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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is spending his day in parliament defending himself against a no-confidence motion. The opposition has framed the debate around waste management failures in Lika, with one MP going so far as to label the Prime Minister the head of a waste mafia. The ruling HDZ party has promised a systematic rebuttal of the charges, though their task was made easier when the opposition's debate strategy was leaked to the press ahead of the session. The government is also struggling to fund its inclusive supplement program, which has seen costs climb beyond initial projections as officials receive a constant stream of new requests. The mismatch between social promises and available funds comes as outside analysts suggest a difficult 2027 is approaching, with fiscal warnings beginning to emerge from neighboring Austria. Away from the capital, the Black Sea has become a source of immediate friction. The Bulgarian Prime Minister is seeking talks with NATO and Russia after drone strikes hit two ships near the coast, sinking one. While the maritime border remains tense, the streets of Dubrovnik have returned to a more familiar kind of drama as Hollywood crews arrived this week to begin filming a new big-budget series.

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The Croatian Parliament is debating a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, brought by the opposition over waste management issues in Lika. Opposition MP Miro Bulj has strongly criticized Plenković, calling him the 'head of the waste mafia.' The ruling HDZ party is preparing to counter the opposition's arguments, whose strategic approach to the debate has been leaked.

tportal: Plenković Faces No-Confidence Vote in Parliament Over Waste in Lika

Prime Minister Plenković is facing a no-confidence motion in the Croatian Parliament concerning waste management issues in Lika, with accusations labeling him as the 'head of the waste mafia'.

Večernji list: Parliamentary Clash: Opposition Demands Recall Over Waste Scandal

Live from the Croatian Parliament, MP Bulj criticizes Prime Minister Plenković, calling him the 'head of the waste mafia' as the opposition seeks a recall vote over a waste scandal.

Telegram.hr: Parliament to Debate Plenković's No-Confidence Vote; Opposition Tactics Revealed

The Croatian Parliament will debate Prime Minister Plenković's no-confidence vote today, with the opposition's strategy, including Hajdaš Dončić leading the initial attack, having been leaked.

tportal: Fierce Reactions to No-Confidence Vote, HDZ Vows to Rebut All Arguments

The ruling HDZ party is responding strongly to the no-confidence motion, asserting they will systematically dismantle all opposing arguments.

The Croatian government is grappling with a significant issue as an inclusive supplement program has become unmanageable, leading to a constant need for additional funds to fulfill hundreds of thousands of requests, despite prior expert warnings.

Telegram.hr: Government Ignored Expert Warnings, Now Faces Major Problem: Inclusive…

The Croatian government is facing a significant problem as the inclusive supplement has spiraled out of control, with constant searches for additional funds to meet hundreds of thousands of requests.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released revised forecasts for Croatia, indicating a lowered economic growth projection for both 2026 and 2027, while simultaneously predicting higher inflation than previously anticipated.

Jutarnji list: Austrians: 'Look at the Calendar in 2027, an Unpleasant Surprise Awaits Us.'…

Austrian analysis suggests a concerning situation for Croatia in 2027, described as an unpleasant surprise that is even more severe within Croatia.

Croatian youth are reportedly engaging in a new trend focused on earning and saving money, although experts are cautioning about potential pitfalls associated with this new financial behavior.

tportal: Croatian Youth Embrace New 'Money Making' Trend, Experts Warn of Pitfalls

Young people in Croatia are reportedly flocking to a new trend focused on earning and saving money, but a professor cautions about potential dangers.

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has released a new schedule for the SuperSport Croatian Football League (SHNL), which includes an unusual timing for the upcoming derby match between Dinamo and Rijeka.

Index.hr: Unusual Timing for Dinamo and Rijeka Derby

The upcoming derby match between Dinamo and Rijeka will be played at an unusual time, as there will be no matches in the 11th round on Friday.

tportal: HNS Announces New SHNL Schedule; Dinamo and Rijeka to Play Derby in Unusual Slot

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has released a revised schedule for the SuperSport Croatian Football League (SHNL), with a notable derby match between Dinamo and Rijeka scheduled at an unusual time.

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