CITIZENS AGAINST HIGH PRICES: CALL FOR BOYCOTT OF STORES IN BiH

A post circulating on social media calls for a boycott of stores in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, January 31, as a protest against high prices.

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“Don’t buy anything for one day! Don’t go to stores, gas stations—stock up a day earlier. Don’t go to cafes; have coffee at home. Don’t go to restaurants; cook lunch at home,” the post reads.

This movement mirrors a similar protest in Croatia, where a boycott was launched in response to rising prices and announcements of further increases in major retail chains.

On Friday, January 17, the boycott in Croatia had a significant impact. According to data from the Tax Administration, a little over three million receipts were issued that day, nearly two million fewer than the previous Friday, January 17, when 4.94 million receipts were issued.

Consumers spent only €52 million on goods that day, which is nearly €34 million less than on the previous Thursday, when €85.7 million was spent.

The question remains whether a similar protest in BiH will yield comparable results.