Baljci
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| State : |
 Croatia
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| County : |
 Šibenik-Knin
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| Municipality : | Ružić | ||
| Height : | 408 m. i. J. | ||
| Residents : | 470 (before the war) | ||
| Telephone code : | (+385) 022 | ||
| Postal code : | 22322 | ||
| License plate : | ŠI | ||
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| Community type : | settlement | ||
| Mayor : | Josip Milankovic | ||
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| Patron saint : | John the Baptist | ||
| City Festival : | Ivanjdan (St. John's Day ) on July 7th every year | ||
Baljci [ bɑʎci ] is a place in the Dalmatian hinterland . The Svilaja Mountains lie north of Baljci . Baljci is about 30 km from the Adriatic coast .
Neighboring communities
The area of Baljci borders Mirlović Polje in the east, Ružić in the south and Drniš in the south-west
Outline of Baljci
Baljci consists of Gornji Baljci (Upper Baljci) and Donji Baljci (Lower Baljci). Gornji Baljci is located in the Svilaja Mountains. Donji Baljci extends to the valley of the river Čikola Petrovo Polje , which is mainly used for agriculture .
population
At the moment there are some elderly people living in Baljci. The majority of the population fled abroad due to the armed conflicts in the 1990s. Most of the residents of Baljci now live in Serbia , Germany , America and Great Britain .
Baljci from 1991-1995
Between 1991 and 1995 Baljci was on the territory of the then internationally unrecognized de facto government Republic of Serbian Krajina (Serbo-Croatian Republika Srpska Krajina / Република Српска Крајина).
This was in 1995 by the Operation Storm incorporated into the Croatian territory and therefore the territorial sovereignty of Croatia established.
" The 'storm' is considered to be one of the cruelest operations in the Yugoslav war. It was carried out by the Croatian army and police with the backing of the USA against the self-proclaimed Republic of Serbian Krajina. As a result, around 250,000 Serbs had to leave their homes in Croatia and to Flee Serbia. "
After the collapse of the Republika Srpska Krajina , the people of Baljci were forced to leave their homeland.
Baljci from 1995-2001
In 1995 the population development reached a sad low point. Due to the exodus of the population and the complete destruction of the infrastructure in 1995 by Operation Oluja in Baljci, the population was deprived of their livelihood and thus prevented from returning.
Ethnic affiliations in Baljci
The left figure shows the ethnic composition in Baljci. With 96% the Serbs form the largest population group, in second place are the Croats with 3% and others with a share of 1%. In 1991, Baljci was the third largest village in the Ružić municipality. With its mostly Serbian population, however, it is an exception in the municipality of Ružić, which is predominantly inhabited by the Croatian population group, as shown in the right figure.
Ethnic affiliations in Baljci in 1991
Baljci in the municipality of Ruzic in 1991.
politics
Petition
As one of the few places in the European Union EU without electricity supply and running water , the citizens of Baljci responded to this grievance with protest against current politics. 500–650 citizens have submitted an individual request in the form of a petition for connection to the local electricity and water network in accordance with current European standards.
Petition
- The processing of applications for the reconstruction of the destroyed houses is requested.
- Access to the power grid is required.
- The removal of rubbish and regular rubbish collection in the village is required.
- Access to the water network is required.
- It is the protection of private property required.
- The replacement and repair of the infrastructure is required.
Culture and sights
education
The primary school Baljci is located on the southern outskirts in the immediate vicinity of the church of Sv. Jovan Kritelj . The Baljci Primary School is part of the Ivan Meštrović Comprehensive School in Ružić and the Antun Mihanović Petropoljski School in Drniš .
Buildings
- The traditional architecture built church Sv. Jovan Kritelj from 1730
- The ruins of the Preobrazenja Gospodnjeg church from 1832
climate
There is a Mediterranean - continental climate that is characterized by hot summers and moderate winters. In summer a light wind often blows from the Adriatic coast between morning and afternoon, which makes the summer temperature of approx. 35 ° C bearable.
Specialties
- Sir iz mišine ( Croatian for cheese made from a sheepskin ) is a cheese ripening process.
