After it was published in the media that SBB President Fahrudin Radončić had a private meeting with a member of a royal family from the Arab world, MP and defendant Dragan Mektić posted on Twitter - and the SB portal published this as well - a heinous lie in the sense that "No one was ever happy with what he gained from drugs and criminal acts."
Because of this, Fahrudin Radončić authorized his lawyers to file another defamation lawsuit against Dragan Mektić and the SB publisher, who regularly and in a coordinated manner publish Mektić'sfalse statements and accusations.
As is well known to the general public, Dragan Mektić is currently on trial before the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina for aggravated financial theft of donations sent to the Ministry of Security, and among other things, he is accused of buying plastic construction helmets with his chief of staff instead of professional ones for firefighters, which endangered people's lives.
Dragan Mektić was associated with several scandals related to war crimes because he was the commander of the police in Prnjavor during the war. In addition, the media reported that he sold the tombstones from the cemetery as ordinary stones.
Also, Mektić never publicly condemned the genocide committed by the RS Army and police, in which he was during the war.
It is obvious that Mektić cannot forgive the president of SBB for, by force of law, having to, as the Minister of Security of B&amp;H, submit to the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H all officially requested information regarding Mektic's financial fraud while he was Minister of Security and on what basis he is now being tried. 
In addition, it is no secret that Mektić, despite his terrible war biography, became the closest friend of Osman Mehmedagić Osmica, the morally and professionally stumbled director of ISA, and that Mektić's Tweets are part of Bakir Izetbegović's pre-election strategy.
At the same time, Mektić's constant attacks on Radončić are an obvious desire to publicly annul the fact that Osman Mehmedagic Osmica left several inspectors and police officers in SC without work due to revenge. Their only "mistake" was that they submitted recorded conversations to the SC Prosecutor's Office in which drug dealers mentioned him affirmatively and as a person to whom they give expensive gifts.
Mektić's megaphone work was recognized as part of Bakir Izetbegović's election campaign and Mehmedagić's personal involvement, and in this way, they are trying to erase the biographies of their closest family members who were well-known drug addicts or dealers in Sarajevo.

Mektić's megaphone work was recognized as part of Bakir Izetbegović's election campaign and Mehmedagić's personal involvement, and in this way, they are trying to erase the biographies of their closest family members who were well-known drug addicts

Radončić will sue Mektić, a close friend Osman Mehmedagić Osmica, for a heinous lie

SBB: Radončić will sue Mektić for another defamation

The B&amp;H Presidency member Milorad Dodik said today that after the consultation with the RS political party leaders, he decided to attend a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The Turkish president is scheduled to arrive in Sarajevo on Thursday night, and a meeting with members of the B&amp;H Presidency is scheduled for Friday.
Dodik said that both his and the political party leaders' opinion was that he should attend the meeting because "the other two members of the B&amp;H Presidency should not be allowed to attend the meeting alone with Erdogan".
He also reiterated that "the only solution to the latest crisis is the withdrawal of the law banning genocide denial imposed by former High Representative Valentin Inzko", and that without it, "there will certainly be no decision-making in the B&amp;H institutions."
Speaking about the meeting with Erdogan, Dodik said that it was necessary not to allow only the views of the other two members of the Presidency to be heard.
Dodik says that they have had talks with the Turkish president about the motorway construction before and that the meeting with Erdogan is "a clear defense of Republic of Srpska and not a violation of the conclusions of the National Assembly."

The Turkish president is scheduled to arrive in Sarajevo on Thursday night, and a meeting with members of the B&H Presidency is scheduled for Friday

Dodik confirms that he would attend the meeting with Erdogan in Sarajevo

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has remitted funds to the account of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) on Monday evening, based on the allocation of special drawing rights (SDR) in the amount of 254,182,273 .00 SDR.

