‘Legacies of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia’ Book published
The Oxford University Press released a book entitled Legacies of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia - A Multidisciplinary Approach. This edited volume represents the most comprehensive publication…
UN, EU: to accelerate Efforts to eliminate the Scourge of Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
The 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 should represent a ground-breaking milestone for the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Instead, the COVID-19 pandemic has put at risk…
2020 Florida Football: Gators Bring 5 Returning Players For SEC In September
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) college football has announced its returning season this year, which will start in September. This year, a total of 14 schools will vie for this…
Montenegro: Majority of new active cases imported from Serbia via BiH, Tweets Government
The Montenegrin Government announced on Twitter this afternoon that the majority of the new cases of COVID-19 are the result of “irresponsible individuals” who had been in Serbia and…
Várhelyi, Borrell praise Agreement on Mostar which allows Citizens to vote in Municipal Elections after 12 Years
"We welcome today’s political agreement on the electoral law for Mostar between political leaders which would finally pave the way for the residents of Mostar to exercise their right…
Council approved the 2019 EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy
The Council today approved the 2019 EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world. The report marks the final phase of implementation of the EU Action Plan…
Dexamethasone can be Lifesaving for Patients who are critically ill with COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom (UK) that show dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for patients who are…
World Economic Outlook Update to show Negative Growth Rates even worse than previously estimated
The Great Lockdown is expected to play out in three phases, first as countries enter the lockdown, then as they exit, and finally as they escape the lockdown when…
Montenegro loses Corona-Free Status after Two New Imported Cases from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montenegro has lost its coronavirus-free country status after two people who had spent time in Bosnia and Herzegovina tested positive for COVID-19. The initial new case of coronavirus infection…
Cross-border Projects to strengthen Regional co-operation and Social Cohesion begin
Cross-border projects to strengthen regional co-operation and social cohesion under „Dialogue for the Future“ begin Eight organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina are beginning implementation of projects to strengthen social…
COVID-19 Crisis is inflicting the most Pain on those who are already most vulnerable
The COVID-19 crisis is inflicting the most pain on those who are already most vulnerable. This calamity could lead to a significant rise in income inequality. And it could…
Economic Stabilization and a sustainable Recovery will require more than Financial Assistance
Exceptional times call for exceptional action. In response to COVID-19, the IMF has moved with unprecedented speed and magnitude of financial assistance to help countries protect lives and livelihoods.…
Borrell: Disinformation in Times of the Coronavirus can kill
Today, the Commission and the High Representative are assessing their steps to fight disinformation around the coronavirus pandemic and are proposing a way forward. This follows the tasking by…
Things You Should Know About Caymus Wines
With over 400 wineries, Napa Valley can offer l unique and unforgettable wines for the world to taste and experience. But, Caymus Wines stand out among the rest. These…
Council approved Conclusions on the “Team Europe” Package as Global Response to COVID-19
The Council approved conclusions on the “Team Europe” package that is part of the EU’s global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its conclusions, the Council expresses its deep concern about…
Once COVID-19 abates, we will be reminded of how Everything changed
Once COVID-19 abates, we will be reminded of how everything changed, of the world that was. But the unfolding crisis contains profound lessons for the future. When…
Survey found that 48 Percent of Bosnia’s Women had experienced some form of Abuse since the Age of 15
Throughout this recent period of Coronavirus lockdown, the malign correlation between internal confinement and domestic violence has emerged ubiquitously throughout international society. Despite being an issue which…
How International Trade is affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?
