SloveniaThe article reports on the ongoing changes in ownership structure of the Regentov kvart residential project in Ljubljana, which is valued at 85 million euros. Despite multiple shifts in ownership, the capital flows continue to trace back to Russia through various European companies. In April 2024, the company responsible for the construction of three towers was sold for just under 7,000 euros, effectively transferring control to an Austrian firm linked to a Russian businessman, Maxim Žiganov. The article highlights concerns over transparency, noting that the true investor remains unclear despite repeated ownership changes. It also mentions that local residents have been opposing the construction for over two decades, leading to the revocation of a building permit by the court in March 2024, followed by its reissuance in June. Žiganov, who has ties to several real estate firms across Austria, Slovakia, and the UK, is now officially listed as the owner of the company managing the project.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the ownership changes and potential Russian influence as concerning and opaque, suggesting possible foreign interference in domestic development projects. While it does not overtly criticize specific political figures, the emphasis on the lack of transparency and the connection to
