Al Jazeera Balkans relaunches in new digital-first format
AJB’s return is a ‘reaffirmation’ of the network’s mission to go where the story matters, says its digital director.

AJB’s return is a ‘reaffirmation’ of the network’s mission to go where the story matters, says its digital director.


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Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election
Bosnian Serb leader’s controversial comments ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s high-stakes elections.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s legendary striker Edin Dzeko has bid farewell to international football after a final match.
Voters cast their ballots for a dizzying number of officials across multiple tiers of government.
Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what’s at stake.

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik says Bosnia and Herzegovina is ‘dead’ at a final campaign rally ahead of elections.

Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.
EU leaders condemn Serbian officials’ presence at Ratko Mladic’s funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.
Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.
Thousands attend Belgrade funeral of former Bosnian Serb army general convicted of orchestrating Srebrenica genocide.