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Banja Luka opens new riverside promenade amid regional safety concerns
In Banja Luka, authorities have officially opened the new 'Banja Luka Riva' along the Vrbas river. The project, which extends the existing riverside promenade to over six kilometers, includes new walking paths, an amphitheater, a summer stage, and over 100 newly planted trees. Mayor Draško Stanivuković described the project as a legacy for future generations, though environmental groups have raised concerns regarding the impact of construction on the river's natural banks.
Simultaneously, in Postojna, Slovenia, local authorities are responding to a massive brawl involving more than twenty young people in the city center. The incident, which occurred near the Music cafe, resulted in property damage and prompted Mayor Igor Marentič to announce that the municipality is considering restricting the operating hours of local establishments to mitigate noise and violence.
In other regional infrastructure news, residents in the Novakovići neighborhood are reporting a persistent landslide on Jovan Bijelić Street that has severely narrowed the roadway for over two years, creating safety risks for commuters and school buses.
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Anita Leskovec · Banja Luka · Draško Stanivuković · Igor Marentič · Koper Police Directorate · Music cafe · Postojna · Vrbas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Local residents have reported years of noise, property damage, and disturbances related to the Music cafe.
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 20 young men and women participated in a mass brawl in front of the Music cafe in Postojna. bijeljina.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation into the mass brawl is ongoing. bijeljina.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants fled the scene before police patrols arrived at 1:20 AM. bijeljina.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The municipality is considering restricting the cafe's late-night operating permits to 11:00 PM or 12:00 AM. bijeljina.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 22-year-old man was found at the scene with minor injuries. bijeljina.com