The main topic of the article is the price increase of ćevapi in Sarajevo, which has caused dissatisfaction among residents and visitors of the city. The price of ćevapi in popular ćevabdžinicas in the old part of Sarajevo has risen from 12 to 14 BAM for ten pieces, or from 6 to 7 BAM for five pieces. This price increase occurs in the context of a broader wave of price hikes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Left-leaning media emphasize how the price increases further burden citizens and highlight social consequences, while centrist sources focus on economic factors and inflation as causes. Right-leaning sources often stress the need for market reforms and reducing government interventions which, in their view, contribute to rising prices.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning media focus on the social impact of the price increase, emphasizing how it burdens ordinary citizens and exacerbates economic inequality. They often link the price hikes to broader issues of inflation and criticize government policies that fail to protect consumers from rising costs.
Center: Centrist sources present a balanced view, explaining the price increase as a result of economic factors such as inflation, supply chain issues, and increased costs of raw materials. They tend to avoid politicizing the issue and focus on factual reporting and economic analysis.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the role of market forces and often argue that government intervention and excessive regulation contribute to price increases. They advocate for market liberalization and reforms to reduce costs and improve competition, suggesting that this would help stabilize or reduce prices.
