Cigarette Smuggling Still Smoking
Despite the efforts of the EU, law enforcement and others, BiH continues to be a trans-shipment point for illegal tobacco. The state budget loses hundreds of millions of KM every year because of cigarette smuggling.
Judge Adamović Removed Again
Despite an appeals court ruling in his favor, a judge is removed from the bench for misconduct
CIN Wins Media Award
Večernji list gives out annual awards in Mostar
International Aid Does Little for Small Businesses
A European Union program did little to bolster small and medium sized business in BiH or to create new jobs. A poorly administered and unmonitored grant program gave equipment to failing or fake companies.
Century University Closed
The representative office of the ‘prestigious’ American Century University in Sarajevo has disappeared after reports from the Center for Investigative Reporting in Sarajevo (CIN) raised questions about the usefulness of the diplomas in Bosnia and America.
Century University Closed
School promised American degrees with little work
Debts and Taxes Hurt Small Businesses
Owners site extortion and inability to collect debts as two reasons their businesses failed.
Police Arrest Gaši
The police in Sarajevo are starting to crack down on the people they say are responsible for extorting businesses.
Armed for Business
When thugs and blackmailers target small businessmen, they cannot rely on police or courts to protect them. Businessmen say police never seem to catch criminal and courts are too slow and lenient.