Despite difficulties

This Carinthian municipality is even in the black

Mayor Bernard Sadovnik is pleased with the slight increase in his municipality. Nevertheless, there are still many challenges ahead.(Bild: Evelyn Hronek)

While many Carinthian municipalities are struggling with money problems, Globasnitz can report a positive balance sheet. Nevertheless, it is increasing its fees.

The municipality of Globasnitz has achieved what around 100 Carinthian municipalities have not: The 2025 budget shows a slight plus with income of 4,757,500 and expenses of 4,706,500. "This is very positive news for our small municipality," says Mayor Bernard Sadovnik. 51,000 euros are in the black.

The most important project to be implemented in 2025 is the drainage of Raunjakweg. Sadovnik: "We have also managed to finally clear the Feuersbergbach in the Luschnikgraben after the devastating storms in 2023." The lease for the Pilgrim Museum will also be extended. "We are particularly pleased that a decades-long wish can finally be realized: The excavation site on Hemmaberg will now become a branch of the Carinthian State Museum," the mayor told the "Kärntner Krone" newspaper. A cooperation agreement is already in place.

There have been slight index adjustments to waste collection fees. Sewerage charges also had to be increased: "This had to happen due to the increase in operating costs at the wastewater association." The user fee will be raised from 2.72 euros to 2.92 euros per m³. The provision fee will increase from 163 euros to 173.30 euros per household.