Belgrade's Urban Planner Admits Permitting Errors; Calls for Review

Belgrade's Chief Urban Planner Admits Building Permit Error. Belgrade, Serbia – In a recent speech, Marko Stojić, Belgrade's chief urban planner, publicly admitted that the city had incorrectly issued a building permit for a residential and business complex. This admission raises concerns about potential irregularities in the city's building approval process. "We shouldn't have issued the permit," Stojić stated, according to a short video clip circulating online. He further suggested that this was not an isolated incident, hinting at the possibility of other similar cases. The revelation has sparked calls for a thorough review of the city's urban planning procedures to ensure transparency and accountability. The incident highlights the importance of rigorous oversight in urban development projects and the need to prevent similar mistakes in the future. The city government has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.