Omiš Mourns Fire Victim; Pollution Warnings Escalate in Lika
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The nation is grappling with the aftermath of devastating fires near Omiš, where a 34-year-old woman was laid to rest. New, harrowing accounts of the inferno's night have emerged, detailing dramatic sea rescues and profound community solidarity amidst the destruction.
Concurrently, environmental concerns are escalating in Lika, with a European journalist issuing alarming warnings about high levels of PFAS pollution in Gospić and advising residents against consuming locally grown produce. A disturbing trend also reveals a sevenfold increase in pregabalin consumption among Croatian youth, who are reportedly substituting alcohol with prescription pills.
Other significant domestic news includes an investigation into a young man's death on Pag, the retirement of Jadrolinija's ship 'Dalmacija', and reports of Croatian generals and Hague judges facing sanctions.