Statute of Limitations and Court-Appointed Attorneys: Calls for New Legal Solutions
The results of CIN’s research on statute of limitations in criminal proceedings and court-appointed attorneys in BiH were presented at the Roundtable on ‘Public Trust and Judicial Efficiency”.
CIN Honored with Certificate of Appreciation from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Cystic Fibrosis Association
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Cystic Fibrosis Association for its contribution to combating the bureaucracy that complicates the daily lives of the youngest patients.
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.
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.
SHPP “Zlate” on the Doljanka River Left Without A Work Permit
The Energy Regulatory Commission in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has denied the application for an operation permit for the mini hydro-power plant “Zlate” on the Doljanka River, which was constructed by the company ‘Eko-Vat,’ owned by Mirza Teletović.
Access to Information in Inaccessible Institutions
This year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information is marked with a newly adopted Act and new challenges in the fight for access to information.
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.
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.
Towards Legislative Amendments: Less Freedom of Speech And Freedom Of Expression
The conference titled “Freedom of Speech, Expression, and Media under siege” took place in Sarajevo, and brought together reps of the international community, authorities, and civil society, as well as journalists and lawyers to discuss the right to free expression and the protection of journalists.
CIN Received A Recognition for Freedom of Speech
Media organizations and individuals, among which the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN), received recognitions from the Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection.
Greater Budget Transparency Is Imperative For All Levels Of Government In Bosnia and Herzegovina
The role of civil society organizations in the preparation and execution of the budget and the prevention of misuse of public money and increasing budget transparency were the topics discussed at the round table organized by CIN with the partner organizations GEA from Banja Luka and Futura from Mostar.
Condemnation Of Threats Addressed To CIN Reporters and Reports Against Zoran Čegar
Many domestic and international organizations sought a reaction from the domestic authorities regarding the threats and insults Zoran Čegar, one of the heads of the FBiH Police Administration, directed at CIN reporters. The authorities were called to protect journalists from attacks. The threats were reported to the police and the prosecutor’s office.
