Bosnian girl creates 'folklore Barbie' as film wins doll new fans worldwide
Esma Gljiva says she would name her dolls the "Bosnian Barbie dolls" and she is planning costumes for a Bosnian folklore Ken.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Lacking tourism workers, Croatia recruits abroad
Croatia is recruiting people in neighbouring Balkan countries and as far as Asia to fill the gap.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Bosnia enters olive oil market with award-winning 'liquid gold'
With a gracious climate, uncontaminated soil and water, Herzegovina has "unimaginable possibilities for the development of olive growing."
Sun Nov 01 2020
From chips to cosmetics, how paprika is set to spice up life
The spice appears to have many other properties, from anti-oxidant to anti-inflammatory and even anti-depressant.
Mon Oct 26 2020
'They might as well kill us': Hundreds of migrants stuck in Bosnia
Police await and most are pushed back into Bosnia, where authorities are closing shelters under pressure from exasperated locals.
Sat Oct 03 2020
MPIC expects additional exports of 300,000 mt tonnes of processed palm oil to Greece, Balkan markets
Deputy Minister I Willie Mongin said this would make Turkey as the export hub for the markets.
Tue Jul 28 2020
Kosovo holds snap election with the economy in focus
Kosovars vote on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election, hoping to elect a government that can improve the Balkan state's impoverished economy and make progress in joining the European Union.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Croatia diverts migrants to Slovenia after Hungary closes border
Hungary's right-wing government declared its southern frontier with Croatia off limits to migrants, blocking entry with a metal fence.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Sarajevo marks 100 years since shots that sparked Great War
Sarajevo on Saturday marked 100 years since the assassination that triggered World War I, plunging Europe into the bloodiest conflict.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Bosnian floods unearth mass graves
Last month's Balkans floods unearthed two mass graves containing the remains of nine Muslims killed during the Bosnian war of the 1990s.
Sat Jun 07 2014
Serbia floods
More than two dozen people are feared dead in Bosnia-Hercegovina and Serbia after the worst floods in more than a century.
Mon May 19 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024