# Struga Municipality debt crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/struga-municipality-debt-crisis
> Updated: 2026-10-08T10:46:35.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Municipality of Struga is experiencing a financial crisis characterized by a total debt of 12 million euros, which has hampered municipal operations. Mayor Mendi Qyra reported that the municipality is restricted to a framework of 850,000 euros for salaries and specific projects, as bailiffs seize funds exceeding this amount to settle debts dating back to 2007.

In an effort to resolve these issues, the municipality recently paid 1.551 million euros toward its debt. This included 15,000 euros allocated to student transport services following a work stoppage by local transporters. The Mayor has pledged to settle all outstanding debts to transporters by the end of the year to restore normal public transport operations and remove financial blockages.

## Claims

- The Municipality of Rožaje has over 4.5 million euros in unpaid tax and contribution obligations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The municipality has not paid taxes and contributions on employee salaries from July 2021 to December 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Tax Administration approved a debt reprogramming of 3.1 million euros for the municipality. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Of 19 recommendations from a previous audit, seven were fully implemented, seven partially, and five were not implemented. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An audit of 71 transactions found irregular recording in 21.3 percent of the sample, totaling 150,000 euros. (single source)
- The municipality increased the number of systematized jobs by 20 percent compared to 2022. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Rožaje Municipality faces 4.5 million euro tax debt

The State Audit Institution found that the Municipality of Rožaje owes over 4.5 million euros in unpaid taxes and contributions, highlighting significant mismanagement of public finances.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roaje-municipality-faces-45-million-euro-tax-debt

### 2026-09-24: Struga Municipality faces 12 million euro debt crisis

Struga Municipality faces 12 million euros in accumulated debt, limiting its budget to 850,000 euros for essential services as bailiffs seize excess funds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/struga-municipality-faces-12-million-euro-debt-crisis

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