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Ivan Penava, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament and President of the Homeland Movement, has sparked controversy by defending the Torcida fan group in the wake of Nazi chants. Penava criticized the Ministry of Interior and the media, accusing them of a 'witch hunt' in their response to the incidents. In other domestic news, Zagreb is set to raise its property tax to the maximum level, a decision projected to cause a significant revenue shortfall for the city when combined with the government's tax reforms. Meanwhile, a report has detailed dire conditions and overcrowding at Croatia's largest hospital. Further stories include the release of an individual accused of dumping 280 barrels of toxic waste, a shocking murder case involving a 20-year-old hitchhiker, and criticism of public broadcaster HRT for allegedly omitting government scandals in a report celebrating Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's 10 years in office.

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Ivan Penava, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament and President of the Homeland Movement, publicly defended the Torcida fan group regarding the invocation of Hitler and criticized the Ministry of Interior and the media, accusing them of a 'witch hunt' and questioning their actions.

Jutarnji list: Penava Speaks Live on Torcida's Hitler Salutes, Criticizes Ministry

Croatian politician Ivan Penava is speaking live, addressing the Torcida fan group's invocation of Hitler, initially criticizing the media and then the Ministry of Interior, questioning their actions.

Index.hr: Penava Attacking Media Over 'Witch Hunt' Claims

Vukovar Mayor Ivan Penava is showing newspaper headlines and accusing the media of initiating a 'witch hunt'.

tportal: Coalition Partner's Fury: Penava Defends Torcida, Attacks MUP and Media

A coalition partner, Penava, has publicly defended the Torcida fan group and strongly criticized the Ministry of Interior and the media, questioning their next actions.

Zagreb has decided to raise its property tax to the maximum allowed level, a move that, combined with the government's tax reforms, is expected to result in a significant revenue shortfall for the city. The government's model for tax reform is also facing criticism.

Telegram.hr: Zagreb Raises Property Tax to Maximum; Government's Model Criticized

Zagreb is increasing its property tax to the maximum level, which, coupled with the government's tax reforms, is projected to cause a significant revenue shortfall for the city. The government's model is deemed flawed.

A report has highlighted extreme overcrowding and dire conditions at Croatia's largest hospital, with images sent to superiors to emphasize the severity of the situation.

Jutarnji list: Horror Conditions at Croatia's Largest Hospital

A report details the dire situation and extreme overcrowding at Croatia's largest hospital, with images sent to superiors highlighting the severity of the problem.

A crime has shocked Croatia after 20-year-old Kristina was tortured and killed with a wrench by Luka, whom she was hitchhiking with on a bridge. Luka reportedly went for coffee afterward and claimed to have heard voices.

Večernji list: Kristina (20) Was Hitchhiking on the Bridge, Luka Tortured and Killed Her with…

A crime that shocked Croatia: Kristina, 20, was hitchhiking on a bridge when Luka tortured and killed her with a wrench, after which he went for coffee and claimed to have heard voices.

An individual accused of dumping 280 barrels of toxic waste in a forest has been released by a court, with the court stating they 'will not repeat it.'

Jutarnji list: 280 Barrels of Toxic Waste Dumped in Forest; Organizer Free

A court has released an individual accused of dumping 280 barrels of toxic waste in a forest, with the court stating they 'will not repeat it'.

Zagreb is hosting a meeting where two finance ministers, heads of three stock exchanges, and leading asset managers are discussing the future of Europe's capital markets, with a focus on activating dormant savings.

Jutarnji list: Future of Europe's Capital Markets Discussed in Zagreb

Two finance ministers, heads of three stock exchanges, and leading asset managers are meeting in Zagreb to discuss the future of Europe's capital markets, with one minister emphasizing the need to activate dormant savings.

The public broadcaster HRT is facing accusations of intentionally omitting any mention of scandals in a report celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government.

Telegram.hr: HRT Criticized for Omitting Government Scandals in 10-Year Anniversary Report

The public broadcaster HRT is accused of intentionally omitting any mention of scandals during a report celebrating 10 years of Prime Minister Plenković's government.

The chief of Split police has expressed surprise regarding the continued absence of a verdict in the case concerning the throwing of a water polo player from the Riva, while a judge responded by stating they are not an 'ad hoc court.'

Telegram.hr: Split Police Chief Questions Lack of Verdict in Water Polo Incident; Judge…

The chief of Split police expressed surprise over the absence of a verdict in the case involving the throwing of a water polo player from the Riva, while a judge stated they are not an 'ad hoc court'.

Nikola Grmoja, President of The Bridge political party and a Member of the Croatian Parliament, has commented on remarks made by Ivan Miletić about 'hanging corrupt officials,' suggesting that Miletić 'spoke in images' and that his party would approach such issues differently.

Index.hr: Grmoja on Miletić's Hanging of Corrupt: He Spoke in Images, We Wouldn't Do It…

Davor Nađi Grmoja commented on Ivan Miletić's remarks about hanging corrupt officials, suggesting a different approach.

Football club Dinamo has reportedly rejected a €20 million offer from Betis for striker Dion Dren Beljo, with the club seeking €25 million and a loan-back option.

Index.hr: Insider: Dinamo Rejected €20 Million for Beljo

Dinamo reportedly rejected a €20 million offer from Betis for striker Dion Dren Beljo, seeking €25 million and a loan-back.

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