Croatian President: Finland and Sweden could not join NATO before the Election Law in BiH
Croatian President Zoran Milanović said on Tuesday that Finland and Sweden could not join NATO before the election law in Bosnia and Herzegovina was changed. The Croatian parliament "must not…
Fr. Ante Maric: Peace is the final Message of Easter, the greatest Holiday for Christians
''Peace is the final message of Easter, the greatest holiday for Christians, '' said Fr. Ante Maric, a priest from Mostar, emphasizing that humanity is always at odds between words…
Symbol of wartime Mostar: The Basket between Life and Death
The symbol of life from wartime Mostar when all bridges were destroyed was a basket that was then the only way to connect the two banks of the Neretva through…
5.360 Women were involved in the Defense of BiH
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (RBiH), an exhibition was opened in Sarajevo and a round…
Emigration from BiH has reached alarming Proportions
The growing trend of emigration of highly educated personnel and the population in general from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is reaching alarming proportions, and recently this has been particularly…
Twenty Tons of Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine sent from Sarajevo
Twenty tons of humanitarian aid were sent today from Sarajevo to Ukraine, after a month of collection organized by the Institute for Community Development PROI. Uliana Bakh from the Institute…
If Russia wins the War, the Conflicts will spread all the way to the Western Balkans
A debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina is being held in the Bundestag today, more precisely on the topic "30th anniversary of the beginning of the war in BiH". Michael Roth,…
Mechanism Principals to attend Commemoration Events for the 30th Anniversary of the Siege of Sarajevo
The Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), President, Judge Carmel Agius, Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz and Registrar Abubacarr M. Tambadou, will conduct an official visit to…
For Centuries, April Fool’s Day has been marked on this Day
For centuries, April Fool’s Day has been marked on this day. There is no reliable evidence on the origins of 1 April, but there are indications that I has roots…
Analysis: Is a new and different World Order being created?
Europe is faced with yet another crisis that reminds of the horrors of the two world wars. The consequences of the war ravaging the Eastern part of the European continent,…
The NATO and EU Military Committee meet in joint format to discuss Western Balkans
On the 28th March 2022, the NATO Military Committee hosted the European Union Military Committee for a joint meeting to discuss the current security situation in the Western Balkans, the…
Block the Hatred, Share the love
Hate speech is on the rise across Europe, jeopardising social cohesion and putting human rights under threat. In the Western Balkans, hate speech particularly targets members of vulnerable groups, who…
What Would a Potential CSTO Intervention in Ukraine Look Like?
Russia’s attempts to build an alliance between former Soviet states began shortly after the Soviet collapse in 1991. This led to the signing of the Collective Security Treaty (CST), which…
A Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence in the next decade
Today the Council has formally approved the Strategic Compass, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe. The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan…
A humanitarian Action has been launched to collect Aid for the People of Ukraine
The Institute for Community Development PROI and the Embassy of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have launched ahumanitarian action to collect…
Air Serbia becomes key carrier for Russian transfers to Europe
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is now acting as one of the main European gateways for Russian passengers seeking to leave their country amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic…
Why Ukraine matters to us all
The horrific scenes from Ukraine shock us all, wherever we are in the world. We see burning buildings, terrified civilians and lines of refugees. We see the horror and destruction…
Borrell: Might makes not Right, unjust Wars are doomed to be lost
At this dark hour, when we see Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and massive disinformation campaigns and information manipulation, it is essential to separate lies — invented to…
IFIMES Analysis: 2022 Elections in Serbia: Yet another attempt of “assassination of Serbia”?
In the Republic of Serbia, regular presidential elections, extraordinary parliamentary elections and regular local elections for the capital of Belgrade and 12 towns and municipalities are scheduled to take place…
Georgieva: The Repercussions of the Conflict pose significant Economic Risks in the Region
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today made the following statement on Ukraine. “This week’s events in Ukraine are a matter of grave concern—first and…
OSCE: Human impact of military action in Ukraine of increasing concern
While the attack on Ukraine is little more than a day old, it is already taking its toll on civilians, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Director…
Euro Area is Recovering Strongly, But Challenges Lie Ahead
Economic policies in the euro area have forcefully supported household incomes and protected corporate balance sheets. High levels of vaccination and increasing adaptation to the pandemic have also helped to…
Borrell: No one should ever forget the atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis
Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Elie Wiesel stated: “To forget would not only be dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a…
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Rau discusses situation in Kazakhstan with Foreign Minister Tileuberdi
Chairman-in Office Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau spoke today on the phone with Acting Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi. Minister Rau expressed regrets about the…
President Agius briefs UN Security Council on progress of Mechanism work
The President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Judge Carmel Agius, today presented the Mechanism’s nineteenth progress report to the United Nations Security Council. President Agius commenced…
SECSI will be joined by air Navigation Service Providers from Albania and North Macedonia
The Southeast Common Sky Initiative (SECSI), launched by Bosnia and Herzegovina and the BiH Air Navigation Agency (BHANSA), will be joined by air navigation service providers from Albania and North…
Borrell: Violence against women and girls is a pervasive human rights violation
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice President, Josep Borrell, issued the following statement: “Violence…
President Agius concludes official visit to the Republic of Croatia
Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), yesterday concluded a three-day official visit to Zagreb, Croatia. During the visit, President Agius met with Croatian…
President Agius to pay official visit to the Republic of Croatia next week
Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), will conduct an official visit to Zagreb, Croatia over three days from 22 to 24 November 2021.…
Judge Theodor Meron steps down from Judicial Roster of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Judge Theodor Meron has informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations, through President Carmel Agius, of his intention to resign from the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) as…
International Organizations, Vaccine Manufacturers Take Stock of COVID-19 Vaccine Roll out
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on 9 November the 2nd High-Level Consultations with the CEOs of leading…
How Countries Can Diversify Their Exports
Four economy-wide factors—governance, education, infrastructure, and trade policy—relate closely to more varied and complex exports across countries As the world’s biggest copper producer, Chile’s shipments of the metal meet…
OSCE Minsk Group reiterated the importance of making Progress on Humanitarian issues
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Andrew Schofer of the United States of America, Igor Khovaev of the Russian Federation, and Brice Roquefeuil of France) released the following statement…
Politicians and public officials must create an enabling environment for freedom of expression, not diminish it
International human rights experts of the United Nations and regional organizations today denounced the rising tide of dangerous, hateful public statements coming from some politicians and public officials. “Such rhetoric…
Eastern and Southeastern Europe commits to restore more than 4 million hectares of land by 2030
The countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe are taking bold action with the commitment to restore more than 4 million ha of land by 2030 under the Global Bonn Challenge.…
The Key HR Metrics That Should Be Measured
Organizations invest their valuable time and money in hiring the best talent and ensuring their growth and learning while the employee stays associated with the company. By putting in the…
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is progressing at two alarmingly different speeds
At its third meeting, the Multilateral Leaders Taskforce on COVID-19 (MLT)—the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization—met with the leaders…
First day of school ‘indefinitely postponed’ for 140 million first-time students around the world
A child's first day of school—a landmark moment for the youngest students and their parents around the world—has been delayed due to COVID-19 for an estimated 140 million young minds, UNICEF said in a new analysis released as summer break comes to end in many…
Borrell: We reiterate our firm Commitment towards building a new social Contract for Protection of the Rights of indigenous Peoples
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the resilience and resourcefulness of indigenous peoples around the world. This year, we join the United Nations in the…
Making The Digital Money Revolution Work for All
History moves in uneven steps. Just as the telegraph erased time and distance in the 19th century, today’s innovations in digital money may bring significant changes in the way we lead…
OSCE Co-Chairs call upon Armenia and Azerbaijan to de-escalate the Situation immediately
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Stephane Visconti of France, Andrew Schofer of the United States of America, and Igor Khovaev of the Russian Federation) made the following statement:…
Conference of States Parties to the Open Skies Treaty discusses Russian Federation’s intent to withdraw from the Treaty
Canada and Hungary, as the two Depositaries of the Treaty on Open Skies, signed in Helsinki on 24 March 1992, have convened a Conference of States Parties in accordance with…
It has been 25 Years since the first Witness entered the Courtroom of the ICTY to testify in the Tadic Case
The Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), President Carmel Agius, Prosecutor Serge Brammertz and Registrar Abubacarr Tambadou, today issued the following statement on the occasion of…
Accelerating Access to Vaccines becomes even more critical to ending the Pandemic
The Heads of the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, World Health Organization, and World Trade Organization today convened for the first meeting of the Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines,…
As of today, Western Balkans is a Roaming Free Zone
Secretary-General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Majlinda Bregu said that July 1 is a historic day for the region as roaming costs are abolished as of today, which is…
The first World Health Organization World Local Production Forum ended
The first WHO World Local Production Forum ended today after five days of discussions centered on promoting quality and sustainable local production to improve access to medicines and other health…
Over 2.6 million new Cases of Coronavirus and 57,000 new Deaths reported Globally
In the past week, the number of new COVID-19 cases remained similar to the previous week, and the number of new deaths continued to decrease, with over 2.6 million new…
World Institutions support access to Medical Technologies Worldwide to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Directors-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Word Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed to enhance their support to members battling COVID-19 by…
WHO supporting South African consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its COVAX partners are working with a South African consortium comprising Biovac, Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines, a network of universities and the Africa Centres for Disease…
World Bank, IMF Launch High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery and Growth
In the face of two crises—COVID-19 and climate change—the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund launched a High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery and Growth today to help…