Carias Zimm: “I was amazed how many beautiful Buildings there are in Sarajevo…”
Dear Mr. Zimm can you please introduce yourself? I made up my Facebook fan-page name (pseudonym) with simple reason in mind – I didn’t want people to know who the…
Damir Imamovic speaks about the Beauty of Sevdalinka traditional Songs
Sevdah is a musical form that is considered to be innate to the traditions and history of BiH, but it is still largely unknown outside the borders of the former…
Tamara and Zoran: The Duo who creates amazing Marvels!
Tamara Vranjevac and Zoran Tomic from Zvornik are graduate economists, but after working hours they invest all their creativity in the creation of jewelry and accessories. Interesting and unusual jewelry…
National Geographic’s Contest Winner: “The best Competition is a Competition with Yourself”
Your photos were published in the famous Vogue magazine. Can you tell us a bit more about these photos? How they were chosen? My photos have been published several times…
Ms. Beganovic: Fashion District in New York is my second Home
Ms. Beganovic, can you say for the Sarajevo Times when did you start designing? How it began? Why did you decide to become a fashion designer? It's really hard to…
Kovac: “We can still witness the recurrence of old evil demons of nationalistic aspirations in the Balkans”
The EU integration process is currently underway in B&H. The EU integration process necessitates a series of reforms in any aspiring EU country in order to conform to the EU…
Sullivan: people expressed the Hope that what was happening in Croatia wouldn’t happen in BiH
Mr. Sullivan, you were able to see Sarajevo before the war in 1991 and then during the war in 1992/1993. Can you make a comparison? The things I remember from…
Mostar, a Place taken out of a Fairytale Book… (gallery)
Mostar is my favourite place to visit in Bosnia, partly because the scenery looks like its taken straight out of a fairytale book. But its also hard for me to…
Jim Marshall: I was unable to accept this Barbarism happening in Europe!
Jim Marshall has lived and worked in Bosnia and Herzegovina continuously since 1994, with the exception of a year in Serbia. As an activist and consultant he has worked with…
Miri Berlin, enchanted by Sarajevo: “Narrow, winding Alleys offer many interesting architectural Details and Beauty…”
Miri Pelzman, also known as Miri Berlin, is a product designer by trade who has gradually transitioned to photography over a relatively short period of time. She has been working…
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Sarajevo on Your Next Trip to Europe? by Larissa Olenicoff
You listed Sarajevo on the number 3 on the Top 5 Eastern Europe places to visit List. Can you say for the Sarajevo Times why particularly you put Sarajevo on…
Suad Suljic, young successful Footballer in the USA: “I would accept to play in BiH in a heart beat, I love my Country!”
Suad Suljic, a young successful football player, born in Sarajevo in 1998. He moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, then after 7 years moved up to Excelsior, MN in 2007. Currently…
A Reason why I believe BiH is a Fantastic Destination is because it is Safe Country!
