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Milanović: Božinović has disappointed me

President Zoran Milanović attended the 160th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Vis, laying a wreath at sea from a ship of the Croatian Navy. When asked about the campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the 'Možemo' movement, he stated it was their campaign and declined to comment further, emphasizing that politics is an art form involving style and content. He criticized the military parade in Paris, suggesting it was orchestrated by someone who wanted conflict with Russia, but noted Croatia has no such threat. Milanović expressed disappointment in Minister of Internal Affairs Davor Božinović, who had called out General Tihomir Kundid for allegedly violating laws by preventing Croatian soldiers from participating in the parade. Milanović recalled past interactions with Božinović, noting his previous behavior and transition to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). He warned against discussing Kundid’s actions, implying severe consequences if continued. Milanović argued that the situation involves a special relationship between France and Serbia, criticizing the seating arrangement of leaders during the parade.

Croatian President Zoran Milanović expressed disappointment with Minister of Internal Affairs Davor Božinović during ceremonies commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Vis. The event took place on a ship of the Croatian Navy, where Milanović laid a wreath into the sea in honor of those who died in the battle. During his remarks to journalists, he addressed several political issues, including the recent military parade in Paris and internal government dynamics. Milanović commented on the military parade held in Paris, stating that while he had no issue with French President Emmanuel Macron organizing such an event, he viewed it as preparation for a potential conflict with Russia. He emphasized that there was no threat of war from Russia and suggested that someone was eager to provoke such a conflict. He described the event as a private performance and noted that Prime Minister Andrej Plenković brought police along, adding that he observed desperate attempts from Božinović, whom he claimed had disappointed him. The controversy centers around Božinović's criticism of General Tihomir Kundid, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. Božinović accused Kundid of violating the law by preventing Croatian soldiers from participating in the Paris parade. He criticized Kundid for refusing to meet with the prime minister, despite the government’s significant investment in the armed forces. Božinović argued that the government had invested more in the military than any previous administration and stressed the importance of transparency in donations received by political parties. In response, Milanović sharply criticized Božinović, recalling his past behavior when he was part of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He mentioned how Božinović once visited the SDP headquarters, made predictions about election outcomes, and even lit a cigarette while sitting on a table. Milanović pointed out that Božinović later switched allegiance to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and warned against commenting on what Kundid should have done. He further stated that the HDZ had referred to Kundid in a disrespectful manner and warned that if they continued down this path, the army would cease to exist. Milanović threatened legal action against anyone who dared to speak ill of Kundid, saying he would deal with them harshly, even suggesting they could face consequences similar to those faced by individuals in the past. Milanović also raised concerns about the seating arrangement during the Paris parade, noting that he did not approve of Croatian Prime Minister Plenković sitting behind Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. He questioned whether the event was truly European, a coalition of willing states, or part of NATO, arguing that none of these justifications allowed for such a seating order. He emphasized that the situation reflected a special relationship between France and Serbia. The incident has sparked debate within Croatia regarding the role of the military in politics and the implications of international relations on domestic policies. Both Milanović and Božinović have taken firm positions, highlighting the tensions between different factions within the government and their views on national security and foreign affairs. As the situation unfolds, the public will be watching closely to see how these disputes are resolved and what impact they might have on future political strategies and military engagements.

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N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentConservativeFactual 95Objective 504 days ago
Bozinovic: Kundid broke the law and rejected the government that invested the most in the military

Ministar unutarnjih poslova Davor Božinović komentarisao je zabranu načelnika GSOS-a Tihomira Kundida kojoj je zabranjeno da hrvatski vojnici sudjeluju na mimohodu u Parizu, tvrditeći da je Kundid kršio zakon. Božinović je naglasio da je Vlada koja je najviše investirala u vojsku, i da je toliko investirala u modernizaciju vojske da se to ne može usporediti s bilo kojom prethodnom vladom. U vezi s tim, Božinović je izrazio frustraciju što Kundid odbijanje doći na sastanak s predsjednikom Vlade. Također je naglasio važnost dana pobjede i jedinstva građana, kao i transparentnost donacija koje je HDZ primio.

Bias read (Conservative): Artikl koristi izraze poput 'najviše investirala u vojsku', 'planovi za daljnje investiranje u modernizaciju', 'prioriteti Vlade', i 'jedinstvo građana', što sugerira podršku centraliziranoj vlasti i nacionalnim interesima. Naglašava se važnost vojske i sigurnosti, što je tipična pozicija desničarsk

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports on Milanović's criticism of Božinović regarding the Paris military parade and his comments about Kundid. It includes direct quotes from Milanović and aligns closely with the primary source document.

