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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has convened an urgent meeting with his ruling coalition partners to address the growing pressure from a hazardous waste scandal in Gospić, Lika. The controversy, involving illegal dumping and environmental damage, is intensifying, with critics questioning official awareness and accountability for years of reported waste transport. The scandal is now being described as a major crisis for the government, as a secret document reportedly reveals the extent of the damage. Meanwhile, new details have surfaced regarding a recent railway crossing malfunction, indicating a train driver restarted the vehicle after it had automatically stopped at a red signal. Other domestic news includes disciplinary action initiated in a police sex scandal and arrests, including the wife of a well-known Zagreb goldsmith, in a separate criminal investigation. Politically, there are reports of significant maneuvering by the Homeland Movement, with the opposition reportedly sensing a potential split within the ruling coalition.

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The hazardous waste scandal in Gospić, Lika, has reached a critical point, prompting Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to call an urgent meeting with his ruling coalition partners. The controversy centers on years of alleged illegal waste dumping and environmental damage, with public pressure mounting and a secret document reportedly detailing the extent of the ecological harm. Critics, including President Zoran Milanović, are sharply questioning the government's handling of the situation and…

Index.hr: Who Knew About the Tones of Dangerous Waste Dumped in Lika?

Residents have been reporting illegal waste transport for years, questioning who was aware of and responsible for the dumping of dangerous waste in Gospić, Lika.

tportal: Waste Scandal Pressure Mounts: Plenković Calls Emergency Coalition Meeting

Prime Minister Plenković has called an extraordinary coalition meeting amidst rising pressure related to a waste management scandal in Gospić.

Jutarnji list: LIVE: Gospić Affair - Emergency Government Meeting Amidst Hazardous Waste…

An urgent, unscheduled meeting of the Croatian government's inner cabinet and coalition partners is reportedly underway concerning a hazardous waste scandal in Gospić.

Večernji list: Plenković Calls Urgent Meeting of Ruling Coalition

Croatian Prime Minister Plenković has convened an urgent meeting of the ruling coalition to address a waste case in Lika that is causing political turmoil.

Telegram.hr: Commentary: It's Unbearable to Hear Plenković Speak of the Law. The System…

A commentary piece criticizes the Croatian government and Prime Minister Plenković regarding a scandal involving the import of toxic waste into Gospić, questioning how such a large quantity of hazardous material was allowed into the country without consequence.

Jutarnji list: Hazardous Waste Scandal: Secret Document Reveals Real Damage, Milanović Critical

A secret document detailing the extent of damage from hazardous waste, including 'black heaps,' has been uncovered, drawing sharp criticism from Milanović.

Jutarnji list: Ivanka Toma Writes: Plenković Survived Every Scandal, But Turudić's Release…

Analyst Ivanka Toma suggests that while Prime Minister Plenković has weathered many scandals, information released by Turudić might pose the greatest threat.

Telegram.hr: Gospić Eco-Bomb Escalates into the Most Dangerous Scandal of Plenković's…

The environmental scandal in Gospić involving toxic waste is escalating, becoming a major crisis for Prime Minister Plenković's government, with questions raised about how authorities permitted such a large-scale environmental disaster.

Telegram.hr: Drama in Government: Plenković Calls Emergency Coalition Meeting Due to Toxic…

Prime Minister Plenković has convened an urgent meeting with coalition partners to address the escalating scandal surrounding toxic waste disposal in the Lika region.

Index.hr: Plenković Calls Emergency Meeting Over Gospić with Coalition Partners

Prime Minister Plenković has called an extraordinary meeting with coalition partners concerning the situation in Gospić.

Telegram.hr: Family from Gospić Runs a Farm Kilometer from Toxic Waste Pile: 'We Had…

A local family in Gospić, whose farm is located near a large accumulation of toxic waste, expresses deep concern for their health and well-being, lamenting the loss of their once idyllic environment.

Further details have emerged regarding a recent railway incident where a train passed a red signal. The train's automatic safety system stopped it, but the driver reportedly restarted the train, raising new questions about the circumstances of the near-collision.

tportal: Near Collision: Train Stopped Automatically After Red Light, But Driver…

New details emerge regarding a near-collision incident where a train automatically stopped after passing a red signal, only for the driver to restart it.

A sex scandal within the police force, previously brought to light by Telegram, has seen new developments. The Ministry of Interior has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the officers involved.

Telegram.hr: Inconvenient Sex Scandal in Police, Revealed by Telegram, Gets Sequel. MUP…

A sex scandal within the police force, previously uncovered by Telegram, has led to further developments with the Ministry of Interior initiating disciplinary action against involved officers.

Several individuals, including the wife of a prominent Zagreb goldsmith, have been arrested and brought to court. One of the arrested parties has indicated a willingness to speak extensively once legal proceedings are concluded.

Telegram.hr: Photo: Wife of a Famous Zagreb Goldsmith and Others Arrested, Brought to…

Several individuals, including the wife of a well-known Zagreb goldsmith, have been arrested and brought to court, with one indicating that they will speak extensively once legal proceedings are concluded.

An insider from the Homeland Movement (DP) suggests that significant political maneuvers are underway, with the opposition reportedly sensing a potential split within the ruling coalition.

Jutarnji list: Hot Political Autumn: Insider Claims DP Preparing Major Moves, Opposition…

An insider from the Homeland Movement (DP) suggests significant political maneuvering is underway, with the opposition sensing a potential split within the ruling coalition.

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