As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia is taking a relatively laissez-faire approach to soaring COVID-19 infections in the region, much to the delight of its winter tourism industry. Last week, thousands of skiers from around the country, the Balkans and the European Union happily slalomed…
On the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo, tightly packed queues formed at ski lifts while local and international guests gathered at cafes both indoors and outdoors.
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia is taking a relatively laissez-faire approach to soaring.