From a Criminal Suspect to a Prominent Businessman
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WHEN THE PROSECUTION FAILS: From a Criminal Suspect to a Prominent Businessman
Instead of being prosecuted, Dragan Blaž transitioned from being labelled "controversial" to becoming a "respected" businessman, making significant strides in construction projects—from highway works and residential developments to solar and mini-hydropower plants...
The multi-million cooperation between the Tuzla Salt Mine and the company Mining and Drilling continues
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Regardless of the lawsuits, arrests, and indictments: The multi-million cooperation between the Tuzla Salt Mine and the company Mining and Drilling continues
The Tuzla Salt Mine awarded a contract worth 3.6 million marks to the company Mining and Drilling, which three and a half years ago found itself at the center of a corruption affair, alongside the then administration of the Mine, that had a judicial epilogue. The mine even sued this company due to delays in the execution of the works. However, despite this, the Mine issued them a certificate for the successful realization of the contract last year and awarded a new contract worth several million
Why is the owner of Trebević Hills hiding?
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SARAJEVO, TUZLA, USA, UAE: Why is the owner of Trebević Hills hiding?
Until now, there has been sporadic speculation that Denis Prcić, the president and founder of the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is behind the Trebević Hills project. Journalists encountered Prcić or someone resembling him at the construction site. You can judge for yourself based on the photos. He introduced himself as Dženan…
Politics, catastrophic conditions and old standards are killing patients and driving doctors away
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BiH HEALTHCARE IN MAJOR CRISIS: Politics, catastrophic conditions and old standards are killing patients and driving doctors away
Doctors in BiH work under conditions that are far below European and world standards. There is sufficient funding, but due to poor organization and a lack of interest from political elites in implementing necessary health reforms, this money is wasted. It is not invested in essential improvements to infrastructure and equipment, nor in retaining medical staff. Ultimately, patients pay the highest price.
The Federation is paying millions in damages to private companies, while the prosecutor's offices remain silent
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ILLEGAL PRIVATIZATION OF KRIVAJA: The Federation is paying millions in damages to private companies, while the prosecutor's offices remain silent
If the direct actors or those responsible for the destruction of the Krivaja Zavidovići factory had been prosecuted in the past 25 years, its workers would still have jobs today and receive salaries instead of occasional handouts from the authorities. The Privatization Revision Agency identified several illegalities in the privatization process of Krivaja. The ball is in the court of the Federation government.
Video Series: The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Four)
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Who Favors Chinese Companies: Video Series: The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Four)
Six Bosnian-Herzegovinian portals—Capital, Fokus, Tačno.net, Info-radar, Hercegovina.info, and Žurnal—have prepared four films about the development of Chinese influence in this area.
The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Three)
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Who Favors Chinese Companies (Video Series): The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Three)
Six Bosnian-Herzegovinian portals—Capital, Fokus, Tačno.net, Info-radar, Hercegovina.info, and Žurnal—have prepared four films about the development of Chinese influence in this area.
The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Two)
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Who Favors Chinese Companies (Video Series): The Chinese Path – Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina (Part Two)
Six Bosnian-Herzegovinian portals—Capital, Fokus, Tačno.net, Info-radar, Hercegovina.info, and Žurnal—have prepared four films about the development of Chinese influence in this area.
Watch the first part of the video series The Chinese Way - Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina
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WHO FAVORS CHINESE COMPANIES (VIDEO):: Watch the first part of the video series The Chinese Way - Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina
Six Bosnian and Herzegovinian portals: Capital, Fokus, Tačno.net, info-radar, Hercegovina-info, and Žurnal have prepared four films about the development of Chinese influence in this region. Watch the first part of the series "The Chinese Way - Belt Around Bosnia and Herzegovina."
Battle for life - System against oncology patients
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WATCH ŽURNAL’S MOVIE: Battle for life - System against oncology patients
Žurnal’s new movie, “Battle for Life: System against oncology patients” sheds light on the challenges faced by oncology patients and the system they must navigate as to exercise their right to treatment.
The Chinese have become the favorite partners of the authorities in the RS
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WHILE ACTIVITIES OF CHINA WORRY THE WESTERN COUNTRIES: The Chinese have become the favorite partners of the authorities in the RS
Representatives of the G7 member countries expressed concern about the economic activities of Chinese companies, and the French minister of finance stated that the entire world economy is in danger of being oversaturated with cheap Chinese exports. On the other hand, various goods worth BAM 1.033.207 entered BiH from China last year, but there is no concern. Moreover, the Chinese are becoming the favorite business partners of the authorities in BiH, especially in the Republika Srpska.
