Politicians’ Assets: State Ministers Sevlid Hurtić, Davor Bunoza, and Dubravka Bošnjak
New profiles have been published in the CIN (Center for Investigative Reporting) database „Politicians’ Assets“: Sevlid Hurtić, Minister for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Davor Bunoza, Justice Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Dubravka Bošnjak, Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Disciplinary Proceedings Initiated Against Judge Radmila Mandić
The Office of the Disciplinary Counsel of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (ODC HJPC) has opened a case file on Radmila Mandić, a judge of the Municipal Court in Široki Brijeg due to possible misconduct in rendering a first-instance judgment in a defamation case filed by the company Lager against the Centre for Investigative Reporting (CIN).
Millions Allocated to Commissions in the FBiH Ministries
Over seven years, FBiH ministries have spent 12.8 million BAM on commissions. Auditors have consistently raised concerns about their operations and the amount of fees, but ministries remain unresponsive to these critiques.
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina To Get A Sex Offender Registry
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina passed a bill that lays the foundation for the establishment of the long-awaited Sex Offender Registry that will permanently and confidentially store data on individuals convicted of crimes against sexual freedom and morality concerning children and minors.
Široki Brijeg Court Holds CIN Liable For Defamation Over Reporting By Another Media Outlet
The Municipal Court in Široki Brijeg has issued a first-instance judgment ordering the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) to pay damages to the company Lager for defamation related to the allegations presented in texts by Žurnal. In three months, Široki Brijeg courts have delivered three verdicts in favor of the company from Posušje against various media outlets.
CIN Photographer Dženat Dreković Awarded Eco Journalist Prize
Dženat Dreković, a photographer for the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN), won the Eco Journalist Award for the best photography presented by the Center for the Promotion of Civil Society (CPCD).
Secret Wealth of Sarajevo Mayor Ibrahim Hadžibajrić
The former mayor of the Stari Grad Municipality in Sarajevo began investing in real estate in Bosnia and Croatia after leasing public parking lots to his friend Elmedin Karišik. Correspondence on the Sky app reveals that Karišik looked after Hadžibajrić’s properties, his money, and luxury cars.
Call The Bey For Car Park
Former mayor of Sarajevo’s oldest municipality, Ibrahim Hadžibajrić, leased several public car parks in the tourist center of the city to his friends, striking deals that would render his son a millionaire.
A Step Towards Transparent Spending Of Public Funds
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) and its partner organizations Futura and the Center for Research and Studies GEA presented the results of a three-year project ‘Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organizations for Monitoring Public Budgets’, highlighting mechanisms for improving transparency in the spending of public funds at all levels of government in Bosnia and Herzegovina.