Why objectivity (50): The article is clearly biased in favor of Milanović and presents his perspective without addressing opposing viewpoints. It uses emotionally charged language and lacks balance in its presentation of the issue.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 45yesterday
Milanović: Božinović has disappointed me

President Zoran Milanović attended the 160th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Vis, laying a wreath at sea from a ship of the Croatian Navy. When asked about the campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the 'Možemo' movement, he stated it was their campaign and declined to comment further, emphasizing that politics is an art form involving style and content. He criticized the military parade in Paris, suggesting it was orchestrated by someone who wanted conflict with Russia, but noted Croatia has no such threat. Milanović expressed disappointment in Minister of Internal Affairs Davor Božinović, who had called out General Tihomir Kundid for allegedly violating laws by preventing Croatian soldiers from participating in the parade. Milanović recalled past interactions with Božinović, noting his previous behavior and transition to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). He warned against discussing Kundid’s actions, implying severe consequences if continued. Milanović argued that the situation involves a special relationship between France and Serbia, criticizing the seating arrangement of leaders during the parade.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statements from President Milanović regarding political campaigns, military actions, and internal affairs minister Božinović. It includes direct quotes and does not show clear bias toward any side, maintaining a balanced tone.

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports on Milanović's criticism of Božinović regarding the Paris military parade and his comments about Kundid. It includes direct quotes from Milanović and aligns closely with the primary source document.

Why objectivity (45): The article is strongly biased in favor of Milanović and presents his perspective without addressing opposing viewpoints. It uses highly emotional language and lacks neutrality in its presentation of the issue.

Novi list logoNovi listIndependentConservativeFactual 90Objective 704 days ago
Božinović: Kundid has broken the law, it is incomprehensible that he does not want to come to the meeting with the Prime Minister

Ministar unutarnjih poslova Davor Božinović komentarisao je zabranu načelnika GSOS-a Tihomira Kundida kojoj je prethodila izjava premijera Andreja Plenkovića o gubitku povjerenja u Kundida i 'zategnutim' odnosima s predsjednikom države. Božinović je tvrdio da je Kundid kršio zakon i da je neshvatljivo da ne želi doći na sastanak s premijerom, uz naglasavanje da je Vlada investirala više u vojsku nego bilo koja prethodna vlada. U vezi s proslavom Oluje u Kninu, Božinović je istaknuo da je Dan branitelja iznad svih političkih interesa i da građani moraju pokazati jedinstvo. Također je komentarisao više donacije koje je HDZ primio od lokalnih vlasti, naglašavajući transparentnost i poštovanje zakona.

Bias read (Conservative): Artikl je okretan prema konzervativnim interesima, naglašavajući investicije vlade u vojsku kao prioritet, kritiku prema Kundidu i njegovoj poziciji, te podršku HDZ-u u kontekstu donacija. Naglašava se važnost nacionalnog jedinstva i sigurnosti, što je tipično za desničarsku perspektivu.

Why factuality (90): The article accurately reports on Božinović's criticism of Kundid regarding the Paris military parade. It provides specific details about the incident and quotes Božinović directly, aligning closely with the primary source document.

Why objectivity (70): The article maintains a relatively neutral tone while reporting on the controversy. It presents Božinović's perspective without overtly favoring either side, though some language could be seen as slightly supportive of the government position.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentConservativeFactual 90Objective 704 days ago
And Božinović fired at Kundida: 'He rejected the government that invested the most in the army'

Ministar unutarnjih poslova Davor Božinović komentarisao je zabranu načelnika GSOS-a Tihomira Kundida kojoj je zabranjeno da hrvatski vojnici sudjeluju na mimohodu u Parizu, tvrditeći da je Kršio zakon. U kontekstu izjave premijera Andreja Plenkovića o gubitku povjerenja u Kundida i 'zategnutim' odnosima s predsjednikom države, Božinović je naglasio da su napravljene greške koje nisu trebale nastati. Nije shvatio da Kundid ne želi doći na sastanak s predsjednikom Vlade, koja je investirala više u vojsku nego ikad ranije. Istaknuo je da su Hrvatska vojska i policija prioriteti Vlade, a da se Dan pobjede i Dan branitelja ne smatra političkim događajima.

