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Croatia's political landscape is dominated by an extraordinary parliamentary session convened to tackle the contentious issue of hazardous waste in Gospić. The debate has been marked by high tensions, opposition protests, and sharp exchanges between political figures, including President Zoran Milanović and Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković. Concerns over potential health impacts, such as increased cancer rates, are at the forefront for local residents. Adding to the day's events, a severe weather alert has been issued for the country, with forecasts predicting storms, hail, and potential tornadoes across Europe, including Croatia. Meanwhile, in unrelated news, details have emerged regarding football star Luka Modrić's plans to build a new villa. Further domestic stories include the postponement of former minister Gabrijela Žalac's jail sentence for corruption, an investigation into over 55,000 euros missing from Jadrolinija funds, and a fire raging near the BiH-Dubrovnik border. An incident involving a mother from Serbia claiming detention in Šibenik over a photograph has also drawn attention.

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An extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament has commenced to address the hazardous waste situation in Gospić. The session, convened by President Zoran Milanović, has been characterized by high tensions, strong objections from the opposition to proposals by Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković, and controversial comments from a minister regarding the link between water quality and health issues. Residents express fears of increased cancer rates due to the environmental problem, and…

Index.hr: Parliament Session on Gospić Waste: Residents Fear Cancer

A parliamentary session is underway to discuss hazardous waste in Gospić, Croatia, with residents expressing fears of increased cancer rates due to the environmental issue. Government officials are addressing the situation, with discussions on potential legal measures and remediation.

Jutarnji list: Extraordinary Parliament Session Begins, Opposition Protests Jandroković's…

An extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament, convened by President Milanović, has begun. The opposition voiced strong objections to a proposal by Jandroković, but were immediately outvoted. Tensions were also high during a prior environmental committee meeting.

Večernji list: Tensions flare at session on toxic waste in Lika, insults exchanged

A session on toxic waste in Lika was marked by strong disagreements, insults, and warnings, with neither the President nor the Prime Minister participating.

Telegram.hr: Extraordinary Session of Parliament Begins, Opposition Expects Chaos…

An extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament has commenced, with the opposition anticipating chaos and the Speaker, Jandroković, expressing confusion over President Milanović's actions.

tportal: Parliamentary Session on Gospić Waste Dispute

The Croatian Parliament begins an extraordinary session to address the waste issue in Gospić, with opposition parties criticizing the government and the handling of the situation.

Index.hr: Live: Plenković at Government Session, Will He Comment on Gospić?

Prime Minister Plenković is attending a government session, and there is anticipation about whether he will address the pressing issue of the hazardous waste situation in Gospić.

tportal: Heated Debate on Waste in Gospić

A fierce debate takes place in the Environmental Protection Committee regarding waste in Gospić, with harsh words and insults exchanged between participants.

Jutarnji list: Jandroković Questions Milanović's Move, Session Held Without Proposer

Parliament Speaker Jandroković expressed confusion over President Milanović's actions, stating that the session proceeded without the proposer's presence. He conveyed his regrets about the situation.

Telegram.hr: Scandalous Minister on Water in Gospić: 'Cancer Never Has Only One Cause…

During a session discussing four of President Milanović's conclusions regarding hazardous waste in Gospić, a minister commented on water quality and health issues, noting that alcohol is a known problem contributing to health issues.

Croatia is bracing for severe weather, with forecasts predicting two days of storms, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, floods, and a potential tornado as a supercell storm system approaches Europe.

Jutarnji list: Severe Weather Alert: Europe Faces Two Days of Storms, Tornado Possible…

Europe is bracing for two days of severe weather, with forecasts predicting storms and a potential tornado. One arm of the storm system is expected to impact Croatia, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Večernji list: Supercell storms threaten Europe, Croatia warned of hail and floods

A two-day supercell storm event is expected, with warnings issued for hail and floods, and Croatia is identified as being in the zone of danger.

Former minister Gabrijela Žalac, who was previously sentenced to prison for abuse of office and misusing EU funds, has successfully postponed her jail sentence, citing unavoidable private matters.

Telegram.hr: Gabrijela Žalac Was Supposed to Go to Jail Tomorrow, But Managed to Postpone…

Former minister Gabrijela Žalac has successfully postponed her jail sentence, citing unavoidable private matters, a decision that has drawn public attention.

An investigation has revealed that more than 55,000 euros have disappeared from the state-owned ferry company Jadrolinija's funds within a three-week period.

Jutarnji list: Over 55,000 Euros Missing from Jadrolinija Funds in Three Weeks

An investigation reveals that over 55,000 euros have disappeared from the Jadrolinija company's coffers within a three-week period.

A large fire is burning in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dangerously close to the border near Dubrovnik, with local residents reportedly assisting in defending homes on the Ivanica side.

Telegram.hr: Video: Blaze in BiH Near Dubrovnik Border - 'The Fire is Huge, We Helped…

A large fire is burning in Bosnia and Herzegovina, approaching the border near Dubrovnik, with local residents reportedly helping to defend houses on the Ivanica side.

A mother from Serbia alleges she was detained for 15 days in Šibenik, Croatia, after taking a photograph of her child wearing a traditional Serbian Shashka hat.

Telegram.hr: Mother from Serbia Accuses: 'I Photographed My Child with a Shashka and Ended…

A mother from Serbia claims she was detained for 15 days in Šibenik, Croatia, after taking a photo of her child wearing a traditional Serbian Shashka hat.

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