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Attacked team of Dnevnik Nova TV, HND said: 'These attacks must not go unpunished'
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive3 hr. ago

Attacked team of Dnevnik Nova TV, HND said: 'These attacks must not go unpunished'

On July 28, 2026, journalists Ivan Krznarić and cameraman David Šimičić from Nova TV were physically attacked while filming a report on a tourism inspection action at Vir. The incident occurred when they were covering the sealing of apartments by the State Inspection that were operating illegally. A group of foreign nationals who owned these sealed properties reportedly assaulted the journalists, with one attacker throwing stones and others participating in the physical attack. The cameraman sustained injuries, including blows to his head and abdomen. Police responded quickly, arresting individuals suspected of involvement in the attack. The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) strongly condemned the assault, emphasizing that such attacks represent a serious threat to press freedom and the public's right to information. HND expressed full support for the affected colleagues and called for strict penalties against those responsible.

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Novi list logoNovi listIndependentProgressive3 hr. ago
On Vir, journalists were attacked, foreign apartment owners pelted them with stones and rushed at them

The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) strongly condemned a violent attack on journalists from Nova TV who were filming at Vrbovsko on Tuesday. The incident occurred outside a sealed building during a tourist inspection by the State Inspectorate. A group of dissatisfied property owners, including foreign nationals, attacked the journalists with stones and physically assaulted them. The camera operator, David Šimičić, was struck multiple times, some blows hitting his head and abdomen. Police and emergency services arrived quickly, arresting individuals suspected of participating in the attack. The HND supports the victims and emphasizes that this follows another similar attack on May 1st. They call for strict sanctions against the perpetrators, stressing that such attacks threaten media freedom and the public’s right to information.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the attack as a serious threat to media freedom and highlights the involvement of foreign nationals, which could imply a broader concern about immigration or national security. While the focus is on condemning violence against journalists, the emphasis on foreign ownership and the

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
HND: Attackers on Nove TV team are foreign nationals, hit cameraman on head and stomach

The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) strongly condemned an attack on the Novi TV news team, which was filming a report for their program 'Dnevnik' near a sealed property on the island of Vir as part of a tourism inspection by the State Inspectorate. The incident involved foreign nationals who were upset about their properties being sealed due to illegal operations. According to the victims, the attackers threw stones and physically assaulted them, with some blows targeting the head and stomach area. Police arrived promptly, arrested suspects, and acted in accordance with the Safety Agreement for journalists signed between HND and the Croatian Union of Journalists (SNH). The HND emphasized that such attacks threaten press freedom and the public's right to information, calling for strict penalties against those responsible.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an incident involving an attack on journalists during a public inspection operation, focusing on the condemnation by the HND and the police response. It presents the event factually, citing the association's statement and the actions taken by law enforcement. There is no clear

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Attacked team of Dnevnik Nova TV, HND said: 'These attacks must not go unpunished'

On July 28, 2026, journalists Ivan Krznarić and cameraman David Šimičić from Nova TV were physically attacked while filming a report on a tourism inspection action at Vir. The incident occurred when they were covering the sealing of apartments by the State Inspection that were operating illegally. A group of foreign nationals who owned these sealed properties reportedly assaulted the journalists, with one attacker throwing stones and others participating in the physical attack. The cameraman sustained injuries, including blows to his head and abdomen. Police responded quickly, arresting individuals suspected of involvement in the attack. The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) strongly condemned the assault, emphasizing that such attacks represent a serious threat to press freedom and the public's right to information. HND expressed full support for the affected colleagues and called for strict penalties against those responsible.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a physical attack on journalists during a news report, focusing on the event itself, police response, and the condemnation by the Croatian Journalists' Association. It presents the facts neutrally, citing the victims, the attackers, and the official reaction without apparent倾向

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentProgressive4 hr. ago
Inspectors on the Vira shut down illegal apartments, the owner attacked the press team

