Ian Bancroft
@ianbancroft.bsky.social
Writer & former diplomat. Peacebuilding @pci_org. #Wine @autochthoinos. Wrote a novel 'Luka' (http://bit.ly/LukaNovel) & a north Kosovo book (https://bit.ly/NKosovo).
'#Bosnia-#Herzegovina is at ‘the crossroads between modernisation and self-destruction’ - more reflections 30 years on from the end of the war. Share your own before the end of the year. www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...
Bosnia 2025 - November
Reflections from Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
'#Bosnia-#Herzegovina is at ‘the crossroads between modernisation and self-destruction’ - more reflections 30 years on from the end of the war. Share your own before the end of the year. www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...
The Central and Eastern European white #wine grape variety, #Grašac, has had a chequered and intriguing history. Now it is being celebrated by winemakers eager to make up for lost time. #Serbia #Croatia #Hungary #Slovakia #Czechia. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/how-centra...
How Central Europe's Grašac white wine variety has been reborn
The Central and Eastern European white wine grape variety, Grašac, has had a chequered and intriguing history.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Only one more month to share your reflections on #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Use the template and share with others! forms.gle/Cg49vDJ7MGTs...
Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije
30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Only one more month to share your reflections on #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Use the template and share with others! forms.gle/Cg49vDJ7MGTs...
My interview for @KosovoOnline on the current situation in north #Kosovo and the #Belgrade-#Pristina dialogue, plus some reflections on my time living and working there. #Serbia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgm-...
Podkast KOntekst: Ian Bankroft
YouTube video by Kosovo Online
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December 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My interview for @KosovoOnline on the current situation in north #Kosovo and the #Belgrade-#Pristina dialogue, plus some reflections on my time living and working there. #Serbia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgm-...
Reposted by Ian Bancroft
#Stina Winery on #Brač, #Croatia, is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very stone the island is renowned for. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/stina-wine...
Stina Winery – Brač’s second most famous export
Stina Winery on the island of Brač in Croatia is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, and complexity.
autochthoinos.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#Stina Winery on #Brač, #Croatia, is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very stone the island is renowned for. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/stina-wine...
It was a privilege to moderate a night owl session on the #Belgrade-#Pristina dialogue as part of the #Kosovo #Peace and Democracy Summit. A lively and largely constructive discussion about mistakes made and ideas for the future. Thanks to all who participated! #Serbia
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It was a privilege to moderate a night owl session on the #Belgrade-#Pristina dialogue as part of the #Kosovo #Peace and Democracy Summit. A lively and largely constructive discussion about mistakes made and ideas for the future. Thanks to all who participated! #Serbia
As #Bosnia-#Herzegovina marks the 30th anniversary of #Dayton, how far has the country come and where is it headed? What mistakes were made and what positives achieved? Share your reflections here. forms.gle/r2Hc5mfHpAeN...
Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije
30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As #Bosnia-#Herzegovina marks the 30th anniversary of #Dayton, how far has the country come and where is it headed? What mistakes were made and what positives achieved? Share your reflections here. forms.gle/r2Hc5mfHpAeN...
#Stina Winery on #Brač, #Croatia, is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very stone the island is renowned for. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/stina-wine...
Stina Winery – Brač’s second most famous export
Stina Winery on the island of Brač in Croatia is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, and complexity.
autochthoinos.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#Stina Winery on #Brač, #Croatia, is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very stone the island is renowned for. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/stina-wine...
Just over a month left to share your reflections on #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the #war. forms.gle/8mxYpre79i26...
Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije
30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Just over a month left to share your reflections on #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the #war. forms.gle/8mxYpre79i26...
My latest for @thebuyer11.bsky.social on the revitalisation of #Grašac, a white #wine variety with huge potential, especially in #Serbia. www.the-buyer.net/insight/how-...
The Buyer | How Central Europe's Grašac white wine variety has been reborn
“ The restoration of its traditional name, Grašac, has sparked something of a revolution among winemakers eager to revitalise and explore the grape’s potential.” Ian Bancroft analyses the chequered an...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My latest for @thebuyer11.bsky.social on the revitalisation of #Grašac, a white #wine variety with huge potential, especially in #Serbia. www.the-buyer.net/insight/how-...
