The mayor of the island of Vis, Visa Hrvoje Mratinić, was physically attacked around 9:30 AM today in the town center, according to the Croatian website Net.hr. The incident occurred while the mayor was removing tables and chairs from the terrace of the Biliba café, owned by a local businessman. According to unconfirmed reports, the attacker was the brother of the café owner. The police have detained a 35-year-old man linked to the attack, which took place at approximately 7:50 AM. The victim, a 49-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and his bicycle was damaged. The police stated that emergency services were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report. The mayor has not yet commented on the attack. Tensions between the city administration and the café owners have been ongoing for some time, particularly regarding the city’s restrictions on concerts organized by the café owner, which sparked public debate and disputes on social media.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the event factually, citing multiple sources including Net.hr and Slobodna Dalmacija, and includes perspectives from both the authorities and residents of Vis. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either the mayor or the café owner, nor does it take a stance on the broader city






