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Croatia: Zagreb strike leaves one tram running — FrontPages.eu, September 29, 2026

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Zagreb's public transport strike entered its second day, leaving patients struggling to reach hospitals and just one or two trams operating across the city. Mayor Tomislav Tomašević refused union demands, noting that salaries at the transit authority—where the July average was €1,942—have already risen by up to 85%. A court is expected to rule on whether the walkout is legal. Separately, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković called for a new tender for the Maksimir stadium project, a move the Chamber of Architects opposed as an international disgrace. On the infrastructure front, construction on a €200m highway was halted after workers dug up Neolithic artifacts.

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The public transport strike in Zagreb is on its second day, causing widespread disruption to tram and bus services, impacting city functions like waste collection and patient transport. Public anger is growing, and a court decision on the strike's legality is pending. Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has addressed the public on the matter, while ZET management expects negotiations to progress. The average salary for ZET employees was reported at 1,942 Euros in July.

Index.hr: Court Decision Pending on Zagreb Strike; Will it Be Banned?

The ongoing strike in Zagreb is awaiting a court decision that could potentially ban it, while transport services are operating with limited capacity and public discussions about past employee demands continue.

tportal: Zagreb Strike: Transport Disrupted, City Faces Challenges

A strike in Zagreb has led to the disruption of tram and bus services, with reports of a woman named Kristina being the only one driving a tram. The city is experiencing issues with waste collection and patient transport to hospitals, though some negotiations are underway.

Jutarnji list: Zagreb Strike Day 2: City Center Blocked, Residents Furious

The second day of the strike in Zagreb sees only two trams running, causing severe traffic jams and public anger towards the striking workers.

Večernji list: Bus driver steps in for striking ZET staff: 'People need to get to hospitals'

A bus driver is filling in for striking ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram) employees, emphasizing the importance of ensuring people can reach hospitals during the strike.

Telegram.hr: Second Day of Strike in Zagreb: Only One Tram on Streets, Mayor Addresses…

The second day of the ZET and Zagreb Holding strike continues, with limited public transport. Mayor Tomašević stated that difficult but correct decisions were made. The article provides live updates on the situation, including union demands and responses.

tportal: Strike's Impact on Hospital Patients and Negotiations Update

Patients at KBC Zagreb are facing difficulties reaching the hospital due to the strike, and legal proceedings are set to determine the strike's legality. The head of ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram) anticipates progress in negotiations during the day.

Telegram.hr: Average Salary in ZET is 1,942 Euros

The management of ZET announced the average salary for its employees in July of this year, which is reported to be 1,942 Euros.

Index.hr: Child Labor Recruitment Allegations in 2015 Linked to ZET Employees

A news report brings up allegations from 2015 concerning the recruitment of children of ZET (Zagreb Public Transport) employees, drawing parallels to current labor disputes.

Index.hr: Live Updates on Operating Trams and Buses in Zagreb

The news outlet is providing live coverage of which trams and buses are currently running and their routes during the ongoing strike.

Index.hr: ZET Union: Awaiting Court Decision, Believe Strike is Legal

The trade union representing ZET employees has stated they are awaiting a court's decision on the strike and believe their action is legal.

Index.hr: Unions: Strike Continues

Trade unions have confirmed that the strike will proceed as planned.

Index.hr: Tomašević: Salaries Rose 60-85%, I Won't Agree to New Ultimatums

Mayor Tomašević stated that employee salaries have already increased significantly and he refuses to yield to further demands.

tportal: Politician Blames Unions for Unreasonable Strike Demands

A politician from the Možemo! party, Damir Bakić, holds trade unions responsible for the strike, labeling their demands as 'absolutely unreasonable' and unaffordable for the city's finances.

Jutarnji list: Zagreb Strike's First Problems Emerge, Beyond Transportation

The ongoing strike in Zagreb is starting to cause problems beyond just transportation, with early signs of disruption appearing.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is pushing for a new tender process for the Maksimir stadium project, a move that has drawn strong criticism from the Chamber of Architects who deem it a 'world precedent and international disgrace'. This represents a significant development after previous reports of the stadium's demolition being confirmed.

Jutarnji list: Battle for Stadium: Plenković Pushes for New Tender Amidst Criticism

Prime Minister Plenković favors a new tender for the Maksimir stadium, but faces strong opposition from the Chamber of Architects, who call it a 'world precedent and international disgrace'.

A crucial €200 million highway infrastructure project has been abruptly stopped following the discovery of Neolithic archaeological findings underground.

Jutarnji list: Archaeology Halts €200 Million Highway Project

A crucial infrastructure project worth €200 million has been abruptly stopped due to the discovery of Neolithic findings underground.

Croatian football fans and analysts are anticipating a historic match against Spain, focusing on the national team's potential to break Spain's unbeaten home record against Croatia and speculating on the optimal lineup.

Index.hr: Spain Has Never Lost Here. Croatia Can Make History Tonight.

The article highlights the historical statistics of Spain's unbeaten record at home against Croatia and suggests Croatia has an opportunity to achieve a historic victory.

Index.hr: What Would Croatia's Lineup Against Spain Look Like if You Chose?

The article speculates on the optimal starting lineup for the Croatian national football team in their upcoming match against Spain, based on fan/reader selection.

A new study has been published that investigates the political leanings of Croatian high school graduates, presenting findings that are considered to be noteworthy.

Jutarnji list: New Research: Do Croatian High School Graduates Lean Right or Left?

A new study examines the political leanings of Croatian high school graduates, with findings that warrant serious consideration.

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