Agreements Signed with the First Step Economic Development Agency and the PBP Company from Konjic
Minister Pozder Signs Agreements for Capital Transfers
“Through these projects, we aim to promote tourism development that is both sustainable and authentic. Our goal is for every tourist destination in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to have the opportunity to contribute to economic growth through quality infrastructure and the preservation of natural and cultural values. I am especially pleased that, in this way, we will support the development of specific types of tourism, including religious and adventure tourism, as well as projects aimed at reducing seasonality and promoting our cultural-historical and natural heritage,” said Minister Pozder.
For the Co-Financing Program for Infrastructure and the Development of Specific Tourist Destinations, agreements were signed today with Minister Pozder by: Hercegovačko selo Čitluk for the project “Square of Experiences and Encounters”, Čajuša d.o.o. Kupres for the construction of a four-seater chairlift and to overcome seasonality, PBP Konjic for the development of infrastructure for winter tourism on Jelica Mountain near Konjic. An agreement was also signed with the Franciscan Theology in Sarajevo for a project to develop infrastructure at the St. Paul Monastery to promote religious tourism.
Within the Co-Financing Program for Projects Promoting Sustainable Tourism at destinations of broader cultural-historical and natural significance, agreements were signed for the following projects: Reconstruction of recreational furniture in the Protected Landscape of Konjuh, A project by the Konjic Economic Development Agency concerning the repair of the foundation and light-based visual communication at the Titov Bunker Museum, A project by the Visoko Heritage Museum for the preparation of project documentation aimed at the revitalization of the medieval Čajangrad Fortress
We would like to remind that Minister Pozder last week signed agreements with mayors, municipal leaders, and representatives of local communities for the same programs, with the total funding for capital tourism development projects for 2025 amounting to KM 1,500,000
The Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism will continue in the coming days to sign agreements with other beneficiaries, as well as for programs related to ongoing transfers for tourism development, the ministry announced.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/ministrica-pozder-potpisala-ugovore-za-kapitalni-transfer/
A record number of exhibitors at the jubilee 15th “Konjic Food Fest
At the SRC “Partizanovo,” 116 exhibitors from Konjic and numerous cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina will gather tomorrow. Visitors can expect a rich and diverse offering.
On the eve of the jubilee 15th Konjic Food Fest, which will be held tomorrow, October 9, at the “Partizanovo” Sports and Recreation Center, we spoke with Alma Huseinbegović Radmanić, Director of the Union of Agricultural Associations of Konjic. This year’s edition has recorded a record number of registered participants, and interest, as the Director notes, was exceptionally high from the very first day applications opened.
“The fair will open at 7:00 a.m. for exhibitors so they can set up their stands. From 9:00 a.m., the fair will be open to visitors, while the official opening of the festival is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. We are expecting 116 exhibitors at 111 tables. There will, of course, be our local producers from Konjic, as well as exhibitors from Gradiška, Kakanj, Kozarac, Mostar, Prozor, Jablanica, Visoko, Bihać, Gračanica, and others. We have a large number of registered crafts, women’s associations, and individual agricultural producers who have registered farms,” Huseinbegović Radmanić stated.
In addition to a rich selection of domestic products, visitors will once again be able to enjoy gastronomic specialties prepared by students of the hospitality school, who on this occasion will be cooking for pleasure, without competitive pressure.
“We have one surprise that we will leave for the fair day itself, and what I can also highlight are three valuable awards that have already become traditional. These are the awards for the best-decorated stand, the best offer at a stand, and the best-packaged product. Students of the Konjic Secondary Hospitality School will not be under any stress test; instead, they will be cooking traditional Bosnian food purely for enjoyment, which both exhibitors and visitors will be able to taste,” the Director of the Union emphasized.
The festival also has an important economic dimension, as it represents a platform for business networking and for strengthening agricultural production and the local economy.
