# Skopje Macedonia Square renovation and corruption claims

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-macedonia-square-renovation-and-corruption-claims
> Updated: 2026-08-22T19:16:33.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgievski has initiated renovation projects at Macedonia Square to address long-term neglect. The works include horticultural landscaping, the replacement of damaged paving stones near the ‘Maked’ Gate, and a comprehensive restoration of the iconic underground fountain.

The fountain restoration involves replacing an old plastic sub-structure with a stainless-steel framework and installing an automated control system with equipment imported from Germany. 

These efforts follow allegations of significant financial mismanagement during the tenure of former Mayor Petre Shilegov. Critics claim that approximately 480,000 euros are unaccounted for regarding a previous landscaping project, and have raised further allegations concerning misappropriated materials and failed green initiatives.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Skopje Mayor renovates Macedonia Square following corruption allegations

Skopje Mayor Orce Georgievski is renovating Macedonia Square following allegations that former Mayor Petre Shilegov mismanaged 500,000 euros intended for landscaping and urban greenery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-mayor-renovates-macedonia-square-following-corruption-allegations

### 2026-08-07: Skopje Restores Iconic Underground Fountain in City Center

Skopje’s mayor announced a full restoration of the underground fountain on Macedonia Square, using German equipment, new stainless‑steel supports, and replacing damaged paving near Porta Macedonia to revive the

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-restores-iconic-underground-fountain-in-city-center

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