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August 12, 2026

Croatia: Explosion in Split, water safety under fire — FrontPages.eu, August 12, 2026

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A powerful explosion in a parked car has rattled Split, prompting a police cordon in the affected area. This incident marks a new and serious development in the country's domestic news landscape. Meanwhile, public health authorities are actively addressing ongoing concerns about water quality in Gospić. The Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) has refuted claims that water was not tested for five months, stating tests were conducted four months ago and deemed safe. However, local residents continue to express disagreement with officials, fearing for the safety of their drinking water. Further escalating the situation, the anti-corruption agency USKOK has launched a new investigation into another major illegal waste dump in the Gospić region, highlighting persistent environmental accountability issues. Beyond these major events, a 'wild festival' featuring nudity and hedonism has drawn attention, while parents in Rijeka are distressed over the takeover of a kindergarten by Opus Dei. Politically, President Zoran Milanović's controversial remarks about foreign workers have sparked discussion, and the Domovinski Pokret has launched a strong attack on Hindi Cyrillic. Additionally, shocking footage has emerged of a fire in Dubrovnik.

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An explosion occurred in Split, reportedly involving a parked car, leading to police cordoning off the affected street. Initial images from the scene have been released following the powerful overnight detonation.

tportal: Explosion Rocks Split: Detonation in Parked Car, Police Cordon Off Street

An explosion occurred in Split, with reports of a detonation in a parked car. Police have secured the area.

Telegram.hr: Explosion rocks Split overnight, first photos from the scene arrive.

A powerful explosion occurred in Split last night, and initial images from the incident site have been released.

The Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) has refuted claims that water in Gospić was not tested for PFAS for five months, stating tests were conducted four months ago and found safe. Despite this, local residents express fear and disagree with officials like Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Krunoslav Capak, Director-General of HZJZ, regarding the safety of their drinking water. Concurrently, USKOK, the anti-corruption agency, is investigating another major illegal waste disposal site…

Index.hr: HZJZ: Water in Gospić was tested 4 months ago, not 5

The Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) refutes claims that water in Gospić has not been tested for PFAS for five months, stating it was tested four months ago and found to be safe.

Večernji list: Croatian Institute of Public Health Responds to Water Concerns in Gospić…

The Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) has issued a statement regarding water quality in Gospić, refuting claims that it is unsafe and stating that there is no need to spread fear, despite reports of potential hazardous waste.

Večernji list: 'We Would Disagree with Plenković and Capak That Drinking Water is Not…

Local residents in Gospić express a differing opinion from government officials regarding the safety of drinking water, suggesting it is indeed threatened.

Telegram.hr: HZJZ Upsettingly Denies Water in Gospić Wasn't Tested for Five Months: 'We…

Croatia's Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) is refuting claims that water in Gospić has not been tested for five months, stating tests were conducted four months prior.

Index.hr: Video: We were in Gospić, people don't want to drink tap water

A video report from Gospić shows residents expressing reluctance to drink tap water, with one stating 'We don't deserve this'.

Jutarnji list: Gospić Residents Fear for Children Amidst Hazardous Waste Concerns

Residents of Gospić are experiencing fear and taking precautions due to concerns over hazardous waste, with allegations of information suppression.

Telegram.hr: In Gospić's Shadow, USKOK Investigates Another Major Illegal Waste Dump…

Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK is investigating a significant illegal waste disposal site in Gospić, with indications of widespread knowledge and involvement.

Telegram.hr: Foreign Workers, Bajaga, Gays... Where are the defenders and the Church now to…

A commentary piece questions the silence of defenders and the Church regarding illegal waste disposal and corruption, contrasting it with reactions to other social issues.

Parents in Rijeka are expressing significant distress and concern over a local kindergarten reportedly being taken over by Opus Dei, citing issues such as confiscated phones and the removal of children's books.

Telegram.hr: Parents Desperate as Opus Dei Takes Over Rijeka Kindergarten: 'They took…

Parents are expressing distress over a kindergarten in Rijeka being taken over by Opus Dei, citing concerns about confiscated phones and removed books.

A music festival in a remote Croatian location has been described as a 'hippy commune' featuring nudity, hedonism, and various scandals, contributing to a chaotic atmosphere amidst a heatwave.

Jutarnji list: Wild Festival in Croatia: Nudity, Smurfs, Hedonism, and a Scandal Shaking the…

A music festival described as a 'hippy commune' in a remote Croatian location featured nudity, hedonism, and scandals, creating a chaotic atmosphere amidst a heatwave.

President Zoran Milanović has made controversial statements implying foreign workers do not shower, adding to a history of similar remarks. Separately, the Domovinski Pokret (Homeland Movement) has launched a strong and 'frenzied' attack against the use of Hindi Cyrillic script.

Telegram.hr: Zoran Milanović implies foreign workers don't shower. This isn't his first…

The article discusses Croatian President Zoran Milanović's controversial statements about foreign workers' hygiene.

Telegram.hr: Domovinski Pokret's Frenzied Attack on Hindi Cyrillic

This story reports on the 'Domovinski Pokret' (Homeland Movement) and their strong opposition to the use of Hindi Cyrillic script.

Shocking footage has emerged of a fire in Dubrovnik, with observers expressing disbelief and difficulty understanding the cause of the incident.

tportal: Terrifying Fire Footage from Dubrovnik Emerges: 'Hard to Understand How Anyone…

Shocking footage of a fire in Dubrovnik has surfaced, with comments expressing disbelief at the cause of the incident.

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