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Croatia is grappling with multiple corruption allegations as the former head of Croatian Roads, Josip Škorić, and his associates face indictment for alleged bribery involving home renovations, luxury trips, and paid dinners. Separately, an IDS politician is under investigation in the 'Buje Affair' for alleged kickbacks and property deals. Beyond the corruption headlines, domestic news includes a heatwave alert with temperatures expected to reach 35°C, protests on islands over property tax policies, and a chaotic attempted robbery in Koprivnica where police officers were injured. A drunk police officer also caused a disturbing traffic incident, hitting a cyclist. Internationally, Croatian media is following developments such as a new Chinese naval vessel, a Ukrainian general's plan to defeat the Russian army, and warnings about potential loss of control over AI following an incident at OpenAI.

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Former Croatian Roads CEO Josip Škorić, an advisor at the public company, and several associates have been indicted by USKOK for corruption. They are accused of receiving bribes, including home renovations, luxury trips, plane tickets, and expensive dinners, in exchange for arranging lucrative deals. The allegations stem from his time leading Croatian Roads and Croatian Motorways.

Index.hr: Former Croatian Roads Chief and Associates Accused of Bribery with Works…

USKOK has accused former leaders of Croatian Roads and Croatian Motorways of corruption, alleging they received bribes in the form of home renovations, luxury trips, and paid dinners.

Telegram.hr: Fall of HDZ Official: Uskok Claims He Arranged Lucrative Deals, Received Plane…

Croatia's anti-corruption agency, Uskok, has accused former Croatian Roads CEO Josip Škorić and three others of corruption, alleging they arranged profitable deals in exchange for plane tickets and expensive feasts.

Jutarnji list: Prosecution Filed Against Former Head of Croatian Roads and Team

USKOK has indicted the former head of Croatian Roads and associates for alleged misuse of funds, including payments for hotels and dinners.

Večernji list: Former HAC Chief and Associates Indicted on Corruption Charges

The Croatian anti-corruption bureau (USKOK) has indicted the former head of HAC and three associates for alleged corruption involving renovations, hotels, and travel expenses.

A prominent IDS politician is reportedly involved in a corruption investigation known as the 'Buje Affair,' facing accusations related to kickbacks and property deals.

Jutarnji list: Buje Affair: IDS Politician Under Investigation for Corruption

A prominent IDS politician is reportedly embroiled in a corruption investigation involving kickbacks and property deals.

Dinamo Zagreb achieved a 3-2 victory against Thuna in the Champions League second qualifying round, with two players receiving praise for their performance. However, the match also saw a viral moment involving a shocked Croatian player and criticism from the Swiss media and Thun's coach regarding Dinamo's captain and unsportsmanlike conduct.

Index.hr: Two Dinamo Players Stand Out in Victory Against Thuna

Two Dinamo players were highlighted for their performance in the team's 3-2 victory over Thuna in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

tportal: Champions League Scene at Maksimir Becomes Viral: Shocked Player and…

A notable moment from a Champions League match at Maksimir Stadium, where a Croatian player's reaction contrasted with the opposing team's celebration of a penalty, has gone viral.

tportal: Swiss Brutally Criticize Dinamo Captain: 'He Was the Worst on the Field'

Following a match, Swiss media outlets have sharply criticized Dinamo Zagreb's captain, deeming him the poorest performer on the pitch.

Večernji list: Thun Coach Criticizes Dinamo Players for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The coach of the Thun football club has strongly criticized Dinamo players, accusing them of being extremely unsportsmanlike during a recent match.

Four Romanian individuals attempted to rob an A1 business premises in Koprivnica, leading to a police chase through fields where two officers sustained injuries.

Telegram.hr: Chaos in Koprivnica: Romanians Attempted to Rob A1 Store, Fled Through Fields…

Four Romanian individuals attempted to rob an A1 business premises in Koprivnica, Croatia, leading to a chase through fields where two police officers were injured.

A disturbing incident involving a drunk police officer who, while speeding, hit a cyclist, has been reported with graphic details.

Index.hr: Drunk Police Officer Hits Cyclist at Full Speed; Details are Disturbing

A video shows a drunk police officer speeding and hitting a cyclist, with graphic details of the incident.

Croatia's meteorological service has issued a heatwave warning, anticipating temperatures to rise to 35 degrees Celsius, with specific regions facing the worst conditions.

tportal: Heatwave Alert: Temperatures to Reach 35°C, Worst Conditions Expected

Croatia's meteorological service has issued heatwave warnings as temperatures are set to climb to 35 degrees Celsius, with specific regions expected to be most affected.

Residents on several islands, historically associated with illegal construction, are now actively protesting what they perceive as flawed government policies regarding property tax.

Jutarnji list: Islanders Uprising: Rebelling Against Property Tax Policies

Residents, previously known for illegal construction, are now leading a rebellion against what they deem flawed government policies regarding property tax.

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