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A major employer of 12,000 people is reportedly falling apart, sparking a fight for its remaining assets. The company's disintegration is forcing key strategic players to reveal their hands as they move to secure what is left of the business. City halls in Zagreb, Zadar, and Trogir are raising taxes on vacant properties to force them onto the market. The move has already sent property owners to their lawyers, who claim that deregistering tenants may offer a simple way to bypass the new charges. The capital is also watching the fall of Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, where a student-led movement took 51.71% of the vote. While the new Serbian government remains nationalistic, the hope in Zagreb is that a change in leadership might finally settle the region’s long-standing diplomatic frost.

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A significant employer, previously reported to be nearing collapse, is now actively falling apart, leading to an intense struggle for its assets. Strategic plans of key players involved in this corporate disintegration are reportedly being revealed.

Jutarnji list: Mega-Project in Zagreb: Company Employing 12,000 People Faces Collapse

A major company that employed 12,000 people is reportedly falling apart, triggering a significant battle for its assets and revealing the strategic plans of key players involved.

Former Minister Gabrijela Žalac has been denied bail following a night in custody, with the decision cited as being due to 'business reasons.'

Telegram.hr: Gabrijeli Žalac Denied Bail Due to 'Business Reasons' After Spending Night in…

Gabrijela Žalac has been denied bail following a night in custody, with the decision attributed to 'business reasons'.

Cities such as Zagreb, Zadar, and Trogir are increasing property taxes on vacant real estate, affecting property owners. However, lawyers have identified methods, such as deregistering tenants, that could potentially allow owners to avoid these new taxes.

Večernji list: Cities Crack Down on Empty Properties, Taxes Raised in Zagreb, Zadar, Trogir

Cities like Zagreb, Zadar, and Trogir are increasing property taxes on vacant real estate, impacting property owners. Lawyers have found ways to potentially avoid these taxes under certain circumstances, such as by deregistering tenants.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is expected to comment on the election results in Serbia, where President Aleksandar Vučić reportedly suffered a defeat. Croatian media commentary suggests that this outcome will have positive implications for Croatia.

Index.hr: Plenković to Comment on Vučić's Election Defeat Today

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is expected to comment on the election results in Serbia, where President Aleksandar Vučić suffered a defeat.

Index.hr: Vučić's Defeat Is Very Good News for Croatia

A commentary suggesting that the election outcome in Serbia, with Aleksandar Vučić's defeat, will have positive implications for Croatia.

Index.hr: Vučić Ousted in Elections, Students Victorious; Reactions Pour In, Russians…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has reportedly been defeated in the recent elections by a student-led movement, with initial reactions from various groups, including Russia, being noted.

tportal: Belgrade's strongest fortresses betrayed Vučić: He was let down by those he…

A report from Novi Sad details how Aleksandar Vučić was unexpectedly defeated, with his staunchest supporters reportedly turning against him.

Jutarnji list: Vučić Defeated in Elections, Serbs Celebrate Unprecedented Scenes

Aleksandar Vučić has suffered a significant defeat in the Serbian elections, with a movement born from a tragedy in Novi Sad gaining a majority and promising a more open government, leading to widespread celebrations in Belgrade.

Večernji list: What Russian Media Writes About the Fall of Aleksandar Vučić

Russian media outlets are reporting on perceived political shifts or challenges faced by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, with an emphasis on 'all power to the students.'

Telegram.hr: Vučić's Heavy Defeat: Mass Celebrations in Serbia, EU Offers Cooperation

Following Aleksandar Vučić's significant defeat, thousands celebrated in the streets of Serbia, while the EU offered cooperation and aid for reforms.

Index.hr: Students Won Almost 51.71% of Votes, Vučić at 39.85%

Official results indicate that the student-led movement secured approximately 51.71% of the votes, while Aleksandar Vučić received 39.85%.

tportal: Russian media on Vučić's defeat: Three major risks mentioned

Russian media outlets are analyzing Aleksandar Vučić's electoral defeat, highlighting three significant risks that lie ahead.

Telegram.hr: Five Reasons Vučić's Fall is Crucial Despite New Government's Nationalistic…

This commentary argues that Vučić's downfall is very important, even though the new Serbian government has also exhibited nationalistic tendencies, highlighting two key changes desired in post-Vučić Serbia.

Telegram.hr: Video: Chaos in Belgrade - Police Fled Cacileend, Citizens Pelted Them With…

Police convoys reportedly withdrew from the vicinity of Cacileend after the electoral defeat of Aleksandar Vučić, with citizens pelting them with stones and pyrotechnics.

Index.hr: Student Who Fled to Zagreb Due to Vučić: A New Era Begins with Croatia

A student who reportedly fled Serbia to Zagreb because of Aleksandar Vučić's politics believes a new political era is dawning and sees potential for closer ties with Croatia.

Index.hr: VIDEO: Unbelievable Scenes in Belgrade; Police Leave Vehicles, People Attack…

Video captures chaotic scenes in Belgrade after the election, with police reportedly leaving their vehicles and facing attacks from citizens.

tportal: See Serbian newspaper headlines after Vučić's defeat: Differences are huge

A comparison of Serbian newspaper front pages reveals significant variations in how Aleksandar Vučić's election loss is being reported.

tportal: From Brussels, congratulations arrived for the election winners in Serbia…

The European Union's representatives in Brussels have congratulated the victors of the Serbian elections, expressing optimism.

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