Opposition Party Files Criminal Complaint Over Alleged Overpriced Tractor Purchase by Culture Ministry

The opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party filed a criminal complaint alleging the Culture Ministry overpaid for tractor purchases. The ministry bought five tractors for 430,000 euros, while SaS claims the same equipment could have been purchased for approximately 240,000 euros from the supplier directly. The party accused the ministry of misleading the public in its explanations of the procurement process and said the significant price difference warranted criminal investigation. SaS is a liberal opposition party that frequently challenges government spending practices and procurement decisions.