With the current fast-changing developments, policymakers need to know what is happening to the economy in real-time, but they often must settle for data telling them what happened many…
Council calls Western Balkans Countries for enhanced Cooperation in Migration and Security
The Council today adopted conclusions on enhancing cooperation with Western Balkans partners in the field of migration and security. The conclusions call for continued support to the Western Balkans…
IMF Managing Director: 170 Countries will finish this Year with a smaller Economy
"One hundred and seventy countries are going to finish this year with a smaller economy than at the start of the year, and we already project that there will…
European Investment Bank will invest 11 Million Euros to improve Wastewater Management in Kosovo
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest €11 million to improve wastewater management and provide affordable access to water and wastewater services for more than 90 000 people in the…
Eight Indications of an Industrial Air Compressor Failure
Meta Description: An air compressor is a vital piece of equipment on most job sites. When issues with your compressor occur, it can be tricky to know what…
Why Child Labour cannot be forgotten during COVID-19
In just a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has already had drastic consequences for children. Their access to education, food, and health services has been dramatically affected across the globe.…
COVID-19 and CBD Oil: Prevented by Improving Resistance
During this horrifying pandemic, every marijuana user is wondering if they could possibly cure or prevent COVID-19 with cannabis. One can’t help but wonder if it could also…
We are witnessing Real-world Political Economy dynamics Unfolding
Five months ago we set out to write in this issue of Finance & Development about political economy—how politics affects the economy and the economy affects politics. Few suspected…
Institute for Research of Genocide Canada comments on Australia’s University Removal of Genocide in Lectures
The Academic Center for War Crimes Research, Victoria University of Australia, has removed scientific research and judicial evidence regarding the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina following pressure from an…
IMF Executive Board Approves Medium-Term Budget
On April 27, 2020, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the IMF’s administrative and capital budgets for financial year (FY) 2021, beginning May 1, 2020,…
Ernest Petric elected to the Venice Commission of Council of Europe
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has appointed the former President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia Prof. Dr. Ernest Petrič as a new member…
COVID-19 Technology Access Pool Initiative launched, aimed at making Vaccines
Thirty countries and multiple international partners and institutions have signed up to support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) an initiative aimed at making vaccines, tests, treatments and other…
Most Countries have limited Room to counter the Economic Impact of the Pandemic
Shrinking global demand is also affecting the islands dependent on commodity and other exports—particularly those depending on oil and gas for revenue. And supply chain disruptions—including in the fisheries…
Mechanism confirmed Death of Augustin Bizimana, Leader of Genocide in Rwanda
The Mechanism Office of the Prosecutor confirms today the death of Augustin Bizimana, one of the major fugitives alleged to have been a senior leader of the 1994 genocide…
World Health Organization will help Partners to deliver “triple billion” Goals
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity, that will support the Organization’s efforts to address the most pressing global health…
Countries are still falling short in Protecting Parents from misleading Information on COVID-19
A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still…
FIFA, WHO launched Campaign to support Women and Children at Risk of domestic Violence
FIFA, WHO, and the European Commission have joined forces, to launch the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence. The campaign is a joint…
Less than 17% of the Population in the Western Balkans does not use Internet
“Still unpublished latest edition of the RCC’s annual public and business survey for the Wester Balkans - Balkan Barometer 2020 shows that, as expected, internet was extensively used for…
Montenegro second Country in Europe to be free of active Coronavirus Cases
Last night, Montenegro became the second country in Europe to officially report they are free of active COVID-19 cases. Montenegro has now joined the Faroe Islandsas the only two…
Crisis Response is complicated by Complex Political Economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The emerging economies of southeastern Europe that are not part of the European Union, where incomes are lower, and social safety nets less developed, are particularly vulnerable to…
Over 100 Countries have reached out to the IMF for Help
Over 100 countries have reached out to the IMF for help to fight the pandemic—from Afghanistan to Nigeria to Haiti—with 50+ requests swiftly approved for a total of about US$18b.…
Millions of Children at risk of Diseases like Diphtheria, Measles and Polio amid COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID 19 is disrupting life-saving immunization services around the world, putting millions of children – in rich and poor countries alike – at risk of diseases like diphtheria, measles…
COVID-19 Pandemic Today reached a milestone in Africa with 100,000 Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic today reached a milestone in Africa, with more than 100 000 confirmed cases. The virus has now spread to every country in the continent since the first…
Smithsonian Science Education Center Launches New COVID-19 Guide for Youth
The Smithsonian Science Education Center, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)—a partnership of 140 national academies of science, engineering and medicine—has developed…
Mechanism Prosecutor confirms the Death of fugitive Augustin Bizimana
The Mechanism Office of the Prosecutor confirms today the death of Augustin Bizimana, one of the major fugitives alleged to have been a senior leader of the 1994 genocide…
EU is engaged in the preservation of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
On World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we celebrate cultural diversity in the European Union and underline its importance in fostering dialogue and respect between people…
EBRD and Partners launch SME equity Research Programme
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching a dedicated research programme in support of the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in selected countries where…
One of the World’s most wanted Fugitives Félicien Kabuga arrested
Félicien Kabuga – one of the world’s most wanted fugitives who is alleged to have been a leading figure in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda –…
Representatives of the Central Banks of the Western Balkans and Turkey met for Annual Dialogue
Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of the central banks of the…
COVID-19 has pushed many Countries into Deep Recessions
The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ensuing Great Lockdown, has pushed many countries into deep recessions—worse than during the 2008–09 global financial crisis.…
IMF Managing Director: Outlook is worse than our already Pessimistic Projection
“With the crisis still spreading, the outlook is worse than our already pessimistic projection. Without medical solutions on a global scale, for many economies a more adverse development…
Montenegro: Have health order “mass violations” jeopardised the country’s coronavirus recovery?
Montenegro could be one of the first countries in Europe to become free of active coronavirus cases, but mass breaches of public health orders earlier in the week may…
European States must do more to address the Challenges faced by young LGBTI Persons
European states must do more to address the specific challenges faced by young LGBTI persons, especially in times of crisis, said Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić…
