Tomislav Tomašević

Educational policy and school infrastructure developments

16 clusters · 282 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatia begins major school infrastructure projects in Biograd and Osijek

The 2026/2027 academic year in the Balkans and Central Europe is characterized by significant infrastructure investments, local funding initiatives, and administrative disputes. In Croatia, large-scale projects aim to mo

All Saints' Day traditions and waste management

6 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spanish florists increase staffing for All Saints Day demand

As All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day approach, traditions involving remembrance and floral tributes are used to honor the deceased. In Spain, specifically in regions like Almería and Madrid, the floral sector faces one

Zagreb smart traffic management expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Zagreb advances smart traffic management megaproject

The City of Zagreb is implementing several initiatives to modernize its urban infrastructure and improve traffic flow. In mid-October, the city expanded its video surveillance system to monitor parking and traffic violat

Zagreb transport strike and ongoing wage negotiations

12 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: ZET workers and Zagreb officials continue collective agreement negotiations

Following a Zagreb County Court ruling declaring strikes at ZET and Zagreb Holding illegal, services returned to normal after a three-day industrial action in late September. The strike, which involved approximately 9,20

Urban development and housing policy in Serbia and Croatia

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia considers significant increase in apartment communal fees

In Serbia, homeowners performing unauthorized apartment renovations, such as enclosing terraces or partitioning rooms, face risks of construction inspections and high costs. For terrace enclosures, PVC joinery is a cost-

Zagreb participatory budgeting project

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Zagreb participatory budgeting project faces criticism

The City of Zagreb has launched the third edition of its participatory budgeting project, titled ‘Daj prijedlog za novi kvart’ (Give a proposal for a new neighborhood). For this cycle, the city allocated over 1.7 million

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

17 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Goražde ordered to adapt or close Šišeta landfill

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

Zagreb municipal labor and utility management issues

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Zagreb Mayor addresses ZET labor crisis and infrastructure updates

In early October, Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević addressed a three-day strike by Zagreb Holding and ZET workers that disrupted waste collection and public transport. While acknowledging the right to strike, the Mayor cr

Croatia waste management disputes and protests

8 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 6 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

Zagreb urban infrastructure maintenance

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Zagreb overpass reopens following 2 million euro renovation

Infrastructure projects in Zagreb have involved both the removal of damaged equipment and the completion of major renovations. In mid-October, authorities removed damaged traffic bollards from Savska cesta between Slavon

Legal appeals filed over Zagreb Maksimir stadium design

7 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Italian writer criticizes Croatian government over Maksimir stadium tender

The architectural competition for the new Maksimir stadium and Svetice Sports and Recreation Center in Zagreb has concluded, with the Milan-based VG13 Architects Studio Associato selected from 88 entries. The proposed 35

Public transport and infrastructure updates in Balkans

24 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Zagreb bicycle infrastructure changes cause traffic confusion

Summer 2026 saw extensive public transport and utility upgrades across the Balkans. In Belgrade, road works on Nedeljka Gvozdenovića and Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra caused significant bus detours, while tram lines 2 and 11

Terme Wellovar geothermal spa construction

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Wellovar geothermal park opens in Bjelovar

The Terme Wellovar geothermal spa and recreation park in Veliki Korenov, Bjelovar, has officially opened to the public. The complex, which is the largest project in the history of Bjelovar, features ten pools—five indoor

Plenković survives no-confidence motion over Gospić waste

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 18 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

Zagreb parking regulation updates

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Poland implements various transport and infrastructure updates

The Zagreb City Assembly has approved amended regulations regarding the use of public parking spaces. The new rules specifically target the misuse of reserved spots in front of kindergartens, allowing communal wardens to

Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

35 clusters · 203 sources · last updated about 1 month 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