A group of citizens blocked the Mojkovac-Kolašin main road protesting against restrictions on the use of their properties within the Biogradska Gora National Park. They oppose the revision of the park protection study which would ban the construction of temporary structures, agriculture, and tourism, believing that this violates their private property rights. Property owners claim that the state is forcing them off the mountain pastures and preventing the development of mountain tourism and agriculture, while authorities call for dialogue and consider their expectations unrealistic.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the rights of local residents and small-scale farmers to maintain their traditional livelihoods and use of land within the national park. They highlight the conflict between environmental protection policies and social justice, advocating for dialogue and fair treatment of local communities.
Center: Centrist sources present a balanced view, reporting both the concerns of the residents about property rights and economic development, and the state’s responsibility to protect the national park. They stress the need for dialogue and compromise between stakeholders.
Right: Right-leaning media focus on the protection of private property rights and criticize the state for overregulation and restricting economic activities such as agriculture and tourism. They portray the residents as victims of excessive government control and call for loosening restrictions to promote local development.
