Siniša Hajdaš Dončić faces political scrutiny over historical waste scandal

In Croatia, a political dispute has resurfaced involving SDP leader Siniša Hajdaš Dončić and a decades-old case regarding illegal waste disposal at the Perušić brickworks. The incident involved his father-in-law, Alojz Dončić, whose company, Kopitar, was authorized to store and process hazardous waste in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite inspections and local protests regarding the environmental impact on the Gacka river area, Alojz Dončić was ultimately acquitted of criminal responsibility.

Political opponents from the HDZ party are using this historical case to challenge Hajdaš Dončić, while he maintains the attacks are a political attempt to undermine his leadership. This comes as Hajdaš Dončić calls for government accountability regarding a separate recent illegal waste scandal in Gospić.

In sports news, ŽNK Donat issued a statement regarding an incident during their match against HNK Gorica, acknowledging a player's misconduct while rejecting sensationalist labeling of the entire club. In football, HNK Gorica and ŽNK Donat played to a 2-2 draw, while Orijent suffered a 3-1 defeat against Segesta. Additionally, Dinamo Zagreb player Niko Galešić is facing scrutiny over his role in the team's recent victory against Varaždin.