URGENT UPDATE: Controversy erupts in Montenegro as the cost for covering a swimming pool in Podgorica is revealed to be €10.5 million, nearly the price of constructing an entire Olympic pool in Mostar, which is estimated at €13 million. This shocking comparison has sparked significant debate and raised questions about the transparency of public spending.
Andrija Klikovac, the head of the Democratic Party of Socialists’ parliamentary group, voiced his concerns earlier today, February 5, 2026. He criticized the tender issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, asserting that the exorbitant cost demands scrutiny. “It is evident that this is a highly controversial project led by Minister Majda Adžović,” Klikovac stated.
In a direct appeal to the authorities, Klikovac urged the Special State Prosecutor’s Office (SDT) and other security agencies to closely monitor the tender process. “Someone has their hand in the honey jar,” he added, suggesting potential corruption in the awarding of the contract.
The implications of this financial discrepancy are profound, as citizens question the allocation of public funds in a time of economic uncertainty. The stark contrast in project costs raises alarms about governance and accountability in Montenegro.
As this situation develops, all eyes will be on the responses from the Ministry of Public Administration and other key stakeholders involved in the bidding process. Public trust hangs in the balance as the community seeks clarity and action on these serious allegations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds. The potential for legal ramifications and further investigations is imminent, making this a critical issue for both local and national interests.
