Markov Square Remains Closed During Parliament Renovations

The news in Croatian

1. obnova (f.)
   Popravak, renovacija ili ponovno uspostavljanje nečega. ↩︎
2. trajati
   Biti u trajanju, opstanak kroz vrijeme. ↩︎
3. gradilište (n.)
   Mjesto na kojem se gradi ili popravlja. ↩︎
4. sigurnosni
   Koji se odnosi na sigurnost, mjere zaštite. ↩︎
5. izazivati
   Uzrokovati neku akciju ili reakciju. ↩︎
6. promjena (f.)
   Proces ili efekat mijenjanja nečega. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Why is Markov Square closed?

Question: How long is the renovation expected to last?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
trajati	last
obnova (f.)	renovation
gradilište (n.)	construction site
sigurnosni	safety
izazivati	cause
promjena (f.)	change

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The historic Markov Square in Zagreb, Croatia, will remain closed to the public as a result of extensive renovations to the Croatian Parliament building. This announcement comes amidst ongoing security assessments that have been in place since a terrorist attack in 2020.

Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović outlined the logistical challenges involved in the renovation, citing the involvement of significant construction equipment and manpower. Minister Božinović emphasized that the square’s status has been under continuous review due to security concerns, and the upcoming reconstruction activities will add further complexity to the existing traffic and public access arrangements.

Minister of Culture and Media Nina Obuljen Koržinek echoed the need for the square’s closure, pointing out that the building’s comprehensive restoration is set to last over two and a half years. She noted that in roughly ten days, the square will resemble a large construction site, recalling similar circumstances during the previous restoration of St. Mark’s Church.

The decision to keep the square closed has provoked some intrigue. Gordan Jandroković, President of the Croatian Parliament, expressed a measure of surprise at the prioritization of this project within Zagreb City, especially considering the disruption it causes, such as its current use as a parking area for state vehicles.

In related news, Minister Božinović addressed questions from the media regarding the potential deployment of Croatian officers to Viesbaden, Germany, as part of a NATO mission. Clarity was provided that this mission does not involve deploying troops to Ukraine, aligning with the commitments Croatia made at the NATO summit in Washington.

The renovation and associated changes to Markov Square reflect broader security and infrastructural considerations within the city, illustrating the intricate balance between historical preservation and modern operational requirements.

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