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.
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.
Edin Arslanagić Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
In addition to Edin Arslanagić, the former director of Bosnalijek, his partners involved in the embezzlement of money from this pharmaceutical company, Hasan and Jasmin Šepo, and Šefik Handžić, have also received non-final prison sentences.
New Freedom of Access to Information Act Adopted
Despite significant opposition from civil society, the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the Freedom of Access to Information Act.
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.
Rising Number of Disciplined Judges And Prosecutors
Last year, the HJPC imposed measures on 33 judges and prosecutors, most often salary cuts. In 15 proceedings, the lawsuits were rejected or the proceedings were suspended. These are main conclusions from the Office from the Disciplinary Counsel’s Annual Report 2022.
New data in CIN’s database of sanctions against judges and prosecutors
The database “Disciplinary sanctions against Judges and Prosecutors” contains data on 184 disciplinary decisions rendered over the last eleven years sanctioning misconduct in the workplace by judges, prosecutors, and professional associates.
Commuting a prison sentence into a fine again possible in Republika Srpska
Convicted persons from this Entity are again allowed to commute their prison sentence into a fine after this provision was eliminated from the Law in mid-2017.
Protesters Take to Bosnian Streets
There are ongoing protests in several Bosnian cities. Several days long demonstrations have led to the resignations of three cantonal governments. Civilians, police officers and reporters have been injured in the violence that left some of the government buildings damaged.
