politics

March 17, 2026

Higher subsidies for kindergartens, parent-caregivers and new directors: Niš City Assembly session

If councilors accept changes to two decisions, the City would in the future subsidize 90 percent of the economic cost of their children's stay in city and private kindergartens for parents, instead of the current 80 percent.

Higher subsidies for kindergartens, parent-caregivers and new directors: Niš City Assembly session

TL;DR

  • City of Niš Assembly to vote on increasing kindergarten subsidies from 80% to 90% of the economic cost.
  • The budget for these subsidies is over 323 million dinars.
  • A proposal to introduce parent-caregiver status for parents of children with developmental disabilities, including financial support, work experience, and social insurance, will be considered.
  • The introduction of parent-caregiver status has been previously rejected by the ruling coalition, citing pending national legislation.
  • Proposals for declarations banning mining research and construction on green spaces will also be discussed.
  • New acting directors are proposed for the National Theater (Snežana Radović), Historical Archive (Mima Živković), and JKP Parking Service (Aleksandar Lalović).
  • The session, starting at 9 AM, will cover a total of 11 agenda items.

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