Ian Bancroft
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Writer & former diplomat. Peacebuilding @pci_org . #Wine @autochthoinos . Wrote 'Luka' () & about north #Kosovo ().
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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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🔴 Could Kosovo be the next Ukraine?
Kosovo ramps up security as fears grow that Serbia’s president Aleksander Vucic is planning an invasion aided by his ally Vladimir Putin
Find out more ⬇️
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Finally some positive press about
@DjokerNole
, and a compelling argument that
#Djokovic
is in fact the greatest
#tennis
player of all time.
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#Belgrade
today, in absolutely abysmal weather, voicing its support for
#Ukraine
️.
#Serbia
#StandWithUkriane
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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
.
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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
.
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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
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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
.
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Delighted to join
@OSCE_Serbia
as Senior Adviser on National Minorities. Look forward to working with Ambassador Orizio and his excellent team.
#OSCE
#Serbia
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So this is apparently
#Slovenia
's non-paper, whose existence has been denied, calling for
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
's dissolution and the unification of
#Kosovo
and
#Albania
, amongst other things. The document was leaked by
@necenzurirano_
.
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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!
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'All that lacks fire within itself burns out, What burns out becomes night, What burns not gives birth to a day' -
#Yugoslavia
by Branko
#Miljkovi
ć.
#Belgrade
#Serbia
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🚨 Kosovo's Rita Ora and Serbia's Novak Djokovic caught together in the crowd during the Rrugby World Cup Final.
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Željko
#Kom
šić, the current chair of
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
's tripartite presidency, rightly cuts short an interview with a journalist from
#Tanjug
because of the latter's refusal to recognise the
#Srebrenica
#genocide
verdicts.
#Serbia
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
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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.
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My
#Belgrade
taxi driver last night asked if I was
#Slovenian
. This is possibly one of the highest compliments my
#Serbian
language skills will ever receive.
#Serbia
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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.
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The Republic of Kosova does not submit to Vucic's fascist militia
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This is a classic case of someone who hasn't taken the time to talk to 'normal people' in north
#Kosovo
.
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?
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#Belgrade
ranked the third best place in the world for remote working in 2021.
#Ljubljana
10th.
#Serbia
#Slovenia
.
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Monday morning in
#Belgrade
. The weather has been so kind to us that you can still dine outside on the streets of
#Skadarlija
. A quite glorious day.
#Beograd
#Serbia
#Srbija
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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.
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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
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One day I hope to see people in
#Serbia
,
#Kosovo
,
#Montenegro
,
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
,
#Albania
and
#NorthMacedonia
having the opportunity to elect their representatives to the
#European
Parliament. Unfortunately that day seems a long way off.
#Ep2019
#EUelections2019
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'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
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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.
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'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.
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Each and every street in the former
#Yugoslavia
should have one of these tables listing all of their former names. This one is in
#Belgrade
.
#Beograd
#Serbia
#Srbija
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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
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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.
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Relieved and excited to have put the finishing touches on my book about north
#Kosovo
, slated for publication early next year.
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Just received the
#Oxford
#AstraZeneca
vaccine in
#Belgrade
. A huge thanks to all involved in its development and distribution. Sterling work by
@SerbianGov
. Extremely well organised. Hvala puno!
#Serbia
#Srbija
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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
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I know many people haven't flown for a while, but that's still no excuse for clapping upon landing.
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The Federation of
#Bosnia
-
#Herzegovina
currently has more ministers than respirators. If you ever needed a more compelling reason for reforming
#Dayton
.
#Coronavirus
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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
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Five months old today. This little bundle of joy and happiness.
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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.
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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!
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Delighted to have finally got my hands on a copy of my new book about north
#Kosovo
! A very satisfying weight and feel.
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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
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Such headlines are deeply misleading.
#Kosovo
has been professional and proactive in the fight against
#Coronavirus
. The roots of this crisis lie elsewhere.
Kosovo becomes the first nation in Europe to vote out a government over the way it handled the coronavirus outbreak
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One of the best red wines you'll find in the former
#Yugoslavia
. A blend of
#Vranec
and
#Plavec
from
@tikveswinery
. Aged in new French barrique for 15 months. Silky tannins, concentrated, full of black fruit.
#NorthMacedonia
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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.
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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
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Tonight at 8pm
#Belgrade
applauds for
#Zagreb
, in solidarity after today's
#earthquake
.
#Serbia
#Croatia
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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.
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