Interview with David Hoffman by Zejna SY Taking into consideration that there are, let’s say, 15 top destinations in the world, would you say that Sarajevo can be on a par…
Anthony London: Sport helps to build good people
Interview by Maja Ručević Photo by Sulejman Omerbašić Biography: Born in 1971 in Victoria, Canada, Anthony London has taken on many positions in the realm of human rights protection,…
Afzal Khan MEP: “What we really need now is for political leaders to rise above ethnic divisions and do what it is best for their citizens”
Mohammed Afzal Khan CBE was born in 1960, in Jhelum, Pakistan. Mr. Khan is a Labour Party politician in Manchester and a Member of the European Parliament. In 2005, he…
Guitar has been in my arms for over 40 years
Interview by Nermin Burzić Translated by Maja Ručević Miroslav Tadić (1959) was born in Tuzla. After his studies in Italy and ex-Yugoslavia, he completed his formal education in the USA.…
Self-criticism – one of the crucial factors for creating a constructive dialogue about the past
Nicolas Moll is historian and lives between Sarajevo and Paris. He worked for two years as deputy director of the Cultural Centre André Malraux in Sarajevo. Today he is working…
These should be elections when we will test the ideas among the candidates and try to check how convincing their ideas are
Interview with Ejup Ganić, former President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, founder and chancellor of Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, professor By: Zejna SY 1. In the European…
Interview: Jasna Jašarević, Executive Director of Tuzla Community Foundation: Promoting Culture of Giving and Volunteering to Improve Living Conditions
For a decade, Tuzla Community Foundation has been continuously supporting citizen participation, empowerment and involvement of young people in projects, informal education, volunteerism and philanthropy. In May, Tuzla Community Foundation…
Interview: Mr. Jasmin Bešić, Executive Director of the Institute for Youth Development KULT
The Institute for Youth Development KULT was founded in 2002 and centers its mission and activities on a successful and sustainable youth policy. KULT aims to contribute to the building…
The Most Beautiful from Bosnia-Herzgovina : #OvoJeBiH
Edis Jašarević has created a promising trend on Twitter that continues to evolve, called #OvoJeBIH. It is an idea whose purpose is to reveal the natural beauty and wonders in…
Selma Alispahić- Actress in SARTR’s Longest Running Play ‘Ay Carmela!’
Ay Carmela! is a play that has been performed in SARTR for 15 years, making it the longest running play in the history of SARTR theatre. Sarajevo Times speaks to…
”Plenums Are The Voices Of The Street”
I had the opportunity to speak with Emir Hodžić, a human rights activist who has been involved in the protests and plenums that have been taking place in B&H for…
Interview with Young Director Zulfikar Filandra
I had the privilege to speak with Zulfikar Filandra, a young director who is a third year student at the Academy of Performing Arts, Department of Directing. I interviewed Zulfikar…
Sulejman Muratović: The Story about B&H Is Impossible to Tell
By: Maja Tuljković You are a journalist by profession, but today you work as an independent artist and photographer. What motivated you to take this path, to make photography your…
British Ambassador Nigel Casey to B&H: I Have Done My Best to Contribute to Positive Change Here
The mandate of the British ambassador Nigel Casey to B&H ends at the beginning of January. He will return to London in the position of the Adviser for Foreign Affairs…
LOLA.tees-Brand Loved by Fashion Enthusiasts in B&H
By: Maja Tuljković LOLA.tees is a fashion brand from Ljubuški that was started by Jelena Džolić and Helena Bilić, who call themselves friends and entrepreneurs. They always dreamt about creative…
An Interview With Ambassador of Brazil to B&H H.E. Jose Augusto Lindgren Alves
In an interview for ‘Sarajevo Times’, Ambassador of Brazil to B&H HE Jose Augusto Lindren Alves spoke of the various areas in which the Embassy of Brazil is engaged since it opened in June…
Australia Actively Supported and Worked with B&H on its Accession to the World Trade Organisation
Ambassador of Australia to BiH H.E. Mr David Stuart: “Bosnia and Herzegovina has some of the most remarkable scenery I have seen in Europe. Its natural resources, water in particular, with…
Founder & President of Bosana Foundation Senita Slipac: ”Better Life for Youth in B&H”
By: Maja Tuljković ‘’I think that anyone who gets an education has better access to everything, has better understanding of life and there is less of a chance to hate…
Hennessey: Council of Europe Office in B&H Works to Promote Shared European Values and Full Benefits of CoE Membership for B&H
By: Medina Malagić Head of the Council of Europe (CoE) office in Sarajevo Mary Ann Hennessey speaks to us about the vast variety of issues in which the Council…
