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Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

14 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

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

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Croatia tourism evolves through market shifts and new niches

39 clusters · 236 sources · last updated

Latest: Hungarian tourism reaches record numbers in Croatia

Croatia’s tourism sector continues to navigate shifting market dynamics and regional expansions. While the industry saw growth in July 2026, recent data highlights significant surges in specific sectors. Air traffic thro

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Seasonal stink bug and invasive insect infestations

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Invasive insects enter Polish homes during autumn

Stink bug species are increasingly entering residential buildings as they seek shelter for the winter months. In Poland, the American stink bug has been noted to enter homes due to dropping temperatures, appearing on wal

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Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

24 clusters · 142 sources · last updated

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

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Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

9 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Gospić waste remediation: Non-hazardous waste removal begins

Croatia has initiated large-scale remediation projects to address illegal waste deposits in Gospić and Poznanovac, managed by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund. In Gospić, at the former PPK Velebit

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Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

35 clusters · 203 sources · last updated

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

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Croatian government policy and economic responses

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Croatia: Plenković oversees regional development and infrastructure investments

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has addressed various domestic and regional challenges. At the Cernobbio Forum in Italy, Plenković discussed the impact of Middle East instability on energy prices and inflation,

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Slovenian coastal cleanup initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Slovenian coast cleanup mobilizes hundreds of volunteers

The seventeenth ‘Čista obala’ (Clean Coast) initiative in Slovenia has mobilized over 260 volunteers to clean the coastline from Ankaran to Piran. Organized by Andreja Palatinus as part of the International Coastal Clean

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Waste management and import regulations in the Balkans

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Waste import regulations in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Regional waste management regulations in Croatia and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina emphasize the controlled movement of non-hazardous materials. In Croatia, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green

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