The long-running Lika waste protest has reached the capital, with organizers presenting demands to government ministers who have since responded. Environmental organizations are also specifically blaming former Minister Tomislav Ćorić, currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for hazardous waste mismanagement due to the abolition of key regulations and are calling for urgent remediation in Lika and addressing "black spots" in Zagreb.

Index.hr: Protest for Lika: "Not seen in 30 years." Plenković's ministers responded

A large protest was held in Lika, Croatia, concerning environmental issues, with organizers stating it's the largest such event in 30 years. Ministers from the Croatian government have responded to the demands.

tportal: State Reacts Only to Full Square: Lika Rebellion Unearthed More Than Just Waste

A commentary piece discusses how state intervention is often triggered by significant public events, using the Lika Rebellion as a historical example that uncovered more than just waste issues.

Telegram.hr: Environmental Groups Blame Former Minister Ćorić for Hazardous Waste Chaos

Three major environmental organizations have identified Ćorić as highly responsible for the mismanagement of hazardous waste, citing the abolition of key regulations.

Index.hr: Three major associations demand urgent waste remediation in Lika. Black spots…

Three significant Croatian associations are calling for immediate action to clean up waste in Lika and have also identified problematic waste sites within Zagreb.

Private investigators have reportedly entered Zagrebački Holding, leading to speculation about an internal investigation aimed at uncovering leaks or "moles" within the company.

Jutarnji list: Private Detectives Raid Zagrebački Holding: Hunt for Moles Begins?

Private investigators have reportedly entered Zagrebački Holding, sparking speculation about an internal investigation into leaks or 'moles'.

The murder case of Mirko Rimac from 1999, with Krešimir Gilja as the defendant, has still not reached a final verdict after 27 years, with an expert suggesting potential sabotage as the statute of limitations approaches.

Jutarnji list: The Gilja Case: Mirko Rimac Murdered Near Cibona, No Verdict After 27 Years…

Despite the murder of Mirko Rimac in 1999, a case against Krešimir Gilja has not reached a final verdict after 27 years, with an expert suggesting sabotage.

Citizens in Dalmatia are alarmed by smoke, leading to numerous emergency calls. The cause has been identified as a large wildfire in Herzegovina that has shifted direction, with smoke and the smell of burning now reaching parts of Dalmatia and threatening homes.

tportal: Smoke Over Dalmatia: Alarmed Citizens Massively Call 112, Here's the Cause

A report addresses public concern over smoke visible in Dalmatia, explaining the cause after numerous emergency calls were made.

Večernji list: Herzegovina on Fire: Wildfire Changes Direction, Smoke Reaches Dalmatia

A large wildfire in Herzegovina has shifted direction, with the smell of burning and smoke now reaching parts of Dalmatia. The story is accompanied by video footage of the event.

Jutarnji list: Smoke in Dalmatia: Major Wildfire Raging in Herzegovina, Threatening Homes

A large wildfire is spreading across Herzegovina, having already destroyed four houses and raising concerns about its proximity to Vran-planina.

Disturbing accounts from Croatian textile workers reveal harsh working conditions, including restrictions on basic needs like toilet use and verbal mistreatment by employers, with one instance of a foreign worker's passport being confiscated.

Telegram.hr: Textile Workers' Hardships: 'They Don't Let Us Use the Toilet, Yell at Us…

Disturbing accounts from Croatian textile workers reveal harsh working conditions, including restrictions on basic needs and mistreatment by employers.

A docent from a Catholic university, who previously compared protesters to followers of the now-deceased war criminal Ratko Mladić, is now claiming his controversial remarks were merely a joke.

Telegram.hr: University Lecturer Compares Protesters to Mladic Followers, Claims…

A docent from a Catholic university, who previously compared protesters to followers of Ratko Mladić, now claims he was only joking.

Renowned Croatian publicist and editor Marko Grčić offers reflections on aging, the challenges of physical decline, and the enduring nature of life force in a new essay.

Telegram.hr: Essay on Aging: Marko Grčić on Life's Later Stages

Renowned publicist and editor Marko Grčić reflects on aging, the challenges of a declining body, and the persistence of life force.

Croatian football club Dinamo Zagreb is facing a significant problem that their manager, Mario Kovačević, needs to resolve urgently.

tportal: Dinamo Has a Big Problem: Kovačević Must Solve It Before It's Too Late

Football news concerning the Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb and a significant issue that needs to be addressed by coach Kovačević.

A significant change in weather is expected soon, with temperatures predicted to fall by as much as 15 degrees Celsius due to an approaching cold front.

Jutarnji list: Cold Front Approaching: Temperature to Drop by 15 Degrees

A significant change in weather is expected soon, with temperatures predicted to fall by as much as 15 degrees Celsius.