Support for Marginalized Groups in Tetovo: Budget, Measures, and Results for the 2025-2026 Period
Support for marginalized groups in Tetovo includes financial assistance for families facing economic hardship, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and communities at risk of social exclusion. Municipal documents for 2025 and 2026 include programs for these categories, and initiatives to improve the accessibility of public spaces and develop social services were announced during 2026. However, […]
Education in Tetovo in 2026: What Has Been Completed and Which Projects Are Students Still Waiting For?
During 2026, educational infrastructure in Tetovo has been the focus of several investments and construction activities. Some projects have been completed, while others are still underway or delayed. Among the most significant are the reconstruction of the “Mosha Pijade” Regional Centre for Vocational Education and Training, the construction of new school buildings, the construction of […]
Maintenance of public spaces and cleanliness in Tetovo: where is the problem?
From overflowing dumpsters and a lack of space to the responsibility of citizens and institutions A city’s cleanliness usually goes unnoticed when the system is functioning properly. It becomes noticeable when dumpsters overflow, waste piles up around them, sidewalks are blocked, green spaces are neglected, or public areas become difficult to navigate after rainfall. In […]
Public Transport in Tetovo: How Much Does It Cost, How Much Does the Municipality Pay, and What Is Planned Next?
Public transport is one of the services that citizens use every day. However, besides the question of when the bus will arrive, there is another important question: how much does public transport cost the city, and who pays for it? In Tetovo, urban transport is organised by the Public Enterprise “Tetovо Transport”, while the Municipality […]
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 […]
The Municipality of Tetovo and Its Citizens: Transparency, the Budget and Accountability for Public Decisions
The transparency of local government is not measured only by the number of documents published on a municipality’s official website. It is measured by whether citizens can understand decisions, know how public money is spent, receive timely answers, and influence issues that shape their everyday lives. For the Municipality of Tetovo, as for every other […]
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 […]