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A nation at the crossroads
In a 1993 study titled Ripe for Rivalry: Prospects for Peace in a Multipolar Asia, published in the journal International Security, American political scientist Aaron L. Friedberg argued that Asia appeared more likely than Europe to be the...

National Day of Uruguay 2025: Celebrating 200 Years of Independence in The Hague
On the occasion of Uruguay’s National Day and within the framework of the bicentennial celebrations of the country’s independence, His Excellency Ambassador Álvaro González Otero hosted a memorable reception at Nieuwspoort, the renowned political...

How these popular holiday destinations could be harmful to your eyesight, according to experts
With the summer holidays slowly drawing to a close, many holidaymakers are jetting off to Spain, Greece and other European hotspots for a final dose of sweltering heat and sunny spells. However, sun-worshippers are being warned of serious eye...

SFF Teen Action Programme Winners Announced
The winners of the Teen Action Programme were announced at the Festival Square at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. This year, the call was open to young people outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time – young people aged 12 to 18 from...
Herzegovina Looks Ahead to Adriatic Olive Oil Symposium
Summary The article discusses a new study that found a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers discovered that exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with higher...

Historic Pocket Rescission Package Eliminates Woke, Weaponized, and Wasteful Spending
THIS HISTORIC POCKET RESCISSION PACKAGE ELIMINATES WOKE, WEAPONIZED, AND WASTEFUL SPENDING The Trump Administration is committed to getting America’s fiscal house in order by cutting government spending that is woke, weaponized, and wasteful. Now,...
More Than a Game: The Unbreakable Bond of the Remarkable Eight at the 2025 Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Norway
For the latest match day news, photos, and updates from the tournament in Oslo, please scroll down. Match Day 1! In their first match of the tournament, the South African team, competing in Group A, delivered a dominant performance against the...

Eurimages sheds light on its awards, sponsorships and inclusion strategies at the Venice Production Bridge
30/08/2025 - VENICE 2025: The fund’s reps underscored that its value lies not only in the money it awards, but also in the visibility and credibility it grants to projects and institutions l-r: Anne Christine Knoth, Enrico Vannucci and Sergio...

Winners of 2025 Just Transition Young Voices Awards revealed
Young people aged 18-30 across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine had the opportunity to submit their original, fact-based articles that explore how their communities are...

Russian Filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky on Allegations of On-Set Abuse and Why His Controversial ‘DAU’ Project Can Be ‘Disgusting to Watch’: ‘Emotion Is Always Brutal’
Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky, who has faced down numerous accusations about his treatment of women on the set of his sprawling film and multimedia project “DAU,” defended his controversial filmmaking method Thursday at the Sarajevo Film...

‘Under the radar’ gem with £40 flights named Europe’s ‘best value weekend getaway’
Bosnia and Herzegovina was torn apart at the seams, but now it’s a place of new beginnings (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re after a weekend getaway that won’t bulldoze your bank account, head to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This fascinating country,...

Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame to honor 10 individuals as Unsung Heroes on Saturday, Sept. 27
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame Larry Ambrosino Unsung Heroes Breakfast will celebrate its 21st anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m., when 10 individuals will be honored at the Staaten, West Brighton. The 10...

How Napoli can profit from Serie A’s new identity after Inter Milan’s gamble
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The European country hoping to lure beachgoers to its mountain resorts
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South African Homeless World Cup team secures spot in Friday's semi-final against Egypt
For the latest match day news, photos, and updates from the tournament in Oslo, please scroll down. Match Day 1! In their first match of the tournament, the South African team, competing in Group A, delivered a dominant performance against the...

Europe’s ‘best value’ weekend getaway is an underrated gem with £40 flights
Bosnia and Herzegovina was torn apart at the seams, but now it’s a place of new beginnings (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re after a weekend getaway that won’t bulldoze your bank account, head to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This fascinating country,...

How To Turn The Villages Of BiH Into Living Economies
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) does not have the Amalfi Coast, Phuket, or the Cote d’Azur, but it has what the market increasingly seeks – authenticity and untouched nature. A country with cultural-historical assets, hospitable hosts, natural...

Nela Porobić Isaković – Neoliberal Peace-Building: Profiting From Destruction and Reconstruction
From Bosnia to Afghanistan, the neoliberal peace-building model has compounded conflicts and inequalities by eroding the core function of states and subordinating people’s needs to the interests of capital. But in Ukraine, the co-optation of the...

Republic of Srpska in crosshairs again
The political siege of Russia’s tiny Balkan ally, the Republic of Srpska, an autonomous entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, is gaining momentum. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su The political siege of...

CommentIn Afghanistan, the deadliest thing you can do is get into a car
My journalism work and travel have taken me on some dangerous drives – through impenetrable fog in the mountains near the Oman-Yemen border; half a tyre over a cliff edge at night in Bosnia; and through open fields in full view of snipers just...