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dutchjobs — Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:18 pm

Author: dutchjobs

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:18 pm

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cabana — Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:30 pm

Author: cabana

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:30 pm

Nice, but you probably need a very good internet connection. I get freeview here (after I forgot to resubscribe to my Sky account), if anyone wants info on getting a Sky package out here just let me know and I will dig out the info (I don't have i to hand at the moment)

very short skirts in Bosnia & Herzegovina ...good or bad

cabana — Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:14 pm

Author: cabana

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:14 pm

I am all for lasses in very short skirts. Shame to hear about the breeze factor, but I have to say, I think it is worth it...but then I am a bloke

Obtaining a Visa for my Bosnian mother-in-law to the US

zulualpha — Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:00 am

Author: zulualpha

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:00 am

Greetings,

I'm a US citizen living in Sarajevo, BiH soon to be married to a Bosnian citizen. After we get married we plan on relocating to the US. Eventually we'd like to have her mother come to visit us. She is a 71 year old widow and we will always be her primary support. Ultimately it would be best if she could just permanently immigrate to the US and live with us....however as I understand it, this process could take a LONG time. I'm hearing 4-5 years at best.

I'd like to know if anyone has any experience and/or knowledge on the subject. I've been doing my research and have learned that it's possible for her to obtain a 10 year/multiple entry visa. This would be perfect....I'd just like to be sure we do everything we need to do to optimize our chances for her visa approval.

Any and all comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Z

How Women Can Look Good Inside and Out of the Gym ?

jasmine007 — Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:07 pm

Author: jasmine007

Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:07 pm

Hello friends

The following tips are are for those gorgeous girls and mature women who spend their quality time in Gym to look the same outside of the Gym as well ?
Have Fun ....

1. Throw out your bodysuits and leg warmers

Avoid oversized shirts and shorts. While these items might feel comfortable they tend to make you look unkept and can be hazardous if they get caught in an exercise machine. If you want to look your absolute best, choose outfits that fit your body well and are in colors that flatter you.

2. Choose clothing that is made for exercise
The t-shirt and jeans that you wear are not be suitable for the gym. Workout clothes are designed to keep sweat and moisture away from the body. Cotton t-shirts, while breathable, can keep moisture close to the skin. Jeans similarly trap moisture next to the body and are also too restricting. Instead, shop for fitness wear that is made to be quick drying and moisture wicking. Look for items with polyester, spandex, and mesh ventilation panels.

3. Wear a good sports bra

An important part of looking good in the gym is wearing a good sports bra. Working out can include alot of jumping and running, activities that can cause breast jiggle and discomfort. If you are heavy breasted, look for sports bras with wide straps that provide good support. Make sure they are made of breathable fabrics to avoid chafing.

4. Wear footwear appropriate for your workout
Look for shoes that are appropriate for your exercise routine. Exercise footwear is designed to be activity specific. If you are a runner, look for a good running shoe. If you are an aerobics fanatic, pick a sneaker that is made for aerobic workouts. Picking the right shoe for your activity will guarantee you get the support you need and help you avoid injury.

5. Avoid wearing jewelry

As a general rule, your jewelry should not be a part of your workout ensemble. While you might want to keep your wedding band on, wearing too many rings can make it difficult to grab weights or handles on exercise machines.

Follow these simple tips and you will not only look good inside and out of the gym, but you will enjoy a successful workout too.

How Women Can Look Good Inside and Out of the Gym ?

jasmine007 — Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:07 pm

How Women Can Look Good Inside and Out of the Gym ?

jasmine007 — Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:06 pm

Author: jasmine007

Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:06 pm

Hello friends

The following tips are are for those gorgeous girls and mature women who spend their quality time in Gym to look the same outside of the Gym as well ?
Have Fun ....

1. Throw out your bodysuits and leg warmers

Avoid oversized shirts and shorts. While these items might feel comfortable they tend to make you look unkept and can be hazardous if they get caught in an exercise machine. If you want to look your absolute best, choose outfits that fit your body well and are in colors that flatter you.

2. Choose clothing that is made for exercise
The t-shirt and jeans that you wear are not be suitable for the gym. Workout clothes are designed to keep sweat and moisture away from the body. Cotton t-shirts, while breathable, can keep moisture close to the skin. Jeans similarly trap moisture next to the body and are also too restricting. Instead, shop for fitness wear that is made to be quick drying and moisture wicking. Look for items with polyester, spandex, and mesh ventilation panels.