Ambassador of Norway to B&H Vibeke Lilloe: “Norway wants to contribute to building a free, sustainable and fair democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina to the benefit of all its people”
Sarajevo Times had the pleasure to speak with the Ambassador of Norway to B&H, Vibeke Lilloe. Ambassador Lilloe spoke to us about an array of topics that are topical in…
Dunja Mijatović: B&H Has Good Media Laws But Poor Implementation
By: Nevena Šarenac In an interview for 'Sarajevo Times', OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović speaks about the importance of media freedom in the democratic development of…
Mirza Teletović: We Are Proud of Everything We Did In Slovenia
By: Maja Tuljković After his return from the European Championships tournament, the captain of the B&H basketball team Mirza Teletović is enjoying his time with his family in his native…
EU support to CSO efforts to contribute to the system of public health in B&H
By Meshaj Liljana The Europian Union's support is of great significance especially for post war and transitional countries, and the EU provides funding and grants for a broad range…
Without real political will there is no successful fight against corruption
Executive Director of Transparency International B&H Srđan Blagovčanin By: Nevena Šarenac Executive Director of Transparency International Bosnia and Herzegovina (TI B&H) Srđan Blagovčanin in an interview for " Sarajevo Times…
The key to good photography is communication with people
Professional photographer Vanja Lisac By: Nevena Šarenac The famous photographer Vanja Lisac in an interview for "Sarajevo Times" points out that the photography is a tradition in her family, but…
The Central Bank operates positively, despite the difficulties
Interview: The Governor of the Central Bank Kemal Kozarić By: Nevena Šarenac In an interview with "Sarajevo Times" the Governor of Central Bank Kemal Kozarić said that this institution since…
Sabina Vajraća: ”Film Has An Element of Magic In It That Fascinates Me”
By Medina Malagić Sabina Vajraća is a young and talented woman who possesses a multitude of talents. Born and raised in Banja Luka, she left B&H when the war began…
Creating a positive image of B&H!
Interview with Director of the Sarajevo Film Festival Mirsad Purivatra By Nevena Sarenac Sarajevo already got the festival colors and a large number of tourists have arrived in our city…
OSCE Continues to Lend Support to Vital Issues and Challenges in BIH
Interview with the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ambassador Fletcher M. Burton By: Medina Malagić ‘Sarajevo Times’ had the opportunity to speak with the Head of the OSCE…
Damir Imamović: ‘’Sevdah is A Specific Genre of Poetry and Music With Oriental Influences’’
Damir Imamović has become widely known for his unique style of musical interpretation of the traditional musical genre of Sevdah music. While describing himself as a traditional Sevdah musician, Damir…
The Rise of Stand-Up Comedy in BiH
By: Medina Malagić While stand-up comedy enjoys a ubiquitous presence throughout the world, over the past few months in BiH the roots of a stand-up comedy scene in BiH have…
“To know we are not alone is one of the most important things to a human being’’
Singer-Songwriter Bob Ryan On Art, Storytelling, Music and Bosnia By: Medina Malagić Singer-Songwriter Bob Ryan began writing at a young age. For him, writing was the tool that he began…
BiH is a Paradox-Wonderful People and Very Disappointing Political Results
Interview:Ambassador of Great Britain to BiH Nigel Casey Current protests in BiH are a good sign that people are no longer willing to sit in silence and observe everything…
Using Traditional Wear As A Source For Fashion Innovation and Inspiration
Fashion Designer Aida Korman By: Medina Malagić Aida Korman is a fashion designer from Bosnia-Herzegovina. After creating her own fashion label in the Czech Republic during the 1990’s, Aida went…
I am saddened that BiH citizens suffer because of political failures, for they deserve only the best
Interview with European Parliament Rapporteur on Visa Liberalization for the Western Balkans and member of the European Parliament Tanja Fajon Re-introducing the visa regime is possible with the introduction…
Arrival with Sberbank to BiH Opens A New Chapter For Us
Interview with Sberbank management board chairman Edin Karabeg In an interview for ‘Sarajevo Times’, management board chairman Edin Karabeg noted that even though Sberbank has been present in BiH for…
Optimism Needed to Transcend BiH’s Strictly Defined Ethnic Categories
Damir Banović From The Center For Political Studies By Medina Malagić Damir Banović is a young legal scientist who works for the Center for Political Studies, a newly-founded non-profit think…
Project born out of love towards unique things
Irma Marković, creator of unique jewellery ‘Precious Jewelry’ By Maša Branković She is an art teacher, but above all she is a wife and mother of two year old girl.…
