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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Country in Southeast Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes known as Bosnia-Herzegovina and informally as Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe, situated on the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest. In the south it has a 20 kilometres long coast on the Adriatic Sea, with the town of Neum being its only access to the sea. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. In the central and eastern regions, the geography is mountainous, in the northwest it is moderately hilly, and in the northeast it is predominantly flat. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.

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Sarajevo marks the 32nd anniversary of the city's siege [Video]

Sarajevo marks the 32nd anniversary of the city's siege

In Sarajevo, thousands of shoes have been carefully arranged along the city streets to remember those who perished during the Bosnian war.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published
Brussels, my love? Montenegro looks to take UK's place in Europe [Video]

Brussels, my love? Montenegro looks to take UK's place in Europe

In this edition, we examine the decision to kick off EU membership talks with Bosnia and ask if the bloc can fix itself first.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 32:37Published
Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina [Video]

Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Commission will today recommend opening EU accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to be a member of the bloc.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:49Published

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Northern Ireland scorer Simone Magill says the 3-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier is a "massive step" for the team.
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McLaren 'massively impressed' after NI victory

Stand-in boss Stuart McLaren says he is "immensely proud" of Northern Ireland after their 3-1 Euro 2025 qualifying win in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Northern Ireland produce an impressive second-half performance to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 to collect their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying.
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Oxtoby illness gives NI added motivation - Callaghan

Captain Marissa Callaghan says the absence of manager Tanya Oxtoby through illness has given Northern Ireland added motivation ahead of their Euro 2025 qualifier with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Manager Oxtoby to miss Northern Ireland qualifier through illness

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby will miss Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier in Bosnia-Herzegovina through illness.
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Tanya Oxtoby describes Northern Ireland's 0-0 draw with Malta as "disappointing" but says they must regroup for Tuesday's game in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Ronaldo scores twice in one-sided Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as already-qualified Portugal thrash Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final qualifying match for Euro 2024.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. During his visit to New York, Jaishankar met with various world leaders, including the..
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EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

During the high-level UN General Assembly session in New York, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with several global counterparts. He discussed reforming multilateralism..
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Bosnian Bodybuilder Goes on Murder Spree Live Streamed to Instagram

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Portugal win as Ronaldo collects 199th cap

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins his 199th Portugal cap as his side cruise past Bosnia-Herzegovina in their European Championship qualifier.
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World number one Novak Djokovic says his right elbow is "not in an ideal condition" before the Srpska Open in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Bosnia postpone November friendly in Russia

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Bosnia's planned November friendly against Russia in St Petersburg has been postponed after widespread criticism.
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Jess Fishlock's stunning extra-time volley secures a 1-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina and sends Wales into the World Cup play-off final.
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Women's World Cup play-offs: Jess Fishlock hails 'best and most important goal'

Wales' match-winner Jess Fishlock says her goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina is the best and more important of her international career.
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Football Focus: Liverpool's Rhiannon Roberts & Ceri Holland eye World Cup history with Wales

Liverpool duo Rhiannon Roberts and Ceri Holland look ahead to their Women's World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina as Wales stand on the cusp of history.
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Women's World Cup play-off: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina

Wales manager Gemma Grainger urges her side to seize the chance to make history against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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In the Balkans, Europe is watching as a crisis slowly develops.
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Balkans deployment cancelled after alleged Parachute Regiment orgy video

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A UK military deployment to Bosnia and Kosovo has been cancelled following the emergence of a "corrosive and detrimental" video which appeared to show paratroopers involved in an orgy at a military..
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Liz Truss to tell western Balkans 'we can't take foot off accelerator' over Ukraine war

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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will meet armed forces personnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina to re-affirm the UK's commitment to peace and stability in the western Balkans.
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EU foreign ministers meet to discuss action to prevent potential break-up of Bosnia

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EU foreign ministers have been discussing ways to calm tensions in Bosnia, in order to stop a potential break-up of the country.
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Russia's hand 'at play' in brewing Bosnia crisis which could see war, UK minister says

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A UK minister has said Russia's hand is "at play" in the brewing Bosnia crisis, which experts fear could lead to another war.
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Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic loses appeal to overturn genocide conviction

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Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic has lost his appeal to have his conviction for genocide and war crimes overturned.
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