Grants to Politicians’ Private Firms
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry dispensed around 15 million KM in grants to private firms. At least 4 million KM of that was awarded to firms connected to the governing parties in FBiH.
Civil Servants Sued Government over Pay Difference
Employees from several government agencies have filed private lawsuits with the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina against the state in which they demanded to be reimbursed for pay difference in the past 2.5 years.
The Black Market in Bluefin
Along the Mediterranean coast of France, in the city of Montpellier, prosecutors are quietly putting on trial an ancient French tradition – the fishing and trading of the majestic Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi delicacy sold in restaurants from New York to Tokyo.
FBiH Risks Mass Lawsuits of Illegal Homeowners
The new law allows the owners of illegally built buildings along Corridor 5C and the highways of Tuzla-Brčko-Orašje and Tuzla-Žepče, to seek remuneration if their buildings are knocked down.
CIN Won a Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) in Sarajevo won a lawsuit against Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina after it had refused to disclose data on persons hired on temporary and service contracts.
Workers Demand Bankruptcy in Bijeljina Sugar Factory
The factory’s debts at the moment amounted to over 12 million KM. Workers claim around 1.5 million KM.
Government Millions for Private News Outlets in the RS
The government The Republika Srpska (RS) has donated 14.5 million KM to media in the entity over the past three years, of which 3.9 million KM went to boost financing of five daily and weekly newspapers.
Changes in the Assets of the State Ministers
Since the last statement of assets Chairman and members of the Council of Ministers: Vjekoslav Bevanda, Nikola Špirić, Sredoje Nović and Mirko Okolić have acquired new properties and summer houses in Donje Blatnice, Drvar, Pale and Doboj, while Zlatko Lagumdžija reported ___unknown co-ownership” of the family home and land in Trebinje.
Money for Nothing: Veterans Paid for Undocumented Expenses
Tens of thousands of KM have been withdrawn from several veterans’ organization accounts in Sarajevo without ever accounting for the money. The FBiH Financial Police’s investigation into five veterans’ organizations and their two firms found that most of the money was spent for the material expenses, paying employees and fees to the members of the management and supervisory boards.