3. Wear a good sports bra

An important part of looking good in the gym is wearing a good sports bra. Working out can include alot of jumping and running, activities that can cause breast jiggle and discomfort. If you are heavy breasted, look for sports bras with wide straps that provide good support. Make sure they are made of breathable fabrics to avoid chafing.

4. Wear footwear appropriate for your workout
Look for shoes that are appropriate for your exercise routine. Exercise footwear is designed to be activity specific. If you are a runner, look for a good running shoe. If you are an aerobics fanatic, pick a sneaker that is made for aerobic workouts. Picking the right shoe for your activity will guarantee you get the support you need and help you avoid injury.

5. Avoid wearing jewelry

As a general rule, your jewelry should not be a part of your workout ensemble. While you might want to keep your wedding band on, wearing too many rings can make it difficult to grab weights or handles on exercise machines.

Follow these simple tips and you will not only look good inside and out of the gym, but you will enjoy a successful workout too.

Welcome to join the China Import and Export Fair(Canton Fai)

gzhhbs — Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:59 am

Author: gzhhbs

Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:59 am

China Import and Export Fair, also called Canton Fair, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since it was inaugurated in the Spring of 1957. It is China's largest trade fair of the highest level, of the most complete varieties and of the largest attendance and business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multi-functional event of international importance.
The 104th Session of China Import and Export Fair:
Phase 1: October 15th - 19th, 2008
Phase 2: October 24th - 28th, 2008
Phase 3: November 2nd - 6th, 2008

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DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN BOSNIA / EMBASSIES IN BOSNIA

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 11:49 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:49 am

DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

AUSTRIA
Embassy of Austria
Dzidzikovac 7,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 279 400/ 19
Fax: (387-33) 668 339
Email: sarajewo-ob@bmaa.gv.at

BELGIUM
Embassy of Belgium
4, Abdesthana,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 233 772/ 3
Fax: (387-33) 233 774
Website: www.diplomatie.be/en

BULGARIA
Embassy of Bulgaria
Soukbunar 15,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 668 191
Fax: (387-33) 668 189/ 2
Email: possar@bih.net.ba

CANADA
Embassy of Canada
Grbavicka 4,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 222 033
Fax: (387-33) 222 033

CROATIA
Embassy of Croatia
Mehmeda Spahe 16,
Sarajevo
Tel: (+387-33) 444 330/ 1
Fax: (+387-33) 472 434
Email: crocons.sarajevo@mvp.hr
Website: www.ba.mvp.hr

CZECH REPUBLIC
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Franjevacka 19,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 447 525/ 446 966/ 232 748/ 536 227
Fax: (387-33) 447 526

DENMARK
Royal Embassy of Denmark
Splitska 9,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 665 901
Fax: (387-33) 665 902
Email: sjjamed@un.dk

FRANCE
Embassy of France
Mehmed-bega Kapetanovica Ljubusaka 18,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 668 149/ 51
Fax: (387-33) 212 186
Website: www.ambafrance.com.ba

GERMANY
Embassy of Germany
Ulica Buka 11-13,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 275 000/ 80
Fax: (387-33) 652 978
Email: debosara@bih.net.ba
Website: www.sarajewo.diplo.de

GREECE
Embassy of Greece
Obala Maka Dizdara 1,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 203 516/ 213 439/ 215 032
Fax: (387-33) 203 512/ 215 032

HUNGARY
Embassy of Hungary
Hasana Bibera 53,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 205 302
Fax: (387-33) 268 930
Email: hung.emb@bih.net.ba

ITALY
Embassy of Italy
Cekalusa 39,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 203 959
Fax: (387-33) 659 368
Email: ambasara@bih.net.ba

JAPAN
Embassy of Japan
Mula Mustafe Baseskije 2,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 209 580
Fax: (387-33) 209 583
Email: japanbih@bih.net.ba

MALAYSIA
Embassy of Malaysia
Trnovska 6,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 201 578
Fax: (387-33) 667 713
Email: mwsrjevo@bih.net.ba