In accordance with the existing laws and bylaws, the CBBH, as the fiscal agent of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the allocated funds, will approve the equivalent in the amount of 602,540,349.06 KM to the deposit account for IMF transactions - the main account of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of B&amp;H.
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina will distribute funds on the basis of appropriate instructions from the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of B&amp;H, as the account holder, stated the CBBH. 
The Central Bank of B&amp;H reminds that the IMF has the authority to create unconditional liquidity through the general distribution (allocation) of SDRs to member countries in proportion to their share in the IMF capital, i.e. the quotas.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's IMF quota is 0.06 percent. The previous distribution of SDRs for B&amp;H was made in 2009 and arose as a measure to mitigate the effects of the global financial and economic crisis.
The largest allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in history—about US$650 billion— has comes into effect yesterday. The allocation is a significant shot in the arm for the world and, if used wisely, a unique opportunity to combat this unprecedented crisis.
The SDR allocation will provide additional liquidity to the global economic system – supplementing countries’ foreign exchange reserves and reducing their reliance on more expensive domestic or external debt. Countries can use the space provided by the SDR allocation to support their economies and step up their fight against the crisis.

In accordance with the existing laws and bylaws, the CBBH,, for the allocated funds, will approve the equivalent in the amount of 602,540,349.06 KM to the deposit account for IMF transactions - the main account of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury

The Central Bank of B&H reminds that the IMF has the authority to create unconditional liquidity through the general distribution (allocation) of SDRs to member countries in proportion to their share in the IMF capital, i.e. the quotas

IMF allocates the funds to the account of the Central Bank of B&H

Poland on Monday announced plans for a barbed-wire fence along its border with Belarus following an influx of migrants which countries in the region called a "hybrid attack" on the EU.

Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said the fence would be 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) high and would resemble the one built by Hungary along its border with Serbia.
-The work will begin next week- Blaszczak said, adding that it would be built along 130 kilometres of the border -- or around a third of the total distance.
Hungary built a fence along the Serbian border in 2015 and 2016 as Europe grappled with a large increase in migration from Syria.
Blaszczak also said the contingent of Polish soldiers currently deployed to help border guards would be doubled to 2,000.
-We will oppose the opening of a new route for the trafficking of migrants through Polish territory- the minister said.
Thousands of migrants -- mostly from the Middle East -- have crossed the EU border from Belarus in recent months and Brussels believes the influx is being deliberately engineered by the regime in Minsk in retaliation against EU sanctions.
Poland and the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania earlier on Monday urged the United Nations to take action against Belarus.
The four prime ministers said in a joint statement that the influx had been "planned and systematically organised by the regime of (Belarusian President) Alexander Lukashenko". 
-It is high time to bring the issue of abusing migrants on the Belarusian territory to the attention of the UN, including the United Nations Security Council- the statement said.
-We urge the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to take active steps to facilitate the solution of this situation- it said.
The three EU countries that share a land border with Belarus -- Latvia, Lithuania and Poland -- are all trying to block or push back migrants who attempt illegal crossings.
In many cases, Belarusian authorities reportedly push the migrants back towards the EU border -- which Lukashenko has denied -- leading to several stand-offs. 
One such stand-off forced a group of Afghan migrants onto a section of the Poland-Belarus border, where they have been stranded for two weeks at a makeshift encampment.
Polish human rights organisations and the liberal opposition have accused the populist right-wing government of refusing to help people in need and violating international rules.

Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said the fence would be 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) high and would resemble the one built by Hungary along its border with Serbia

Belarusian authorities are reportedly pushing migrants back towards the EU border with Poland

Poland to build Belarus border fence against migrants

Dozens of anti-vaccine protesters tried to “unlawfully” enter a media hub in London on Monday, police said.

