Federal Health Minister Detained in Clinic Probe
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In a significant development, Federal Minister of Health Nediljko Rimac, a member of HDZ 1990, and his advisor have been detained and their offices searched by authorities. The action by the 'POSKOK' operation is part of an investigation linked to private clinics and a scandal involving frozen embryos, with phones and computers seized as evidence. Rimac remains a suspect in the ongoing probe.
The country continues to grapple with widespread wildfires, particularly around Konjic and Tomislavgrad, where urgent appeals for public and international assistance have been issued. The BiH Armed Forces have deployed helicopters to aid firefighting efforts, and dramatic testimonies have emerged from those rescued from the blazes, with one 65-year-old woman reported missing.
Adding to the domestic concerns, citizens in Mostar have begun protests by blocking the Uborak landfill, expressing frustration over what they describe as 'lies and temporary solutions' regarding the site's operation. Internationally, Canada has voiced concerns regarding pressures on the Srebrenica Memorial Center.