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Zagreb transport strike leads to wage disputes and political

9 clusters · 99 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Zagrebački holding sets minimum staffing levels for strikes

Following the Zagreb County Court ruling declaring the strikes at ZET and Zagreb Holding illegal, public transport and waste collection services have returned to normal. While workers have returned to their posts, labor

Croatian Radiotelevision director selection dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Urša Raukar Gamulin calls for postponement of HRT director election

The selection process for the Director General of Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) has faced political opposition in the Croatian Parliament. Initially, the Committee for Information, Informatization, and Media finalized a

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

14 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: USKOK investigation reveals massive illegal waste dump in Benkovac

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

Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

24 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia National Security Committee to probe illegal waste disposal

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 tons of illegally deposited waste, including haza

Political tensions in Croatia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Croatia's Plenković accuses SDP of attempting to block Constitutional Court

The Croatian Parliament reconvened for its autumn session amid efforts by opposition parties, including the SDP, Možemo, and Most, to demand a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s government. The oppos

Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

35 clusters · 203 sources · last updated 10 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

Split local elections: HDZ-DP coalition wins majority

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Split political scene faces legal and electoral shifts

Following the local elections for the Split 3 City District on September 27, 2026, unofficial results confirmed a significant victory for the HDZ and Domovinski pokret (DP) coalition. The coalition won in 22 out of 34 di

Scrutiny of Croatian State Attorney Ivan Turudić

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ivan Turudić faces criticism over judicial impartiality and investigations

The focus on Croatian State Attorney Ivan Turudić has shifted from his historical background to contemporary political scrutiny. Earlier reports highlighted his transition from a volunteer in the National Guard during th

Bosnia election campaigns and technological updates

24 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina election campaign lacks concrete policy focus

As the October 4 general elections approach, preparations in Bosnia and Herzegovina have entered a final phase. The Central Election Commission (CIK) confirmed that logistical tasks, including the testing of new technolo

Political dispute in Split over domestic violence

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Marijana Puljak and Davor Matijević engage in political dispute

A political dispute has emerged in Split between Member of Parliament Marijana Puljak and City Councilor Davor Matijević. The conflict arose following Puljak’s comments regarding the National Day to Fight Violence agains

Croatian parliamentary legislative activities

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Croatian Parliament debates veteran pensions and energy protections

The Croatian Parliament has been engaged in various legislative processes, ranging from procedural reforms to social welfare and energy policy. Initially, lawmakers considered amendments to the Rules of Procedure intend

Political and social tensions in Montenegro

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Center for Civic Education warns of rising violence in Montenegro

Political and social tensions have emerged in Montenegro. Initially, tensions rose following statements by Pljevlja Municipality President Dario Vraneš, who attended the funeral of Ratko Mladić and denied the Srebrenica

Sabina Vlaović elected mayor of Nova Gradiška

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Sabina Vlaović elected as first female mayor of Nova Gradiška

The mayoral election process in Nova Gradiška has concluded with the election of Sabina Vlaović. Representing the independent list ‘Nova Gradiška ide dalje’, Vlaović secured 56.01% of the vote (2,783 votes) in the Septem

Vandalism of Croatian war veteran memorials

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Korčula mural dedicated to Jean-Michel Nicolier vandalized

A series of vandalism incidents targeting Croatian war veteran memorials and national symbols has sparked significant political and social tension. In Zagreb, unknown perpetrators defaced murals dedicated to Homeland W

Bosniak political representation in the Balkans

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Armin Hodžić re-elected president of Bosniak National Council

Political developments involving Bosniak representation have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Movement for a Modern and Active Krajina (PoMAK) endorsed Semir Efendić for the

Bosnia and Herzegovina electoral reform dispute

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Milan Tegeltija disputes proposed electoral changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are intensifying ahead of the October 4, 2026, elections. Disputes continue to center on electoral reform and the representation of Croats, specifically regarding proposals fo

Defamation lawsuits involving Croatian public figures

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Miro Bulj faces defamation lawsuit from CIOS Group owner Petar Pripuz

Legal disputes involving defamation claims have emerged in Croatia involving public figures and political actors. In Split, Vice Mihanović, director of the Split Port Authority, has resumed a private defamation lawsuit

Igor Štimac potential political candidacy

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Igor Štimac considers entering Croatian politics

Igor Štimac, a former Croatian national football coach, has announced that he is considering entering politics to address societal degradation and leadership incompetence. He expressed interest in forming a new political

Zagreb protests and Mate Lukić investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Leon Lučić faces attempted murder trial in Croatia

The Zagreb Police Administration has launched a criminal investigation into Zadar County Councilor Mate Lukić following a protest march in Zagreb. Video footage from the ‘Walk for Lika, Walk for Croatia’ demonstration ap