Belgrade Official Demands Mayor Šapić Repay Funds for Republic Square Clock

Petar Bošković, a member of the Serbia Center (SRCE) presidency, stated that Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić should personally repay the money used to purchase the clock in Republic Square.

26 Feb, 18:48 — 26 Feb, 19:16

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Why this matters

This story highlights concerns about public spending and the accountability of city officials in Belgrade, specifically regarding the financing of urban projects like the Republic Square clock. It reflects ongoing political scrutiny of Mayor Šapić's administration and the use of taxpayer money for potentially controversial projects, underscoring public interest in transparent governance.

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Both Danas and N1 Serbia report on Petar Bošković's demand that Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić personally repay funds for the Republic Square clock. The coverage is largely aligned, directly quoting Bošković's call for accountability regarding public spending.

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	n1-serbia	danas
The explicit mention that the funds for the clock were from the city budget.

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What sources agree on

Petar Bošković made a public statement regarding Mayor Aleksandar Šapić.
Bošković is identified as a member of the Presidency of Srbija centar (SRCE) and a commissioner of the Belgrade City Board.
Bošković demanded that Mayor Šapić should personally repay the money used to pay for the clock in Republic Square.

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Petar Bošković is a member of the Presidency of Srbija centar (SRCE).

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Petar Bošković is a commissioner of the Belgrade City Board.

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Mayor Aleksandar Šapić should personally repay the money used to pay for the clock in Republic Square.

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The money used to pay for the clock in Republic Square was from the city budget.

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The explicit mention that the funds for the clock were from the city budget.

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Missingn1-serbia

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How outlets covered this

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danas

Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

n1-serbia

Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

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Key entities

Petar BoškovićOfficial of Srbija centar (SRCE)Aleksandar ŠapićMayor of Belgrade Srbija centar (SRCE)Political party/movement Belgrade City BoardLocal government body Republic SquareLocation of the controversial clock

Coverage Timeline

First report: n1-serbia · 26 Feb, 18:48|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 28m|Window: 28m

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n1-serbia26 Feb, 18:48First to report

Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

danas26 Feb, 19:16Latest update

Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

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danas5h ago

Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

Petar Bošković, član Predsedništva Srbija centra (SRCE) i poverenik Gradskog odbora Beograd, rekao je da bi gradonačelnik Beograda Aleksnadar Šapić "trebalo lično da vrati novac" kojim je iz gradskog budžeta plaćen sat na Trgu republike, s obzirom da se "pokvario posle samo pet dana od postavljanja, pa sudeći po snimcima radnici moraju ručno da nameštaju vreme".

By Radmila Marković

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n1-serbia5h ago

Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

Petar Bošković, član Predsedništva Srbija centra (SRCE) i poverenik Gradskog odbora Beograd, rekao je da bi gradonačelnik Beograda Aleksnadar Šapić "t

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Belgrade Official Demands Mayor Šapić Repay Funds for Republic Square Clock

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Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

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Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

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Petar Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

Bošković (SRCE): Šapić bi trebalo lično da vrati novac kojim je plaćen sat na Trgu republike

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