CroatiaThe article reports on the arrest of Andrija Polić, a local official who allegedly helped legalize illegal properties owned by Zeljak Kerum in Kastela. Kerum, a former mayor and current coalition partner of Croatia’s ruling HDZ party in Split, was arrested during a concert. Polić, currently president of the Split Sports Union and a former candidate for a leadership position in Split, assisted Kerum through a legally questionable process that allowed the expansion of the restaurant 'Pršut' and related buildings. Despite a 2019 inspection finding illegal construction, Kerum continued building, and Polić played a role in legitimizing these structures via documents that referenced non-existent buildings from 2011. The article highlights concerns over corruption and misuse of power within local governance.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the actions of Andrija Polić and Zeljak Kerum in a manner that suggests complicity in corrupt practices, emphasizing their roles in enabling illegal construction and the potential abuse of public office. While it does not overtly criticize specific political parties, the focus on汚
