Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Italian football faces identity crisis as European club exits follow World Cup woe

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 Italy's Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti look dejected after the match after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 Italy's Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti look dejected after the match after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli/File Photo

‘Europe is a bit of a mess’, Donald Trump Jr tells panel in Bosnia

Mr Donald Trump Jr. travelled to the Serb Republic’s de facto capital, Banja Luka, as the guest of ousted pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik's son Igor.
Mr Donald Trump Jr. travelled to the Serb Republic’s de facto capital, Banja Luka, as the guest of ousted pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik's son Igor.

Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacting after the 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacting after the 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.

Penalty heartbreak as Italy fail to reach third straight World Cup after loss to Bosnia

Bosnia and Herzegovina players celebrate during the penalty shootout against Italy.
Bosnia and Herzegovina players celebrate during the penalty shootout against Italy.

Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.

Stolen Bruce Lee statue ‘returns’ to Bosnia town

This photograph shows a restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee after returning to its original location more than a year after it was stolen, in southern Bosnian city of Mostar, on Dec 17.
This photograph shows a restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee after returning to its original location more than a year after it was stolen, in southern Bosnian city of Mostar, on Dec 17.

Bosnian truck drivers block movement of goods in protest over barriers, taxes

About 600 trucks were parked near cargo customs terminals in several towns, including the capital Sarajevo (above).
About 600 trucks were parked near cargo customs terminals in several towns, including the capital Sarajevo (above).

Bosnia commemorates Srebrenica genocide 30 years on

Mevlida Omerovic shows a photo of her husband Hasib (right), whose two bones she will bury on July 11, the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, and her relative Mensur, also killed in the genocide.
Mevlida Omerovic shows a photo of her husband Hasib (right), whose two bones she will bury on July 11, the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, and her relative Mensur, also killed in the genocide.

Bosnia partners with EU to strengthen border security

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Bosnia's security minister arrested over graft

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.