“Strengthening agricultural production is our primary goal. Our producers need to focus more on processing, because production alone is not financially sufficient for their survival. We have also had situations where we connected our agricultural producers with hospitality and tourism facilities, and through this cooperation both sides were extremely satisfied,” Huseinbegović Radmanić added.
This year’s Konjic Food Fest is organized under the patronage of the City of Konjic, and a rich and engaging program is expected, bringing together a large number of visitors and lovers of local food.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/bozicni-koncert-u-konjicu-poruke-nade-zajednistva-i-ljubavi/
“It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe”: Humor and Social Critique in Adnan Alić’s New Play
Organized by NU Konjic, on Friday, September 19, at 8 p.m., the play “It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe”, a monodrama by Adnan Alić, will be performed at the Cinema Hall. The play, based on the work “How Beautiful My Vectra Is”, tells the story of a modern man and his everyday dilemmas.
The play combines sharp humor, irony, and subtle social critique, while Alić emphasizes that the goal is to make the audience laugh without vulgarity.
“The play is, above all, a quality comedy, without any vulgarity or insults. My goal is for people to go home after the performance in better spirits and with more laughter than when they arrived,” said Alić.
Although it is a monodrama, where it is more difficult to keep the audience’s attention, Alić handles the role excellently, despite having no personal experience with marriage. “It was very challenging for me, but I worked hard and I believe I authentically portrayed what that character truly is,” he added, sending a message to everyone who comes to see the play:
“The play ‘It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe’ offers an hour of laughter and reflection on the things that make us happy or unhappy.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/nije-do-mene-do-univerzuma-je-humor-i-drustvena-kritika-u-novoj-predstavi-adnana-alica/
“Diverse Offer at the 19th Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic in Buturović-Polje”
“Around 50 exhibitors took part in the 19th Agricultural Days in Buturović-Polje today, showcasing agricultural products, fruit and vegetable preserves, dairy products, honey, and medicinal herbs. Most of the exhibitors came from the Neretvica area, which suffered severe damage during the flash floods in October last year. Despite this, the residents of Neretvica managed to produce high-quality products.”
“Izeta Macić, a member of the Organizing Committee of the 19th Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic in Buturović-Polje, confirmed that 46 exhibitors took part in the fair, which, according to her, exceeded expectations.”
“This is the 19th time we are holding the Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic, and this year’s fair featured 46 exhibitors, which we are very proud of. Considering the challenging weather conditions that affected this agricultural year, including drought and other adverse conditions, the number of exhibitors has exceeded our expectations.”
“Our agricultural producers showcased a wide selection of raw materials and processed products at their stands. This event plays an important role for our city, particularly for the Neretvica Valley and the local community of Neretvica. This year especially, due to the adverse weather conditions we experienced last October, namely the natural disaster of floods.”
“‘Given this situation, we need to make an even greater contribution to this event and to the agricultural producers in this area,’ Macić stated.”
“Muamer Boloban, who lives in the village of Obri, exhibited dairy products at his stand.”
“‘So far, we have been producing goat cheese, keeping sheep and goats, and the new development is that we have started cattle farming. We produce cheeses, butter, and clotted cream. We have four cows and around 200 sheep and goats. It is possible to make a living from livestock farming, of course it requires extra work, but now we also receive incentives from the City of Konjic, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,’ Muamer stated.”
“Longtime farmer Rasim Mezet from Gorana, among other things, grows tomatoes that can sometimes weigh up to one and a half kilograms.”
“‘I have been engaged in agriculture for thirty years. I come to the fair, sell a few products, meet new people, and some learn about me and come back, and everything is homemade. I attend the fair every year, and I have been a member of the Association of Agricultural Societies since its founding,’ Rasim said.”
“Ramiza Demirović, her husband Muharem, and other family members are involved in agricultural activities in the village of Obri.”
“‘We planted 1,000 tomato plants, and we have sheep, cows, chickens—everything a farmer might have. We grow for ourselves, and whatever is left over, we sell at the markets. I enjoy going to fairs so people can see what we do and that everything is homemade, not sprayed, and we also receive incentives for our apples,’ Ramiza stated.”
