Sarajevo Film Festival

Regional theater and cultural festivals in the Balkans

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Latest: Goran Bare of Majke enters hiatus after health incident during Makarska concert

Regional theater productions and cultural festivals continue across the Balkans as institutions launch new artistic seasons. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the National Theatre Sarajevo is proceeding with the musical ‘Saraje

Bosnia-Herzegovina cultural festivals 2026

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Latest: Mediteran Film Festival opens in Široki Brijeg

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian cultural season continues through September and into October, marked by significant literary, street art, and theatrical events. In Mostar, the 15th Street Arts Festival Mostar (SAFMo) ran from

Law enforcement and safety trends in the Balkans

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Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina police execute Operation Pantera drug raid

Law enforcement and safety issues continue across the Balkans, with recent reports highlighting significant traffic violations and criminal activity. In Montenegro, intensified weekend traffic controls resulted in 2,138

2026 Balkan film and theatre season continues in September

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Latest: Film festivals in Croatia and Serbia announce award winners

The 2026 Balkan film and theatre season continued through August with a focus on talent development and regional accessibility. In Croatia, the Ivanovec Film Camp offered free workshops for youth from 10–15 August, while

Theatrical festivals in Sarajevo

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Latest: Sarajevo theatre scene sees new premieres and major festival awards

Theatrical festivals in Sarajevo continue to showcase diverse productions, ranging from youth-oriented multimedia arts to heavy contemporary dramas. The 14th Juventafest International High School Theater Festival officia

Diego Luna film festival appearances

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Latest: Diego Luna presents migration drama ‘Ceniza en la boca’ at San Sebastián Film Festival

Mexican actor and director Diego Luna has been showcasing his latest film, ‘Ashes’ (Ceniza en la boca), at various international film festivals. In August, Luna received the ‘Heart of Sarajevo’ award at the Sarajevo Fil

Updated Balkan drug, weapons & organized crime raids

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Latest: Ilijaš drug seizure: 1.1 tons of synthetic narcotics intercepted

The crackdown on organized crime in the Balkans intensified in September 2026 with significant developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through “Operation Amadeus,” police from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republik

Montenegro climate and energy policy development

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Latest: Montenegro faces rising temperatures and reduced snow accumulation

Montenegro is advancing its environmental and infrastructure objectives through strategic policy and government action. The Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development, Damjan Ćulafić, has reaff

EU and EBRD support in the Western Balkans

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Latest: Infrastructure developments advance on Balkan highway projects

The European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continue to provide financial and programmatic support across the Western Balkans, with recent developments focusing on large-scale infra

Herceg Novi Montenegro Film Festival Progress

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Latest: Film ‘Crna truba’ to premiere at Serbian film festivals

The 39th Herceg Novi–Montenegro Film Festival and the Montenegro Film Rendezvous have concluded. The event was marked by the festival receiving official accreditation from the International Federation of Film Producers A

Macedonian films gain international recognition

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Latest: Kosara Mitic’s ‘17’ selected as Macedonian Oscar candidate

Director Dina Duma’s film, ‘Skateboarding Is Not for Girls’, was selected for the main competition at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival following previous recognition at the Jerusalem and Tribeca film festivals. The film f

32nd Sarajevo Film Festival concludes with major awards

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Latest: Sarajevo Film Festival showcases film on Serbian protests

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) concluded its run, which took place from August 14 to 21. The event, which featured approximately 250 films with a focus on Southeast European cinema, ended with a major awards cerem

Premiere of Serbian protest documentary film

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Latest: Sarajevo's Svrzina kuća hosts filming for ‘Pisma snova’

The short film ‘Komšija’, directed by Dan Grabnar, premiered at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the Students’ Short Film programme. The film, starring Milan Marić, depicts a police officer who recognizes a nei

International Film Festival in Niš

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Latest: Jean-Claude Van Damme visits Serbia for fitness and film festival

The first International Film Festival in Niš opened at the Niš Fortress Summer Stage, inaugurated by Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. The event, organized by the Niš Cultural Center with support from the Serbian Mini

Balkan film co‑production awards

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Latest: Koke film to screen at Jadran cinema in Pag

In July 2026, Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Aida Begić’s project Zrak u boci secured the TRT International Co-Production Award at Turkey’s 12 Punto platform, judged by a panel led by Asghar Farhadi. The co-production li