A group of journalists from Nove TV, including reporter Ivan Krznarić and cameraman David Šimičić, were attacked by foreign nationals while filming a report on a tourist inspection operation conducted by the State Inspectorate. The inspection was targeting illegal apartments without valid operating permits. The attack occurred outside one of the inspected properties, where the perpetrators first threw stones at the journalists and then physically assaulted them. Police and emergency services were called to the scene, and the attackers were arrested. The Croatian Journalists' Association condemned the incident, calling it a serious threat to media freedom and the public’s right to information. They emphasized the need for strict sanctions against the offenders. The mayor of Vir, Srđan Liverić, also criticized the attack, stating it was unacceptable and should be strictly punished.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the incident as a violation of media freedom and emphasizes the involvement of foreign nationals, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective that often highlights issues related to civil liberties and international concerns. The tone supports the journalists’ rights and criticiz

tportal logotportalIndependentProgressive4 hr. ago
Foreigners throwing stones at journalists New TV cameraman recorded everything and got a few hits

The Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo (HND) reported on an incident where a group of foreign nationals attacked journalists from Nove TV, including cameraman David Šimičić, while they were filming a report at Vir during a tourist inspection. The inspection had sealed apartments that were operating illegally, leading to frustration among property owners. The attackers threw stones and physically assaulted the journalists, with Šimičić sustaining injuries, some to his head and abdomen. Police intervened, arrested suspects, and acted under the Safety Agreement for journalists. HND condemned the attacks as a serious threat to media freedom and called for strict penalties. The local tourism office director also expressed strong disapproval, emphasizing the need for legal consequences.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the attack as a serious violation of media freedom and emphasizes the involvement of foreign nationals, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective that often highlights issues related to immigration and national sovereignty. The focus on the need for strict legal consequences, a

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter4 hr. ago
HND strongly condemns the attack on the news team of Nove TV

The Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo (HND) strongly condemned a violent attack on a team of journalists from Nove TV who were filming at Vrboška Luka, in front of a sealed building during a tourist inspection by the State Inspectorate. The journalists, Ivan Krznarić and David Šimičić, were attacked by a group of dissatisfied property owners, including foreign nationals, who threw stones and physically assaulted them. The footage captured by the cameraman showed the attackers hitting him, with some strikes targeting his head and abdomen. Police and emergency services arrived quickly, arrested suspected perpetrators, and acted in accordance with the Safety Agreement for journalists and media professionals signed with HND and SNH. HND expressed full support for the victims and called for strict sanctions against the offenders, emphasizing that such attacks threaten media freedom and the public’s right to information.

Bias read (Center): While the incident involves a serious violation of journalistic safety, the article presents the event factually without overt ideological slant. It reports on the actions of multiple parties—journalists, attackers, police—and references formal agreements between media organizations and authorities.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Attacked crew of Dnevnik Nova TV: A group of strangers threw stones at journalists and beat them up!

A team from Nova TV was attacked by a group of foreign nationals while filming a report on the island of Vir, Croatia, during a tourism inspection operation. The incident occurred as the team was documenting the sealing of illegal apartments by the state inspectorate. According to reports, the attackers threw stones at the journalists before physically assaulting them. Police and emergency services responded to the scene, and individuals suspected of involvement were detained. The attack has drawn strong condemnation from the Croatian Journalists' Association (HND), which emphasized the need for strict punishment of such actions against media workers. The director of the Vir Tourism Community expressed shock and called for legal action against the perpetrators.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of an incident involving an attack on journalists during a government-led inspection. It includes direct quotes from both the affected journalists and local authorities, providing balanced perspectives without overtly favoring any side. There is no evident bias

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Horror on the Internet: TV crew attacked while reporting on apartment sealing, plane and stones

A team from Nove TV was attacked while filming a report on a tourism inspection operation that sealed off apartments suspected of operating illegally in Vir. According to Nove TV, journalist Ivan Krznarić and cameraman David Šimičić were assaulted by a man who threw stones at them before physically attacking them. The incident occurred in front of one of the sealed properties. Police and emergency medical services arrived at the scene. Srđan Liverić, director of the Tourism Association of the Municipality of Vir, condemned the attack, calling it unacceptable and emphasizing the need for strict punishment, especially since the perpetrator appears to be a foreign citizen. The police have not yet released further details about the circumstances of the attack or potential legal proceedings.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an incident involving a journalist and cameraman being attacked during a report on a local tourism authority's enforcement action. It includes direct quotes from both the victims and the director of the Tourism Association, presenting their perspectives without overtly favorit

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