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Marko Rakar in his analytical text highlights that the ecocide in Gospić, caused by the burial of 37,000 tons of techno-genic waste, cannot be compensated for as there has been irreversible destruction of habitats and pollution of groundwater, and the responsibility for this problem lies with the previous governments that failed to react in a timely manner. (translated)

Although dangerous flame retardants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), have been banned in Europe for more than twenty years, research shows that they are still present in the environment and represent a continuous threat to human health due to their ability to accumulate in the body and potentially associated health risks. (translated)

In Gospić, nearly 37,000 tons of illegally disposed hazardous waste have been discovered, while the local government, despite inspection bans, has again issued permits for polluters to operate, revealing more serious problems in Croatian bureaucracy and waste control. (translated)

In Zagreb, a mass fish die-off has been reported in the Sava River, which is suspected to have been caused by pollution from the City Wastewater Channel, while the relevant institutions are carrying out inspections and water analyses to determine the cause of the event. (translated)

From the extraordinary session of the Parliament, I expect clear answers: what has been done, what are the deadlines, and what are the next steps in the waste remediation in Gospić. Without politicization – the priority is the health of people and the environment. A systematic solution is also needed for similar cases throughout Croatia. (translated)

A new report warns of the growing problem of illegal waste trading in the European Union, where criminal networks increasingly target countries with weak oversight and mild penalties, and the case of illegal waste disposal in Gospić further highlights the seriousness of this ecological threat. (translated)

In Gospić, there are large quantities of illegally dumped waste, around 37,000 tons, which poses a serious ecological threat and danger to human health, which is why citizens and local initiatives have called for urgent remediation, and the President of the Republic has convened an extraordinary session of the Parliament to discuss a solution to this problem. (translated)

The article highlights how the findings from Gospić uncovered a serious problem of illegal waste disposal, with HAZU warning that independent waste removal is not sufficient without changing the existing system, emphasizing the need for systematic analysis and environmental monitoring and strengthening control over disposal processes. (translated)

The President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanović, submitted a request for an extraordinary session of the Parliament, seeking urgent remediation of the hazardous waste landfill in Gospić, constant monitoring of groundwater, and the appointment of the chief state inspector due to citizens' concerns for health and the environment. (translated)

President Zoran Milanović submitted a request for an extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament in order to urgently address the issue of hazardous waste in Gospić, obliging the government to remediate and monitor the contamination of groundwater and inform the public about the state of the situation. (translated)

A protest against dangerous industrial waste that threatens the health of local residents was held in Gospić, where some politicians warned that the costs of remediation would ultimately be paid by the citizens, while the protesters expressed concern about pollution and demanded urgent action from the authorities. (translated)

Eco-toxicologist Branimir K. Hackenberger emphasizes that hazardous waste in Gospić is not a place where it should be located, warning of the necessity for a comprehensive ecotoxicological analysis that would examine the impact of waste on human health and the environment, instead of relying solely on chemical analyses that do not reflect the actual toxicity of many known chemical compounds. (translated)

An extraordinary session of the parliamentary Committee for Environmental Protection is being held today in Gospić due to dangerous waste in an illegal landfill, attended by ministers, the attorney general, and local leaders, discussing risks, responsibilities, and remediation, while the opposition emphasizes the need for political accountability and amendments to the law. (translated)

Deputy Prime Minister Branko Bačić announced that the Government of the Republic of Croatia will continuously measure water quality in Lika and publicly announce the test results, even if they are unfavorable, while simultaneously increasing activities to remediate illegal waste sites in the area. (translated)

Jure Zubčić and Silvana Čeko Jurišić from the Možemo party assure that it is not hysteria, but a justified concern of citizens for the environment and health, emphasizing Prime Minister Plenković's responsibility due to the long-standing issues with carcinogenic waste in Biljani Donji and other parts of Croatia, as well as the lack of trust in institutions that do not address the pollution situation. (translated)

Željka Šikić, who has lived in Gospić since birth, has been facing the problem of being close to 35 thousand tons of waste for 1.5 years, which is causing concern among citizens due to possible negative impacts on health, water, and food, while the authorities are announcing increased testing and there are still no concrete information about remediation. (translated)

Ecological crime with illegal waste disposal in Croatia, especially in Gospić, is becoming an increasingly serious issue due to the discovered hazardous substances that threaten the health of the population, while similar problems are suspected in other parts of the country awaiting remediation. (translated)