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Dubrovnik airport and transportation controversies
Overview
Dubrovnik is facing scrutiny regarding airport management and regional air travel costs. Ruđer Bošković Airport has been ordered to repay €22 million in European Union funds following investigations into procurement irregularities during a 2013–2017 modernization project. Mayor Mato Franković characterized the situation as the “largest corruption affair with EU money in the Republic of Croatia,” noting that improper materials were used in construction, such as installing sewage pipes for an aircraft refueling system.
Simultaneously, local officials are debating the high cost of air travel between Dubrovnik and Zagreb. City Councilor Viktorija Knežević has questioned why state allocations intended to maintain the flight line have not resulted in price caps or resident tariffs. Additionally, Councilor Anita Bonačić Obradović has called for the reinstatement of municipal subsidies for residents, specifically targeting oncology patients and children with developmental disabilities who require travel to Zagreb for medical care.
Entities
Mato Franković · Croatia Airlines · Dubrovnik · Anita Bonačić Obradović · Viktor Šober
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesDubrovnik Airport forced to repay €22 million in EU funds
Dubrovnik's Ruđer Bošković Airport must repay €22 million in EU funds following procurement irregularities and the discovery of improper sewage pipes installed in a fuel supply system.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesDubrovnik officials debate airline ticket subsidies
Dubrovnik officials are clashing over high airfares to Zagreb, debating the removal of former municipal subsidies and the need for better resident tariffs and airline restructuring.
Sources
bokanews.me · borba.me · dalmacijadanas.hr · dubrovackidnevnik.net.hr · dubrovnikportal.com · dubrovnikpress.hr · hip.ba · index.hr · zagorje.com