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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited Gospić to address the long-standing issue of illegal waste disposal in the Lika region, where 33,000 tons of buried ash are a major concern. Despite the presence of several ministers, local residents and citizens' initiatives boycotted the meeting, expressing skepticism about the government's intentions and planning a larger protest in Zagreb. Plenković assured the public about the safety of drinking water and promised accelerated cleanup efforts. The visit comes as an investigative report revealed the major players in Croatia's waste management industry, valued at over two billion euros, highlighting companies like Zagreb's Megaholding and prominent businessmen such as Petar Pripuz and Zvonko Bede. Meanwhile, a separate tragic incident saw a second elderly woman die from the 'house of horrors' in Korenica, leading to the lifting of preventative measures for a former Prime Minister's advisor, Dolores Mijatović. In sports news, transfer activity is heating up with three clubs reportedly interested in Brozović, while Dinamo and Hajduk have announced new player acquisitions.

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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, accompanied by several ministers, visited Gospić to discuss the critical issue of illegal waste disposal in the Lika region, including 33,000 tons of buried ash. Despite the government's efforts to address concerns and assure the public about drinking water safety, local residents and citizens' initiatives boycotted the meeting, viewing it as political damage control and planning further protests.

Index.hr: Plenković in Gospić: "The biggest problem is buried ash, there are 33,000 tons"

Prime Minister Plenković visited Gospić to discuss the issue of 33,000 tons of buried ash, a problem that has caused local opposition to his visit.

tportal: PM Plenković visits Lika amid waste disposal concerns; Gospić locals boycott him

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited Gospić with several ministers to discuss the accelerated cleanup of illegal waste disposal sites. Despite the visit, local residents boycotted the meeting, while Plenković assured the public about the safety of drinking water and the progress of the…

Jutarnji list: LIVE: Meeting Starts: Citizens' Association Boycotts Plenković, Met by…

A citizens' initiative is boycotting a meeting with Prime Minister Plenković, stating the meeting is aimed at political damage control rather than problem-solving, despite ministers being present. The initiative is also planning a large protest in Zagreb.

Večernji list: Plenković and Ministers Meet in Gospić; Initiative Representatives Absent

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his ministers held a meeting in Gospić to discuss waste disposal issues, but representatives from some initiatives did not attend, stating they understand the concerns.

Telegram.hr: Plenković Opens Meeting in Gospić: 'We Understand the Concern of Lika…

Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, accompanied by several ministers, opened a meeting in Gospić to address concerns about waste management, promising to speed up the remediation process for residents of the Lika region.

An exclusive investigative report has shed light on the significant entities and individuals dominating Croatia's waste management industry, estimated to be worth over two billion euros. The report identifies key players such as Zagreb's Megaholding and prominent businessmen Petar Pripuz and Zvonko Bede.

Jutarnji list: EXCLUSIVE LIST: These are the biggest players in the waste business worth over…

An investigative report identifies the major players in Croatia's waste management industry, valued at over two billion euros, with Zagreb's Megaholding and prominent businessmen like Petar Pripuz highlighted.

In a tragic development, a second elderly woman involved in the 'house of horrors' incident in Korenica has died. Concurrently, preventative legal measures that were in place for Dolores Mijatović, a former Prime Minister's advisor, have been lifted.

Jutarnji list: Sad News: Second Elderly Woman from 'House of Horrors' Dies, Former Prime…

Following the death of a second elderly victim in a tragic incident, preventative measures initially taken for a former Prime Minister's advisor have been lifted.

Telegram.hr: Former Prime Minister's Advisor's Measures Lifted, Second Elderly Woman from…

Legal measures have been lifted for a former prime minister's advisor, and simultaneously, a second elderly woman has died from the 'house of horrors' in Korenica.

The football transfer season is active, with reports indicating that three clubs are pursuing Brozović. Domestically, Dinamo and Hajduk have officially unveiled their latest player acquisitions.

Index.hr: HR transfers: Three clubs want Brozović. Dinamo and Hajduk presented new players

Transfer news indicates that three clubs are interested in signing Brozović, while Dinamo and Hajduk have introduced their new acquisitions.

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