Tag: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina – one state since 1995 This part of the former Yugoslavia entered the consciousness of the world public in a particularly tragic way when in July 1995 over 8,000 Muslim men and women in Srebrenica were kidnapped and murdered by Serbian mercenaries. The military command was General Ratko Mladic b. 1942). The political responsibility […]

Culinary Overview Bosnian dishes are heavily influenced by Turkish cuisine. Specialties include bosanski lonac (Bosnian meat and vegetable stew) and the sweets lokum (Turkish honey) and halva (ground nuts in honey). Accommodation Hotels There are a number of national and international hotels, particularly in Sarajevo and the larger cities. Other accommodation options such as guesthouses […]