Very pleased to present a second extract from my new novel,
#Luka
, courtesy of
@BalkansCaucasus
. It is a powerful extract, describing the moment a town square is indiscriminately shelled and innocent lives are taken. The book is inspired by
#Bosnia
.
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'There isn’t any evidence also regarding the alleged smuggling conducted across the Administrative Border Line between
#Kosovo
and
#Serbia
into Orthodox churches in ambulances,'
@NATO_KFOR
confirmed, firmly contradicting claims made by
@aliciakearns
.
The terms ‘fascist militia’ (
#Kurti
) and ‘armed militia’ (
@aliciakearns
) are intentionally employed to discredit and undermine the legitimacy of the protests and protesters, while deflecting criticisms away from the
#Kosovo
government's approach.
#Serbia
.
A protest right now in the centre of
#Belgrade
calling for the remembrance of female victims of war crimes in
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
, including 20,000 who were raped.
#Serbia
My latest for
@BalkanInsight
on how unilateral steps in north
#Kosovo
will only cause further destabilisation. It is imperative that the grievances of ordinary Kosovo Serbs be listened to.
#Serbia
#EU
.
Very pleased to announce the launch of my book, 'Dragon’s Teeth: Tales from North
#Kosovo
', published by
@ibidem11
. Extremely excited to finally see it in print, and look forward to receiving your comments and feedback!
Delighted to join
@OSCE_Serbia
as Senior Adviser on National Minorities. Look forward to working with Ambassador Orizio and his excellent team.
#OSCE
#Serbia
19.03.21. Sajam. Danas su vakcinisane i prve izbeglice i azilanti! Posle procesa komunikacije, tumačenja i insistiranja sa javnim zdravljem, ali i u medijima, prve izbeglice su pozvane na vakcinaciju. Veliki korak za sve izbegle ka položaju bez diskriminacije u Srbiji!
Delighted to sign a contract with
@ibidem11
for a book about north
#Kosovo
, scheduled to hit the shelves in Spring 2020. It will offer an ethnographic account of life there, including chapters about Bošnjačka mahala, the Main Bridge,
#religion
, culture, and
#Trepca
.
Predsjedavajući Predsjedništva BiH Željko Komšić prekinuo je intervju za srbijansku novinsku agenciju Tanjug nakon što je novinar rekao da ne priznaje presude za genocid u Srebrenici
To the person who stole my mobile phone from my pocket whilst I was carrying my tired son on my shoulders through the streets of
#Sarajevo
, go fuck yourself.
I've lived in
#Serbia
,
#Kosovo
, and
#Bosnia
and
#Herzegovina
at various junctures. Never once have I heard it said that a woman shouldn't go out alone after dark. Without romanticising any of these places - especially given domestic violence concerns - this is clearly a positive.
Which Serbs in Mitrovica did you ask about this? The Vucic propagandists or the normal people?
What difference does it make if the cars drive over THIS bridge or the one nearby? And what difference does it make if you cross this bridge by foot or by car?
Nearly 10,000 bottles of
#Serbia
's beloved
#rakija
will be used to disinfect a hospital in central city of
#Krusevac
. The bottles of Viljamovka have been sitting in a state depot since 2005 after failing an inspection.
Six years ago today, Oliver
#Ivanovic
was gunned down on the streets of north
#Kosovo
. His killers have never been found. With each passing day, the prospects of justice fade. A man with a vision for
#Serbs
and
#Albanians
living side-by-side in
#peace
, he is greatly missed.
A simply outrageous accusation without any basis whatsoever - Council for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms has apparently called for
@SavaJanjic
to be investigated for war crimes. Accuse him of detaining civilians in
#Decani
monastery.
#Kosovo
.
'Kafanas are
#Serbia
’s tavernas: a restaurant, pub and music venue operating from morning to late night...They were so central to people’s daily lives that friends and the postman would come to find you at your local kafana, not your home.'
@camillabelld
.
Extremely concerned about developments in north
#Kosovo
. Spent the last couple of days in
#Mitrovica
and there was a palpable sense of nervousness. The
#EU
's message to de-escalate continues to be ignored.
#Serbia
Very alarmed by situation in north of Kosovo: extrajudicial arrests of K-Serbs & Kosovo Security Forces marching in South Mitrovica; followed by heavy rhetoric from Serbia.
