Municipal councils in Ravna Gora and Žepče hold ceremonial sessions

Municipal councils in Ravna Gora, Croatia, and Žepče, Bosnia and Herzegovina, held ceremonial sessions to mark their respective municipality days.

In Ravna Gora, the session reviewed completed projects and presented public awards to notable individuals and institutions. Local officials, including Municipal Council President Ivica Janeš and Mayor Mišel Šćuka, were joined by representatives from the Croatian Parliament and the Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy. Deputy Prefect Toni Štimac emphasized the importance of supporting infrastructure and economic development to ensure young people remain in the Gorski Kotar region.

In Žepče, Council President Edin Šišić and Mayor Mato Zovko addressed the need to create better living conditions to retain the youth. Mayor Zovko highlighted municipal incentives for real estate purchases and pronatalist policies, such as co-financing kindergartens. Economic data for Žepče was presented, noting a budget of 18.8 million KM—with 50% allocated to capital investments—approximately 5,000 employees, and an export value of 175 million KM. The municipality is also working on constructing eight business zones, with two more planned.