Ian Bancroft

There are only three days left to get the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, free on Amazon. Inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former #Yugoslavia, it is a story about the pursuit of truth and justice.
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Luka - a novel Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...

Luka - a novel Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...

For the next five days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...

The old railway line being put to good use. #Belgrade #Serbia

Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war Groups from Italy and elsewhere alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot Sarajevo residents during siege

Simply horrendous - 'Groups from #Italy and elsewhere alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot #Sarajevo residents during siege.' #Bosnia-#Herzegovina. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Time for a kafana wine revolution Serbia’s traditional taverns, known as kafanas, are the heartbeat of culinary and social life.

#Serbia’s traditional kafanas are the heartbeat of culinary and social life. Wine, however, feels like an afterthought. To accelerate the country’s wine evolution, it is time for a #wine revolution in kafanas. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/time-for-a...

Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

With less than two months to go, share your reflections about #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. forms.gle/pY1veHbQnSDW...

For the latest Glug Magazine, I've written about the #Breede River's influence on winemakers in the #Breedekloof Valley. #Wine #SouthAfrica

The little chap effortlessly captured my likeness. I didn't even realise he was drawing me.

Srpska vina su među najboljima na svetu – tvrdi master of wine Rod Smit pred dolazak u Beograd Rod Smit MW smatra da srpska vina kvalitetom pariraju vrhunskim vinima sveta.

Serbian wines are among the best in the world, says Master of #Wine Rod Smith before arriving in Belgrade. #Serbia. www.euronews.rs/magazin/zivo...

The unfamiliar story of Herzegovina’s Vinarija Škegro With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – Blatina, Trnjak,...

With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of #Bosnia and #Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – #Blatina, #Trnjak, and #Žilavka. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-unfami...

Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

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Bosnia 2025 - October Reflections on Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war.

‘Why should I be a doctor in #Sarajevo for €1,500 when I can do the same thing in Slovenia, Austria, or Germany for €5-6,000?’ - more reflections from #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Share your own! www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...

Vinska revolucija u kafanama - Vinokultura Journal Tamo gde su nekada dominirala prosečna francuska i italijanska vina, sada su u prvom planu srpska — naročito ona od autohtonih sorti, koja su postala simbol rastućeg entuzijazma za autentičnim domaćim...

Why #Serbia's kafanas need a #wine revolution. My latest piece for Vinokultura Journal. vinokulturajournal.rs/2025/10/vins...

CEE needs a new growth model as FDI plunges Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) must find a new growth model as foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the region slump to their lowest level ...

Central and Eastern Europe must find a new growth model as foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows slump to their lowest level in a decade, according to Richard Grieveson, deputy director at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw). www.intellinews.com/cee-needs-a-...

Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

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Bosnia 2025 - September A collection of reflections from Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war.

'#Bosnia-#Herzegovina has lost 30 years thanks to the international community and its indecisiveness to leave the deal to local representatives.’ - more reflections from #BiH 30 years on. www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...

The Adriatic influence - how the sea shapes the wines of Italy's Marche region The Adriatic Sea is more than just a picturesque coastline for the Marche region of Italy; it is a fundamental force that has shaped its climate, culture, history, and, ultimately, its wines.

The Adriatic is a fundamental force that has shaped its climate, culture, history, and, ultimately, its wines. This deep connection between land and sea creates a unique environment for viticulture. #Wine. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-adriat...

How the Western Balkans Can Contribute to European Defense The Western Balkans’ defense industry offers Europe a chance to strengthen its security. But to become net contributors, governments across the region must modernize their militaries, attract investme...

The Western Balkans’ defense industry offers Europe a chance to strengthen its security. But to become net contributors, governments must modernize their militaries, attract investment, and gradually integrate into the #EU’s defense initiatives. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

More top-notch #Prokupac. #Serbia

Croatia records highest pizza price rise in the EU

#Croatia has seen the sharpest rise in pizza prices in the European Union over the past year, according to the latest data from Eurostat. www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-reco...

Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

Share your reflections on where #Bosnia-#Herzegovina is headed 30 years on from the end of the war. Two and a half months left... forms.gle/AW26yqBTa1Wi...

Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

Share your reflections on #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Just over two months left... forms.gle/D5zv4tuEiy93...

Back to #Dragoljub by New Balkan Cuisine for sweetbreads. An exceptional dish! #Belgrade #Serbia #Foodie

“The fact that today it’s not just imaginable, it’s happening, is not because of Keir Starmer or [Rishi] Sunak doing something outrageous; it’s because of the country being in a very dark place,” said Rama. #Albania

Kosovo offers to become first country to accept Britain’s refused asylum seekers However, Kosovo is an outlier in the region, whose other leaders say ‘looking for places to dump immigrants’ is evidence the UK is in ‘a very dark place’

#Kosovo indicates it will accept Britain’s refused asylum seekers as part of plans to set up “return hubs” in third countries. Željko Komšić (chair of #Bosnia-#Herzegovina's presidency) stated BiH was not open to accepting people from the UK. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Serbia’s winemaking renaissance Although Serbia’s winemaking history can be traced back to the Romans, with Marcus Aurelius Probus planting the first vineyards on the hills of Fruška Gora, its more recent history, especially during ...

Although #Serbia’s winemaking history can be traced back to the Romans, its more recent history, especially during Yugoslav times, betrayed this proud past. Now, however, a modernisation process that began some 25 years ago is finally bearing fruit. #Wine.
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Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije 30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...

Where is #Bosnia-#Herzegovina headed 30 years on from the end of the war? Share your reflections as the anniversary of #Dayton approaches. forms.gle/K32G4b5siSeF...

Mussels with bukovača mushrooms and smoked espuma. One of the highlights from our first visit to GEUM Bistro. Highly recommended! #Belgrade #Serbia #Foodie