Search for missing at sea; President considers parliament recall.
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A tragic search and rescue operation is underway off the Croatian coast following the discovery of a Portuguese national's body near Senj, with efforts continuing to locate others. Meanwhile, President Zoran Milanović is reportedly considering interrupting his vacation to convene an extraordinary session of Parliament to address the escalating toxic waste scandal in Lika, a situation now feared to threaten nearly a million people.
The Lika waste scandal, which involves illegal dumping and has been described as an 'ecocide,' continues to be a major political flashpoint, prompting calls for urgent remediation and accountability. Separately, firefighters and water bombers are battling major blazes on the island of Brač and near Škrljevo.
In other domestic news, an indictment has been filed against two customs officers for alleged illicit business dealings. On a positive note, Croatia has been lauded for its progress in innovation, surpassing Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Additionally, local football clubs Hajduk and Rijeka are competing today for spots in European leagues.