Voting on Facebook, rain of suspicious “likes” from the East: in Udine there is controversy over the Christmas Balcony competition

Suddenly hundreds of “foreign likes” pop up in support of two “works” in competition, with public money up for grabs (1,800 euros)

UDINE. Go and trust the social networks … What was supposed to be the “most democratic” method – so the commissioner had assured – to assign the 1,800 euros offered by the Municipality for the most beautiful Christmas balcony, risks turning into a mess from Corte dei Conti.

Let’s take a step back. “Christmas Balcony 2021” is the photo contest launched by the Municipality with the aim of encouraging citizens to beautify their homes.