OHR Press Releases
07/21/1998
Donation of a truck with a high-pressure water jet unit to the Sava Water Supply Company in Brcko
A truck with a high-pressure water jet unit is being donated to the Sava Water Supply Company in Brcko to benefit local residents by helping to clean and maintain Brcko's sewage system. This truck, costing 190,000 DM is funded by ECHO through IMG and implemented by the Italian NGO CISP who brought the truck to Brcko. According to Djorde Dragicevic, [...]
07/17/1998
Head of the Political Department Appointed Deputy High Representative
High Representative Carlos Westendorp has appointed Christian Clages, Head of the Political Department, his Deputy for Political Affairs. In the letter of appointment to Clages, Westendorp wrote that the German career diplomat was leading the "the Political Department in a period when we have made remarkable progress, in the face of considerable di [...]
07/17/1998
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sign Landmark Environmental Pact
Sarajevo, 17 July 1998 The environment of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the beneficiary of a pact signed on Tuesday, 14 July by the Environment Ministers of the two "Entities" in Szentendre in Hungary, to cooperate peacefully on environmental policies. The signing of the Szentendre Agreement means that the two Entities have officially chosen to co [...]
07/16/1998
High Representative Ratifies Interim Board of Governors at RTV BiH
The High Representative is pleased to announce the ratification of an interim Board of Governors for Radio Television Bosnia and Herzegovina which will be assigned the task of overseeing the restructuring process at the network.
07/15/1998
Westendorp appoints Head of Economics Department Deputy High Representative
Sarajevo, 15 July 1998 High Representative Carlos Westendorp has appointed the Head of the Economic Department, Didier Fau, his Deputy for economic matters. In the nomination letter, Westendorp wrote that the appointment reflected Fau's "outstanding contributions toward establishing a sound market economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina." In particular, [...]
07/15/1998
OHR condemns delays in passport issuance
Sarajevo, 15 July 1998 High Representative Carlos Westendorp is increasingly disturbed by continued delays in passport issuance, and strongly rejects all allegations that the international community bears any responsibility for these delays. The OHR has played a key role in the support of the relevant authorities at every stage of this process, fro [...]
07/14/1998
High Representative Pledges Support for Public Broadcasting
The High Representative wishes to reiterate his commitment to supporting the establishment of genuine public broadcasting in Bosnia and Herzegovina in line with best European practice.
07/13/1998
Head of Public Affairs Department Appointed Deputy High Representative
Sarajevo, 13 July 1998 High Representative Carlos Westendorp has appointed the Head of the Media and Public Affairs Department, Simon Haselock, his Deputy for Media Issues. In the nomination letter, Westendorp stressed Haselock's "achievements and sound judgement, particularly in the area of media restructuring for Bosnia and Herzegovina, (which) h [...]
07/08/1998
The High Representative appointed an international adviser at Radio Television Bosnia and Herzegovina
The High Representative today appointed an international adviser at Radio Television Bosnia and Herzegovina who will assist with the restructuring of the television network. The High Representative selected Tomaz Perovic of Slovenia for his extensive experience as a manager and producer of current affairs programming as well as for his familiarity [...]
07/07/1998
Mostar Airport Opened
Sarajevo, 7 July 1998 Today the High Representative, accompanied by the mayors of Mostar, opened the Mostar airport to civilian traffic after it was out of use for more than six years. Following the landing of two planes operated by Croatia Airlines and Air Bosna, High Representative Carlos Westendorp, Mayor Safet Orucevic and Deputy Mayor Ivan Prs [...]