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Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro Fail to Qualify for Eurosong
All Balkan contestants in the semi finals on Tuesday failed to qualify for Eurosong. Macedonia and Albania are still hoping they will qualify on Thursday show in Malmo.
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Berlin Festival Showcases Heroic Bosnian War Story
After its world premiere at the Sundance Festival, Krugovi, a new movie based on a true story about a Bosnian Serb who saved a Muslim in the Bosnian war, will have its European premiere at the Berlinale.
Bosnian Serbs Welcome Monica Bellucci
The Italian film star brought some glamour to Banja Luka when she dropped in with director Emir Kusturica on the way to Serbia.
Oscar Winner Tanovic to Premiere in Berlin
Bosnian director Denis Tanovic will compete for a prize at the Berlin International Film Festival with his new movie ‘An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker’.
Bosnia's gallery Charlama Reopens
After the Ministry of Economy of the Sarajevo Canton has promised to financially suport it, the gallery CEka Charlama has opened to public and artists again.
Gallery Closure Shakes Sarajevo Art World
The Ceka Charlama gallery was padlocked shut on Tuesday, following a decision of the Skenderija Center management, where it is located, to terminate their contract.
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First Culture Watch Award Goes to Vranje
The first ever Culture Watch Award for analytical and investigative reporting on cultural issues in the Balkans went to Valentina Milenkovic from Vranje.
Final BICCED Culture Conference in Belgrade
The closing event of the three-year project “Balkan Initiative for Cultural Cooperation, Exchange and Development”, BICCED, started on Thursday in Belgrade's Youth Centre.
Culture Watch Award Shortlist Made
Four journalists from the region have made it to the Culture Watch Award shortlist.
Balkan Museum Network Launched in Skopje
A new network linking regional museums has been launched in Skopje, where a joint project for restoring cultural heritage worth 2.8 million euro was presented.
Bosnia's National Museum Shuts Down
After 124 years of existence, the Bosnian National Museum was shut down due to financial problems and wooden planks were nailed over its main entrance.
Homeless Bosnian Art Collection's Head Quits
Enver Hadziomerspahic, director of Ars Aevi, Bosnia's contemporary art collection, said he was resigning in protest over the failure to construct a permanent home for the artworks.
Balkan Countries in Bid for Oscar
Among this year's candidates for the Best Foreign Language Film Award is a rich selection of movies from the Balkans dealing with topics from corruption to religion and football.
Bosnians Welcome Home Paralympic Volleyball Victors
The Paralympics volleyball team was warmly welcomed back to Sarajevo on Monday after taking a gold at the games in London.
BIRN to Fund Summer School Participants’ Investigations
Journalists who attended BIRN's summer school 2012 have obtained funds to conduct cross-border investigations.
Sarajevan Hearts Beat For Child Cancer Victims
A metal tree hung with thousands of heart-shaped red padlocks will remain a symbol of humanitarian giving in Sarajevo, after many people bought the padlocks, thereby donating money to helping children with cancer.
Politics and Society
Bosnia Court Freezes Kelmendi's Assets in Sarajevo
Bosnia's state court froze the assets of alleged Balkan narco-boss Naser Kelmendi, while prosecutors said they will investigate whether his property was bought with drug money.
New Roads to Reform in Bosnia
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Turks Bewitch The Balkans With Their Addictive Soaps
Turkish soaps have replaced Latin American shows as must-sees for many TV viewers in the Balkans - tapping into nostalgia for a system of family values that people in the region have lost, and lament.
Business
Bosnia Resists EU Call For Free Trade
Foreign Trade Minister says Bosnia will not accept a customs-free import regime with EU states despite pressure from Brussels.
IMF Nods Through €39 Million For Bosnia
