Latest News from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia's New President Faces Questions on Bosnia Visit
The first official foreign visit of the new Croatian President, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, will be on March 3 to Sarajevo, where she will meet Bosnian senior officials.
The planned visit is attracting attention, having in mind conflicting statements she has made about her future position on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
DNA May Help Bosnia Solve Lawyer's Mystery Killing
Police in Bosnia's Federation entity may be on the point of uncovering who set the explosive device which killed a respected 61-year old lawyer, Jasmina Koricic, in Bihac, Bosnian media reported on Thursday, adding that the Center for Forensic and Information Support was providing important support to the probe.
Bosnia Judge Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
Bosnia's State Investigative and Protection Agency, SIPA, announced on Thursday that after a months-long criminal investigation it had arrested three persons suspected of giving and taking bribery which included a state judge.
Croatian president "wants dialogue" with Serbia
Croatian president "wants dialogue" with Serbia
ZAGREB -- Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic says she wants to establish dialogue with the authorities in Serbia "in order to resolve outstanding issues."
Balkans Told to Curb Flow of Asylum Seekers
The number of asylum seekers in the EU from five Balkan countries - Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia - rose by a massive 40 per cent in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
On February 25, the Commission wrote that the vast majority of applications had been rejected as unfounded.
Serbian citizens top list of asylum seekers in EU
Serbian citizens top list of asylum seekers in EU
BRUSSELS -- Serbia is still ranked first when it comes to the number of its citizens seeking asylum in Western Europe, a recent report by the European Commission has said.
It is necessary to take a series of measures to stop it, the report added.
Serbia ranks first in number of asylum seekers
BRUSSELS - Serbia is still ranked first when it comes to the number of its citizens seeking asylum in Western Europe and it necessary to take a number of steps to put a stop to that, according to the latest report by the European Commission.
Talks on New Govt for Bosnia Federation Fail
Tough negotiating positions and maximalist demands by the leaders of the three strongest parties in Bosnia's Federation entity have scuppered the latest attempt to establish a new entity government. Party leaders pledged to reconvene negotiations at the end of the week.
Bosnian police arrest Syria-bound suspects
Bosnian police arrest Syria-bound suspects
A national security sweep apprehends alleged ISIL supporters, including two at the Sarajevo airport.
Bosnia launched Operation Damascus in 2014 to stem the flow of recruits to Syria. The latest security action on February 18th involved multiple cities. [AFP]
Amnesty Gives Balkans Mixed Verdict on Rights
The latest report published by international campaign group Amnesty International on Wednesday said attacks on the gay community were handled inappropriately by justice systems throughout the Balkans and Roma continue to face discrimination.
The latest State of the World's Human Rights report profiled the state of human rights in 160 countries and territories in 2014.
EU Commission Concerned by Asylum Abuse by Western Balkans Citizens
Asylum abuse by citizens of the visa-free countries in the Western Balkans remains a considerable concern for the EU, the European Commission said in a report on Wednesday.
Bosnians Argue Over Claim to Slice of Montenegro
Experts, professors, intellectuals and politicians met in the Bosnian parliament on Tuesday to debate what the country should do over the issue of Sutorina - a coastal area in southern Montenegro that some Bosnians say should belong to Bosnia.
Bosnia on the Road to EU Accession
A declaration was adopted by Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliament on Monday, stating the political willingness of he country representatives to comply with EU criteria for member accession.
A number of reforms were to be implemented in the country in order for the process to be facilitated, as reported by the Balkan Insider.
Oil Probe Draws Blank in Bosnian Serb Entity
Oil deposits have been discovered in the northern part of Republika Srpska, RS, but the quantities appear insufficient for profitable exploration, the entity Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Petar Djokic, told the media.
Bosnian parliament adopts statement on EU
Bosnian parliament adopts statement on EU
SARAJEVO -- Both houses of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia-Herzegovina have adopted a statement on reforms and the country's EU orientation.
This statement is in accordance with the requirements of the British-German initiative on Bosnia's progress towards the European Union.