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New regulations are set to impact daily life, with details revealed for a waste management law that includes GPS tracking, surveillance cameras, and a public blacklist to enhance control. This comes as politician Marković expressed dismay at Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's reaction to the ongoing waste crisis, while the government also moves to establish regional bodies praised by HDZ leaders.

Emergency services conducted an evacuation of 100 people during a wildfire on Brač Island. Separately, new legal changes are being introduced to fine illegal street racers following incidents in Rijeka, and a fatal road rage incident occurred near Ploče.

In other news, a recall of certain eggs due to salmonella contamination has been issued, and businessman Nermin Sefić is now on trial for fraud. On a positive note, football club Hajduk is reportedly nearing a significant transfer deal and has gained momentum in the league title race.

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New Waste Management Law and Political Fallout

Details of a new waste management law have been revealed, introducing measures such as GPS tracking for vehicles, surveillance cameras, and a public blacklist to improve control. Concurrently, politician Marković has criticized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's response to the waste crisis, while the government is actively establishing regional bodies where local HDZ party leaders are reportedly praising the government and the Prime Minister.

Jutarnji list New Waste Law: GPS, Cameras, and Public Blacklist for Better Control ↗
Telegram.hr Marković Appalled by Plenković's Reaction to Waste Crisis ↗
Telegram.hr Government Urgently Forms Regional Bodies Praised by HDZ Leaders ↗

Brač Wildfire Evacuation

An emergency operation was launched in the early morning hours to evacuate 100 people from Bol during an ongoing fire on the island of Brač.

Jutarnji list Emergency Evacuation of 100 People During Brač Fire ↗

Road Incidents and New Racing Fines

Following serious incidents in Krk and Rijeka, police have announced legal changes to introduce fines for illegal street racing, which was not previously a distinct offense. Separately, a fatal road rage incident occurred near Ploče, where a young individual assaulted a 71-year-old man, leading to his death.

Businessman Sefić on Trial for Fraud

Businessman Nermin Sefić, previously accused of fraud, is now on trial for allegedly deceiving a villa owner after reporting significant revenue and promising wealth for Maksimir.

Jutarnji list Mysterious Empire: Official Accused of Fraud After Promising Riches for Maksimir ↗

Salmonella Egg Recall

The state inspectorate has issued a public warning and initiated a recall of certain eggs from the market due to confirmed salmonella contamination, advising consumers to check their refrigerators.

tportal Check your refrigerators: Eggs recalled due to salmonella ↗

Hajduk's Football Momentum

Croatian football club Hajduk is reportedly nearing a significant transfer deal for a promising young player, attracting interest from top European clubs like Bayern Munich. Following a defeat for Dinamo, analytics predict that Hajduk has gained momentum in the league title race.