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A major public transport strike has commenced in Zagreb, leading to widespread disruptions as trams and buses ceased operations. The legality of the strike is being questioned, and Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has sharply criticized the unions involved, while the city reports managing the initial day without major collapse but faces potential issues like accumulating garbage. Further labor unrest is brewing as teachers' unions announced they will begin daily strikes until their demands for higher salaries are met, with a large protest planned for Monday. This comes amidst ongoing discussions about the controversial Maksimir Stadium project, where a public outcry over its aesthetics could lead to a reversal. In other news, former Minister of Culture Andrea Zlatar Violić has passed away at 66. Meanwhile, the most wanted Croatian criminal has reportedly fled Dubai, and national football coach Slaven Bilić issued a public apology ahead of a match.

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A major strike by public transport (ZET) and Zagrebački Holding drivers has begun in Zagreb, causing disruptions to tram and bus services. While the city claims the first day proceeded without major issues, Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has criticized the unions, and experts are debating the strike's legality. Unions, however, insist the strike will continue, with their leader stating Tomašević is the problem.

Index.hr: Zagreb Strike: Decision Made by HDZ Member's Wife, Tomašević Responds Sharply…

A major strike is underway in Zagreb, affecting tram and bus services. The decision-making process for the strike is linked to the wife of a former HDZ minister, and the mayor, Tomašević, has sharply criticized the unions involved.

tportal: Zagreb's first day of strike proceeds without major issues; city announces…

The first day of the strike in Zagreb saw no significant problems, with the city planning to deploy marshals where needed.

Večernji list: Strike in ZET and Zagrebački Holding: Is it legal?

Experts are questioned about the legality of the strike by ZET and Zagrebački holding drivers. The article notes that while the legality is being challenged in court, it has not yet been definitively ruled as unlawful or lawful.

Telegram.hr: Union leader: Strike continues, Tomasevic is the problem, not the solution…

The head of the union announced that the strike will continue, stating that Tomasevic is the cause of the problems and not the solution. A new extraordinary press conference has been scheduled.

tportal: Zagreb avoids collapse on strike's first day; survey asks about commutes

An inquiry asks how people commuted on the first day of the strike, which Zagreb seems to have navigated without major traffic collapse.

tportal: Garbage is piling up: Did Zagreb survive the first day, or does it face a…

Despite surviving the first day of the strike without major issues, the article questions whether Zagreb could face a growing garbage problem similar to Naples.

Jutarnji list: Zagreb Strike Live: Citizens React to Public Transport Protests

During a public transport strike in Zagreb, citizens express frustration, with some questioning the protesters' demands in comparison to their own salaries. Traffic disruptions are reported across the city.

Večernji list: Strike paralyzing Zagreb: Salary demands and conditions

This story details the salary demands and conditions sought by those striking in Zagreb, with specific mention of ZET-u and Holding.

Telegram.hr: Commentary: Unions clearly did something very wrong; it's hard to remember…

The author suggests that unions have made a significant misstep, leading to strong public disapproval of the current strike.

Teachers' unions have officially declared that educators will go on daily strikes until their demands for increased salaries are met. A large protest is scheduled for Monday to further press their case.

Telegram.hr: Teachers to strike daily for higher pay; large protest announced

Unions have officially announced that teachers will go on strike every day until they receive a salary increase. A large protest is planned for Monday.

The proposed new Maksimir Stadium project is facing significant public backlash, primarily due to concerns over its aesthetic design. Commentary questions whether Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will dismiss Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina over the issue, or if recent statements are merely populist.

Večernji list: Commentary: Will Plenković dismiss Glavina over stadium issue?

A commentary piece questions whether Prime Minister Plenković will dismiss Glavina, or if the recent statements about a stadium are merely populist gestures.

Telegram.hr: After general outcry, will there be a major reversal regarding the Maksimir…

The project for the new Maksimir stadium has sparked numerous negative reactions, mainly due to its aesthetics.

Andrea Zlatar Violić, who served as the Minister of Culture from 2011 to 2015, has passed away at the age of 66.

Večernji list: Former minister Andrea Zlatar Violić passes away

The news reports the death of Andrea Zlatar Violić, a former minister, at the age of 66.

The most wanted Croatian criminal has reportedly escaped from a safe house in Dubai and is now believed to be heading towards Russia, intensifying pressure for his extradition.

Jutarnji list: Face on the Wanted List: Most Wanted Croatian Criminal Flees Dubai, Tracked…

The most wanted Croatian criminal has reportedly escaped from a safe house in Dubai and is believed to be heading towards Russia, with pressure mounting for his extradition.

National football team coach Slaven Bilić has publicly apologized for an unspecified mistake, vowing it will not be repeated, ahead of an upcoming match against Spain.

tportal: Bilić apologizes publicly before Spain: 'I forgot. It won't happen again.'

Coach Bilić has issued a public apology ahead of the match against Spain, admitting to a mistake that he vows will not be repeated.

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