A settlement in Slovenia is increasing in size, and apparently, there are more and more illegal constructions built on agricultuyral land.
Žabjak was first legalized in 1984, when around 250 Roma lived there. Today, there are reportedly around a thousand of them, with more than 300 of them registered with the municipality and the social work center.
“Despite the seal due to illegal construction, they continue to build on agricultural land. “After the illegal renovation of the building, a Roma family has now poured concrete on a new slab to expand the building, despite the ban. The owners are exclusively recipients of social assistance. Who will take action? On which side will the Human Rights Ombudsman be this time?” was the view of the residents of one of the villages around Šentjernej echoed in public earlier this week.
- Kolumna Tanje Jakše Gazvoda: Črne gradnje kot gobe po dežju. In: Slovenske Novice. 24.02.2026. https://slovenskenovice.delo.si/novice/kolumne/kolumna-tanje-jakse-gazvoda-crne-gradnje-kot-gobe-po-dezju
EN 
DE 
FR