Waste Crisis Deepens Amidst Pollution Cover-Up Allegations
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New revelations indicate that water quality tests in Gospić may be concealing pollution, raising significant public safety concerns. This comes as a company with a questionable history, including alleged illegal waste disposal and involvement in rigged tenders, has been chosen to manage waste in the area.
The developments have fueled criticism from activists directed at Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who is accused of not understanding the plight of ordinary citizens in the affected Lika region. Separately, questions are emerging about the use of EU funds for Rimac's robotaxi project, with the company reportedly backtracking on initial claims of returned funds.
In other domestic news, the police's acquisition of a new firefighting helicopter has surprised local firefighters, who cite a lack of consultation and coordination protocols. Internationally, convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić died on August 27, 2026, while serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes.