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“Bosnia and Herzegovina”

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October 27, 2022
Bosnian environmental activists fight against lawsuits and lobbyists
topic: Climate action
by: Katarina Panić
Pressure mounts against environmental activists protecting the country's rivers from hydropower plants.
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October 20, 2022
Femicide must be tried as a crime of its own
topic: Women’s rights
by: Katarina Panić
A recent femicide in Bosnia has spurred activist to demand the recognition and prevention of femicide and female harassment.
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October 13, 2022
Fears of corruption spark election recount in Bosnia
topic: Election
by: Katarina Panić
Amid irregularities in results, the Bosnian electoral commission seeks to ensure an accurate counting of votes.
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September 29, 2022
The EU aims to bolster the protection of journalism
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Katarina Panić
In response to the increased pressure, harassment and violence faced by journalists in Europe, the EU sets out to write new laws for their protection.
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September 08, 2022
Bosnia tries to fight the male dominance in politics
topic: Women’s rights
by: Katarina Panić
As the Bosnian general elections approach, several initiatives have been launched to battle the subtle misogyny in election campaigns.
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September 01, 2022
Dam damage: Bosnian activists fight against river destruction
topic: Conservation
by: Katarina Panić
Environmental activists in Bosnia and Herzegovina strike a win in protection one region's rivers from hydropower plants.
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August 19, 2022
Bosnia's unsung environmental heroes
topic: Conservation
by: Katarina Panić
With little governmental support, activists and ordinary citizens in Bosnia are fighting for the visibility and adoption of green agendas.
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August 18, 2022
Bosnian government makes rare push for solar energy
topic: Renewables
by: Katarina Panić
In an unusual step away from fossil fuels for the region, Bosnia and Herzegovina encourages citizens to apply for solar energy panels.
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August 11, 2022
Mass inequality exposed in Balkan healthcare access
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Katarina Panić
Recent cases of ineffective administration reveal the mass inequality in access to healthcare in Balkan countries.
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August 04, 2022
Despite rampant homophobia, Bosnia protects LGBTQ+ rights
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Katarina Panić
Although it still faces discrimination in the social sphere, the Bosnian LGBTQ+ community garnered support for equality from lawmakers.
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July 28, 2022
Bosnian activists oppose hydropower to save ecosystems
topic: Renewables
by: Katarina Panić
Despite their green potential, Bosnian environmental activists have fought and won the battle against detrimental hydropower plants.
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July 21, 2022
Bosnia recognises children of wartime sexual violence
topic: Child rights
by: Katarina Panić
Children born from wartime violence from the Bosnian war have finally been recognised by the government, hopefully decreasing stigmatisation.
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July 07, 2022
Propaganda and lies breeds mistrust in Balkan media
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Katarina Panić
As propaganda and biased media becomes the standard in the Balkans, people are skeptical and do not know which channels to trust.
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June 30, 2022
The fight over the rainbow in Bosnia
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Katarina Panić
As Bosnia holds its third ever Pride March, contention rises over security fees and anti-pride protesters.
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June 23, 2022
The Ukraine refugee crisis stalls economic migration to EU
topic: Migration
by: Katarina Panić
With the sudden influx of Ukrainian refugees, the bogged-down bureaucracies of EU states have reduced migration permits for Balkan citizens.
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June 16, 2022
Refugees welcome in Bosnia - but only in transit
topic: Refugees and Asylum
by: Katarina Panić
As the passage point between Asia and Europe, the Bosnian government seeks to implement laws to govern migration.
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