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The front page of Telegram.hr features a mix of domestic Croatian news, international affairs, and lifestyle content. Top stories include a major anti-corruption operation involving illegal waste, a political debate about pension tax changes, and commentary on EU expansion potentially angering…
A large-scale operation by USKOK (the Croatian anti-corruption agency) has begun targeting illegal waste disposal, resulting in the arrest of a well-known goldsmith and the director of a company linked to Pripuz. The investigation may expand to include Pripuz's company.
Telegram's military analyst Goran Redžepović discusses Operation Vivaldi and Putin's threats, suggesting that Ukrainian actions have compelled Putin to alter his strategy with Europe now facing potential threats.
A significant plan for EU expansion might lead to a revolt among member states and severely anger Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, as the EU must prepare for new members, potentially requiring current members, including Croatia, to relinquish certain aspects.
MP Špika asserts that the government's plan to abolish income tax on pensions is a deception affecting the majority of pensioners, stating that 700,000 individuals will receive no benefit. The government has announced the abolition of pension income tax effective January 1, 2027.
A new midfielder for the Croatian football club Dinamo has expressed his admiration for Zvonimir Boban.
Following their highly successful first joint collection, which sold out within an hour, beauty brand Rare Beauty and lifestyle company BÉIS have released a new pink-themed product line.
A Polish man walking in a forest stumbled upon the wreckage of an Allied aircraft from the Second World War.
Evidence suggests that the minister's claims about current events are false, with a 3D recording of the situation proving to be extremely expensive.
The appeal of Gabrijeli Žalac regarding the 'business reasons' for her actions has been rejected, and she will remain free while awaiting trial.
