Business Bosnia Herzegovina

Every Bosnian child knows the story of a poor woman who caught a golden fish, released it and in return gained wealth and happiness. It's a Balkan fairy tale--but it became reality for one poor family. "What happened here is beyond good luck, it really is a fable," said Admir Malkoc, reflecting on how his fleeing relatives freed two goldfish and were repaid a hundredfold.

Every Bosnian child knows the story of a poor woman who caught a golden fish, released it and in return gained wealth and happiness. It's a Balkan fairy tale--but it became reality for one poor family. "What happened here is beyond good luck, it really is a fable," said Admir Malkoc, reflecting on how his fleeing relatives freed two goldfish and were repaid a hundredfold.

By every measure, the Internet Cafe here is a wild success. Sales are enormous. Tables and the bar are packed night after night with high-spending customers. Lunches and Sunday brunch are standing-room only. Business in Bosnia just doesn't get any better than this. So why is cafe owner Morgan Sowden, a Briton, bailing out? "Either I cheat or I give up," he says.

By every measure, the Internet Cafe here is a wild success. Sales are enormous. Tables and the bar are packed night after night with high-spending customers. Lunches and Sunday brunch are standing-room only. Business in Bosnia just doesn't get any better than this. So why is cafe owner Morgan Sowden, a Briton, bailing out? "Either I cheat or I give up," he says.

After 3 1/2 years of war scared away all but the most determined pilgrims, the miracle of religious commerce has returned to this Roman Catholic village where the Virgin Mary is said to make daily appearances. Johnnie Walker flows at the Santa Fe Bar. Kathy's Kitchen is serving up tuna salad and Guinness beer. Charlie's So Good So Fast is offering burgers and fries to go. The dizzying array of earthly temptations includes such keepsakes as diamond rings, Swiss watches, gold pendants.

After 3 1/2 years of war scared away all but the most determined pilgrims, the miracle of religious commerce has returned to this Roman Catholic village where the Virgin Mary is said to make daily appearances. Johnnie Walker flows at the Santa Fe Bar. Kathy's Kitchen is serving up tuna salad and Guinness beer. Charlie's So Good So Fast is offering burgers and fries to go. The dizzying array of earthly temptations includes such keepsakes as diamond rings, Swiss watches, gold pendants.