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A former Croatian national footballer was severely injured in an attack and found bleeding heavily, with shocking details of the incident emerging today. This comes as Stipe Lekić, identified as a leader of the Tornado group, is currently a fugitive, adding to concerns about violence. In political developments, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed minority representatives, downplaying extremist occurrences following recent incidents involving the Torcida fan group. This coincides with a social psychologist's analysis on the normalization of far-right ideology and its potential societal consequences. Further domestic news includes an investigation into a man missing for 100 days, which has uncovered shocking details of his parallel life. Croatia is also grappling with a shortage of prison capacity, prompting plans for new facilities, while a construction expert has warned of a potential 40% drop in apartment sales, signaling a market downturn.

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A former Croatian national footballer was severely injured after an attack and was found bleeding heavily. Shocking details regarding the incident have surfaced.

tportal: Shocking Details Emerge of Attack on Former National Player: He Was Left Lying…

Shocking details have surfaced regarding an attack on a former Croatian national football player who was found lying in a pool of blood.

Večernji list: Legendary Croatian Footballer Attacked and Severely Injured, Found Lying in a…

A well-known Croatian footballer was severely injured after an attack and was found bleeding heavily.

Stipe Lekić, identified as a leader of the Tornado group, is currently a fugitive.

Jutarnji list: Tornado Leader Stipe Lekić is on the Run

Stipe Lekić, identified as a leader of the Tornado group, is currently a fugitive.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed minority representatives, downplaying the significance of extremist occurrences and attributing national well-being to his government's policies. This follows incidents involving the Torcida fan group and references to Hitler, prompting discussions on the normalization of far-right ideology and a social psychologist's analysis of societal issues.

Telegram.hr: Society has normalized Ustashism, so Torcida resorted to Hitler. Split could…

Following incidents in Split involving the Torcida fan group and references to Hitler, the article discusses the normalization of far-right ideology and its potential consequences for society, suggesting Split may be an early indicator of a dystopian future.

Telegram.hr: Plenković two days after Split, before minorities: 'There is hatred only…'

Prime Minister Plenković addressed minority representatives, downplaying the significance of extremist occurrences and attributing current well-being to his government's policies.

Telegram.hr: Where have we gone wrong and why? Social psychologist explains what is…

A social psychologist analyzes current societal issues, explaining the underlying causes of collective problems and discussing whether fear is a justified reaction.

An investigation into the last months of Damir Stanić, who has been missing for 100 days, is attempting to unravel a complex story, with his father discovering shocking details about his parallel life.

Jutarnji list: Secret Parallel Life: Man Missing for 100 Days, Father Shocked by Discoveries

An investigation into the last months of Damir Stanić before his disappearance attempts to unravel a complex story, with his father discovering shocking details.

Croatia is experiencing a shortage of prison capacity due to a high number of criminals, prompting the construction of new correctional facilities and extensions to existing ones.

Telegram.hr: Croatia has too few prisons for so many criminals; new facilities are being…

Croatia is facing a shortage of prison capacity due to a high number of criminals, prompting the construction of new correctional facilities and extensions to existing ones.

A construction industry professional has claimed that apartment sales have fallen by 40%, predicting a market crash similar to the one experienced in 2008.

Jutarnji list: Is the Bubble Bursting? Construction Expert Warns of a 40% Drop in Apartment…

A construction industry professional claims that apartment sales have fallen by 40%, predicting a market crash similar to 2008.

Evidence suggests that a minister may have misled the public regarding travel expenses, as police funds were allegedly used for overpriced 3D scans for a trip that did not occur.

Telegram.hr: These are the proofs that the minister did not speak the truth: police paid…

Evidence suggests that a minister may have misled the public regarding travel expenses, as police funds were allegedly used for 3D scans for a trip that did not occur.

A former politician in Čaporice near Trilj has developed a unique project that yielded an unexpected positive outcome, surprising those who initially anticipated a negative result.

tportal: Former Politician in Trilj Creates Something Unique in Croatia: Expecting…

A report from Čaporice near Trilj details a unique project by a former politician, which yielded an unexpected positive outcome.

Filip Hrgović, Croatian heavyweight boxing champion, challenged the successful WBO champion after Dubois' recent victory.

Index.hr: Dubois Won, Then Hrgović Entered the Ring in Croatian Kit

Filip Hrgović challenged the successful WBO champion after Dubois' victory.

Dinamo will continue their pursuit of Hajduk in Koprivnica, with the team lineup for the match against Slaven now revealed.

tportal: Dinamo Continues Hunt for Hajduk in Koprivnica: This is the Lineup for the…

Dinamo will continue their pursuit of Hajduk in Koprivnica, with the team lineup for the match against Slaven revealed.

An expert has discussed the potential effectiveness of carpooling in solving Zagreb's traffic problems, concluding that while it was popular in the 1980s, it would not significantly help alleviate current issues.

Telegram.hr: Would 'carpooling' really save Zagreb from collapse? Expert: 'It was a hit in…

An expert discusses the potential effectiveness of carpooling in solving Zagreb's traffic problems, stating that while it was popular in the 1980s, it would not significantly help alleviate current issues.

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