CroatiaMostovci have warned that Zagreb will lose 900 student beds next academic year due to the renovation of two student dormitories, increasing the shortage of accommodation for students to nearly 4,000 beds. This reduction in capacity comes from the closure of Pavilions 5 and 6 at the Stjepan Radić Student Dormitory and the renovation of Pavilion 8 at the Lašćina Student Dormitory. The council highlights that while more students qualify for dormitory housing, the lack of available spots will prevent them from securing accommodation. They argue that the monthly subsidy of 152 euros for private student housing is insufficient given the high cost of renting apartments in Zagreb, suggesting it should be increased to 300 euros. Mostovci emphasize that warnings about the chronic shortage of student housing have been raised for years, but no progress has been made since new dormitories are not being built, and renovations reduce bed numbers. They cite the long-delayed Campus Borongaj project as an example of unresolved administrative and infrastructure issues preventing development.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a result of government negligence and inadequate planning, criticizing the lack of investment in new student housing and calling for higher subsidies. It emphasizes the negative impact on students and criticizes the failure to address long-standing problems, which is
