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	"WAVE" No.13 November 2007 Editorial Topic of the Issue Political Crisis in Bosnia & Herzegovina One Step Forward or Two Back "There is no way to over-vote Serbian people", said Miroslav Lajčak adding that he is very serious and not acting like a cowboy wanting to change the Constitutional Law of BiH. "I also have my personal dignity and there is no force to make me do something I do not agree with". He mentioned that politicians from Serbia always talk about Republika Srpska and very rarely about Bosnia and Herzegovina... >> After resignation of the President of Ministery Council Nikola Špirić vs. Miroslav Lajčak According to the Law on Ministery Council BiH, Prime Minister's resignation means that the government is falling down and members of the Council will perform their duties only technically, until new government is established Reactions from the neighbourhood Serbia supports Republika Srpska "Lajčak's measures are aimed to break down Resolution 1244 and Deyton's Agreement - actually proclaiming independent Kosovo and abolition of Republika Srpska. That's an open threat against Serbian people", said Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica Politics Four decades later The heritage of Che Guevara He had his own ideas on how a social revolution was to be established. Some claimed that time was needed first, in which the working class would have to be fully formed, so that later capitalism could be overthrown. Guevara however did not agree. Even if capitalism was not at its peak in that time, he felt any injustice to the working class was enough to justify a revolution... >> Middle East situation Genocide resolution, Verbal Crime and terrorism For most Turkish citizens, it is hard to understand why other countries are interested in this issue, which should be solved between Turkey and Armenia. Especially for those who didn't live near these lands. And it is harder to understand how it can be called a "crime" to express an opinion in a European country while those countries blame Turkey for not respecting the human thoughts... >> Society Cyrillic Alphabet Tradition against Unification Despite all the problems, many Slav scholars point out that other countries - like Israel, Japan and China - have chosen to preserve their ancient alphabets. It did not seem to affect their economic ascendance. And cyrillic captures better the consonants and vowels unique to Slavic languages, they argue persuasively... >> European Young Journalist Award Enlarge Your Vision Young editors aged 17-27 are asked to submit an article on the issue of EU enlargement which has been published in the period from January 2007 until March 2008. Participants should be active editors of school or student print and online publications or interns, freelancers, or trainees working for print or online publications. They are asked to submit an article in their native language, with the deadline on March 15, 2008... >> Economics Branding Serbia Sights and Sounds The nation's brand can be defined by the people, by their temper, education, look, by their endeavours, but also, by economy, tourism and by products it offers. It is very hard to change one nation's values. For this reason, when it comes to nation branding, a long term strategy is needed... >> Culture & Arts The 3rd Free Zone Film Festival, Belgrade Another kind of Hero Created out of the belief that a good film experience can last much longer than its screening time, the third edition of the Free Zone Film Festival is taking part these days in Belgrade. On Friday November 9th, the Cannes Jury Award winner "Persepolis" will open the festival, which is dedicated to using film as a means to promote human rights and foster debate on socially and politically urgent issues in the world today... >> Komikazen, the International Festival of reality Comics in Ravenna Blooming of independent comics in Europe Two days of meetings between authors and editors and exhibitions, which will run until 2 December 2007. - Map making of the European comic independent scene and light on the 'Stripopeka Initiative' from Sarajevo... >> In memoriam: Toše Proeski (1981-2007) The Balkans have lost an angel Croatian singer Tony Cetinski , on hearing of the tragedy, had only good words to say about his one-time duet partner: "He was a man like I'd never met before, one of a kind. He had enough love and goodness for everything. We were so close that we even called one another 'bruv'. Despite the fact that he was young, he was wise, modest, kind and good. He died far too young. We spoke every time he came to Croatia. Our work collaboration was the fruit of a friendship, not interest. I still can't believe he's gone. His tragedy goes to show the side of our work that people neither see nor understand. what risks we run every time we go out"... >> Science & Tech Nobel Prize in Physics Giant magnetoresistance makes life much easier At the end of the 80's, discovery of phenomenon known as giant magnetoresistance (GMR) changed not only the musical and computing habits of the entire planet but also altered the very landscape of how people think about information, and the ways in which music, movies and ideascan be shared. This year's Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Albert Fert of the Université Paris-Sud in Orsay, France, and Peter Grünberg of the Forschungszentrum in Jülich, Germany, for their discovery of this phenomenon... >> Entertainment Postcard from Romania Galati - Holidaymaker's Paradise Galati is not only a holiday destination, but also a flourishing commercial centre developed by trademen. You will have the unique chance to familiarize with the worldwide Romanian customs and even learn how to cook by yourself the terrific food. Locals love foreigners, they are very hospitable and for sure you will enjoy your holiday!... >> and much more in all sections... explore!