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European prosecutors have arrested four people for allegedly claiming €685,000 to repair buildings that the earthquake never actually damaged. The scheme targeted reconstruction funds intended for the Banija region and resulted in the arrest of several company owners after investigators uncovered the attempt to illegally obtain funds earmarked for disaster recovery. Zagreb’s trams and buses are moving again after a three-day strike, though the truce is an uneasy one. While Mayor Tomislav Tomašević spoke of a fresh start and remaining scars, the unions are busy appealing a court ruling that their walkout was illegal. The city’s transport remains operational, but the union is already warning of a possible return to the picket lines. Political pressures are mounting elsewhere as MP Marija Selak Raspudić bypassed local channels to send a critical dossier on Prime Minister Andrej Plenković directly to Brussels. Meanwhile, a court is expected to rule today on the indictment of a soldier accused of firing 16 shots at a young couple, and former minister Gabrijela Žalac remains in custody after being denied parole for business reasons.

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Authorities have made multiple arrests in Banija and across Croatia in connection with large-scale fraud schemes during earthquake reconstruction efforts. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is involved, suspecting individuals and company owners of attempting to illegally obtain hundreds of thousands of euros in European funds meant for damaged objects and renovation projects.

Telegram.hr: Arrests in Banija for large fraud in earthquake reconstruction

Authorities have made arrests in Banija in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme during the reconstruction efforts following the earthquake, where money was allegedly claimed for objects that were not damaged.

Jutarnji list: EPPO Announces New Action in Croatia: Four Arrested for Attempting to Defraud…

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has arrested four individuals in Croatia for attempting to illegally obtain €685,000 intended for damages caused by the earthquake.

Index.hr: Owners of company arrested. EPPO suspects them of fraud with European funds…

The owners of a company have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding European funds allocated for renovation projects.

The three-day Zagreb public transport strike has concluded, with workers resuming service, though unions plan to appeal the court's decision deeming the strike unlawful. Zagreb's Mayor Tomislav Tomašević acknowledged the lingering impact on everyone involved and expressed hope for a fresh start. The head of the ZET union expressed suspicion regarding individuals who worked during the strike and did not rule out the possibility of a new strike.

Index.hr: Head of ZET Union: The story of those who drove during the strike is suspicious

The head of the ZET union has expressed suspicion about individuals who worked during the recent strike, questioning the circumstances under which they were greeted with flowers. The union leader also commented on public opinion and potential wage increases, suggesting a referendum should be held…

Večernji list: Strike Ends: ZET Unionist on Driver Kristina's Comments

After a three-day strike, workers for Čistoća and ZET's trams and buses have resumed service, while unions plan to appeal the court's decision deeming the strike unlawful.

Telegram.hr: Tomašević after strike ends: 'Scars remain for all, but let this be a new…

Zagreb's mayor, Tomislav Tomašević, addressed the aftermath of a strike, acknowledging the lingering impact on everyone involved and expressing hope for a fresh start.

tportal: Head of ZET Union: Kristina's Story is Strange, New Strike Possible

The head of the ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram) union commented on the case of a female driver named Kristina, describing the situation as strange and not ruling out a new strike.

A court is set to make a crucial decision today regarding the indictment for the brutal murder of a young couple, a case that has shocked Croatia. A soldier allegedly fired 16 shots at the victims before reportedly returning to his duty post.

tportal: Soldier Fired 16 Shots; Court Decides on Indictment for Brutal Murder Today

A soldier allegedly fired 16 shots and a court is set to make a crucial decision today regarding the indictment for the brutal murder of a young couple, a case that has shocked Croatia.

Večernji list: Zagreb Murder Case: Court Decides on Indictment

A court is deciding today on the indictment of a man accused of shooting a couple 16 times before allegedly returning to his duty post in Pantovčak.

Member of Parliament Marija Selak Raspudić has taken a step that could potentially harm Prime Minister Andrej Plenković by sending a critical dossier directly to Brussels. Separately, former Minister Gabrijela Žalac has reportedly been denied parole for 'business-related reasons' and remains in detention. Additionally, Professor Rimac offered an analysis of the current decision-making process within the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party and the challenges facing the opposition…

Jutarnji list: Selak Raspudić's Move Could Cost Plenković: Unpleasant Dossier Sent Directly…

MP Selak Raspudić has taken a step that could potentially harm Prime Minister Plenković by sending a critical dossier directly to Brussels.

Telegram.hr: Professor Rimac reveals HDZ's decision and opposition's future: 'Plenković can…

Professor Rimac analyzes the current decision-making process within the ruling HDZ party and the challenges facing the opposition, stating that the current leader, Plenković, is a spent force and cannot recover politically.

Telegram.hr: Gabrijeli Žalac denied parole due to 'business reasons' and is still in custody

Former minister Gabrijela Žalac has reportedly been denied parole for business-related reasons and remains in detention.

A fatal high-speed accident occurred on the A3 highway, claiming the life of a 33-year-old driver who crashed into a truck at 210 km/h. Separately, a woman considered responsible for one of Croatia's most well-known contract killings has been extradited. A commentary piece also argues that public sector salaries in Croatia should be made public, similar to Slovenia, to allow citizens to assess the justification of strikes and understand the compensation of public employees.

Jutarnji list: Fatal Accident: Driver (33) Crashes into Truck at 210 km/h on A3, Did Not…

A driver, identified as Alija (33), died after crashing his vehicle into a truck at a speed of 210 km/h on the A3 highway. Colleagues expressed sorrow over his death.

Jutarnji list: Woman Behind Notorious Croatian Contract Killing Extradited

A woman considered responsible for one of Croatia's most well-known contract killings has been extradited.

Telegram.hr: In Slovenia, all public sector salaries are public. Croatia needs this too, so…

A commentary piece argues that public sector salaries in Croatia should be made public, similar to Slovenia, to allow citizens to assess the justification of strikes and understand the compensation of public employees.

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