The Solar Affair gets a new sequel: five site licenses confirmed to have been revoked.

N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter7 hr. ago

The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property has rejected appeals by the Krapina-Zagorje County against decisions to revoke five solar farm location permits – Zabok 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. This confirms the revocation of these permits. The county had previously initiated the revocation process due to concerns over potential favoritism and abuse of power by investors in the so-called 'Solar Scandal'. The decision was made on March 9 after the resumption of procedures related to solar projects in Zagora. The county mayor, Željko Kolar, stated that all procedures for these projects were suspended until the final decision on the location permits. For projects Zabok 3, 4, and 5, there were no issued resolutions on land allocation, while for Zabok 1 and 2, 15 legally valid resolutions were reached where parties agreed on the estimated value of the land.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the administrative decision and legal process surrounding the revocation of solar farm permits without overtly endorsing or criticizing any political faction. It reports on the actions of both the county administration and the ministry, maintaining neutrality in framing the news

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter8 hr. ago

The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property has rejected appeals from the Krapina-Zagorje County against decisions that revoked the location permits for five solar power plants in Zabok (Zabok 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). The ministry’s decision confirmed the revocation of these permits, which were initially issued but later annulled due to procedural irregularities. The county had previously initiated a review of the projects, citing concerns over potential favoritism toward investors and misuse of authority, known as the 'Solar Scandal.' The county’s administrative office also resumed proceedings for two solar plants in Pregrada to re-examine conditions and valuations. The mayor of Krapina-Zagorje, Željko Kolar, stated that all procedures for the Zabok projects were suspended until the final decision on the permits, and that there was no prior illegal land allocation. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges around solar energy development and regulatory compliance.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual developments regarding the legal status of solar power plant permits in Zabok, focusing on administrative decisions and their implications. It does not take a clear ideological stance, instead providing balanced reporting on the actions of both the county and the central