Zagreb Mayor Defends 3,000 Euro Aid for Mirogoj Cemetery Damage

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević responded to criticism, particularly from the HSLS party, regarding the city's financial aid package for graves damaged by severe weather at the Mirogoj cemetery. The city is offering a maximum of 3,000 euros per damaged grave site, with applications open until August 14.

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Certainly, no mayor in recent years has faced such a situation. Given the significant damage caused by the storm at Mirogoj, in agreement with coalition partners, we decided to provide financial assistance to citizens.

Tomašević emphasized during a press conference that the city is providing financial assistance, not legal compensation or "odšteta." He stated that no mayor in recent years has faced a situation like this, acknowledging the significant damage caused by the storm.

He explained that this financial aid is provided in agreement with coalition partners and is separate from any legal obligation. "This is not compensation. Compensation is sought in court," Tomašević said. He added that any grave site owner who believes the City Cemeteries are responsible for the damage can initiate legal proceedings.

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This is not compensation. Compensation is sought in court. Every grave site owner who believes that the City Cemeteries are responsible for the damage incurred can initiate legal proceedings and seek compensation there. This is financial assistance that the City provides to citizens regardless of that.

The mayor defended the aid amounts as appropriate for the circumstances, noting it is provided independently of any legal duty. He believes the allocated sums are adequate for the situation, which arose from extensive damage to the cemetery.

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This is not something that is the City's responsibility in a legal sense, but rather assistance to citizens after significant damage that occurred at the cemetery. We believe that the amounts provided are adequate.