NETHERLANDS
Royal Embassy of Netherlands
Grbavicka 4, I sprat,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 223 404/ 411
Fax: (387-33) 223 413
Email: nlgovsar@hotmail.com

NORWAY
Royal Embassy of Norway
Ferhadija 20,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 666 373/ 4/ 5
Fax: (387-33) 666 505
Email: embsar@nfa.no

POLAND
Embassy of Poland
Emerika Bluma 27,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 201 142
Fax: (387-33) 233 796
Email: amsar@bih.net.ba

PORTUGAL
Embassy of Portugal
Cobanija 12/1,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 200 835
Fax: (387-33) 443 117
Email: embaport@bih.net.ba

ROMANIA
Embassy of Romania
Tahtali Sokak 13,
Sarajevo
Tel: (+387-33) 207 447
Fax: (+387-33) 668 940
Email: rumunska@bih.net.ba

RUSSIA
Embassy of Russia
Urjan Dedina 93-95,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 668 147/ 210 913/ 666 152
Fax: (387-33) 668 148

SLOVENIA
Embassy of Slovenia
Bendbaša 7,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 271 260/ 250
Fax: (387-33) 271 270
Email: vsa@mzz-dkp.gov.si

SPAIN
Embassy of Spain
Cekaluša 16,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 278 560/ 575/ 566
Fax: (387-33) 208 758/ 278 582
Email: embaspa@bih.net.ba

SWEDEN
Royal Embassy of Sweden
Ferhadija 20,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 276 030
Fax: (387-33) 276 060
Email: ambassaden.sarajevo@foreign.ministry.se

SWITZERLAND
Embassy of Switzerland
Josipa Štadlera 15,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 275 850
Fax: (387-33) 665 246

TURKEY
Embassy of Turkey
Hamdije Kreševljakovica 5,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 445 260/ 472 437
Fax: (387-33) 445 260/ 472 437
Email: turska@bih.net.ba

UK
British Embassy
Tina Ujevica 8,
Sarajevo
Tel: (387-33) 444 429
Fax: (387-33) 666 429
Email: britain@bih.net.ba
Website: www.britishembassy.gov.uk/bih

USA
Embassy of the United States
Alipasina 43,
Sarajevo
Tel: (+387-33) 445 700
Fax: (+387-33) 659 722/ 221 837
Email: bhopa@state.gov
Website: www.sarajevo.usembassy.gov , www.usis.com.ba

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA HOTEL GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 11:08 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:08 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

SARAJEVO

Holiday Inn Sarajevo
Zmaja od Bosne 4,
Sarajevo
Phone: + 387 33 288-000/ 663-862
E-mail: holiday@bih.net.ba
Website: www.holiday-inn.com/sarajevo

Hotel Astra garni
Kundurdziluk 2,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 475-100/ 476-300
E-mail: h.astra.garni@bih.net.ba
Website: www.astra-garni.com.ba

Hotel Bosnia
Kulovica 5,
Sarajevo
Phone:+ 387 33 471-251/ 577/ 668-932
E-mail: prodaja@nosniahotels.com
Website: www.bosniahotels.com

Hotel Europa garni
Vladislava Skarica 3,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 232-855
Fax: + 387 33 232-860
E-mail: europa-garni@smartnet.ba
Website: www.europa-garni.ba

Hotel Radon Plaza
Dzemala Bijedica 185,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 752-906/ 1
E-mail: booking@radonplazahotel.ba
Website: www.radonplazahotel.ba

MOSTAR

Hotel Bevanda
Stara Ilicka bb,
Mostar
Phone: +387 36 332-332
Fax: +387 36 332-335
E-mail: hotel.bevanda@tel.net.ba
Website: www.hotelbevanda.com

Hotel Ero
Dr. Ante Starcevica bb,
Mostar
Phone: +387 36 386-777
Fax: +387 36 386-700
E-mail: hotel.ero@tel.net.ba
Website: www.ero.ba

DOING BUSINESS IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA BUSINESS GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 5:15 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:15 am

DOING BUSINESS IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

STARTING A BUSINESS

STANDARDIZED COMPANY
Legal Form: Limited Liability Company
Minimum Capital Requirement: 2,000
City: Sarajevo

Registration Requirements:

