politics
March 30, 2026
Missing in Action
Although officials promised to complete nearly 8,000 apartments three years ago, it is still unknown how many have been built or how much they cost. All that is known is that the price per square meter has increased from 500 to 1,350 euros, and many have been standing empty for years, waiting for their impatient (un)intended tenants.
TL;DR
- Nearly 8,000 apartments were planned for security personnel, with completion promised by the end of 2022.
- The price per square meter has increased from 500 euros to 1,350 euros.
- Thousands of these apartments remain empty, with some settlements resembling 'ghost towns'.
- Applicants from the third tender in October 2022 are still waiting for their apartments.
- The 'first come, first served' application principle was criticized for being unfair.
- The project has been modified multiple times, including restrictions on selling or renting the apartments.
- The price increase disproportionately affects ordinary police officers and soldiers with average salaries.
- Critics question why these subsidized apartments are not offered to other public sector workers like teachers and healthcare professionals.
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