Croatia
Duke Šušnjara Opens the 311th Sinjska Alka
Sinj hosted tens of thousands of visitors and the entire state leadership, while Mayor Miro Bulj refused to sit in the official box with the government due to the closure of the maternity ward, and Prime Minister Plenković announced weekly fuel price adjustments.
Croatia
Bulj Explains Alka Boycott: 'The Government Shut Down the Maternity Ward, and Today They Pose with the Alkars'
The Mayor of Sinj explained his decision on Facebook, calling out the Government for closing the maternity ward and poisoning Lika. His empty seat in the official box drew comments and laughter.
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Duke Šušnjara Issues Decree: Schedule for the 311th Sinjska Alka
This year's Alka is under the patronage of President Zoran Milanović, with festivities beginning on August 7 with the competition for the Bara.