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Corruption investigations in Croatian football

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Political corruption allegations emerge in Bosnia and Croatia

The Croatian anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has launched investigations into the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) concerning a ten-year sponsorship deal with Adidas, reportedly valued at 80 million euros. Investigators

Law enforcement and safety trends in the Balkans

11 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina police execute Operation Pantera drug raid

Law enforcement and safety issues continue across the Balkans, with recent reports highlighting significant traffic violations and criminal activity. In Montenegro, intensified weekend traffic controls resulted in 2,138

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

10 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces risks of becoming European waste destination

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 scrutiny

18 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 3 days ago

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

Montenegrin civic oversight and audit disputes

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Josipa Pleslić sentenced to prison in Croatian corruption affair

The Center for Civic Education (CGO) in Montenegro has intensified its calls for financial oversight and accountability. The organization recently submitted eight audit initiatives to the State Audit Institution (DRI), t

Sabina Vlaović elected mayor of Nova Gradiška

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 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

Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

34 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 5 days ago

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

Updated Balkan drug, weapons & organized crime raids

35 clusters · 286 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ilijaš drug seizure: 1.1 tons of synthetic narcotics intercepted

The crackdown on organized crime in the Balkans intensified in September 2026 with significant developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through “Operation Amadeus,” police from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republik

Montenegrin judicial disputes over official indictments

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Croatia face major legal developments in corruption cases

Montenegrin prosecutors are challenging judicial decisions regarding indictments for abuse of office and organized crime. The Special State Prosecution (SDT) announced plans to appeal a High Court in Podgorica ruling tha

Corruption and money laundering legal proceedings in theBalk

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Bosnia face major corruption investigations

Legal proceedings involving allegations of corruption, money laundering, and abuse of power continue across the Balkans. In Montenegro, the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (ASK) has reaffirmed that former Presid

Water quality concerns in Lika-Senj County

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Lika-Senj County water contamination triggers health warnings

In August 2026, the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) released water testing results for Lika-Senj County. The analysis of 22 samples showed no detectable PFAS concentrations. While 21 samples complied with nati

Krešimir Gilji murder trial in Zagreb

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Podgorica court postpones murder trial following legal disputes

The Zagreb County Court has delayed the trial of Krešimir Gilji regarding the 1999 murder of Mirko Rimca. The defense has requested the recusal of the prosecutor and the State Attorney General, while also arguing that th