# Illegal construction in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-construction-in-zenica-bosnia-and-herzegovina > Updated: 2026-10-19T01:18:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, an illegal residential structure built by former civil servant Safet Agović atop an apartment building in the Jalija neighborhood has drawn significant public attention via social media. The structure, which consists of walls and a traditional pitched roof enclosing a top-floor terrace, has reportedly existed since at least 2018. Although the city’s urban planning department rejected Agović’s permit requests twice and issued an official inspection order for demolition, the building remains standing. Local residents have raised concerns regarding the structural integrity of the apartment block due to the additional weight and the complications the construction causes for routine roof maintenance. The situation has become part of a broader regional discussion on social media regarding architectural anomalies and public safety in the Balkans, alongside other viral examples of unusual construction. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Balkan architectural anomalies spark safety concerns and viral attention Viral reports highlight unusual and unauthorized constructions in the Balkans, including a precarious balcony in Split and a house built atop a residential building in Zenica. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balkan-architectural-anomalies-spark-safety-concerns-and-viral-attention ### 2026-10-13: Zenica apartment building topped by illegal house An illegal house built on top of an apartment building in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, remains standing despite being denied permits and receiving a demolition order years ago. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-apartment-building-topped-by-illegal-house --- Cite as: Illegal construction in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-construction-in-zenica-bosnia-and-herzegovina