“The organizers also arranged a prize draw for the farmers, in which three cash vouchers were awarded. Sejdo Hakalović won a voucher worth 2,000 BAM, Mediha Hodžić received one worth 1,500 BAM, and Hamdija Kovačić received a voucher worth 1,000 BAM. They stated that they would use the money for agricultural activities.”
“As part of the agricultural fair in Buturović-Polje, sports competitions were also held, and the organizers provided prizes for the most successful participants.”
Izvor teksta i fotografija: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/raznovrsna-ponuda-na-19-danima-poljoprivrede-u-buturovic-polju/
Maslać (HTZ): “This could be the most successful season in our area”
The summer tourist season is drawing to a close, and the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Tourist Board (TZ HNK) is optimistic about this year’s results.
The director of TZ HNK, Anđelko Maslać, told Radio Konjic that the entire Herzegovina region has shown strong potential this year and continues to attract more and more visitors each year.
“What sets Herzegovina apart from typical coastal destinations is perhaps the length of the main season, the pleasant weather, the welcoming people, and the good hosts. Year after year, we record steady growth in the number of tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as foreign visitors, who keep coming back because they feel a certain love for the entire Herzegovina region,” said Maslać.
“As for this summer’s peak season, everything is going well, and I believe this might even turn out to be the most successful season in our area in recent times, but we will talk more about that at the very end of the year.”
The statistical data on the number of visits is not yet available.
The problem, Maslać noted, lies in the lack of an integrated visitor registration system.
“I have to say that we are working on establishing that system somehow. In addition to the cantonal one, we now have tourist boards in Mostar, Čitluk, Neum, and Ravno, and three years ago the option to establish tourist boards at the local level was reinstated. Now, we are all trying to set up a unified system that will literally track every movement of tourists, so we know where they come from, how long they stay, and what their preferences are when visiting Herzegovina. Unfortunately, up until now we haven’t really had reliable statistics, since there is also a lot of activity in the ‘gray zone.’ Many people have rented out accommodation without registering their guests in our ‘Prijava.ba’ program, which is now being revived. The data we have is not one hundred percent accurate, but we still need to compile statistics and make use of the information available to us,” said Maslać.
Tourists come to the Herzegovina region from all parts of the world.
The Herzegovina region is a major tourist destination.
“We have three main ‘hotspots’: Mostar, Neum, and Međugorje, but I should also emphasize that our other municipalities and towns, such as Konjic, Čapljina, Jablanica, Stolac, and Ravno, are by no means lagging behind. Their progress is evident as they increasingly invest in tourism and attract visitors. Konjic has established itself as a center for adventure tourism thanks to the Neretva River and surrounding mountains (outdoor tourism); Čapljina is becoming more visited due to the Hutovo Blato Nature Park, the Trebižat River, and Počitelj; Jablanica draws nature and hiking enthusiasts; Stolac is rich in cultural and historical heritage; and Ravno is increasingly showcasing its potential through wine tourism offerings and the unmissable Vjetrenica Cave.”
Road and air connectivity for tourism development
“I believe this is partly due to our improved road connectivity, but ultimately also better air connections, as we know that recently Mostar Airport has been seeing an increasing number of flights and arrivals of foreign visitors. It seems they are projecting over 80,000 arrivals this year, which is quite a significant number; for comparison, just a few years ago they had only a few thousand. I think that the planned, continuous growth in all these segments is gradually contributing to better tourist attendance in our region,” said TZ HNK director Anđelko Maslać.
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. The entire Herzegovina region has resources that can be further developed.
“Many of the innovations being introduced in this sector in our region create the possibility that in the coming years, we will be able to compete with European tourist regions,” said Maslać.
Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/maslac-tz-hnk-ovo-bi-mogla-biti-najuspjesnija-sezona-na-nasem-podrucju/
Maslać (Tourism Board of HNK): “This could be the most successful season in our region.”
