Red Alert Issued as Drought Deepens, Waste Investigations Begin
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The country is bracing for severe conditions as the meteorological service has issued the highest red alert for three regions, expected to last a full four days. Concurrently, extreme drought has caused the Danube River to reach historic low levels and has led to wells drying up in various areas, impacting locals and irrigation efforts.
Environmental concerns are also escalating, with a new investigation by Uskok into a couple allegedly burying hazardous waste imported from Europe. This comes as a civil initiative demands accountability for delays in environmental remediation for polluted water in Gospić, and the Minister has acknowledged the lack of an immediate solution. Residents of the Lika region are planning protests against 'ecological bombs' due to perceived state inaction.
In other domestic news, a potential tragedy was narrowly averted at a railway crossing when a barrier lifted as a train approached. On a more positive note, Dinamo Zagreb has completed a significant player transfer, with more signings anticipated. The real estate market also shows strong activity, with a report highlighting top agencies and luxury property trends.