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A major public transport strike has commenced in Zagreb, leading to widespread disruptions as trams and buses ceased operations. The legality of the strike is being questioned, and Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has sharply criticized the unions involved, while the city reports managing the initial day without major collapse but faces potential issues like accumulating garbage.

Further labor unrest is brewing as teachers' unions announced they will begin daily strikes until their demands for higher salaries are met, with a large protest planned for Monday. This comes amidst ongoing discussions about the controversial Maksimir Stadium project, where a public outcry over its aesthetics could lead to a reversal.

In other news, former Minister of Culture Andrea Zlatar Violić has passed away at 66. Meanwhile, the most wanted Croatian criminal has reportedly fled Dubai, and national football coach Slaven Bilić issued a public apology ahead of a match.

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Zagreb Public Transport Strike Begins Amidst Controversy

A major strike by public transport (ZET) and Zagrebački Holding drivers has begun in Zagreb, causing disruptions to tram and bus services. While the city claims the first day proceeded without major issues, Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has criticized the unions, and experts are debating the strike's legality. Unions, however, insist the strike will continue, with their leader stating Tomašević is the problem.

Teachers to Strike Daily for Higher Wages

Teachers' unions have officially declared that educators will go on daily strikes until their demands for increased salaries are met. A large protest is scheduled for Monday to further press their case.

Telegram.hr Teachers to strike daily for higher pay; large protest announced ↗

Maksimir Stadium Project Faces Potential Reversal Amid Public Outcry

The proposed new Maksimir Stadium project is facing significant public backlash, primarily due to concerns over its aesthetic design. Commentary questions whether Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will dismiss Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina over the issue, or if recent statements are merely populist.

Večernji list Commentary: Will Plenković dismiss Glavina over stadium issue? ↗
Telegram.hr After general outcry, will there be a major reversal regarding the Maksimir… ↗

Former Culture Minister Andrea Zlatar Violić Dies at 66

Andrea Zlatar Violić, who served as the Minister of Culture from 2011 to 2015, has passed away at the age of 66.

Večernji list Former minister Andrea Zlatar Violić passes away ↗

Croatia's Most Wanted Criminal Flees Dubai, Tracked Towards Russia

The most wanted Croatian criminal has reportedly escaped from a safe house in Dubai and is now believed to be heading towards Russia, intensifying pressure for his extradition.

Jutarnji list Face on the Wanted List: Most Wanted Croatian Criminal Flees Dubai, Tracked… ↗

Coach Bilić Issues Public Apology Ahead of Spain Match

National football team coach Slaven Bilić has publicly apologized for an unspecified mistake, vowing it will not be repeated, ahead of an upcoming match against Spain.

tportal Bilić apologizes publicly before Spain: 'I forgot. It won't happen again.' ↗