Gospić

Water quality monitoring in Lika-Senj County

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Croatian health institute finds no PFAS in Lika, Pag, and Rab water

In August 2026, the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) reported that while most water samples in Lika-Senj County complied with regulations, one private facility showed elevated lead levels due to internal plumbi

Bosnia and Herzegovina post-election formation and tensions

21 clusters · 173 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament to convene in November

Following the October 4, 2026, general elections, political maneuvering has intensified as parties negotiate new government structures. In the Federation of BiH, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially relea

Digitalization of municipal planning in Croatia and Monteneg

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Municipalities in Montenegro and Croatia implement digital spatial planning systems

Local governments in Croatia and Montenegro are advancing administrative modernization through infrastructure planning and digital spatial tools. In Croatia, municipalities such as Baška and Gospić have initiated public

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

17 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Croatia faces rising concerns over illegal waste disposal

Illegal waste disposal remains a persistent issue in Croatia and the wider Balkans. In addition to construction waste being abandoned in forests and roadsides in Kotoriba and Mraclin, new reports indicate that illegal du

Waste management and illegal dumping in Croatia and Monteneg

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Velika Gorica prosecutors investigate illegal waste dumping

Environmental remediation efforts are currently active in Croatia and Montenegro to address various waste issues. In Gospić, Croatia, workers at the former PPK Velebit site have begun covering buried waste with a green i

Croatia waste management disputes and protests

8 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Holcim Croatia reports emissions within legal limits in Koromačan

Waste management projects and legislative policies in Croatia continue to face scrutiny from civic groups, residents, and political representatives. In Zagreb, the RESPIRA civic initiative has criticized the city governm

Balkan and Italian summer and autumn festivals 2026

57 clusters · 324 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Wine festivals showcase young vintages in Slovenia and Croatia

The cultural and agricultural season in the Western Balkans and Adriatic continues through autumn 2026, with an increasing focus on gastronomy, literature, science, and traditional music. In Croatia, the culinary scene i

Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

27 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gospić waste scandal: Šincek group imported more waste despite bans

The environmental crisis in Gospić has escalated into a significant political and legal issue for the Croatian government. Following the discovery of approximately 37,000 to 44,000 tons of illegally deposited waste, incl

Consumer behavior shifts amid inflation

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Consumer spending trends show strategic holiday shopping amid inflation

Inflationary pressures and rising costs continue to drive significant shifts in consumer behavior. While ‘fanflation’ has seen resilient spending in leisure activities among Generation Z, economic uncertainty is fosterin

Gospić massacres and missing Serbian victims

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Gospić crimes: Miodrag Linta calls for justice for Serb victims

On the 35th anniversary of the 1991 killings of Serbian civilians in Gospić, advocates and regional leaders are calling for justice and the recovery of remains. Documentation from the Veritas center indicates that at lea

Croatia poultry megafarm environmental protests

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Koprivnica citizens protest industrial mega-farms near UNESCO reserve

Environmental protests have emerged in Croatia regarding the development of large-scale poultry industrial sites. In Veliki Pažut, a poultry megafarm has begun trial operations despite opposition from residents and the A

Plenković survives no-confidence motion over Gospić waste

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Croatia political debate intensifies over illegal waste crises

The Croatian Parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s government. The motion, initiated by the SDP, failed to reach the required 76 votes, receiving 55 in favor and 79 agains

Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

10 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Gospić air quality station monitors illegal waste site

Remediation efforts at the former PPK Velebit site in Gospić have progressed to the removal of approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste stored in large bags. This material is being transported to Holcim and Nexe cem

Radioactive contamination concerns in Gospić

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Gospić radioactive strontium-90 levels show significant increase

Following the discovery of an illegal waste landfill, the utility Ličke vode announced it would expand water testing in the Gospić area to include radioactive elements as a precautionary measure. While initial testing of

Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

35 clusters · 203 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: PFAS exposure found in Croatian blood samples

The hazardous waste crisis in Croatia has intensified following reports that illegal dumping has severely contaminated the Lika region’s groundwater. While initial assessments in March 2026 suggested low risks, a July 20