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Irena Hrstić
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Weather transition and extreme weather risks in Balkans
48 clusters · 806 sources · last updated
Latest: Balkan weather forecast shows variable clouds and rising temperatures
The seasonal transition toward autumnal instability continues across Southeast Europe. In Greece, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an orange warning for severe weather throughout the weekend of Septem
Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and criminal scrutiny
19 clusters · 135 sources · last updated
Latest: Gospić waste remediation plan released by Croatian Ministry
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
Wildfires and emergency responses persist across the Balkans
21 clusters · 518 sources · last updated
Latest: Balkan region faces wildfires and political disputes over waste management
Wildfires and localized fire incidents continue to affect the Balkans and Mediterranean. In Serbia, authorities have successfully extinguished a six-day fire on Mount Rtanj; Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dačić repor
Healthcare systemic challenges in Croatia and Montenegro
3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Croatia expands medical staffing and drug coverage amid family medicine funding concerns
In Croatia, the Ministry of Health has introduced a voluntary program to incentivize young, non-specialized doctors to work in primary healthcare sectors, such as family and emergency medicine. This initiative offers pro
Declining childhood vaccination rates and new EU programs
4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated
Latest: European nations expand childhood vaccination programs for RSV and influenza
Childhood vaccination rates are showing signs of decline or stagnation across various European regions. In the United Kingdom, health officials reported that MMRV vaccination rates in Dorset reached only 88 percent, fail
Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis
34 clusters · 201 sources · last updated
Latest: Krpani wells contaminated with PFAS and heavy metals
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
Croatia criminal code reform and sentencing updates
4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated
Latest: Croatia and Montenegro implement major criminal law reforms
The Croatian government has submitted a package of criminal law amendments to Parliament, formalizing plans to introduce life imprisonment effective January 1, 2027. This maximum penalty is intended for 15 categories of