Zagreb’s Dolac Market Closed for Restoration

The news in Croatian

1. strop  (m.)
   Građevinski element koji čini gornji ili donji završetak prostorije. ↩︎
2. unutarnji
   Ono što se odnosi na unutrašnjost ili nalazi unutra. ↩︎
3. ozlijediti
   Uzrokovati ozljedu ili povredu. ↩︎
4. popravak  (m.)
   Korekcija ili obnova nečega što je pokvareno ili oštećeno. ↩︎
5. prodavač  (m.)
   Osoba koja prodaje robu ili usluge. ↩︎
6. obnova  (f.)
   Proces vraćanja nečega u prvobitno stanje ili poboljšanje. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What happened to the roof in Dolac market in Zagreb?

Question 2: Are vendors able to continue selling their goods in parts of the Dolac market?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
strop  (m.)	ceiling
unutarnji	internal
ozlijediti	injure
popravak  (m.)	repair
prodavač  (m.)	seller
obnova  (f.)	renovation

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In an unexpected event at Zagreb’s iconic Dolac Market, a segment of the ceiling collapsed, leading to the temporary closure of the market’s indoor section. This decision comes as a precaution after a piece of plaster measuring approximately 1.5 by 1.5 metres fell on Tuesday morning, though thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Following the incident, Tržnice Zagreb, the company responsible for managing the market, initiated a thorough engineering inspection. Preliminary assessments indicated that while the market’s structure remains sound, repairs are essential to ensure safety. Marin Rončević, the market branch manager, emphasized that the closure is a necessary measure to protect both vendors and visitors until the restoration work is complete.

Despite the disruption, traders continue their business in other parts of the market. The renovation plan is part of a broader initiative by Zagrebački Holding to refurbish the Dolac Market, a project for which financing was secured prior to this incident.

However, the event has stirred political discussions. Opposition voices, particularly from the HDZ party, have criticized the current municipal leadership for ongoing infrastructure issues since their tenure began. Krunoslav Katičić, an HDZ representative, claimed the problems at Dolac reflect broader neglect under the current administration.

Locals and market vendors have expressed mixed reactions. While some are concerned about the perceived decline in maintenance and accessibility, others remain hopeful that the pending improvements will enhance the market’s facilities. A local vendor noted dissatisfaction with decreased foot traffic due to parking issues and inadequate support in recent years.

The Dolac Market, often referred to as the “belly of Zagreb”, holds significant cultural and economic importance, attracting both locals and tourists alike. The commitment by Zagrebački Holding to proceed with renovations in the upcoming year aims to address structural concerns and restore the market to its former glory.

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