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.
Uncontrolled Spending of Public Funds for Non-Governmental Organizations
Authorities allocate over 100 million BAM from public budgets each year to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), but often lack oversight on how this money is spent.
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.
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.
The Tara River Canyon Is A New Protected Area
The entire course of the Tara River through Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) up to its confluence with the Drina River was declared a protected area. By the decision of the Government of Republika Srpska (RS) in mid-July of this year, the Tara canyon was declared the 32nd protected area in this entity. The protection of […]
Post-term severance as a [paid] holiday leave
This year, the citizens of BiH are paying almost BAM 1.5 million for the “post-term severance” of the 81 city and municipal officials. Nearly every second of them resumed their term or job in their own company for which they are paid.
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.