‘Connecting us to the homeland’: Local Bosnians & Panamanians ready for soccer duel in St Louis
Around 60,000 Bosnians have settled in St. Louis as refugees, and they’re expected to show in large numbers Saturday as the Bosnian National Team will play Panama in a friendly match before the World Cup. Bosnians feel lucky the team is coming to their adopted city. “I believe the entire Europe loves soccer, but Bosnians […]
World Cup warmup game sparks excitement for St. Louis Bosnians
For many Bosnian children, their first gift is a soccer ball. “Because they’re introduced to the game at such a young age, they often develop a deep love for the game, and as they grow older, that love frequently evolves into a lifelong passion for the sport,” said Elvir Kafedžić, St. Louis City 2 assistant […]
SLUMA exhibit honors Bosnian stories
“From War to the Classroom: The Bosnian Student Project” highlights genocide survivors, students and martyrs. Thirty years after the Bosnian War and genocide, a new Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) exhibit, “From War to the Classroom: The Bosnian Student Project,” invites the St. Louis and Saint Louis University (SLU) communities to reflect on the stories […]
Bevo Caffé Lounge opens in Bevo Mill
The loft-style space includes a street-level lounge and a mezzanine-level bar with a fireplace. Bevo Caffé Lounge (5822 Gravois) quietly opened in early June. Customers can enjoy drinks, pastries, and company in the stylish space. “From sunrise espresso to late-night cocktails, we’re blending community, flavor, and style right here in the heart of Bevo,” says a […]
The Center for Bosnian Studies to continue collecting artifacts, oral histories at SLU
Fontbonne University has been home to the Center for Bosnian Studies since its opening in 2022. After Fontbonne announced its closing last year, the center has partnered with St. Louis University. Adna Karamehic-Oates, director of the Center for Bosnian Studies, told St. Louis on the Air that the move makes sense for the center and its mission. […]
A refugee’s passion for cooking brings a taste of Bosnia to St. Louis
Bosnian refugee Elvira Ahmetspahic always wanted to be a chef, but life and war got in the way. After moving to St. Louis, she’s now cooking up a “Taste of Bosnia” for her new home at her Mehlville restaurant. “Even as a child, I loved cooking. That was just my passion, and I knew I […]