Residents from the Great Reçica area in Tetovo staged a protest at the local toll plaza to voice concerns over the compensation rates for land designated for acquisition under the Corridor 8 project. The demonstrators stated that the current valuation being offered for their properties is significantly undervalued. While the community members expressed support for necessary road infrastructure development, they strongly contested the proposed compensation structure.
The central point of contention revolves around the monetary price assigned to the land. Protestors argued that the rate of 3 or 4 euros per square meter is inadequate and unacceptable given the intrinsic value of the property. According to the residents, the land represents not merely an asset, but the fundamental livelihood and inheritance of their families.
Speakers at the demonstration emphasized that the acquisition process must account for the true market value and the subsequent damage to the owners’ economic stability. They asserted that the government of the Republic of Macedonia must ensure a process characterized by fairness and transparency for all affected citizens in Tetovo. The group concluded by demanding comprehensive assurances of fair compensation and equal consideration for the rights associated with their ancestral lands.
Their collective message focused on the need for the state to address the perceived inequity in the current compensation price structure.
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