In one Zagreb neighbourhood alone, 249 households are waiting for a water connection!
The article reports on delays in connecting new households to water supply in Zagreb, Croatia, based on data from 2026. According to the Water Supply and Sewerage Company (ViO), 1,277 requests were received for new water connections, with approximately half (643) resolved. The highest number of unresolved cases are concentrated in the western part of the city, specifically in Nova Zagreb-Zapad and Brezovica, while areas like Donji Grad, Trešnjevka, and Crnomir have fewer pending requests. The average time between submitting a request and signing a contract is two months, but the period from contract signing to on-site implementation averages just under three months. Local representatives from the Drito party requested detailed reports from the mayor regarding the number of requests and progress, citing complaints from residents about long waiting times. The report notes that construction work in certain areas, such as Nova Zagreb-Zapad, is linked to major network expansions, which explains the high volume of unresolved requests. The article highlights that overall, residents may need to wait nearly five months from submitting a request until workers arrive on site.
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The club of city representatives Drito criticized the last session of the City Council before summer break, stating that Zagreb has become a city of excuses and empty promises. The session failed to address key issues, resulting in traffic chaos and poor coordination due to lack of progress on infrastructure projects. Representative Mislav Krasić highlighted ongoing construction sites with no visible workers or progress, citing specific examples like Trešnjevci and Krapinska intersection. He questioned the management model leading to frequent road closures and safety concerns. Representative Eliška Djokićova pointed out the deteriorating condition of the Bus Terminal, noting that despite legal requirements for structural inspections, only partial checks were conducted over five years. City representative Milka Rimac Bilušić stated that discussions on budget implementation revealed how the current administration manages Zagreb, calling it a city of excuses and promises, and noted that mayor Tomislav Tomašević still acts as if he had just taken office.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the criticism of Zagreb's governance as a systemic failure rooted in negligence and mismanagement, aligning with left-wing critiques of bureaucratic inefficiency and lack of accountability. It emphasizes the negative impact on citizens' daily lives and calls for more responsible,務
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): This article mirrors the content of article 1, providing similar criticisms from Drito members regarding the city's infrastructure and management. Like article 1, it lacks balance by focusing only on the opposition's perspective without incorporating responses from the city government.
HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenterFactual 50Objective 509 days ago
The article reports on roadworks being conducted at Zagreb's busiest intersection. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety in one of the city's most congested areas. Construction work has begun, which is expected to impact local traffic patterns during the completion period. Authorities have indicated that the infrastructure upgrades are part of broader efforts to modernize Zagreb's transportation network.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about ongoing construction work without overtly favoring any political stance. It focuses on the practical implications of the project rather than taking a position on its political significance or funding sources.
Why these scores (Factual 50 · Objective 50): The article title mentions 'radovi na najprometnijem zagrebačkom križanju' but contains no further details. With minimal content, it is difficult to assess both factual accuracy and objectivity.
The article reports on delays in connecting new households to water supply in Zagreb, Croatia, based on data from 2026. According to the Water Supply and Sewerage Company (ViO), 1,277 requests were received for new water connections, with approximately half (643) resolved. The highest number of unresolved cases are concentrated in the western part of the city, specifically in Nova Zagreb-Zapad and Brezovica, while areas like Donji Grad, Trešnjevka, and Crnomir have fewer pending requests. The average time between submitting a request and signing a contract is two months, but the period from contract signing to on-site implementation averages just under three months. Local representatives from the Drito party requested detailed reports from the mayor regarding the number of requests and progress, citing complaints from residents about long waiting times. The report notes that construction work in certain areas, such as Nova Zagreb-Zapad, is linked to major network expansions, which explains the high volume of unresolved requests. The article highlights that overall, residents may need to wait nearly five months from submitting a request until workers arrive on site.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data and administrative processes related to infrastructure development in Zagreb without overtly favoring any political stance. It includes information from both local representatives (Drito party) and the Water Supply and Sewerage Company (ViO), providing balanced data
The article reports on the completion phase of construction for a new sports hall at Basic School Stjepana Bencekovića in Zagreb, Croatia. The project, which has been in planning since 2006, includes the construction of two rooms—a smaller gymnastics hall and a larger divided hall with seating for 180 people—as well as changing rooms and sanitation facilities. The new facility will improve teaching conditions and enable the school to transition to single-shift schooling. The investment amounts to over 8.4 million euros, with 4.4 million coming from Zagreb’s budget and the remaining 4 million from European Union funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NPOO). The article also mentions broader investments in educational infrastructure in the Brezovica area, including recent projects such as the reconstruction of Kupinečki Kraljevec Primary School and the construction of a kindergarten.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about a public infrastructure project without overtly favoring any political ideology. It provides factual details about funding sources, timelines, and the impact of the project on local education without taking a clear ideological stance. While the mention of EU-fu
The construction of a new sports hall at the Primary School Stjepan Benceković in Brezovica is nearing completion. The project, which has been in development since a 2006 architectural competition, includes two halls—a smaller gymnastics hall and a larger multi-purpose hall with seating for 180 people—along with connected changing rooms and restrooms. Once completed, the existing school gym will be converted into two new classrooms, enabling the school to transition to single-shift teaching. The total investment exceeds 8.4 million euros, with 4.4 million euros coming from Zagreb’s budget and the remaining 4 million euros funded by European Union funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This addition is part of broader infrastructure improvements in the Brezovica district, including renovations at other schools and kindergartens.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on educational infrastructure improvements and does not present any political positions, arguments, or biased framing. It provides factual information about the construction project, funding sources, and benefits to the community without taking a stance or emphasizing one side.
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