Procedure 1. Stipulate a founding act and have it notarised in the municipality office

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: negligible

Procedure 2. Obtain a statement from commercial bank that full amount of the capital has been paid in; pay the registration fee to the budget account of the cantonal court

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge

Procedure 3. Obtain the statement of tax authorities that the founder/s have no tax debts

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge

Procedure 4. Court registration with canton court

Time to complete: 15 days

Cost to complete: BAM 405 (registration fee) + BAM 178 (publishing fee)

Comment: By law regulated forms need to be filled out; it is possible to by this forms in the stationery shop or the court (KM15) to be prepared in accordance to regulations on registering the legal entities in the court register; after registration in court register of new established company, court itself informs the Official Gazette to announce already prepared notice.

Companies are automatically registered for the membership of the chambers of economy at state, entity, canton and regional levels. Since the beginning of 2004 the membership of Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina and Chamber of Economy of the Republic of Srpska is voluntary.

Organisation of the chambers of economy in B&H is like this:

- State level: Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia & Herzegovina (membership fee: a) 1 ‰ of the value of imported, or exported goods and services, established in the custom declaration, b) 2 ‰ of the monthly sum of paid salaries.

- Entity level (Federation of B&H and Republic of Srpska): Chamber of Economy (membership fee: 3‰ of the bruto paid salaries of all employees).

- Canton (for FB&H) and region (for RS) level (Cantonal or Regional) Chamber of Economy 3‰ of the company's bruto income.

- Brcko District level: Chamber of Economy

Procedure 5. Buy a company stamp

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: BAM 40

Comment: It is necessary to submit copy of court registration.

Procedure 6. Application for resolution on intended activities to the competent municipality

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: BAM 300-1000

Procedure 7. Application for utilization permit to the canton ministry of commerce

Cost to complete: BAM 150

Comment: The application should be submitted to the Canton Inspections (all the inspections are centralised at one place) and depending on the scope of business of the company the relevant inspector or inspectors will perform control at business premises of the company and issue the Approval to Perform Business. For example, in case that the scope of business of that company is trade the trade inspector and employment inspector shall perform control. For this permit it is necessary to submit (besides the copy of resolution on the intended activities) copy of court registration, evidence on possession the business premises, appropriate attest for electric power issued by a authorised institution (the landlord should have had obtained last document), copy of registration forms for employees.

Procedure 8. Apply for company ID number with the competent tax office

Time to complete: 15 days

Cost to complete: no charge

Comment: When filing the application for obtaining the statistical and taxpayer number, simultaneously with the competent tax authority (in accordance to Regulations on Obtaining ID Numbers (Official Gazette FBiH No. 39/02)), the newly incorporated company shall, together with the application form submit the photocopy of the court resolution (registration) and contract on lease of business premises, resolution of the competent municipality on the intended activities (this resolution shall confirm that certain activities may be exercised at a certain address) and utilisation permit (issued by canton ministry of commerce).

The competent tax office shall also nominate the committee (for company inspection) which shall confirm that the company exists at the specified address, and based upon the report of this committee the taxpayer's and statistical number shall be obtained.

Procedure 9. Open a company account with commercial bank

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge

Procedure 10. Enroll the employees in health insurance with Health Insurance Institute (Zavod za zdravstveno osiguranje)

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge

Comment: Submitting the copy of the concluded employment contract and copy of the Registration Set of the Company at the Court Register of Companies.

Procedure 11. Enroll the employees in pension insurance with Pension Insurance Institute (Zavod za penziono osiguranje)

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge

Comment: Submitting the copy of the concluded employment contract and copy of the Registration Set of the Company at the Court Register of Companies.

Procedure 12. Adopt and publish a rule book on matters of salary, work organisation, discipline and other employee regulations.

Time to complete: 1 day

Cost to complete: no charge, BAM 250 minimum if made by a lawyer, depending of complexity

Comment: The procedure applies to employers who hire more than 15 workers. A company's body authorised to issue internal regulations shall pass these rulebooks and does not have to submit them anywhere.

FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION

Foreign entities can establish and own business enterprises with the same rights as domestic entities. The only exceptions are armaments and the media, where foreign control is limited to 49%.