In a Twitter post, London Metropolitan police said they are engaging with the building security personnel and removing those who entered the building illegally.
Around 100 demonstrators are continuing their protest outside the building on Grays Inn Road. The building hosts some media organizations including ITN and TRT World.​​​​​​​

Police say they are engaging with building security personnel, removing those who entered building illegally

In a Twitter post, London Metropolitan police said they are engaging with the building security personnel and removing those who entered the building illegally

Anti-vaccine protesters ‘unlawfully’ enter media hub in London

A strike on German passenger rail began early Monday, creating headaches for thousands of travellers and commuters, after the train drivers' union rejected a new offer to keep services going.

In a statement on Sunday, rail operator Deutsche Bahn offered to negotiate a coronavirus-related bonus for drivers this year.
The suggestion was "a strong sign of willingness to reach an agreement" on behalf of Deutsche Bahn, the company's personnel director Martin Seiler said in a statement.
-With a coronavirus bonus we have met one of the union's key demands. There is no longer any reason to refuse to return to the negotiating table- Seiler said.
The GDL drivers' union rejected the offer later on Sunday, describing it as a "smokescreen".
-With an offer not worth the paper it's written on, the trickster managers want to deceive passengers and in a targeted way spark anger and frustration against GDL- the head of the union Claus Weselsky said in a statement. 
The strike action, announced last week, is the second in a wage dispute between GDL and German rail. 
Earlier this month, the union led a walk-out after its members voted 95 percent in favour of the move, following the collapse of talks with Deutsche Bahn.
The union is demanding a 1.4-percent pay hike plus a bonus this year, and a further wage rise of 1.8 percent in 2022.
Deutsche Bahn has proposed to phase in a 3.2-percent wage increase in two steps in 2022 and 2023.
The company's most recent offer made no mention of the value of the bonus to be negotiated, while the GDL has demanded a premium of 600 euros ($703).
As the strike began, only one in four long-distance passenger services were operating.
A walk-out affecting Deutsche Bahn's freight services started Saturday at 2:00 am (0000 GMT). The strikes on both passenger and cargo services are due to end on August 25 at 2:00 am (0000 GMT).

The union is demanding a 1.4-percent pay hike plus a bonus this year, and a further wage rise of 1.8 percent in 2022.

In a statement on Sunday, rail operator Deutsche Bahn offered to negotiate a coronavirus-related bonus for drivers this year

German train drivers strike despite last-minute offer

Georgia on Sunday asked Russia to withdraw troops from its territories, calling on Moscow to comply with the 2008 post-conflict agreement with Tbilisi.

-Russia failed to comply with the post-conflict truce agreement- Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said, urging Russia to withdraw its soldiers from Georgian territory.
Garibashvili made these remarks on the 13th anniversary of the victims of the 2008 South Ossetia Conflict between the Russian Federation and Georgia, in the capital Tbilisi, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry.
He said his country's territorial integrity was attacked by Russia in the South Ossetia Conflict, in which "20% of the country was occupied by Russia."
Garibashvili further stated that Georgia chooses the peaceful way to solve the conflicts and puts in an effort to end the occupation, while it seeks to protect the country from the aggressive policies of Russia at the same time.
Georgia's fight for independence is still ongoing, said President Salome Zourabichvili during the commemoration ceremony.
She acknowledged that the path to territorial integrity and sovereignty is a hard one, but added, "We, all of us, will witness the reunion of Georgia."

<h2>South Ossetia and Abkhazia conflict</h2>

A 13-month conflict erupted between the Georgian army and Abkhazian separatists supported by Russia between 1992 and1993.

In 2008, a five-day conflict referred to as the South Ossetia conflict broke out between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Tbilisi ultimately lost control of both areas, and Russia later recognized them as independent states.
In response, Georgia cut off diplomatic relations with Russia, after which Switzerland took up the role of the mediator country.
Both regions remain internationally recognized Georgian territories.

13th anniversary of 2008 South Ossetia Conflict victims commemorated in Tbilisi

Georgia's fight for independence is still ongoing, said President Salome Zourabichvili during the commemoration ceremony

Georgia calls on Russia to withdraw troops from its territories

A firefighting plane crashed on the Greek island of Zakynthos on Sunday while it was responding to a fire there, authorities said.