- Suvi Pršut ( Smoked Ham )
- Vino ( wine )
Personalities who worked in Baljci
Dragan Tarlać (born May 9, 1973 in Novi Sad, Serbia) is a Serbian basketball player with origins from Baljci. In the summer of 2000 he went to the USA for the Chicago Bulls . Thanks to the initiative of Dragan Tarlać, the Church of Sv. Jovan Kritelj from 1730 will be renewed again.
Regular events
The folk festival in Baljci am Ivanjdan is an old custom in the locality, it has a long tradition. The festival takes place every year on July 7th and is the biggest festival in Baljci. Usually hundreds of visitors from all over the world come every day to take part in Ivanjdan in Baljci.
Web links
- Internet presence of the municipality of Ružić and the village of Baljci : "Općina Ružić", Baljci, 2010 Općina Ružić
- eparhija-dalmatinska.hr : “ARHIJEREJSKO NAMJESNIŠTVO ŠIBENSKO”, PAROHIJA DRNIŠ BALjCI, Copyright © 2004 SPC - Dalmatinska Eparhija
- Interview with Dragan Tarlać : "ČASOPIS EPARHIJE DALMATINSKE" KRKA "br. 5", RAZGOVOR SA DRAGANOM TARLAĆEM, Copyright © 2004 SPC -Dalmatinska Eparhija.
- Slobodna Dalmacija : "SLOBODNA DALMACIA", NAKON 70 GODINA Grkokatolici se vraćaju u Kričke, Sibenik October 1, 2010 18:34
- Croatian Statistical Office : "Republika Hrvatska Državni zavod za statistiku", Naselja i stanovništvo Republike Hrvatske, 1857–2001
- RIANOVOST : "RIANOVOST", accusation of genocide: Serbia sues Croatia in front of the UN court, 20:08 31/12/2009
- PROSTORNIPLANURE Đ ENJA : "PROSTORNIPLANURE Đ ENJA", Općina Ružić, page 4, tablica: Narodnosni sastav *
Individual evidence
- ^ "Općina Ružić", Baljci, 2010 Općina Ružić
- ↑ "Republika Hrvatska Državni zavod za statistiku", Naselja i stanovništvo Republike Hrvatske, 1857-2001
- ^ "Općina Ružić", Baljci, 2010 Općina Ružić
- ↑ "RIANOVOST", accusation of genocide: Serbia sues Croatia before UN court, 20:08 31/12/2009
- ↑ a b : "PROSTORNIPLANURE Đ ENJA", Općina Ružić, page 4, Tablica: Narodnosni sastav * ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ : "PROSTORNIPLANURE Đ ENJA", Općina Ružić, page 4, Tablica: Narodnosni sastav * ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ "Piše: Šibenski portal" Peticija u Baljcima: Mještani traže struju, vodu i obnovu, Utorak July 8, 2014 - 13:19
- ↑ "SLOBODNA DALMACIA", 'Mi smo jedino selo u EU-u bez struje i vode! Ako nam sv. Jovan ne pomogne ... ', Sibenik Objavljeno July 8, 2014. u 09:20
- ↑ "Vecernji list", Pusto Selo Baljci: Pupovac i Uzelac više ne dolaze niti su obećano ispunili, Objava: July 8, 2014 | 3:30 p.m.
- ↑ “SLOBODNA DALMACIA”, Donačelnik općine Ružić o problemima u Baljcima: Da su 1991. bili tako složni, danas ne bi bilo ovih problema, Objavljeno July 18, 2014. u 10:01 pm Stara Mreza | 3:30 p.m.
- ↑ "Piše: Šibenski portal" Peticija u Baljcima: Mještani traže struju, vodu i obnovu, Utorak July 8, 2014 - 13:19
- ↑ "ARHIJEREJSKO NAMJESNIŠTVO Šibensko" PAROHIJA DRNIŠ Baljci, Copyright © 2004 SPC - Dalmatinska Eparhija
- ↑ "SLOBODNA DALMACIA", NAKON 70 GODINA Grkokatolici se vraćaju u Kričke, Sibenik October 1, 2010 18:34
- ↑ "ČASOPIS EPARHIJE DALMATINSKE" KRKA "br. 5", RAZGOVOR SA DRAGANOM TARLAĆEM, Copyright © 2004 SPC -Dalmatinska Eparhija.
