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Five cheap European cities to visit this autumn, according to a travel expert

September and October are often considered the ‘shoulder season’ for travel

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Who was Ratko Mladic? The warlord convicted of genocide who boasted of being a ‘Serbian God’

Mladic was sentenced to life in prison in 2017 for war crimes committed during the wars in Yugoslavia during the 1990s

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison

The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011.

Euronews · Aug 27

Italian Aristocrat Under Investigation for 1990s Plot Where Wealthy Tourists Allegedly Paid $100K to Hunt Civilians for Sport

An Italian aristocrat is under investigation for allegedly participating in 'human safari' shootings during the Bosnian war, following renewed interest sparked by a 2022 documentary

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

'Take me to America': Bosnia unites behind viral anthem in its World Cup return

As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans.

Euronews · Jun 13

US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe

US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidate

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top travel tips

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.

Euronews · May 26

Revealed: The cheapest city breaks in Europe, according to research

Tourist expenses have risen by more than 20 per cent in seven destinations since 2025

The Independent UK · May 26

Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.

Euronews · May 6

‘We were not treated as humans, but targets to kill’: Bosnian genocide survivors speak out on ‘sniper tourism’

It was a regular afternoon in May 1995 in Sarajevo. Twelve-year-old Djemil Hodzic was out playing with his elder brother, Amel, 16, in their neighbourhood, amid the chatter and laughter of children and parents gathered nearby.

The Times of India · Feb 23