The Fire Service said the pilot of the airplane, picked up by another firefighting aircraft on the island of Ionian, survived.The aircraft was responding to a small-scale fire in the Lagopodo-Macherado area.
Greece has been fighting wildfires for six days with thousands of people have been evacuated so far.

Aircraft crashes while responding to small-scale fire, pilot survives

The fires surround the village of Peyki, on the island of Evia on the fifth day of a wildfire in the area north of the island of Evia, Greece on August 8, 2021.

Firefighting plane crashes on Greek island of Zakynthos

A police car siren calls for the last residents of the village of Gouves on the Greek island of Evia to evacuate as fire rages down a mountainside and engulfs the first houses. 

-I don't want to, I don't want to- repeats in sobs a woman on her porch who cannot find the strength to flee even as the approaching inferno turns the sky orange. 
The fires remained out of control over large swathes of Evia island on Sunday, as evacuations were continuing, pushing hundreds of people towards the beach.
Many villagers joined the battle, and around 10 men were busy digging, cutting and pulling out branches in an effort to slow the raging fire despite the repeated urging of police to leave. 
Forming a human chain, they unrolled water hoses fed by agricultural pick-ups, desperate to save their livelihood. 
-If people leave, the villages will burn for sure- says Yannis Selimis, a young man from Gouves. -We are in the hands of God.-Tempers flared over a lack of government response.
-Which authorities? Which firefighters? Do you see anybody here?- exclaims one local.
-They burnt our paradise- says Triantafyllos Konstantinos, 46. "We are done," he sighs.
-It's tragic. We are all going to the sea- says Nikos Papaioannou as the fire steadily encroaches on residential areas near the island's northern coasts.

At Gouves, cars pass through a vast cloud of smoke as they try to go towards the beach. 

Some kilometres away, at the beach of Pefki, a ferry boat docked on the beach and a warship off the coast are waiting to rescue these people who have become refugees in their own country. 
They wait without knowing whether they will reach the mainland Sunday evening. 
-Evia is finished- says Cleopatra Plapouta. "People are fighting all by themselves. Not a single firefighter inside the villages," she complains, wearing a scarf and a mask against the thick smoke and ash. 
-We are burning for a week now!- her husband exclaims. -The fire started 60 kilometres away! 60 kilometres!-Shirtless, the greying man gesticulates with despair. "It's unbelievable! It was a heaven, they burnt it down!"
Maria Moushogianni, who owns a beach hotel where she is shelterin two families who have abandoned their homes, says that Sunday was the first day that airplanes appeared. 
-They abandoned us, they lied to us! I'm going to close the hotel and leave- adds the 66-year-old woman, holding her white cat. -This evening if possible.-

The fires remained out of control over large swathes of Evia island on Sunday, as evacuations were continuing, pushing hundreds of people towards the beach

The fires were out of control over large swathes of Evia

Abandoned' Greek villagers reluctantly flee raging fires

Vlado Adamović, the lawyer of the Chief State Prosecutor Gordana Tadić, confirmed today for "Dnevni avaz" that he had filed an appeal against the decision of the First Instance Disciplinary Commission of the HJPC B&amp;H by which Tadić was relieved of her duties.
Adamović told us that he filed the complaint three days ago and that it was in response to the Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor (UDT B&amp;H).
- After that, the whole procedure goes to the Second Instance Commission of the HJPC. I demanded that the measure of dismissal be revoked. Everything that the First Instance Commission published does not stand. In all reports, Serge Brammertz praised Gordana Tadić and the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H, before the UN - Adamović told us.
TadiĆ was relieved of her duties, as stated in the decision of the First Instance Commission of the HJPC B&amp;H, because she "committed disciplinary violations".
She was given a disciplinary measure "transfer from the position of Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H to the position of Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H".
The Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor (UDT) of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC B&amp;H) filed disciplinary lawsuits against Gordana Tadić, Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H, and Ranko Debevec, President of the Court of B&amp;H, in early April. While Tadić was disciplined for much more lenient acts, Debevec, who hid his property in Spain for 14 years, "partied" with the suspects, was only publicly warned.