Bias read (Conservative): Artikl je okretan prema lijevoj strani, ali je okretan prema desnoj strani. Božinović je naglašavao investicije Vlade u vojsku kao prioritet, što se smatra desnim pozicijom. Naglašava se važnost vojske i sigurnosti, a ističe se da su političari koji promoviraju takve politike u skladu s desnom ideol

Why factuality (90): The article accurately reports on Božinović's criticism of Kundid regarding the Paris military parade. It provides specific details about the incident and quotes Božinović directly, aligning closely with the primary source document.

Why objectivity (70): The article maintains a relatively neutral tone while reporting on the controversy. It presents Božinović's perspective without overtly favoring either side, though some language could be seen as slightly supportive of the government position.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentConservativeFactual 90Objective 704 days ago
Božinović: Kundid broke the law and rejected the government that invested the most in the army

Ministar unutarnjih poslova Davor Božinović komentarisao je zabranu načelnika GSOS-a Tihomira Kundida kojoj je zabranjeno da hrvatski vojnici sudjeluju na mimohodu u Parizu, tvrditeći da je Kundid kršio zakon. U kontekstu izjave premijera Andreja Plenkovića o gubitku povjerenja u Kundida i 'zategnutim' odnosima s predsjednikom države, Božinović je naglasio da su napravljene greške koje nisu trebale nastati. On je istaknuo da su vojska i policija prioriteti Vlade, a da se u slučaju događaja poput Oluje ne smije pojaviti politizacija. Božinović je također primijetio da su donacije HDZ-a transparentne i da se provode prema zakonu.

Bias read (Conservative): Artikl je okretan prema konzervativnim vrijednostima, naglašava važnost vojske kao prioriteta vlade, kritizira političku odluku Kundida kao protivstavu vladskim ciljevima i podcrtava važnost nacionalnog jedinstva. Korištenje izraza kao 'kršio zakon', 'neshvatljivo', 'prioriteti Vlade' i 'jedinstvo'柞

Why factuality (90): The article accurately reports on Božinović's criticism of Kundid regarding the Paris military parade. It provides specific details about the incident and quotes Božinović directly, aligning closely with the primary source document.

Why objectivity (70): The article maintains a relatively neutral tone while reporting on the controversy. It presents Božinović's perspective without overtly favoring either side, though some language could be seen as slightly supportive of the government position.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentProgressiveFactual 88Objective 72yesterday
Milanovic harshly attacked HDZ and Božinović: 'I was disappointed in the subject. I will wash you like laundry'

President Zoran Milanović attended the 160th anniversary ceremony of the Battle of Vis on Monday, laying a wreath at sea from a ship of the Croatian Navy. During his remarks to journalists, he addressed current issues including the military parade in Paris and internal politics. When asked about the SDP and Možemo campaign, Milanović stated it was their campaign and he would not comment further, emphasizing that politics is an art form. Regarding the Paris parade, he expressed no objection to Macron's event but criticized Croatia's involvement, calling it preparation for war against Russia, which he believes is unnecessary. He accused Božinović, the Minister of Internal Affairs, of disappointing him and criticized HDZ for mentioning Kundida in a disrespectful manner, warning them not to provoke him.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents President Milanović's strong criticism towards HDZ and Božinović, using emotionally charged language such as 'fakat me razočarao' (he really disappointed me) and 'oprat ću vas kao pralja' (I will wash you like a dish). The framing emphasizes Milanović's disapproval of HDZ's and,

Why factuality (88): This article provides a detailed account of Milanović’s remarks, including direct quotes and references to the military parade in Paris and his criticism of Božinović. It matches the primary source document closely, with only minor differences in phrasing. The information is accurate and well-source

Why objectivity (72): The article maintains a somewhat negative tone toward Božinović and Plenković, emphasizing Milanović’s frustration. While not overtly partisan, it frames the criticism in a way that supports Milanović’s position, showing a slight bias.

tportal logotportalIndependentProgressiveFactual 87Objective 71yesterday
Milanovic on Bozinovic: "I was disappointed in Fatik.

Predsjednik Zoran Milanović, tokom obilježavanja 160. obljetnice Viškog boja, dao je izjave o aktualnim političkim temama, uključujući kampanju SDP-a i platforme Možemo, kao i nedavni vojni mimohod u Parizu. Milanović je kritikovao vojnu aktivnost u Parizu, smatrajući je pripremom za sukob s Rusijom, i izrazio frustraciju prema premijeru Andreju Plenkoviću i ministru unutarnjih poslova Davoru Božinoviću, tvrdioci da su njihove akcije neprikladne i neprofesionalne. Kritikovao je Božinovića zbog njegovih izjava o Kundidu i promjena stranke, uz usporedbu s radom profesaora Opštenarodne obrane.

