FIRES RAGING ACROSS THE COUNTRY: While flames destroy homes and villages, the government digs deep into its pockets! Minister Darko Glišić revealed that the Serbian government urgently allocated a whopping $350 million to repair the damage caused by the devastating fires sweeping the nation. Yes, you read that right — $350 million! But is it enough? Will this aid reach everyone who lost their homes?
In the municipality of Žitorađa, where about 75% of all buildings were affected by the fires, the government set aside an additional $24 million. But what does this mean for ordinary people? How do they apply for help? Who will ensure the money actually goes where it’s needed? Minister Glišić says a working group has been formed to oversee the implementation, but will this just turn into another bureaucratic mess?
Visits to the villages of Desimirovac and Cerovac near Kragujevac, the hardest hit areas, show just how serious the situation is. People have lost everything, and the government is trying to help. But is it enough? While the money is being handed out, many wonder — where is the prevention? Why do such disasters keep happening?
This situation shines a harsh light on serious problems in crisis management and citizen protection. Will the government manage to repair the damage and prevent new fires? Or will we just watch people lose their homes while politicians brag about numbers?
If you’ve had experience applying for aid or think the government can do better, drop a comment below. Let’s see who really cares about these people!