TAXATION

Corporate tax
Main rate: 30%

Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH) is divided into three jurisdictions for tax purposes: the Federation of BiH, the Republika Srpska and Brcko district. The corporate tax rate in the Federation of BiH is 30%, but a 10% rate applies in the Republika Srpska and Brcko District. In the Federation of BiH, some tax holidays are available for certain activities, but these tax breaks are not available in the Republika Srpska or in Brcko District. A new corporate tax on the state level is to be introduced in 2006. According to the draft law, the main changes will be a decrease in the corporate income-tax rate and reduction or elimination of tax holidays, deductions and incentives.

Individual tax
Main rate: 10% (Brcko District)

Brcko District was the first of the three jurisdictions to pass a comprehensive modern individual income-tax law, effective from 2004. Under this law, individuals resident in Brcko District are subject to tax on their worldwide income; non-residents are taxed on income sourced in Brcko District only. Income tax applies at a flat rate of 10%. The other two jurisdictions, the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska, are expected to introduce similar personal tax laws in the near future.

Capital gains
Taxed as income

Capital gains are generally taxed as income.

Indirect tax
VAT standard rate: 17%

Up to January 1st 2006, the Federation of BiH, Republika Srpska and Brcko District all impose separate sales taxes that are administered separately. From January 1st 2006, a federal value-added tax (VAT) applies with a centralised indirect tax authority. The VAT applies to most transactions at a standard rate of 17%.

Tax administration and compliance
Tax year: Companies: accounting year; Individuals: calendar year

Each of the three entities—the Federation of BiH, Republika Srpska and Brcko District—has its own tax administration responsible for collecting taxes within the entity. There is no central tax administration except for the indirect tax authority, which is responsible for the value-added tax (VAT) from January 1st 2006. Brcko District has introduced a system of self-assessment, under which taxpayers make a payment of tax with the return, except for those receiving only employment income, who are taxed by withholding. The Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska are moving towards a similar system.

Additional tax information

Withholding taxes: Dividends, Interest and Royalties 15% (only in the Federation of BiH).

Tax treaties: Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH) has concluded treaties with Moldova, Pakistan, Turkey, Croatia, and Serbia and Montenegro. Some treaties concluded by the former Yugoslavia are also still applied.

Dividends: Dividends are taxable at the usual corporate or income-tax rates.

Revenue protection: There is no transfer-pricing or anti-haven (CFC) legislation.

Groups: There is no provision for group taxation.

Incentives: Project-related incentives.

Other taxes: Customs duties.

HOUSING IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA HOUSING GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 5:09 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:09 am

HOUSING IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

There is no shortage of housing in Sarajevo, but, if you’re a foreigner, be prepared to pay through the nose. Comparatively speaking. For a two-bedroom apartment in a high rent area, that is in walking distance of the old town, it will cost about BAM 1400, which is about US$900. Although, if you were to move out of the city to, say, Ilidza, you could get yourself a big old house and a nice little yard for the same thing, or probably less.

As the country itself is still recovering form the civil war, many existing homes are still in serious need of repair and utilities are not always avaialble.

GETTING AROUND IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 5:08 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:08 am

GETTING AROUND IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

BY RAIL

Rail links between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Republika Srpska have been restored. In addition, a few local services are operating.

BY ROAD

Bus

The bus network is more extensive and buses run more frequently than trains.

Car

Travel by road is the usual means of transport in Bosnia & Herzegovina. During winter and spring, block ice and landslides can make driving difficult. Road conditions are still poor, but many roads are now being restored. The safety and condition of urban roads is generally fair, although rural road maintenance is seriously lacking. The risk of landmines has decreased in the last few years, as most mines remaining from the war are now clearly marked. However, visitors are still advised to exercise caution when traveling outside main cities and towns. Caution should also be taken when driving at night or during winter. Drivers should keep to the main roads. The emergency number for roadside assistance is 987. The capital, Sarajevo, is the nodal point for all Bosnia & Herzegovina’s main communications routes, which go west to Banja Luka, and then to Zagreb, capital of Croatia; north to Doboj, and then to Osijek in Croatia; east to Zvornik, and then to Belgrade in Serbia; south to Mostar, and then the Adriatic Sea; and southeast to Foca, and then to Podgorica (formerly Titograd).

