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Croatia🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive3 hr. ago

I can only comment on what I saw.

Croatia's Minister of Defense Tomo Medved addressed allegations by Milorad Pupovc (SDSS) regarding the government's failure to condemn hate speech and calls for violence during the commemoration of the Knin massacre. Medved stated he could only comment on aspects of the official program he was directly involved in organizing, emphasizing that he couldn't address events outside his direct observation. He noted that the official part of the commemorative program, including the wreath-laying ceremony, was conducted according to government decisions. Medved also mentioned that the week-long commemorative activities were focused on supporting relevant initiatives and honoring the anniversary respectfully. On a separate note, he acknowledged knowledge of a recent arrest involving a Serbian hacker who accessed state and corporate information systems but declined to provide further details due to ongoing procedures.

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Novi list logoNovi listIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
I can only comment on what I saw.

Croatia's Minister of Defense Tomo Medved addressed allegations by Milorad Pupovc (SDSS) regarding the government's failure to condemn hate speech and calls for violence during the commemoration of the Knin massacre. Medved stated he could only comment on aspects of the official program he was directly involved in organizing, emphasizing that he couldn't address events outside his direct observation. He noted that the official part of the commemorative program, including the wreath-laying ceremony, was conducted according to government decisions. Medved also mentioned that the week-long commemorative activities were focused on supporting relevant initiatives and honoring the anniversary respectfully. On a separate note, he acknowledged knowledge of a recent arrest involving a Serbian hacker who accessed state and corporate information systems but declined to provide further details due to ongoing procedures.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Medved's responses to criticism, focusing on his explanation of limited oversight and refusal to comment on unobserved events. No overtly biased language or selective sourcing is evident, and the framing remains neutral.

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicProgressive4 hr. ago
Why isn't DORH taking action on hate speech in Knin?

Milorad Pupovac, president of the SDSS party and parliamentary representative, criticized the State Prosecutor's Office (DORH) during an extraordinary press conference marking the anniversary of the Knin massacre. He claimed that hate speech and calls for violence were heard in Knin two days prior, and that the regime of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH), which committed war crimes, was being glorified without any reaction. Pupovac questioned why DORH, known for its enthusiasm in combating corruption and other illegal activities, did not take action against hate speech and incitement to violence according to its legal duties. The article highlights his concerns regarding the lack of response from state institutions to such issues.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents criticism of the State Prosecutor's Office (DORH) by a prominent opposition figure, Milorad Pupovac, who is associated with the SDSS party, typically aligned with leftist politics in Croatia. The framing emphasizes the failure of state institutions to act against hate speech and

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
I can only comment on what I saw.

Croatia's Minister of Defense Tomo Medved addressed allegations made by Milorad Pupovc (SDSS) regarding the government's handling of a speech filled with hatred during the commemoration of the Knin Operation. Medved stated he could only comment on what he personally witnessed and participated in, emphasizing his focus on the official parts of the event organized by the government. He noted that activities occurring outside the main program were beyond his scope of commentary. Additionally, Medved mentioned that he was aware of recent developments involving a Serbian hacker who accessed multiple information systems in Croatia but chose not to provide further details due to ongoing procedures.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Medved's comments without apparent bias toward either side. It reports his statements directly and does not favor one perspective over another.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Tom the Bear answered Puppet

Croatia's Minister of Defense, Tomo Medved, responded to criticisms by Milorad Pupovc, leader of the SDSS party, regarding inflammatory remarks made during the commemoration of the Knin Operation. Medved stated he could comment only on the official parts of the event for which he was responsible but not on unofficial activities at the margins. He emphasized that the official program included ceremonies such as the laying of wreaths and a memorial service, which were organized according to government decisions. Medved did not address specific allegations of hate speech or calls for violence, stating he had not followed media reports on the events in Knin due to the ongoing schedule of commemorations across different locations. Additionally, Medved mentioned an ongoing investigation into a Serbian hacker who accessed multiple information systems in Croatia but declined to provide further details.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Medved's responses to criticism without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from both Medved and Pupovc, providing a neutral perspective on their exchange. The framing remains objective, focusing on the official versus unofficial aspects

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