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New corruption revelations are dominating the headlines, with former state secretary Josipa Rimac admitting guilt in a high-profile corruption case. This comes alongside fresh allegations of significant overpayments at the Croatian National Theatre in Split and a court confirming misconduct in a €40 million water supply scandal that impacts Zagreb's Mayor Tomislav Tomašević. Public discontent is also rising over the proposed new Maksimir stadium project, with a petition launched to protest the plans. Meanwhile, a major drug bust on the A1 highway saw a footballer apprehended with 14 kilograms of marijuana, adding to the day's prominent domestic news. These developments underscore ongoing challenges with corruption and public accountability, while also highlighting new points of public debate and law enforcement actions within the country.

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Former state secretary Josipa Rimac has admitted guilt in a corruption case involving state professional exams, grants, and illegal employment, after six years of denial. This development has sparked further discussion on the effectiveness of plea deals in major corruption affairs.

Večernji list: Rimac Admits What She Denied for Six Years; Plea Deal Raises Questions About…

Rimac has admitted guilt after six years of denial, prompting analysis of plea deals and their impact on justice, with a focus on whether they serve as a trade-off for punishment. This case has caused public controversy.

A major scandal has erupted in Split, with financial documents revealing that the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) allegedly overpaid six times the usual amount for play filming services from a company linked to the mayor's advisor. In Zagreb, a court ruling has confirmed misconduct and preferential treatment in a €40 million water supply scandal, dealing a blow to Mayor Tomislav Tomašević.

Telegram.hr: Mega Scandal in Split: HNK Overpaid Six Times for Play Filming by Company…

Telegram has obtained financial documents revealing that the Croatian National Theatre in Split (HNK) allegedly overpaid significantly for play filming services by a company connected to the mayor's advisor, with payments being six times higher than usual.

Telegram.hr: Court Confirms Misconduct in €40 Million Water Supply Scandal Affecting…

A court ruling has confirmed preferential treatment in a €40 million scandal involving water supply, dealing a blow to Mayor Tomašević.

A petition has been launched to protest the new Maksimir stadium project, with organizers providing updates on collected signatures. This comes as discussions about the stadium continue, including revelations from Zvonimir Boban, President of Dinamo Zagreb, regarding information pleasing to fans, and an architect's critical comparison of the new design to an old Swedish stadium. Additionally, past design proposals that failed to win the competition, including those from renowned international…

tportal: Petition Launched Against New Maksimir Stadium: Signatures Collected

A petition has been initiated to protest the new Maksimir stadium project, with updates provided on the number of signatures gathered so far.

tportal: Boban Reveals Information Pleasing to Dinamo Fans Regarding the New Stadium

Zvonimir Boban has shared news related to the new stadium that is expected to excite fans of the Dinamo Zagreb football club.

Večernji list: Photos: Maksimir Stadium Designs That Didn't Win; Even Top Global Architects…

The article presents design proposals for the Maksimir stadium that were not selected in a competition, including submissions from internationally renowned architects. A sum of 390,000 euros was allocated to Italian designers.

Telegram.hr: Architect Compares Old Swedish Stadium to New Maksimir Design, Teasing Boban

Architect Ivica Barić shared a visual comparison between an old stadium in Sweden and the proposed design for the new Maksimir Stadium, making a comment alluding to Zvonimir Boban.

A 26-year-old footballer was apprehended on the A1 highway with 14 kilograms of marijuana while driving a Mercedes. It has been revealed that both of his parents are employed by the police force.

Jutarnji list: Son of Slaven Bilić in trouble over luxury Mercedes

The 29-year-old son of Croatian football coach Slaven Bilić reportedly encountered serious issues with a luxury Mercedes after being stopped on the road. The exact details of the incident are still emerging.

Index.hr: Man Caught on A1 with Almost 14 Kilograms of Drugs. Both Parents Work in Police

A man was apprehended on the A1 highway with a significant quantity of drugs, and it has been revealed that both of his parents are employed by the police force.

Jutarnji list: Footballer caught with 14 kg of marijuana on A1 highway

A 26-year-old footballer was apprehended on the A1 highway with 14 kilograms of marijuana while driving a Mercedes. Notably, both of his parents are employed by the police.

Police conducted a raid on a family property near Samobor, resulting in the apprehension of an individual who possesses a significant criminal record.

Telegram.hr: Man with Impressive Dossier Caught by Police on Family Land Near Samobor

Police raided a family property near Samobor and apprehended an individual with a significant criminal record.

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