The summer tourist season is coming to an end, and the Tourism Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (TZ HNK) is optimistic about this year’s results.
The Director of TZ HNK, Anđelko Maslać, told Radio Konjic that the entire Herzegovina region has shown this year that it has strong potential and continues to attract an increasing number of visitors year after year.
“What sets Herzegovina apart from typical coastal destinations is perhaps the length of the main season, the nice weather, the approachable people, and the hospitality. Year after year, we record a gradual increase in tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as international visitors, who regularly return because they feel a certain love for the entire Herzegovina region,” said Maslać.
“As for this summer’s main season, everything is going smoothly, and I think this could perhaps be the most successful season in our region in recent times, but we will comment on that at the very end of the year.”
Statistical data on the number of visits are not yet available.
The problem is the lack of an integrated visitor registration system, Maslać notes.
“I have to say that we are somehow establishing that system. Besides the cantonal tourism board, we have established tourism boards in Mostar, Čitluk, Neum, and Ravno, and three years ago the possibility of establishing tourism boards at the local level was reinstated. Now we are all working toward creating a system that will literally track every tourist’s movement, so we know where they come from, how long they stay, and their preferences when visiting Herzegovina. Unfortunately, until now we haven’t had accurate statistics, because there is a lot of a ‘grey zone.’ Many people were providing accommodation but were not registering guests in our program Prijava.ba, which is now being revived. What we have is not 100% accurate data, but we have to work with the statistics we have and act based on them.”
Tourists come to the Herzegovina region from all parts of the world.
“Tourists from neighboring countries, Croatia and Serbia, are the most numerous, but we also receive significant numbers of visitors from Turkey, Poland, France, Italy, and Slovenia, as well as from other countries in Central and Western Europe. I can confidently say that we are encouraged by the fact that the visitor profile is quite diverse. Recently, we have also seen tourists coming from distant parts of the world. I hope that the TZ HNK contributes to this, as we regularly participate in domestic, regional, and international tourism fairs, where we present the tourist offerings of our municipalities and cities to potential visitors,” says Maslać.
The Herzegovina region is a major tourist destination.
“We have three main ‘hotspots’: Mostar, Neum, and Međugorje, but I should also emphasize that our other municipalities and cities, such as Konjic, Čapljina, Jablanica, Stolac, and Ravno, are by no means lagging behind. Their progress is evident as they increasingly invest in tourism and attract visitors. Konjic has developed as a center for adventure tourism thanks to the Neretva River and surrounding mountains (outdoor tourism), Čapljina is increasingly visited due to the Hutovo Blato Nature Park, the Trebižat River, and Počitelj, Jablanica attracts nature and hiking enthusiasts, Stolac is rich in cultural and historical heritage, while Ravno is increasingly showcasing its potential through wine tourism and the unmissable Vjetrenica cave.”
Road and air connectivity for improving tourism
“I believe this is due to our improved road connectivity, but ultimately also better air connectivity, as we know that recently Mostar Airport has been recording an increasing number of flights and arrivals of foreign visitors. It seems they are expecting over 80,000 arrivals this year, which is not a small number—just a few years ago, they had only a few thousand. I think that the planned, continuous growth of all these segments is gradually contributing to higher tourist arrivals in our region,” says the Director of TZ HNK, Anđelko Maslać.
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the world. The entire Herzegovina region has resources that can be further developed.
“Many of the innovations being implemented in this sector in our region open up the possibility that in the years to come, we will be able to compete with European tourist regions,” said Maslać.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/maslac-tz-hnk-ovo-bi-mogla-biti-najuspjesnija-sezona-na-nasem-podrucju/
“Konjic Summer”: Adi Šoše Performed an Excellent Concert
Adi Šoše held a concert in Konjic tonight, and with his performance once again confirmed his status as one of the most popular young singers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The performer from Mostar thrilled the audience with his energetic show, performing both his own songs and hits by older colleagues. Upbeat songs and ballads alternated throughout the evening, and the joyful atmosphere of this summer night lasted until the very end of the concert.