Today is the last day to pick up an electronic version of Luka absolutely free! Inspired by the war in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina, it is an engaging tale about the search for truth and justice. Pick up a copy in time for the cold weekend ! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today is the last day to pick up an electronic version of Luka absolutely free! Inspired by the war in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina, it is an engaging tale about the search for truth and justice. Pick up a copy in time for the cold weekend ! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Only two days left to get a free electronic version of Luka. Check out and share the link. www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Only two days left to get a free electronic version of Luka. Check out and share the link. www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
There are only three days left to get the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, free on Amazon. Inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former #Yugoslavia, it is a story about the pursuit of truth and justice.
www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There are only three days left to get the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, free on Amazon. Inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former #Yugoslavia, it is a story about the pursuit of truth and justice.
www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Reposted by Ian Bancroft
For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
For the next four days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
For the next five days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Luka - a novel eBook : Bancroft, Ian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
For the next five days only, the electronic version of my novel, #Luka, is available for free on Amazon. Luka is inspired by the wars in #Bosnia-#Herzegovina and the former Yugoslavia. Check out the reviews and give it a try! www.amazon.co.uk/Luka-novel-I...
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Simply horrendous - 'Groups from #Italy and elsewhere alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot #Sarajevo residents during siege.' #Bosnia-#Herzegovina. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war
Groups from Italy and elsewhere alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot Sarajevo residents during siege
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November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Simply horrendous - 'Groups from #Italy and elsewhere alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot #Sarajevo residents during siege.' #Bosnia-#Herzegovina. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#Serbia’s traditional kafanas are the heartbeat of culinary and social life. Wine, however, feels like an afterthought. To accelerate the country’s wine evolution, it is time for a #wine revolution in kafanas. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/time-for-a...
Time for a kafana wine revolution
Serbia’s traditional taverns, known as kafanas, are the heartbeat of culinary and social life.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#Serbia’s traditional kafanas are the heartbeat of culinary and social life. Wine, however, feels like an afterthought. To accelerate the country’s wine evolution, it is time for a #wine revolution in kafanas. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/time-for-a...
With less than two months to go, share your reflections about #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. forms.gle/pY1veHbQnSDW...
Bosna 2025. - 30 godina kasnije
30. godišnjica završetka rata u Bosni i Hercegovini vrijeme je za razmišljanje. 30 godina od rata, institucionalne strukture zemlje još uvijek su veoma složene. Izgledi za mir i pomirenje ispunjeni su...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
With less than two months to go, share your reflections about #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. forms.gle/pY1veHbQnSDW...
For the latest Glug Magazine, I've written about the #Breede River's influence on winemakers in the #Breedekloof Valley. #Wine #SouthAfrica
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
For the latest Glug Magazine, I've written about the #Breede River's influence on winemakers in the #Breedekloof Valley. #Wine #SouthAfrica
The little chap effortlessly captured my likeness. I didn't even realise he was drawing me.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The little chap effortlessly captured my likeness. I didn't even realise he was drawing me.
Serbian wines are among the best in the world, says Master of #Wine Rod Smith before arriving in Belgrade. #Serbia. www.euronews.rs/magazin/zivo...
Srpska vina su među najboljima na svetu – tvrdi master of wine Rod Smit pred dolazak u Beograd
Rod Smit MW smatra da srpska vina kvalitetom pariraju vrhunskim vinima sveta.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Serbian wines are among the best in the world, says Master of #Wine Rod Smith before arriving in Belgrade. #Serbia. www.euronews.rs/magazin/zivo...
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of #Bosnia and #Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – #Blatina, #Trnjak, and #Žilavka. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-unfami...
The unfamiliar story of Herzegovina’s Vinarija Škegro
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – Blatina, Trnjak,...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of #Bosnia and #Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – #Blatina, #Trnjak, and #Žilavka. autochthoinos.substack.com/p/the-unfami...
‘Why should I be a doctor in #Sarajevo for €1,500 when I can do the same thing in Slovenia, Austria, or Germany for €5-6,000?’ - more reflections from #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Share your own! www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...
Bosnia 2025 - October
Reflections on Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
‘Why should I be a doctor in #Sarajevo for €1,500 when I can do the same thing in Slovenia, Austria, or Germany for €5-6,000?’ - more reflections from #Bosnia-#Herzegovina 30 years on from the end of the war. Share your own! www.hodophile.com/travel/europ...