Adamović told us that he filed the complaint three days ago and that it was in response to the Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor

Adamović for "Avaz": We sent a complaint, we asked that the disciplinary measure against Gordana Tadić be lifted

The President of SBB, Fahrudin Radončić, sent congratulations to Reis-l-ulema Husein ef. Kavazović, all members of the Islamic Community in B&amp;H and Muslims on the occasion of the New Year 1443 AH.
- I pray to Allah for all of you to welcome the Hijri year 1443 and spend it happy and satisfied in health, peace and security. In these difficult and uncertain times of the pandemic, the year ahead is an opportunity for us as Muslims, as a society and a state, to show additional unity, strength and desire to work together and fight against all adversities that stand in the way of prosperity. I believe that the New Hijri Year gives a new opportunity for everyone to show more mutual understanding, respect and appreciation and to, in terms of the essential message of the Hijra, leave everything that is not good and useful - said Radončić.

I believe that the New Hijri Year gives a new opportunity for everyone to show more mutual understanding, respect and appreciation and to, in terms of the essential message of the Hijra, leave everything that is not good and useful, said Radončić

Radončić: An opportunity to show additional unity

SBB President Fahrudin Radončić congratulated the New Year 1443 AH

More than 250 migrants disembarked in Sicily on Saturday from an NGO rescue ship, while another vessel carrying around 550 people was given permission to land on the Italian island.

Both ships had put out urgent appeals for a safe port following days at sea in the central Mediterranean, warning of the deteriorating health of those on board, who include children.
-The #SeaWatch3 (ship) reached the port of Trapani this morning. We are happy to finally have a port of safety- the German organisation Sea Watch International tweeted, saying 257 people were being disembarked.
On Thursday, they had warned of a "critical" situation, with a lack of many medicines and symptoms of dehydration appearing among many of those on board, some of whom had been at sea for a week.
Meanwhile the crew of another rescue vessel, Ocean Viking, told AFP they had been given permission to disembark their 549 passengers at the Sicilian port of Pozzallo on Sunday.
They had earlier warned they were running out of medication, some on board were suffering from dehydration and others had skin infections.
-What we need is a place of safety to disembark them as soon as possible- crew member and spokeswoman Julia Schaerfermeyer said, adding that 118 minors including 13 children aged under 12 were among those on board.
The vessel, run by French NGO SOS Mediterranee, rescued 555 people last weekend, although two pregnant women and two others have since been evacuated, alongside two of their relatives.
They were waiting off the east coast of Sicily for permission to disembark. They said requests to Malta were rejected while Tunisia and Libya did not respond.
Schaerfermeyer had appealed to the European Union to help coordinate plans to manage rescue ships in international waters, "to step up in support of the coastal states, and for a predictable disembarkation mechanism to be put in place".
Tens of thousands of people seek to cross the central Mediterranean each year, normally setting off from Libya and aiming for the Italian coast, but it is a deadly journey.
Almost 1,000 people have died on the route so far this year, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Both ships had put out urgent appeals for a safe port following days at sea in the central Mediterranean, warning of the deteriorating health of those on board, who include children