The concert was held on the square in front of Konjic High School, organized by the Public Institution National University of Konjic as part of “Konjic Summer” and the Diaspora Days “Konjic in the Heart of BiH,” under the patronage of the City of Konjic. It was attended by a large number of Konjic residents of all generations, locals living abroad, as well as guests from other cities.
“I haven’t performed in Konjic for a long time, and I didn’t know what to expect, but the crowd was amazing. My audience is growing, and now it ranges from ages 15 to 78. Performing in Konjic means a lot to me, because I have family here and I’m a frequent guest in this town. Konjic was the last stop of my summer tour,” said Šoše, who is now heading on vacation.
Manda Stojanović from Zagreb enjoyed the concert together with her friends.
“We came from Zagreb to visit family in Konjic. It’s wonderful, and we were pleasantly surprised. This was our first time attending an event like this in Konjic,” Manda told us.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/konjicko-ljeto-adi-sose-odrzao-odlican-koncert/
Konjička Sehara: 25 Years of Tradition, Encounters, and Folklore Splendor
With dances, songs, and costumes from various parts of the world, the jubilee “Konjička Sehara” gathered hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators – celebrating a tradition that unites generations and cultures.
As part of the “Konjic Summer” event and the Diaspora Days “Konjic in the Heart of BiH,” the 25th Konjička Sehara, an international festival of folklore creativity and one of the most visited events in Konjic, was held before a full audience at the Partizanovo Business and Sports Center.
This jubilee gathering brought together cultural and artistic societies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as guests from Turkey, Albania, Poland, Romania, Croatia, and Northern Cyprus, who treated the audience to an evening rich in traditional dances, music, and the vibrant colors of their cultures.
At the very start of the program, following the parade through the town and the ceremonial review, the hosts from the Bosniak Cultural Community “Preporod” Konjic welcomed the attendees. They have been organizing this festival for 25 years under the patronage of the City of Konjic, with the support of the Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, the HNC Tourist Board, and the event’s partner – Sparkasse Bank.
The program opened with performances by the youngest members of “Preporod,” symbolically showing that cultural heritage is being passed on to new generations. Throughout the evening, ensembles from various parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Donji Vakuf, Visoko, Hadžići, Jablanica, Tuzla, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kiseljak, Gornji Vakuf, and Podveležje – took turns on stage, along with international guests who arrived in Konjic from Łęczyca, Ankara, Durrës, Nedelišće, as well as from Romania and Northern Cyprus.
In addition to the folklore performances, the audience had the opportunity to enjoy the musical part of the program with young Konjic native Ajdin Sultić, who performed a traditional sevdalinka.
Konjička Sehara is not just a folklore festival, but a symbol of unity, connection, and cultural exchange.
The organizers expressed special thanks to Mayor Osman Ćatić, the City of Konjic, the cantonal authorities, and the partners who continuously support this and other cultural events, making Konjic a hub of cultural activities in the region.
At the end of the evening, with a message of gratitude to all guests and visitors, the next event as part of “Konjic Summer” was announced – a concert by Adi Šoša, which will be held on Saturday, August 9, on the plaza in front of the High School.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic–https://radiokonjic.ba/konjicka-sehara-25-godina-tradicije-susreta-i-folklorne-raskosi/
5th International Folklore Creativity Festival “Konjička Sehara”
On August 7th, members of 22 cultural and artistic associations from across the country and abroad will gather in Konjic.
The International Folklore Creativity Festival “Konjička Sehara” will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, organized by the Cultural and Artistic Society Preporod Konjic, as part of the “Konjic Summer” and the Diaspora Days program “Konjic in the Heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” under the patronage of the City of Konjic.
As in previous years, a parade through the city center will take place prior to the performances of the cultural and artistic ensembles, announced Amer Ćukas, Secretary of BZK Preporod Konjic, on behalf of the organizers.
