CIN’s „Politician Assets“ Database On A New Platform
„Politician Assets“ is the most comprehensive database of incomes, movable and immovable property, and careers of more than 220 officials and politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Politicians’ Assets: Property of Minister Edin Forto Estimated At Almost a Million Marks
The Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forto, has been receiving a salary from public institutions’ budgets for the past decade. Although his earnings have increased over the years, he has not invested money in real estate. He lives with his family in an apartment inherited from his parents.
The Arslanagićs Trading Luxury Real Estate In America
While the former director of Bosnalijek Edin Arslanagićs assets in BiH was blocked, his son Vedad Arslanagić sold a seven-room villa in the upscale neighborhood of Atlanta, USA.
Defamation Is A Criminal Offense In The Republika Srpska
Deputies of the RS National Assembly (NSRS) adopted amendments to the Criminal Code thus making defamation a crime punishable by a fine, and possibly imprisonment. The media community has been warning for months that this law will limit freedom of expression.
A Difficult Journey To Indemnify Losses Caused by Notarial Errors
The path to indemnification of damages caused by a notarial error is an uncertain one. Proving is difficult, and even when clients succeed, notaries look for ways to avoid payment.
Notarized Crime
At least six notaries in BiH were convicted in the past seven years for misconduct in public office, falsification of documents, and endangering security. Based on the verdicts, which are not yet final, two notaries got out of the service.
The Zenica Government Treat For The World’s Ore Traders
The Zenica-Doboj Canton favored the company Adriatic Metals, awarding them concessions in Vareš thus depriving the budget of nearly five million marks. In return, illegal stone mining and road reconstruction left the locals with a devastated picnic area and stream.
Non-transparent Distribution Of State Aid In BiH
Better control and distribution of budget money requires the alignment of the legal framework governing state aid with the relevant legislation of the European Union, it was concluded in the round table discussion organized by CIN with partner organizations GEA from Banja Luka and Futura from Mostar.
How Biofuels Scams Have Undermined A Flagship EU Climate Policy
Multiple scams involving fake biofuels have erupted in northern Europe in recent years. A new investigation shows several cases were linked by a Bosnian company that sold thousands of tons of fraudulent fuel across the European Union.