Despite yesterday's crisis meeting, escalation continues & is becoming dangerous. We will not tolerate it.
'Armed militia' is a misleading and irresponsible use of language by
@aliciakearns
. Words matter. A retraction would be most helpful given the tensions on the ground that
@NATO_KFOR
and others are working hard to diffuse.
#Kosovo
#Serbia
International actors should pause before attacking democratically elected officials taking up their offices in Northern Kosovo.
Not least when they stay silent on and fail to call out Serbian backed and armed milita who continue to undermine stability in the north of Kosovo.
The moment many of us have been fearing for 18 months or so - the killing of a police officer in north
#Kosovo
. Echoes of Enver Zymberi some 12 years ago. The dangers can't be overstated.
@NATO_KFOR
reinforcements imperative.
#Serbia
The mural in
#Belgrade
dedicated to Ratko
#Mladic
has been destroyed. White paint has been thrown over the portrait; a portrait that should never be reproduced.
#Serbia
.
As if
#Croatia
didn't face enough challenges already, now an
#earthquake
hits
#Zagreb
and the north west. As recent events in
#Albania
remind us, aftershocks may mean a nervous time ahead in coming days and weeks. Observing
#Coronavirus
limitations still imperative.
"Let us inform you that the
#Serbian
Orthodox Church…enjoys the rights…but refuses to recognise the state of
#Kosovo
, which is a precondition to enjoying those rights" - this sounds to me like something of a veiled threat by
#Kurti
and
#Osmani
.
#Serbia
.
The
#Neretva
, in
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
, is one of the most biodiverse rivers on the continent – supporting bears, wolves, lynx and many rare species – but more than 50 planned dams could permanently transform the ecosystem.
@karenmcveigh1
for
@guardian
.
A damning
#EU
statement - The closure & confiscation of these offices without prior notice or coordination...is escalatory & goes against the spirit of normalisation & it undermines
#Kosovo
’s good faith in achieving normalisation of relations.
#Serbia
.
Wise and timely words from
@ViolavonCramon
calling for 'trust building measures' and 'smart solutions' to the issues in north
#Kosovo
. Kudos for visiting and talking to various people on the ground.
#Serbia
.
A paper by a Berlin-based think tank suggesting that the declining
#Serb
numbers in
#Kosovo
are not unusual in terms of wider demographic trends misses key underlying reasons, incl. human rights/personal security concerns, & economic hardship.
#Serbia
.
Who says civic activism in the
#Balkans
doesn't work? The Federation of
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
has just banned the construction of small hydro-power plants on its territory. Congratulations to all those battling to protect the
#Neretva
Valley.
Two years old today! Curious and gregarious, he's putting his father to shame by effortlessly juggling two languages. Last year Paris, this year Poreč. There will be many more birthdays celebrated on the road. To this wonderful little chap!
About 28% of
#Kosovo
citizens aged 18 and above are contemplating emigrating in the first half of 2024, after
#EU
visa liberalisation, according to a study conducted by GAP Institute.
During my
#Sarajevo
years, I was extremely fortunate to have one of the Jewish community's most prominent figures as my landlord. What he taught me will stay with me forever. Rarely have I looked forward to paying the rent.
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
Top-notch train service between
#Belgrade
and
#NoviSad
. 36 minutes, 400 dinars. Extremely comfortable. Now to better connect the rest of
#Serbia
and the region.
Such headlines are deeply misleading.
#Kosovo
has been professional and proactive in the fight against
#Coronavirus
. The roots of this crisis lie elsewhere.
At the end of my book presentation, my little boy stole the microphone and said, 'I love you daddy! I love you daddy!'. The whole room melted. It was a moment I'll never forget.
RIP Tom
#Stoddart
. This arguably his most iconic image, 'Woman of
#Sarajevo
'. He captured the pain, suffering, and resilience of the city's inhabitants during the siege.
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
I'm quite frankly astounded by what is happening in
#Kosovo
and attempts to overthrow the government. The challenges of
#Coronavirus
are unprecedented. All resources will need to be mobilised to limit its spread and impact. Political unity at such times should be non-negotiable.
Delighted to release my first novel, entitled '
#Luka
', about four lives scarred by wars past and present, and their struggles to reconcile and forgive. Available on
#Kindle
, with a printed version in September. Reviews and feedback much appreciated!