The whole country is on its feet due to citizens' fear of 37,000 tons of waste in the heart of Lika, while the Prime Minister claims that it is hysteria caused by the opposition and the media. (translated)
Deputy Mostov Zvonimir Troskot announced the results of an independent analysis confirming the presence of lead, antimony, and PAH compounds in plastic from Lički Osik, emphasizing that local residents financed the test themselves for 5000 euros, and requesting urgent remediation measures and the declaration of a state of emergency due to serious waste contamination in the area. (translated)
The HDZ has accused Mayor Tomislav Tomašević of insufficient actions regarding the tar pits in Savica, where 33,000 tons of hazardous waste are located, claiming that these pits and the Jakuševac landfill are the two most dangerous ecological bombs in Croatia. (translated)
Božo Kovačević emphasized in the show Novi dan that organized crime in Gospić is connected to the highest levels of government, warning about the nexus between transnational crime and state institutions, and criticizing the lack of accountability of the authorities regarding the issue of illegal waste disposal. (translated)
Member of Parliament from Most, Marin Miletić, and Senj councilor Hrvoje Bezjak requested urgent remediation of the hazardous waste dump in Sveti Juraj, an environmental analysis, and health checks for residents due to potential impacts on their health. (translated)
The city HDZ warned of the presence of 33,000 tons of hazardous industrial waste in the Savica lakes in Zagreb, claiming that Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has not taken any measures during his five-year term. (translated)
The Zagreb HDZ warns that near the Petruševec water pumping station, which supplies 150,000 citizens of Zagreb, there are 33,000 tons of hazardous industrial waste, and criticizes Mayor Tomašević for inaction despite many years of knowledge about this problem. (translated)
The president of the Zagreb HDZ, Ivan Matijević, criticizes the city government of Tomislav Tomašević for not carrying out the remediation of 33,000 tons of hazardous waste in Savica, which he claims they have known about since the beginning of their term. (translated)
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)
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)
Representative of Most, Zvonimir Troskot, requested the declaration of a state of emergency due to the risk of drinking water contamination and the necessity for urgent remediation of polluted areas, along with a suspension of waste imports. (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)
