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Ecological Disaster Unfolds, Spy Arrested Amid Pension Boost

A major ecological disaster has been uncovered in Gospić and Lika, where authorities, including the USKOK anti-corruption agency, have revealed the presence of hazardous waste and 'eternal chemicals' in underground waters, with potential damage expected to last for decades. This environmental crisis is raising significant concerns about habitat destruction and the spread of contamination.

In other significant developments, Croatian police have reportedly arrested an individual suspected of espionage for Serbian intelligence agencies in Zagreb. Meanwhile, a positive announcement details a €100 million plan to increase pensions for approximately 200,000 Croatian veterans, encompassing combat pay and the abolition of reductions.

The political landscape is also seeing shifts, with analysis suggesting growing nervousness within the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) two years before elections, and recent polls indicating a decline in support for both HDZ and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), while Možemo! and Most are gaining traction. Additionally, a scandal involving a pedophile priest has drawn a reaction from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, and a severe traffic accident in Zagreb resulted in one fatality.

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Ecological Disaster and Hazardous Waste in Lika

Authorities, including the USKOK anti-corruption agency, have uncovered a significant ecological disaster in Gospić and Lika, revealing extensive hazardous waste and 'eternal chemicals' in underground waters. This discovery has led to irreversible habitat destruction and raised serious concerns about long-term environmental damage and potential spread of contamination.

Political Shifts and HDZ Nervousness

Political analysis indicates growing nervousness within the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) two years ahead of elections, with a focus on Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's recent actions against a former partner. Recent polls show a decline in support for both HDZ and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), while opposition parties Možemo! and Most are seeing a rise in popularity. A significant majority of respondents also oppose the current direction of Croatia under Plenković.

Tragic Traffic Accident in Zagreb

A severe traffic accident in Zagreb's Botinec neighborhood resulted in one fatality and two injuries, with images showing the car split in half due to the impact.

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