Macedonian Citizen Appointed to Italian City Council
Vido, Italy – Salim Kurtov, a Macedonian citizen, has been appointed to a position within the City Council of Vido, Italy, marking the second time a Macedonian individual has held such a role in an Italian municipality. Kurtov, a resident and worker in Italy, hails from Drenje village in the Lower Reka municipality of Mavrovo and Rostuša. On June 18, 2026, at 7:44 a.m., Kurtov was elected as the president of the majority council group during a constitutional session of the City Council.
This role is being led by current Mayor Nikola Zando. Kurtov expressed his commitment to fulfilling the trust placed in him, stating, “It is a very important and responsible function that I have taken on. I am committed to fulfilling the trust placed in me.
I will try to be of benefit to all the people.”
This appointment highlights the growing connections between Macedonia and Italy. Kurtov’s role signifies a continued presence of Macedonian citizens within Italian municipal governance. The City Council of Vido is now led by a Macedonian citizen, furthering the representation of Macedonian voices within the Italian political landscape.
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“It’s interesting to see increased cross-cultural collaboration at the local level.”
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