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. All Green Cards, etc, should include cover for the 20km-strip of coastline at Neum on the Dalmatian Coast highway.

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

In Sarajevo, the local bus system is the best in the country. Most inner city busses runs until midnight and will get you to even the most isolated villages on Bjelasnica. The 31e buses are the handiest of all. They run through the entire length of the city every half hour and cost 1.20 KM (0.30 KM cheaper than all other buses) irrespective of the length of travel. Starting by the National Archives and finishing in Dobrinja by the airport, this is the quickest, cleanest and easiest bus route in town.

The trams constantly run along the main east-west road. There is also a tram station at the main bus/train station that operates all day and most of the night. The tram lines extend all the way to Ilidza, a suburb to the west of Sarajevo, and for budget travellers it is a great way to check out the Bosna River Springs and the park in Ilidza - it costs only 1.50KM one way or you can buy a day pass for 4KM (valid on all trams, buses and minibuses – except for the 31e buses).

Taxis are easy to find and cheap, with a starting fare of 1KM and another 1KM for each additional kilometre. With a few exceptions a taxi ride to anywhere in Sarajevo shouldn't cost more than 12-15KM – and for most trips you will spend less than 5KM. Waiting for an empty taxi will rarely take you more than a minute. Alternatively, 24-hour taxi stands are located all over town, or you can phone 1515.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA SCHOOL GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 5:06 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:06 am

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Druga Gimnazija Sarajevo
Sutjeska 1,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 667-438
Fax: +387 33 667-438
Website: www.2gimnazija.edu.ba

International School of Sarajevo
Banjalucka 88,
Vraca,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 660-080
Fax: +387 33 660-080

QSI International School of Sarajevo
Omladinska #12,
71320 Vogosca,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 424-450
Fax: +387 33 424-450
Email: sarajevo@qsi.org
Website: www.qsi.org

Sarajevo College
Banjalucka bb,
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 230-822
Fax: +387 33 711-210

UWC in Mostar
Gimnazija,
Spanjolski Trg 1,
Mostar
Phone: +387 36 320-601
Website: www.uwc-ibo.org

HEALTHCARE IN BOSNIA / BOSNIA HOSPITAL GUIDE

Bosnia & Herzegovina — Mon May 14, 2007 5:03 am

Author: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:03 am

HEALTHCARE IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

GENERAL

There were over 200,000 war-related deaths in the 1990s (120,000 in 1992 alone) and many Bosnians were permanently disabled. Besides causing hundreds of thousands of deaths and injuries, the Bosnian war destroyed much of the healthcare infrastructure. Many hospitals were destroyed and infant mortality rates increased.

The total fertility rate, 4.0 in 1960, dropped to 1.6 in 2000. In the same year, average life expectancy was 73. In 2002 the birth rate was estimated at 13 per 1,000 people and the death rate was 8 per 1,000. The infant mortality rate was 13 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000. In 1999, an estimated 83% of children under one had a measles vaccination and 90% of children were immunised for diphtheria. In 1999, there were 87 cases of tuberculosis per 100,000 people.

Salaries for healthcare providers are low, and medical equipment is outdated (20 years old on average). As of 1999, there were an estimated 1.4 physicians and 3.7 hospital beds per 1,000 people. In the same year, outpatient visits averaged 2.7 per person. Primary care is provided through health centres (dom zdravlyas) and outpatient branches called ambulantas. As of 1999 there were 87 dom zdravlyas in the Bosnian Federation, staffed by general practitioners and nurses, providing primary care, preventive care, health education, and rehabilitation. Among the secondary and tertiary care facilities in the Republika Srpska is one in Banja Luka that has 1,327 beds and one in Sarajevo with 776 beds. The country has five medical schools. As of 1999 public, health expenditure was estimated at 8% of GDP.

DIRECTORY OF HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Klinička Bolnica Mostar
Kardinala Stepinca
Mostar
Tel: +387 36 327-750
Fax: +387 36 313-238
Email: ravnateljstvo@kb-mostar.org
Website: www.kb-mostar.org

University Children's Hospital
Bolnicka 25
Sarajevo
Tel: +387 71 472-406
Fax: +387 71 472-406

University Clinical Centre of Tuzla
Tuzla
Tel: +387 75 238-359