Tax Hikes Spark Island Revolt, Corruption Rock Olympic Committee
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Residents on the island of Vir are in uproar over significantly increased property tax bills, with some experiencing more than double their previous payments, leading to widespread protests. Simultaneously, a major corruption investigation has led to arrests within the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO), suggesting a significant shake-up in sports leadership.
In the political arena, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is perceived to be weakening, though the opposition faces challenges in effectively unseating him despite concerns over inflation and corruption. Separately, a large-scale search and rescue operation is underway near the island of Šolta for a skipper who fell overboard from a charter catamaran.
Croatian media is also closely following international events, including a fatal attack at Berlin Pride, the tragic deaths of Bosnian hikers on Mount Elbrus in Russia, and the intensifying drought conditions across Europe.