Budimir Trial to Start in September
The trial of a former president of the BiH Federation and five other persons charged with abuse of office, illegal interceding and corruption begins in September.
Ivana Buha: Kelmendi Ordered Murder of Ramiz Delalić
The wife of a major Belgrade organized crime figure said her husband ordered the murder of Bosnian crime boss Ramiz “Celo” Delalic.
CIN wins Anti-Corruption Network Award
The award went for an investigation into allowances that the Federation ministers received for accommodation in a town where they own an apartment.
CIN Reporters Win Two Awards
CIN reporters won second and third award of the European Union for Investigative Reporting in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2014.
When a Minister Wants a Mercedes
Former FBiH Minister of Trade Milorad Bahilj drove around in an official car bought from the car company of his party boss’s nephew.
Trial for Fake Procurement of Stationary Begins
An employee with the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina was charged with paying for stationary that has never been delivered.
Niko Lozančić Convicted of Fraud
The defense has appealed seeking to acquit Lozančić of all charges, while the Prosecutor’s Office calls for a two-year prison sentence. The County Court in Zagreb will decide.
Assistant to Minister Arrested On Bribery Charges
An official from Tuzla Canton ministry of industry, energy and mining was arrested while taking 10,000 KM bribe.
Press Freedom in BiH – No Progress
This year’s Press Freedom Index ranks Bosnia and Herzegovina at 66 out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom.