Tag archives for The Balkans
Flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina: In the Shelters
About a thousand Bosnian citizens remain housed in temporary shelters in the aftermath of the floods that devastated the country last May.
Kosovo Parliamentary Elections: A Critical Juncture
Following the parliamentary elections of June 8, in Kosovo a new political landscape is emerging. Will it be more democratic? An OBC comment
Bosnia, World War I: Grandfather Alija Goes to War
The Bosnians fought in the ranks of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire faithfully, on the various fronts of the First World War. Upon their return, however, soldiers were plagued by nightmares. The story of grandfather Alija.
After the Floods: Lonely Croatia Hills
Zagreb is asking the EU for help to cope with the floods that have hit the country. But in the Gorski Kotar, between Rijeka and Zagreb, citizens are still waiting for the funds to cover the damage caused by February's disastrous frost wave
Croatia: GMOs? No, Thank You!
The European debate on the authorization for cultivating Pioneer 1507 corn has raised fears in the youngest country of the Union, where all regions have declared themselves "GMO free"
Sarajevo & World War I, One Hundred Years Later
Commemorating the centennial of the outbreak of World War I in Sarajevo is an expression of cynicism, according to journalist and writer Zlatko Dizdarevic.
Serbia, 15 Years After the Bombings
15 years after the NATO raids, Serbian society is dealing with a recent past marked by diverging narratives.
Romania: Social Capital and Rosia Montana Protests
The youth of Romania took to the streets in order to defend the environment against multinational corporations and local politicians. A new generation is the protagonist of Romania’s first social movement since the collapse of communism. An interview with the scholar, Chiara Milan
Sarajevo, Where the Shopping Centres Bloom
The Bosnian capital has a new shopping center, the “Sarajevo City Centre”. It is the fourth within a radius of a kilometer, in a country where the population is increasingly poor.
1914-1918: The Lost Generation
A century ago, the Great War swept Europe taking 10 million men and leaving 25 million wounded. Historian Jay M. Winter looks back on our century of violence.
Kosovo: Can Europe’s Poorest Company Become Renewable Energy Rich?
Kosovo, along with much of southeastern Europe, still has potential for a vibrant renewable energy sector.
Serbia: Zastava Car is Freedom
The first book on the history of motoring in Serbia, and Yugoslavia, will soon be released. An interview with the author, Marko Miljkovic.