Bias read (Progressive): Milanović je kritikovao Božinovića i Plenkovića kroz povratne reference i osudnu logiku, koristeći negativne prigode i smanjenje profesionalnosti. Iako nije direktno izrazio političku podršku, njegovo ponašanje prema rivalima i kritika njihovih strategija pokazuje levi naglašen pristup. Kritika vojn

Why factuality (87): The article accurately reflects Milanović’s statements regarding Božinović, Plenković, and the military parade in Paris. It includes direct quotes and aligns with the primary source document. Minor omissions exist, but overall, the facts are presented faithfully.

Why objectivity (71): The tone remains critical of Božinović and Plenković, especially regarding their handling of Kundid. While not explicitly biased, the narrative emphasizes Milanović’s grievances, suggesting a preference for his viewpoint over others.

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 807 days ago
A large military parade is being held in Paris.

The article reports on France's Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, which included a large military parade and a symbolic joint flight by French and Ukrainian fighter jets. The event highlighted European unity and support for Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participating alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić was seated in the first row near Zelenskyy. The parade also commemorated the victims of the terrorist attack in Nice in 2016, during which 86 people were killed. The event took place ahead of Macron's final presidential term and coincided with the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the event as a demonstration of European unity and support for Ukraine, but does not take a clear ideological stance. It includes participation by multiple leaders and mentions both French and Ukrainian forces, suggesting a balanced approach. There is no overtly positive or负面 sl

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): Factual accuracy is good, covering the Bastille Day parade, security measures, and international participation. However, some details like the specific number of security personnel and the exact nature of the World Cup match are less detailed compared to the primary source. Objectivity is slightly c

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 70yesterday
Milanovic called Božinovic: 'I was disappointed in the subject...'

Hrvatski predsjednik Zoran Milanović, tokom obilježavanja 160. obljetnice Viškog boja, izrazio je oštre kritike prema ministru unutarnjih poslova Davoru Božinoviću i drugim političkim figurama. Milanović je naglasio da Božinović fakat razočarao, posebno zbog njegovih izjava o načelniku Glavnog stožera Tihomire Kundidu, tvrdioci da su takvi komentari neprikladni i mogli dovesti do slabosti vojske. Također je kritikovao raspored uzvanika tijekom vojnog mimohoda u Parizu, izjavivši da hrvatski premijer Ante Plenković nije trebao sjediti iza srpskog predsjednika Aleksandra Vučića. Milanović je također izrazio sumnje prema vojnom mimohodu u Francuskoj, smatrajući ga pripremom za mogući sukob s Rusijom, i izrekao oštre reči prema Macronu.

Bias read (Progressive): Milanović je kritikovao političare iz desničarske stranke HDZ, posebno Davora Božinovića, i izrazio je podršku za SDP. Korištenje izraza poput 'fakat razočarao', 'ne može tako', i 'vojska više ne postoji' pokazuje negativnu perspektivu prema desničarskim političarcima. Također je izrazio sumnje prem

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports Milanović’s criticism of Božinović and Plenković, including his comments on Kundid and the military parade in Paris. It aligns closely with the primary source document from Dnevnik.hr, though it omits some specific quotes and contextual details. The reporting is genera

Why objectivity (70): The tone is critical towards Božinović and Plenković, using strong language like 'fakat me razočarao.' While not overtly biased, the article leans toward Milanović’s perspective, presenting his criticisms as justified rather than offering balanced analysis.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentProgressiveFactual 75Objective 686 days ago
HDZ-member on the protocol of the meeting in Paris: Plenkovic got the closest seat to Macron of all the prime ministers

The article discusses the conclusion of Croatia's spring session of parliament, where lawmakers from the HDZ and SDP parties, Nikola Mažar and Arsen Bauk, analyzed various topics. The focus was on Croatia's participation in the military parade in Paris, where Prime Minister Andrej Plenković was seated close to French President Emmanuel Macron, according to HDZ representative Mažar. This seating arrangement was interpreted as a reflection of diplomatic relations, with Mažar noting that Plenković's position was closer to Macron than any other European leader. Bauk addressed internal political tensions regarding the role of the military in international affairs and the division of authority between the president and the prime minister. He emphasized that the government acted within its capacity to promote its policies abroad. The discussion also touched on the functioning of the Constitutional Court and the selection of judges.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the seating arrangement at the Paris event as a significant political statement, emphasizing the proximity of Plenković to Macron over other leaders. It highlights the perceived diplomatic alignment and suggests a critique of the Serbian leadership under Vučić, which is presented,

