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Croatia tourism evolves through market shifts and new niches
34 clusters · 224 sources · last updated
Latest: Kvarner tourism sees visitor increase despite German market decline
Croatia’s tourism sector continues to navigate shifting market dynamics and regional expansions. While the industry previously saw growth in July 2026, recent data highlights significant surges in specific sectors. Air t
Lika region illegal waste disposal crisis
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Lika agricultural producers face distrust due to illegal waste disposal
The illegal disposal of hazardous waste in the Lika region of Croatia has evolved from a localized environmental scandal into a broader socio-economic crisis. Initially, the controversy prompted an intellectual response
Austria accidents up; Croatia and Serbia tighten scooter law
7 clusters · 53 sources · last updated
Latest: Electric scooter regulations tighten following safety incidents
In Croatia, a series of serious scooter and motorcycle incidents has spurred tighter enforcement. A 70-year-old woman was seriously injured by an electric scooter on a Makarska pavement, prompting the city council to pla
Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and criminal scrutiny
18 clusters · 134 sources · last updated
Latest: Gospić waste site remediation plan launched amid criminal investigation
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
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
PFAS contamination in Rhode Island water
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Lika region water safety concerns rise amid contamination reports
High levels of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, have been detected in private drinking water wells near the Tiverton Fire Department Station 3 in Rhode Island. State environmental officials have linked the contamination to
Zagreb protests and Mate Lukić investigation
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
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
Political disputes in Sinj, Croatia
2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated
Latest: Sinj Mayor Miro Bulj defends use of city funds for Lika protest transport
Political opposition in Sinj has targeted Mayor Miro Bulj for failing to deliver on campaign promises during his six-year term. Initial criticisms focused on uncompleted infrastructure projects, such as the Mojanka sanit
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Rade Šerbedžija addresses heritage and neglect of Lika
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