Šibenik Mayor Orders Removal of Unauthorized Toilets Near Anti-Fascist Monument
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Šibenik Mayor Željko Burić ordered the removal of portable toilets placed without permission near a monument.
- The toilets were installed by Thompson's team next to the monument of Rade Končar and 25 executed anti-fascists.
- The action was taken to prevent the defacement of historical memory.
Šibenik Mayor Željko Burić has intervened to prevent what he deemed a desecration of historical memory, ordering the removal of portable toilets erected without authorization. The toilets were placed near the monument dedicated to Rade Končar and 25 anti-fascist fighters executed in the city.
The unauthorized installation was reportedly carried out by the team of singer Marko Perković Thompson. Mayor Burić's directive aimed to uphold the sanctity of the memorial site, which honors individuals who fought against fascism. The incident highlights a clash over the use and respect of public historical spaces.
This action underscores the sensitivity surrounding historical commemorations in Croatia, particularly those related to the anti-fascist struggle during World War II. The mayor's decision reflects a commitment to preserving the integrity of sites honoring national heroes and victims of historical conflicts.
Željko Burić naredio je uklanjanje kemijskih WC-a koje je Thompsonov tim bez dozvole postavio uz spomenik Rade Končara i 25 strijeljanih antifašista u Šibeniku
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.