Why factuality (75): This article provides a detailed description of the military parade in Paris, including the seating arrangements and reactions from Serbian media. It aligns with the primary source in terms of the event and some political context, though it doesn’t directly quote Milanović’s criticisms of Božinović

Why objectivity (68): The tone is more descriptive and less critical, focusing on the visual aspects of the event. While it avoids overt bias, it lacks the depth of analysis found in other articles, resulting in moderate objectivity.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentProgressiveFactual 70Objective 657 days ago
Serbian media in ecstasy: Look where Vučić sits and where Plenković!

The article reports on the largest military parade in French history held in Paris to commemorate the Fall of the Bastille, a national holiday. The event, which marked the end of President Emmanuel Macron’s term, featured around 30 leaders of the 'Coalition of Willing' and included participation from Ukrainian troops and special police units from Croatia. Croatian special police officers joined the parade after Prime Minister Andrej Plenković faced criticism from President Zoran Milanović, who refused to send military personnel. Plenković attended the parade from a VIP section, seated behind Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who was placed in the first row next to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides. Serbian media celebrated this seating arrangement as a significant diplomatic victory for Belgrade, though the article notes that according to protocol, heads of state typically sit ahead of prime ministers.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the seating arrangement at the parade as a diplomatic success for Serbia, highlighting President Vučić's prominent position while contrasting it with the placement of Croatian and other European leaders. This portrayal suggests a positive spin on Serbia's international standing, a

Why factuality (70): The article describes the military parade in Paris and the seating arrangement, highlighting the reaction of Serbian media. It aligns with the primary source in terms of the event but does not include Milanović’s direct criticism of Božinović or Plenković, making it less comprehensive.

Why objectivity (65): The tone is more observational and less critical, focusing on the visual and political symbolism of the event. While it avoids overt bias, it lacks the depth of analysis found in other articles, resulting in moderate objectivity.

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentProgressiveFactual 60Objective 55yesterday
Milanović: "Let them go on parades and sit behind Vučić. I would not agree to that"

Predsjednik Republike Zoran Milanović objasnio je da će sudjelovati u obilježavanju 160. obljetnice Viškog boja, uključujući položenje vijenca u more s broda Hrvatske ratne mornarice. Na pitanje o kampanji stranke SDP-a i Možemo, Milanović je naglasio da to nije njegovo područje i da ne može komentirati. U vezi s događajima u Parizu, izjavio je da se protivi pripremi za rat protiv Rusije, smatrajući da nema opasnosti od rata. Također je kritikovao Božinovića, tvrdeći da ga je razočarao, a ističe da su Hrvata zvali 'budale' u kontekstu suradnje Francuske i Srbije. Milanović je izrazio nezadovoljstvo prema situaciji gdje države kao što su Francuska i Srbija djeluju zajedno, smatrajući da to ne treba da se dogodi.

Bias read (Progressive): Milanović kritikuje suradnju Francuse i Srbije, izražava nezadovoljstvo prema političkim partnerstvima koje smatra neprihvatljivima, i izražava individualističku poziciju koja se suprostavlja centralnom liderstvu (Vučić). Kritika Božinovića i izraze poput 'ispadamo budale' pokazuju tendenciju ka krt

Why factuality (60): This article diverges significantly from the primary source document and focuses on unrelated topics such as SDP’s campaign strategy and political alliances. It does not mention Milanović’s public statements at all, making it largely irrelevant to the main event described in the primary source.

Why objectivity (55): The article has an unclear focus and appears to be discussing different political issues. It lacks neutrality and fails to provide any relevant commentary on the main topic, indicating poor objectivity.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentProgressiveyesterday
Milanovic attacked Božinovic: "I was disappointed in the fact...

President Zoran Milanović criticized Minister Božinović during a ceremony commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Vis. Milanović accused Božinović of disappointing him and made remarks about Božinović’s past actions within the Social Democratic Party (SDP), including his behavior while discussing military matters. He also commented on the parade in Paris, suggesting it was a provocation against Russia and criticizing the positioning of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić behind Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. Milanović warned against further provocations and emphasized the importance of maintaining national unity.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the statements of President Zoran Milanović, who is associated with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SDP). The framing emphasizes criticism of a minister and comments on foreign relations, which align with left-leaning perspectives on national sovereignty and opposition.

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