Croatia
'Forever Chemicals' Found in Gospić Water: Residents Demand Urgent Remediation and Accountability
USKOK has confirmed that waste in Gospić is hazardous to health, and a citizens' initiative is demanding immediate action, permanent oversight, and the resignation of those responsible.
Croatia
I'm Terrified Our Children Will Die in Agony-We Haven't Drunk the Water Since 2021!
USKOK's 365-page expert report confirmed severe soil contamination in Gospić, and a resident living about fifty meters from the landfill spoke out about daily fear and anger.
Croatia
Željka from Gospić: I'm Afraid for the Future
USKOK's expert analysis confirms severe soil contamination at illegal medical waste dump. A local resident living about fifty meters away warns that half of Croatia is at risk.
Croatia
Milinović: Not a Single Kilogram of Waste Removed in Over a Year
USKOK releases extensive expert report for Bilajska 50, Chief State Attorney confirms pollution in Lika, and the Mayor of Gospić fiercely calls out the Prime Minister, demanding urgent remediation without public procurement.
Croatia
Gospić Sits on 37,000 Tons of Hazardous Waste
Findings from the Faculty of Geotechnical Engineering reveal the scale of an ecological disaster on Bilajska Street. 'Forever chemicals' found, and Chief State Attorney Ivan Turudić states: 'Lika is contaminated in that area.'
Croatia
Bridge: PFAS in groundwater near Lič, urgent remediation demanded
Croatia
Pavlek Remains in Custody in Kazakhstan
Croatia
USKOK Releases Expert Report on Waste in Gospić: Lika Is Contaminated
Croatia
Turudić Announces Major Case Linked to National Security
Croatia
Turudić: Expert Analysis Shows Pollution in Lika
The Chief State Attorney also commented on the Hajduk investigation, the extradition of Vedran Pavlek, and relations with Laura Kövesi, stating that USKOK is intensively working on a major case.
Croatia
Turudić on Kövesi: 'She Leaves a Trail of Destruction, Gives Interviews and Attacks Everyone'
Chief State Attorney Ivan Turudić commented on the riots at the Varaždin-Hajduk match on RTL Danas, emphasizing that swift and certain punishments are more important than severe ones, and criticized the outgoing European Chief Prosecutor.
Local
Judge Quickly Examines Witnesses: Kerum's Nephew Released from Custody
Igor Sapunar spent only a few days in the investigative prison at Bilice. After the deputy director of USKOK examined all witnesses in a single day, the court lifted the measure.
Croatia
Kerum Released to Mount Defense from Freedom, Nephew Sapunar Gets a Month in Custody
USKOK did not request detention for Željko Kerum and Andrija Polić, while Igor Sapunar was remanded due to the risk of influencing witnesses in the illegal regularization of the Pršut tavern case.
Croatia
Habijan: Pavlek in Pre-trial Detention, Extradition Up to Kazakhstan
Justice Minister Damir Habijan spoke to N1's New Day about Vedran Pavlek's extradition, Željko Kerum's release, and the state of the Croatian judiciary.
Politics
Former HDZ Mayor Under USKOK Investigation Hired at State Institution: "We Were Not Aware of Any Proceedings"
Marko Ajček, former mayor of the Municipality of Gradina, suspected of corruption and money laundering, got a job at the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute. The Institute says it was not aware of the investigation.
Crime
Kerum presents defense before USKOK, pleads not guilty; decision on detention tomorrow
Former Split mayor and businessman was questioned tonight at USKOK's offices in Split. The prosecution charges him with corruption-related criminal offenses linked to the tavern 'Pršut' in Kaštela.
Local
Vis Mayor's Attacker Remanded in Custody, Kerum Arrested in 'Konoba Pršut' Scandal
Two separate stories from Dalmatia in one day: a violent incident on Vis and a USKOK operation against the former Split mayor and his associates.
Local
Željko Kerum Arrested for Corruption in the 'Pršut' Affair, Three Others Also Detained
Former Split Mayor and HGS President Arrested on Korčula, Along with Nephew Igor Sapunar, Lazina Company Owner Tomislav Režić, and Former Official Andrija Polić
Local
Kerum's Nephew and Company Owner Arrested, Police Searching for Andrija Polić
In continuation of USKOK operation, Igor Sapunar and Tomislav Režić arrested this morning; sources differ on status of official who allegedly enabled fraudulent legalization
Local
Šuta on Kerum: I expect continued quality cooperation with HGS
Split mayor issued a written statement after the arrest of the HGS president, emphasized that Kerum is not a member of the City Council and that he will not comment on the criminal proceedings