Mayor Zurovec slams Možemo visit to Kerestinec Castle, accuses party of "politicizing history"

Sveta Nedelja Mayor Dario Zurovec has strongly criticized a delegation from the Možemo party following their visit to Kerestinec Castle, accusing them of politicizing history and engaging in ideological divisions. Zurovec alleged that the Možemo representatives treated the visit as an "excursion" to observe a "well-ordered environment where local government does not live off ideological divisions and generous funding of dubious associations from the city budget."

Zurovec specifically took issue with the delegation's focus on the castle's connection to a World War II-era camp during their tour. He argued that they overlooked the fortification's wider historical importance, including its role in preserving Croatian identity and defending Christian faith during Ottoman conquests. "Kerestinec is a celebrated name that was spoken with respect even at the Viennese court; it was the seat of the assembly of nobles," Zurovec stated, contrasting this with the delegation's emphasis.

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The withered youths whose world began in 1945, and disappeared in 1991, today know nothing else but to drone on about divisions from World War II, based on historical forgeries and communist propaganda.

He further accused his political opponents of viewing society through the lens of World War II divisions, suggesting they are stuck in the past. "Withered youths whose world began in 1945 and disappeared in 1991, today know nothing else but to drone on about divisions from World War II, based on historical forgeries and communist propaganda," he asserted.

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We will preserve our castle, which will soon shine in its full glory after complete renovation. We are restoring the cultural heritage of this nation, and we will continue to present the truth and expose hatred against the Croats of this region.

The mayor affirmed that the City of Sveta Nedelja will continue renovating Kerestinec Castle and preserving cultural heritage. "We will preserve our castle, which will soon shine in its full glory after complete renovation. We are restoring the cultural heritage of this nation, and we will continue to present the truth and expose hatred against the Croats of this region," Zurovec declared. He concluded by metaphorically stating that "in Kerestinec, they cook without Nazi-Luka, but with a lot of healthy Croatian patriotism."

Zurovec's remarks have sparked considerable reaction on social media, opening a new exchange of political messages between the local government and Možemo representatives. The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions and differing historical interpretations within the region.

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In Kerestinec, they cook without Nazi-Luka, but with a lot of healthy Croatian patriotism.