in BiH during the War drove Sketches for Exhibition
Approximately 7000 witnesses have testified before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”), the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”), and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals…
Sarajevo hosts third Austrian Ball
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, on Saturday held the Third Austrian Ball, a traditional musical and dancing event. In his opening speech, Sarajevo Mayor Abdulah Skaka said that…
Third Austrian Ball to take Place Tonight in the City Hall
The Austrian Ball, a representative event which listed Sarajevo three years ago on the list of world cities in which it is held, will take place tonight in the City…
Sarajevo will receive a New Cinema Multiplex Complex
As of next year, Sarajevo will receive a new cinema multiplex complex at the Marijin Dvor settlement. Cinema Cineplex will be fully equipped and will have eight halls of up…
Famous Designer Karim Rashid in Visit to Sarajevo: Success of my Work is not defined through Awards
“People on average touch 600 items a day, and their potential to help us or bring us joy is enormous. Designers have the power to shape a better and smarter…
Exhibition by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini to be opened Tomorrow
With the exhibition by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini who transformed Rome with his creativity in the form we know today, on June 1st will be open a three-day cultural…
Sarajevo Film Festival awarded the Status of the Oscar Academy Award
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Sarajevo Film Festival the status of the Oscar® Academy Award qualifying film festival in the Short Film category. Short…
Sarajevo Film Festival sets a new Standard of Excellence each Year
The 25th annual Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) will be held under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after the Organisation recognized the SFF as…
Bosnia’s Youth made Movie sending the “Let’s Stay Here” Message
Eighteen members of the Center for Education and Socializing from Jajce made a film of the symbolic title "Let’s Stay Here". That Jajce is not immune to the departure of…
Exhibition of Italian Baroque Masterpieces in the Art Gallery of BiH
The Embassy of Italy in Sarajevo is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition “Bernini School and Roman Baroque. Great Works of Palazzo Chighi in Aricci” in the Art…
Museums play an Invaluable Part in enriching the diverse and evolving Cultural Life
The European Museum of the Year 2019 Award Ceremony was held on 25 May 2019 at the iconic Sarajevo National Theatre, as the final event of a four-day conference. The…
Museum from Netherlands chosen as the European Museum of the Year in Sarajevo
The closing ceremony of the European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) took place on Saturday evening in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH’s) capital Sarajevo, awarding the best museum in 2019.…
Renewed Battle Museum of Sutjeska is now reopened
The renewed Battle Museum of Sutjeska, devastated in the 1990s, is now reopened at Tjentiste. It was rebuilt with Sutjeska National Park (NP) funds, whose management has invested heavily in…
Positive Story: Youth replaced Nationalistic Graffiti into Art
As part of the USAID project "Be inspiration", young people in Zenica replaced nationalist graffiti on one of the buildings near the Bilino Polje stadium, with art. More than ten…
The most Innovative Museums in Europe gather at the EMYA Conference in Sarajevo
Every year the most innovative museums in Europe gather at the EMYA Conference and Awards Ceremony to showcase their work, to network, and to learn from each other. This is…
BiH’s Academician Abdulah Sidran met with French President Emmanuel Macron
Writer and academician Abdulah Sidran, together with some thirty world intellectuals, spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. A meeting of world intellectuals with the president of France, the…
Visitors learned about common History and Culture during European Night of Museums in BiH
European Night of Museums, an annual celebration of culture and history, invites citizens to explore museums and experience common history, culture and traditions across Europe. During the most important day…
Talents Sarajevo Call for Entries for Sarajevo Film Festival until May 20th
Talents Sarajevo 2019, taking place from the 17th to the 22nd of August, welcomes up-and-coming actors, directors, scriptwriters, producers, editors, film critics and cinematographers from Southeast Europe (Albania, Bosnia and…
European Film Days 2019 opens, featuring Ten renowned Movies
European Film Days 2019 feature ten renowned European films, brought to BiH film lovers by the EU Info Centre in BiH, in cooperation with the EU National Institute for Culture…
Ruben Östlund will preside over the Competition Programme of 25th Sarajevo Film Festival
One of contemporary cinema's most respected authors, Swedish director and Palme d'Or winner Ruben Östlund will preside over the Competition Programme - Feature Film Jury at the 25th Sarajevo Film…
BHRT will not be broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s broadcaster BHRT will not be broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to their viewers for another year. The Head of Delegation for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lejla Babovic,…
Embassy of Italy in Sarajevo opens Exhibition on Roman Baroque Masterpieces
The Embassy of Italy in Sarajevo is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition "Bernini School and Roman Baroque. Great Works of Palazzo Chighi in Aricci” in the Art…
Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra held Concert in Sarajevo City Hall
The sounds of famous works by prominent Hungarian composers performed by the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra filled the hall of the Town Hall on the anniversary of the opening of…
Exhibition of Artwork in Yakishime Ceramics opened in National Museum
The Embassy of Japan and the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina are organizing the Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition" YAKISHIME: Earth Metamorphosis " at the National Museum. The exhibition focuses…
Shooting has begun in Sarajevo of short Films backed by the SEE Factory Project
The shooting of five short films that will open the 2019 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des réalisateurs) at Cannes has begun in Sarajevo. The five films are being produced within the…
Bernard-Henri Lévy’s “Looking for Europe” performance will be played at the National Theater in Sarajevo
The French-born writer and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy's "Looking for Europe" performance will be played on May 13th at the National Theater in Sarajevo, as part of a major tour of…
Exhibition portraying 26 famous Romanian Inventors opened in Sarajevo
“It is very relevant and telling that we are organising this exhibition as the start of Europe Day celebrations, as it addresses key topics for the European Union – it…
Exhibition on Massacre in Ahmici opened in Croatia
The President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Judge Carmel Agius, today opened an exhibition at the SENSE Transitional Justice Center in Pula, Croatia, focusing on the…
