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The government has awarded a 25-million-euro contract to Pripuz for waste management in Gospić and Poznanovec, a move that draws comparisons to past HDZ statements on waste contracts. This development comes as a new political analysis suggests that while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Možemo have a significant voter base, it may not be enough to form the next government. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's position is described as precarious, with the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) reportedly concerned about the prospect of a grand opposition coalition. Economist Ljubo Jurčić has expressed concern over a potential wave of price increases, predicting that inflation could jump to 7 percent and advocating for a minimum salary of 2300 euros. This economic warning coincides with a report noting falling food prices but a worrying situation behind the scenes regarding meat and the overall food market. In other news, a significant heatwave is spreading across the country and the Balkans, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C and persist into early October. Other domestic stories include a report on Tomislav Horvatinčić, a well-known figure, being caught driving despite allegedly lacking a valid driver's license for years, and a sports story detailing chaos surrounding a penalty decision involving footballer Josip Mišić. The ambition of a major retail chain to become the market leader and its comments on a competitor's potential sale also made headlines. Internationally, the media is reporting on fears in Serbia regarding actions taken by Croatia.

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The government has awarded a 25-million-euro contract to Pripuz for waste management services in Gospić and Poznanovec, a decision that has prompted a recall of past statements by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) regarding waste management contracts.

Telegram.hr: Pripuz to clean up waste in Lika; we found what HDZ said when it got a job in…

The government will pay Pripuz 25 million euros to manage waste from Gospić and Poznanovec, recalling HDZ's past statements regarding waste management contracts in Zagreb.

A political analysis suggests that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Možemo are unlikely to form the next government, while Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's position is precarious. The ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) is reportedly concerned about a potential grand coalition involving Možemo, Most, and SDP.

Telegram.hr: SDP and Možemo unlikely to form next government; Plenković could end up like…

A political analysis suggests that while SDP and Možemo have a significant but insufficient voter base, and Plenković's position is precarious, the possibility of a grand coalition involving Možemo, Most, and SDP is a real concern for HDZ.

Economist Ljubo Jurčić warns of a potential surge in inflation, predicting it could reach 7 percent and advocating for a minimum wage of 2300 euros. This comes as reports indicate falling food prices but a concerning situation behind the scenes regarding meat prices and the overall food market.

Telegram.hr: Jurčić fears wave of price increases: 'Inflation could jump to 7 percent…

Economist Jurčić expresses concern over rising prices, predicting inflation could reach 7 percent and suggesting a minimum salary of 2300 euros, with more expensive diesel likely to increase transportation and fish costs.

Jutarnji list: Absurdity on Shelves: Food Prices Falling, But Situation Behind the Scenes is…

Despite falling food prices, the situation concerning meat prices and the overall food market is described as worrying.

A significant heatwave is spreading across Central Europe and the Balkans, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C in some areas and expected to extend above average until early October.

Jutarnji list: Heat Dome Returns Summer: Heatwave Above Average Temperatures for Europe and…

A significant heatwave is spreading across Central Europe and the Balkans, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C in some areas, extending above average until early October.

Plodine, a major Croatian retail chain, has expressed its ambition to become the market leader in Croatia, with its head also commenting on the potential sale of competitor Konzum.

Jutarnji list: Plodine's Ambition is to Become Number One in Croatia; Konzum Sale is Considered

The head of a major Croatian retail chain, Plodine, expresses ambition to be the market leader and comments on the potential sale of competitor Konzum.

Tomislav Horvatinčić, a prominent figure in Croatia, was reportedly photographed driving despite having lacked a valid driver's license for an extended period.

tportal: Tomislav Horvatinčić Caught Driving: Has Had No Driver's License for Years

A report on Tomislav Horvatinčić, a well-known figure in Croatia, being photographed driving despite reportedly lacking a valid driver's license for an extended period.

A sports report details the confusion and ongoing developments surrounding a penalty decision involving Croatian football player Josip Mišić.

tportal: Complete Chaos Around Josip Mišić's Penalty: We Found Out What's Happening

This sports story details the confusion and ongoing developments surrounding a penalty decision involving Croatian football player Josip Mišić.

Concerns are being reported in Serbia regarding actions taken by Croatia, with a sense of apprehension about future developments in Belgrade.

Večernji list: Serbia fears Croatia's moves: 'What will they do to us next?'

The article reports on fears in Serbia regarding actions taken by Croatia, with a sense of apprehension about future developments in Belgrade.

A school principal, upon retirement, has shared candid observations about what children reveal regarding their parents.

Jutarnji list: Director Retires and Speaks Out: 'If Only You Heard What Children Reveal About…

A school principal shares candid observations about children's revelations regarding their parents after retiring.

A report details an incident of public disorder in a city center, involving an individual exhibiting offensive behavior and causing damage to a car.

Jutarnji list: Video: Chaos in the Center - Insulting Protesters, Raising His Right Hand…

A report detailing an incident involving a person causing chaos, exhibiting offensive behavior, and damaging a car.

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