“This year, we are organizing the 25th International Folklore Creativity Festival ‘Konjička Sehara’, which will be held on August 7 at the Partizanovo Stadium. The parade is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, while the performances and presentations of the ensembles will begin at 8:00 PM at the stadium. As in previous years, the parade route includes the gathering of participants below the High School Center, followed by a march across the Ćuprija Bridge, continuing along Maršal Tito Street to the traffic lights, and finally returning to the Partizanovo Stadium, where the ensembles will line up and prepare for the start of the festival program.”
Twenty-two cultural and artistic associations will participate in the 25th International Festival of Folklore Creativity.
This year, for the 25th International Folklore Festival, we have 22 participating cultural and artistic ensembles. Among them, six are international groups coming from Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Croatia, Albania, Romania, and two groups from Poland.
The allotted time for each ensemble’s performance is approximately five minutes, as a longer duration per group would extend the event until the early morning hours given the number of participants.
In recent years, we have limited each ensemble’s performance to 5 minutes to ensure the program finishes at a reasonable hour, as we previously had situations where events lasted until 2 or 3 a.m. Nowadays, the festival usually concludes around midnight.
Of course, this year we also expect a large number of visitors, and on this occasion, I would like to invite all our dear residents of Konjic to come to the 25th Konjička Sehara and enjoy this year’s program.
Konjička Sehara is one of the most attended events in our city, and this year it is again held under the patronage of the City of Konjic, as part of the Konjic Summer and the Diaspora Days program “Konjic in the Heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/25-medjunarodni-festival-folklornog-stvaralastva-konjicka-sehara/
“Alma Subašić brings an evening of sevdah and art to her hometown of Konjic.”
“The open-air concert ‘Oh Konjic, I Sing to You’ on August 2nd at the Summer Cinema brings together tradition and contemporary sounds.”
“In her hometown of Konjic, under the starry sky of the Summer Cinema, on August 2nd starting at 9 PM, the audience will be treated to a special musical evening – a concert by Alma Subašić, a performer of sevdalinka, architect, and guardian of the intangible cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
“Performing in front of her hometown audience is not just a concert for Alma Subašić – it is, as she says, her greatest responsibility, but also a deeply emotional experience.”
“It’s always the greatest duty, the biggest task, and the most nerve-wracking performance, because I feel the greatest responsibility in my own city. Concerts here are always especially emotional for me — I feel a deep sense of joy, but also a certain kind of responsibility.”
“The concert prepared by Alma Subašić will be a fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, of sevdah and global musical heritage.”
“The repertoire will include some of the songs I recorded for my album released last year, Sevdah del Alma, as well as pieces tied to film music and our domestic films, which I will perform on stage together with Armin. There will also be some evergreen songs from global music and world musical heritage. When we talk about sevdah, we need to understand that it’s a genre that sings about love and truly is love — much like blues, jazz, fado, or flamenco. All of these are subgenres of a greater genre: the genre of love.”
“This year’s concert by Alma Subašić brings special stage innovations. The audience in Konjic can expect an intriguing fusion of sevdah, jazz, and blues, with guest performers joining Alma on stage.”
“We’ve introduced some refreshing elements to the stage. I’ll be joined by an interesting group from Canada — The Wreen Brothers. They are originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, but they live and study jazz and blues music in Canada. This fusion, I would say, will bring a fresh experience to the concert as it blends with our sevdah. Also joining us is Armin Omerović, our theater and film actor, who will bring his own poetry, his songs, and his unique style of interpretation. My brother Harun will be on the piano as well. Of course, there will be musicians — my band — some from Sarajevo, some from Konjic. So when we all come together on stage, we create a mix of different musical influences.”
“Alma Subašić’s concert will take place on August 2nd at 9 PM in the beautiful setting of the Konjic Summer Cinema, as part of Konjic Summer 2025 and the ‘Konjic in the Heart of BiH – Diaspora Days’ program, under the patronage of the City of Konjic.”
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Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/alma-subasic-donosi-vecer-sevdaha-i-umjetnosti-u-rodni-konjic/