Millionaires Among Court-Appointed Attorneys
Over the course of six years, courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina have paid out BAM 58.8 million for compensations to court-appointed attorneys. Nearly BAM 10 million were paid to ten attorneys, although more than 1,440 were engaged in ex officio defenses.
Neum: Properties Belonging to Everyone and No One
Nineteen apartment buyers at the Feroelektro Resort located on the Adriatic coast in Neum, have been adversely affected by institutional failures in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The properties, initially earmarked for transfer to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, were sold to buyers by the Čapljina court for a sum exceeding three million BAM, while the Municipality of Neum has thrown a wrench into the process by refusing to allow these buyers to officially register as property owners.
Court Blocks Another Property in Case Against Suspect Ibrahim Hadžibajrić
A property in the center of Sarajevo has been seized upon the request of the Cantonal Prosecutor’s Office of the Sarajevo Canton, following the expansion of the investigation against former municipal mayor Ibrahim Hadžibajrić.
19 Judges and Prosecutors Faced Disciplinary Actions In Past Year
The Disciplinary Commissions of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) have penalized judges and prosecutors with salary reductions and public reprimands for delays and negligence in their work, behaviour damaging to the reputation of their offices, providing inaccurate data in financial forms and public spaces, as well as failure to report fees.
Alms For The Disabled, Bonanzas For Private Individuals
Employers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina receive millions of dollars for employing individuals with disabilities in their companies. However, some of these employers do not actually utilize this workforce; they simply benefit from the privileges it provides.
Media Monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Different Grounds But Higher Frequency of Hate Speech
The rise in hate speech, particularly prevalent among politicians, media, and influencers, is impacting everyday life in Bosnia and Herzegovina and requires sanctions.
CIN Honored with Certificate of Appreciation from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Cystic Fibrosis Association
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Cystic Fibrosis Association for its contribution to combating the bureaucracy that complicates the daily lives of the youngest patients.
Diplomats Enjoy State-Funded Rent Despite Private Properties
Some BiH Foreign Ministry employees receive accommodation allowance during their diplomatic service abroad, despite owning apartments in their respective host countries. The Ministry does not perceive this as an issue requiring resolution.
Fourth Indictment Following CIN’s Story on the Abuse of Brčko Grants
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina has filed an indictment against Edin Ražanica on suspicion of misusing funds assigned by the Brčko District Government to his association. The indictment contends that Ražanica, in doing so, secured benefits exceeding 39,000 BAM for both himself and other individuals involved.