Hundreds of migrants find safe port in Italy

Authorities in Switzerland are investigating two UEFA employees, who have since been dismissed, over allegations that they received kickbacks, the prosecutor of the Vaud canton said on Friday, confirming reports in the Swiss daily Blick.
The case dates back to April when the police raided the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, on the shores of Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne. 
Nothing had filtered out from either the justice department or from the organisation which oversees European football until Blick revealed the case on Thursday. 
-The Vaud public prosecutor confirms the existence of a criminal investigation, which included a police intervention at UEFA headquarters. Many people, some of them UEFA collaborators, have been heard- explained the prosecution in response to questions from AFP. 
The two accused had been held in custody since April 7 although one was released Wednesday and the other Friday, the prosecuters confirmed. 
-The investigation is in relation to arrangements with external ICT (Information and Communication Technology) service providers to the detriment of UEFA, and does not concern the sales of rights or any commercial arrangements with official partners- UEFA told AFP in a statement. 
According to Blick's sources, rebates were collected on contracts between UEFA and providers with the sums embezzled said to be substantial. 
-UEFA terminated the employment contracts with the staff concerned with immediate effect- said the statement which added that the football body had cooperated immediately and fully with the Swiss authorities.
Deeming itself to be a victim in the affair, UEFA has filed a civil action.
The probe will continue in the coming months, the prosecution said, adding that it will not make any further comments.&nbsp;

The case dates back to April when the police raided the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, on the shores of Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne

The two accused had been held in custody since April 7 although one was released Wednesday and the other Friday

Swiss confirm corruption probe into two former UEFA workers

Deputy Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Vesko Drljača, Deputy Ambassador of China to B&amp;H Miao Dake and Acting Director of the Public Health Institute of the Federation of B&amp;H Siniša Skočibušić received 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China at the Sarajevo International Airport, which the Federation of B&amp;H procured from a Chinese manufacturer. 

This is the largest single delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Bosnia and Herzegovina to date.
-This is the realization of the Agreement that was concluded at the end of July directly with the manufacturer Sinopharm. This Agreement has a special significance for the Federation of B&amp;H and on that behalf I would like to thank China and Sinopharm. Also, I would congratulate to the FB&amp;H Institute for Public Health- said Drljača.
Chinese Deputy Ambassador to B&amp;H Miao Dake stated that today's delivery, 500,000 doses, is a sign of friendship between B&amp;H and China, and China's commitment to vaccines as a global public good.
-Only by adhering to multilateralism, unity and cooperation can we defeat the pandemic. China will continue to support B&amp;H citizens in the fight against the pandemic, and will provide assistance in its capabilities. We wish you a quick victory over the pandemic, peace and health- said Dake.
Today's delivery of vaccines is the result of long negotiations and legal and financial activities led by the FB&amp;H Institute for Public Health with the Government of the Federation of B&amp;H.
-At this turning point for the Federation, after the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected and when we record a slight increase in the number of infected, this delivery gives us confidence that in the coming period we will have the opportunity to continue vaccinating the population according to priorities, and especially persons who are over 60 years old- pointed out the Acting Director of the Institute for Public Health of FB&amp;H Siniša Skočibušić.

This is the largest single delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to the country to date

Chinese Deputy Ambassador to B&H Miao Dake stated that today's delivery, 500,000 doses, is a sign of friendship between B&H and China, and China's commitment to vaccines as a global public good

A shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrives at Sarajevo Airport

The Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, headed by Alena Kurspahić-Nadarević, answered today for "Avaz" that it will appeal the decision of the First Instance Disciplinary Commission in the "Ranko Debevec" case for several reasons.
Including the appeal against the rejecting part of the decision and the decision on the imposed disciplinary measure, it was said for "Avaz" from the HJPC.
We remind you that although he was part of numerous scandals, inappropriate meetings, threats to prosecutors, journalists, Ranko Debevec, severely compromised President of the Court of B&amp;H, by the decision of First Instance Disciplinary Commission of the HJPC, was only publicly warned in disciplinary proceedings against him for several disciplinary offenses.
One of them is for inappropriate contact with Osman Mehmedagić Osmica, director of the Intelligence and Security Agency (ISA), last year, on the day when the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H filed a new indictment against Osmica in the "Security Checks" affair.
All this was not enough to suspend Debevec and relieve him of his duties. It is obvious that the HJPC of B&amp;H has double standards: one applies to the Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of B&amp;H Gordana Tadić, and the other to the President of the Court of B&amp;H Ranko Debevec.
With this decision of the HJPC B&amp;H, Bakir Izetbegović, the leader of the SDA, who controls Debevac through Osmica, still has the head of the Court and the head of the ISA at his disposal.

