Zenica has finally reclaimed and is selling the Duće resort in Croatia after a long legal battle. The resort, once belonging to the city near Omiš, is up for sale for over 5 million euros through an international tender. The mayor of Zenica, Fuad Kasumović, expressed satisfaction in returning the property, intending to use the funds for development within Zenica.
Despite legal victories confirming ownership, an administrative ban still stands in the way of the sale. The complex serves as an example of numerous similar cases where Bosnian properties in Croatia face obstacles in being reclaimed. The Succession Agreement insists on the return of such properties, yet Croatia’s compliance remains uncertain.
Mirsad Heleg, representing Zenica’s Commission, highlights the frustrating bureaucratic delays hindering the process. Experts, like Muharem Cero, suggest that financial compensation might be a more practical solution for unresolved property disputes. The value of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s assets in Croatia exceeds 10 billion BAM.
With hopes pinned on the new federal Uskok initiative, there is optimism for a resolution to the neglected property issue. As attention shifts towards these unresolved claims, the future holds promise for a much-needed breakthrough.