23.09.1999

OBN News Review, 23 September 1999

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Banja Luka

Customs head quarters in the BiH Federation and RS opened telephone lines for those citizens who want to participate in the action “Stop Smuggling” and help to fight against crime. The report on this was produced by OBN reporter from Banja Luka, Valentina Knezevic.

Sarajevo

This was followed by a report on the “SAB” Bank which went bunkrupt due to illegal operations by the bank management which included the Director, Zeljko Raguz. The report was produced by OBN reporter, Amarildo Gutic.

Headlines

  • Another explosion in Russia, this time in Petersbourgh – there were no casualties although the material damage is big
  • False alarm in the Headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels – there was no bomb placed
  • Ante Jelavic visits Srednja Bosna
  • Alija Izetbegovic’s Cabinet answer to Ante Jelavic’s – Visit to Turkey and Arabic countries was not illegal
  • The BiH Council of Ministers adopted the law on refugees and displaced persons
  • The RS Government discussed privatisation

Sarajevo

A report on the property law in BiH which is crucial for the return of refugees to their pre-war homes. Top officials of OHR, OSCE, UN and UNHCR discussed this issue in Sarajevo yesterday. At today’s press conference it was announced that the BiH authorities have misused property law on the whole terriotory of the country on purpose. Representatives of the international organisations think that the executive bodies in BiH interfere with the judiciary system which should not be happening. The report was produced by OBN reporter, Zeljka Lekic.

This was followed by a report on the beginning of privatisation certificates’ transaction in the BiH Federation. This means that from today citizens can start with buying their flats. The report was produced by OBN reporter, Anes Alic.

A piece on the BiH Council of Ministers session held today in Sarajevo. The Council adopted the law on refugees and displaced persons today, OBN reporter, Bakir Hadziomerovic, confirmed.

Banja Luka

A report on today’s session of the RS Government held today in Banja Luka. The RS Prime Minister, Milorad Dodik, said that they had succeeded in reconstructing important heating systems in Banja Luka and some other towns, which means that there will be heating this winter if fuel is provided. The report was produced by OBN reporter from Banja Luka, Suzana Vukcevic.

Turkey

This was followed by a report on the BiH Presidency member Alija Izetbegovic’s response to yesterday’s critisicm of the BiH Presidency Chairman, Ante Jelavic, regarding Izetbegovic’s visit to Turkey and Arabic countries. Alija Izetbegovi’s Advisor, Mirza Hajric, explains the reasons of their visit to Turkey in a telephone call broadcast in TV INFO.

Kiseljak

Today the HDZ party (Croatian Democratic Community) delegation, headed by the BiH Presidency Chairman, Ante Jelavic, visited Srednja Bosna Canton and the hospital “Fra Mato Nikolic” in Nova Bila, which is currently being constructed. The report was produced by OBN reporter, Branka Vrebac.

World

A report on the current situation in East Timor was followed by reports on Russia, Brussels, and Zagreb. The report was produced by OBN journalist, Duska Jurisic.

This was followed by a report on new incidents in Kosovo and the current situation in Serbia.

Jahorina

A report on de-mining in the Jahorina mountain near Sarajevo. The Ambassadors of the UK and Slovenia in BiH attended de-mining activities today.

Sarajevo

A piece on the frame agreement made between “BiH Elektroprivreda” and “Kosovo Elektroprivreda” about cooperation. A report on the gas supplies followed.

This was followed by a report on the driving safety campaign initiated by the UN in BiH.

Brcko

A piece on the exhibition of BiH artists organised in Brcko was produced by OBN reporter from the town, Slobodanka Radojkovic.

Sport

A report on the Formula 1 press conference was followed by a report on the international football matches. The report was produced by OBN sport journalist, Mustafa Radoncic.