What has changed this year regarding the priorities of the Municipality of Tetovo?
From capital investments to public transport, education, and public services, what does the comparison between 2025 and 2026 show? If a municipality’s budget is viewed as a map of its priorities, a comparison between 2025 and 2026 reveals that Tetovo has not completely changed course; rather, it is shifting some of its focus from infrastructure […]
Openness Index 2026: Tetovo And The Challenges Of Municipal Transparency
Local government transparency is not measured solely by the number of published documents. It entails citizens receiving information in a timely manner, understanding how public funds are spent, and participating in decision-making. The 2026 Openness Index, prepared by the Metamorphosis Foundation and the Rural Coalition, provides a basis for examining these issues within the Municipality […]
Women in Local Decision-Making: How Much of a Voice Do They Have in the Municipality of Tetovo?
The new Tetovo Municipal Council includes 11 women out of a total of 31 councilors. However, research shows that the presence of women on electoral lists and in decision-making bodies does not automatically translate into equal influence on policymaking. When discussing women’s participation in local politics, the number of elected women is merely the starting […]
In the event of an emergency: how much money does Tetovo have for protection and rescue?
The Municipality of Tetovo has allocated over 31 million denars for protection, rescue, and crisis management in 2026. But where does this money go? How much is earmarked for equipment, training, and field response, and how much for shelters? When a flood, fire, earthquake, or landslide occurs, the citizen’s question is usually simple: Are we […]
Where does the money from local taxes in the Municipality of Tetovo come from, and where does it go?
The property tax we pay, along with local fees and other charges, is part of the funds the Municipality of Tetovo uses to finance its operations and public services. But how much revenue does the Municipality collect, where does it come from, and where does it go? When discussing municipal finances, it is important to […]
What does the Municipality of Tetovo plan for the environment in 2026?
From subsidies for inverter air conditioners and bicycles to the development of a Local Environmental Action Plan, a green cadastre, and measures for cleaner air, here is what the Municipality of Tetovo’s program entails, the planned funding, and what has been achieved so far. The Municipality of Tetovo has adopted the Program of Activities for […]
Investments in rural and road infrastructure in Tetovo in 2026
Streets, water supply, and sewerage: what has been completed and what is still underway? Road and utility infrastructure was one of the more visible areas of investment for the Municipality of Tetovo during 2026. Based on municipal announcements, information provided by Mayor Biljal Kasami, official documents, and infrastructure project reports, numerous interventions involving streets, water […]
How can citizens request public information from the municipality?
Practical Guide to the Right of Access to Public Information In a democratic society, citizens have the right to know how public institutions function, how decisions are made, and how public funds are spent. But what happens when the information a citizen seeks cannot be found on the municipality’s website? In such a case, the […]
Municipal Transparency: What data is public?
How much public information can a young person find about the Municipality of Tetovo? When discussing municipal transparency, the issue is not merely whether information is published. It is also a matter of how easily that information can be found, how complete it is, and whether citizens can actually understand and utilize it. This is […]
Simplified public procurement: Where does the Municipality of Tetovo’s money go?
When the Municipality of Tetovo plans to build a school, reconstruct a street, build a sewage system or invest in a sports facility, the funds go through public procurement procedures. For citizens, these procedures often seem complex, with documents, tables, values and technical terms. But, in essence, the question is simple: How much money is […]