nikola pašić square

Nikola Pašić Square renovation sparks allegations of corruption and cultural neglect

Despite a €5.4 million renovation completed in late 2023, Belgrade’s Nikola Pašić Square remains plagued by unresolved issues. Originally set for 210 days, the reconstruction stretched to 285 days, with ongoing work even after its official opening. The previously functional fountain no longer works, the new fountain leaks onto concrete, and benches were only recently secured for safe public use. Geologist Zoran Đajić told New Economy that the project raises serious concerns about potential corruption. He criticized the decision to…