OUR PROJECT

 Bosnie, mon Amour is a cultural initiative launched by the 5 Million Friends of Bosnia & Herzegovina (5MFBH) in Paris to strengthen cultural ties between Bosnia and Herzegovina and France and to promote a positive image of the country in Europe.

Through two cultural evenings held in Paris in 2023 and 2025, the project has brought together artists, intellectuals, diplomats and members of the Bosnian diaspora, creating a platform for artistic exchange and dialogue.

The first edition took place at the Town Hall of the 7th arrondissement of Paris, showcasing the creativity of Bosnian artists living in France. Highlights included the exhibition “PariŽien” with works by Nedzad Ajkic, Ibro Hasanovic, Milomir Kovacevic “Strasni”, Mirza Moric and Damir Radovic, a roundtable on the international position of Bosnian artists, and musical performances by Violeta Smailovic-Huart with Kana Endo, as well as Merita and Hector Moric.

The second edition, held on 31 October 2025, gathered numerous friends of Bosnia and members of the diaspora. The program included speeches by Višnja Lončar, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to France, and Olivier Le Quéré, Deputy Mayor of the 7th arrondissement, as well as the theatre performance “Selo moje, ljepše od Pariza” by Adnan Alić and Melissa Čeliković. The evening concluded with a networking reception encouraging new cultural and professional connections.

Through this initiative, 5MFBH promotes cultural dialogue and soft diplomacy, strengthening connections between Bosnia and Herzegovina, France and the wider European community, while highlighting the important role of the Bosnian diaspora in building bridges between cultures.

The association 5 Million Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina (5MFBH) proudly follows and supports the development of Tea Kovačević, one of the most promising young tennis players from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Born in 2010 in Gradiška, Tea began playing tennis at the age of two. She trains under the guidance of her father and coach, Marko Kovačević, whose dedication and support have played a crucial role in her remarkable progress.

Despite her young age, Tea has already achieved impressive success on the international junior circuit. She has won numerous prestigious tournaments, including the Paris Bowl (France), competitions at the Rafael Nadal Academy (Spain), the Boris Becker Academy (Germany), the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy (France), and the renowned Lemon Bowl (Italy), as well as several Tennis Europe Junior Tour events.

A historic milestone came when Tea became European Champion in the U14 category, the first tennis player from Bosnia and Herzegovina to win this title. She further confirmed her exceptional talent by winning the prestigious Tennis Europe Junior Masters in Monte Carlo twice in a row, becoming the first female player to defend the U16 title.

Tea expresses her ambition with clarity and pride:

"My long-term goal is to reach the very top of women’s tennis and to place Bosnia and Herzegovina — the small country I come from — on the world tennis map."

The association 5 Million Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to follow and support this extraordinary young athlete, whose talent and determination inspire many across Bosnia and Herzegovina and its diaspora.