Public Funds Used to Send Serbian Football Fans to Germany: Controversy Erupts in Podgorica

Podgorica City Official Faces Backlash Over Funding of Serbian Football Fans' Trip to Euro 2024. Podgorica, Montenegro – A recent decision by Radoszevic, director of Putevi Podgorica, to fund the travel expenses of Serbian football fans to the European Championship in Germany has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Critics have raised concerns about the use of public funds for such a purpose, questioning the transparency and propriety of the decision. However, the deputy mayor, Boris Spalevic, has defended the action, characterizing it as a symbolic gesture of goodwill. "It was a symbolic support," Spalevic stated in a recent interview. Radoszevic himself has also commented on the matter, explaining his rationale for the funding. The incident highlights ongoing debates about the allocation of public resources and transparency in local government. The incident has raised questions about the use of public funds and the need for greater transparency in government spending.