02.01.2006
The OHR welcomes the launch, on 1 January, ofBosnia and Herzegovina’s new VAT system. Introducing VAT is a key precondition for BiH’s further integration in Europe, but – just as important – it can deliver real benefits to the people of BiH long before full membership of the EU becomes a reality.The VAT system that has...
30.12.2005
Following a request by Prime Minister Adnan Terzic, the High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, has issued a Decision amending the Law on Police Officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina . This technical amendment will ensure that police experience - and not general work ex...
30.12.2005
2005 has been a pivotal year for Bosnia and Herzegovina . In October, after many months of delay, a political agreement was finally reached on police restruc...
28.12.2005
The OHR welcomes the Decision of the Municipal Assembly of East Ilidza, by which 120 acres of land were given for the construction of the BiH State Prison. This prison facility will serve as a vehicle for continued prison reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina...
23.12.2005
In the exercise of the powers vested in the High Representative by Article V of Annex 10 (Agreement on Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement) to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding interpret...
22.12.2005
RS Government Commits Itself to Unblocking ReformsAs you know, the Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, yesterday held a meeting here in Banja Luka with RS Prime Minister Pero Bukejlovic and m...
20.12.2005
Bosnia and Herzegovina is obliged under the EU Stabilization and Association agreement to implement necessary Public Broadcasting legislation and to introduce the financially sustainable Public Broadcasting System for BiH. The BiH parliament has determined by law that the three-telecom operators in B...
20.12.2005
OHR, Kevin SullivanOSCE, Aida BesicEUFOR, Tim Smith OHRRS Obstructionism Must StopThe Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will be in Banja Luka...
20.12.2005
The Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will be in Banja Luka tomorrow. He will meet RS Prime Minister Bukejlovic in the morning. As you know,...
16.12.2005
"The Defence Reform Commission ( DRC) has been a leading proponent for positive change in BiH. The emphasis of today is on modernising the BiH armed forces so that they can operate effectively in the context of integration into NATO and regional security", said OHR's Senior Deputy High Representative Ambassador...