Amira Medunjanin gives London charity concert for Our Kids in Bosnia

Amira Our KidsDisadvantaged children in Bosnia are being given the chance of a better future, thanks to a UK-based charity that makes a lasting difference to the lives of disabled, orphaned and less fortunate young people.

Bosnian songbird Amira Medunjanin will fly to Britain for a concert (9 May) to raise awareness and cash to help sustain the valuable work of the charity, Our Kids.

Our Kids works with education experts, volunteers and over-stretched families to ensure that vulnerable children with special needs receive sustainable care, a tailored education and community support to avoid them being lost in Bosnia’s under-resourced and poorly funded care system.

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Could Bojana Stamenov improve Serbia’s Eurovision chances by singing in English?

Bojana Stamenov. Serbia Eurovision 2015. Photo: RTS/Slobodan SaricWhen Bojana Stamenov steps on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest, she will realise a childhood dream.

What she would not have seen coming is that she would make Eurovision history as the first artist to represent Serbia by singing in English.

The Belgrade-based singer won a public TV vote for her performance of a rousing ballad, Ceo Svet je Moj.

But a decision has been made that official Eurovision expert John Kennedy O’Connor believes could boost Serbia’s chances in the contest.

At the same time, it is a decision that could upset some people: Bojana is likely to sing in English.

Serbian national broadcaster RTS has previously toyed with a similar idea,  releasing English promotional versions in advance of the contest.

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