Including the appeal against the rejecting part of the decision and the decision on the imposed disciplinary measure, it was said for "Avaz" from the HJPC

From the Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor for "Avaz": We will complain about the public warning to Ranko Debevec

German prosecutors said Friday they have launched an investigation against the district chief of the flood-hit region of Ahrweiler for negligence as warnings were made belatedly, resulting in the deaths of dozens of residents.

Some 189 people lost their lives in severe floods that pummelled western Germany in mid-July, raising questions about whether enough was done to warn residents.
Following an initial examination of the case, prosecutors in Koblenz said they have "affirmed the initial suspicion of negligent homicide and negligent bodily harm... and have initiated investigations."
Ahrweiler district chief Juergen Pfoehler is the focus of the probe because he had "sole decision-making authority" and was meant to be in charge of the operation according to current regulations.
Another member of the crisis group, who had for at least part of the time taken over the command of the emergency response, was also under investigation, prosecutors said, without naming the suspect.
After reconstructing the events, investigators found that forecasts about the impeding floods should have led officials to sound the warning and evacuate residents living near the swollen Ahr river by 8:30 PM (1830 GMT) on July 14.
-This, according to the initial suspicion, was obviously either not carried out, or not carried out with the required clarity or only carried out belatedly, such that it could amount negligence- said prosecutors.
Sixteen people are still missing after torrents of water ripped through towns and villages, destroying bridges, roads, railways and housing in the region's worst flooding disaster in living memory.

Some 189 people lost their lives in severe floods that pummelled western Germany in mid-July, raising questions about whether enough was done to warn residents

After reconstructing the events, investigators found that forecasts about the impeding floods should have led officials to sound the warning and evacuate residents living near the swollen Ahr river by 8:30 PM (1830 GMT) on July 14

SBB: Radončić will sue Mektić for another defamation

Dodik confirms that he would attend the meeting with Erdogan in Sarajevo

IMF allocates the funds to the account of the Central Bank of B&H

Poland to build Belarus border fence against migrants

Anti-vaccine protesters ‘unlawfully’ enter media hub in London

German train drivers strike despite last-minute offer

Georgia calls on Russia to withdraw troops from its territories

Firefighting plane crashes on Greek island of Zakynthos

Abandoned' Greek villagers reluctantly flee raging fires

Adamović for "Avaz": We sent a complaint, we asked that the disciplinary measure against Gordana Tadić be lifted

SBB President Fahrudin Radončić congratulated the New Year 1443 AH

Hundreds of migrants find safe port in Italy

Swiss confirm corruption probe into two former UEFA workers

A shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrives at Sarajevo Airport

From the Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor for "Avaz": We will complain about the public warning to Ranko Debevec

German prosecutors launch probe over deadly floods

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SBB: Radončić will sue Mektić for another defamation

Dodik confirms that he would attend the meeting with Erdogan in Sarajevo

IMF allocates the funds to the account of the Central Bank of B&H

Poland to build Belarus border fence against migrants

Anti-vaccine protesters ‘unlawfully’ enter media hub in London

German train drivers strike despite last-minute offer

Georgia calls on Russia to withdraw troops from its territories

Firefighting plane crashes on Greek island of Zakynthos

Abandoned' Greek villagers reluctantly flee raging fires

Adamović for "Avaz": We sent a complaint, we asked that the disciplinary measure against Gordana Tadić be lifted

SBB President Fahrudin Radončić congratulated the New Year 1443 AH

Hundreds of migrants find safe port in Italy

Swiss confirm corruption probe into two former UEFA workers

A shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrives at Sarajevo Airport

From the Office of the Disciplinary Prosecutor for "Avaz": We will complain about the public warning to Ranko Debevec

German prosecutors launch probe over deadly floods