Scamming students in Italy, selling diplomas in BiH!?
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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN GORAŽDE: Scamming students in Italy, selling diplomas in BiH!?
Investigations are ongoing in Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Salvatore Messina identified as the main suspect in both cases. Despite foreknowledge of events at the University of Goražde months prior, Messina freely moved around Goražde, met with politicians, and opened Edukacioni centar d.o.o., which has subsequently changed ownership.
Companies Connected to the Dodik Family Earned 144 Million KM Last Year!
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HOW THE CORRUPT NETWORK WAS FINANCE:: Companies Connected to the Dodik Family Earned 144 Million KM Last Year!
Companies linked to the President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, and his family, which were sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury and identified as sources of income for the corrupt network, earned 143,782,377 KM last year alone. Financial reports for 2023 reveal a frantic accumulation of money. Tender reports for the previous years are also clear – 1,887 contracts worth 541,325,485 KM.
Is Serbia renouncing its European future, and how might this affect BiH?
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THE VISIT OF JINPING AND THE VOTE AGAINST THE RESOLUTION: Is Serbia renouncing its European future, and how might this affect BiH?
While some economic analysts and politicians, led by precise data, warn that Serbia is increasingly moving towards debt entrapment by China, and the entity Republika Srpska obviously wants to follow that path, the authorities seem to be unbothered. Perhaps that is the cost of the increasingly touted “steel friendship” between the Serbian and Chinese people…
Uncertainty, Fear of Missile Attacks, Mobilization...
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HOW YOUNG PEOPLE LIVE IN UKRAINE: Uncertainty, Fear of Missile Attacks, Mobilization...
It's been over ten years since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, and two and a half years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The lives of young people in Ukraine have changed significantly. Recently, a group of young Ukrainians visited Sarajevo, and two of them, who live and work in Kyiv, spoke with Žurnal journalists about the current situation in Ukraine, how the war has changed their lives, its impact on society, and especially on young people...
IRAN IN BiH - From Pogorelica to Zenica
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WATCH THE MOVIE: IRAN IN BiH - From Pogorelica to Zenica
Is there any influence by Iran on the events in BiH? It is negligible for some, while others refer to the secret influence, which is done by indoctrination of individuals from different spheres of political and social life in BiH.
IRAN IN BIH - From Pogorelica to Zenica
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TRAILER FOR ZURNAL"S MOVIE: IRAN IN BIH - From Pogorelica to Zenica
Is there any influence by Iran on the events in BiH? It is negligible for some, while others refer to the secret influence, which is done by indoctrination of individuals from different spheres of political and social life in BiH.
It can be done without permits or even by a foreign national and an unregistered company
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CONSTRUCTION ON TREBEVIĆ CONTINUES: It can be done without permits or even by a foreign national and an unregistered company
Construction on Trebević is moving forward quickly. Even buildings without proper permits are being constructed without any obstacles.
New RS Bank Unsuccessfully Attempts to Save Individuals from the
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DODIK'S DESPERATE PLAN: New RS Bank Unsuccessfully Attempts to Save Individuals from the "Blacklist"
In a bid to evade American sanctions, at least when it comes to blocked accounts of officials and companies in Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik envisions a "bank that will handle internal payment transactions" as salvation. The establishment of a new bank for the needs of sanctioned entities was announced last year by Dodik and Radovan Višković. Republika Srpska already had its own bank, which barely operated for four years before going bankrupt.
Closure of “Srpska Kuća” Leads to Potential Blockade of at Least 25 Companies
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EFFECTS OF US SANCTIONS: Closure of “Srpska Kuća” Leads to Potential Blockade of at Least 25 Companies
In trouble now could easily find themselves "Kaldera Company", "GP Krajina" owned by tycoon Borko Đurić, "Grand Trade" of Dodik's godfather and convicted criminal Mile Radišić, "Niskogradnja" of tycoon Ljubomir Ćubić, "Red Box Media", "Prointer ITSS" from Banja Luka, "Prointer ITSS" from Sarajevo, "Infinity ADS", "Infinity International Group", "Sirius 2010", marketing agency "Euphoria", department store "Boska", "Alpha Security", "Delta Real Estate", restaurant "Agape", "Agro destil", "Eco Group", "DL Plakat", "Interkont komerc", Basketball Club Igokea, "Integral Engineering" owned by the Stanković family, "Alternativna televizija", "A Media", "EP Mobile", "Infinity Media", "Una World Network", and many others.