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The bushes due to waste in Gospić attacked HBOR, Troskot claims that in the area of the silo is the most dangerous PFAS cocktail
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The bushes due to waste in Gospić attacked HBOR, Troskot claims that in the area of the silo is the most dangerous PFAS cocktail

In Gospić, representatives from the Most party have called for the resignation of the government and an extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament due to alleged ecological disaster and bio-terrorism linked to the illegal dumping of hazardous waste at the Like site. They argue that the case involves organized crime and demand a full investigation into the chain of responsibility, including the Security and Intelligence Service (SOA), the State Inspectorate, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR). Saborski representative Nikola Grmoja presented documents showing HBOR sold the silo and surrounding property for 224,000 euros and approved a 1.14 million euro loan, requesting public disclosure of all related documents. He claims hazardous waste could not cross borders without state knowledge and questions if there was a broader state and financial arrangement behind it. Zvonimir Troskot warned that the area contains 'the most dangerous PFAS cocktail' combined with cyanides, toxins, and heavy metals, and emphasized the need to investigate potential impacts on livestock, agricultural products, and the food chain. He criticized local authorities and the minis

Deputies from the parliamentary group Most have demanded the resignation of the government and called for an extraordinary session of the Croatian parliament over alleged ecological disaster and bioterrorism linked to hazardous waste dumped near the town of Gospić. The claims center around the dumping of toxic materials at the site of a silo complex and nearby Rakitovac, with accusations pointing toward organized crime and systemic failures within state institutions. Nikola Grmoja, a member of Most, presented documents suggesting that the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) sold the silo and associated properties for €224,000 before approving a €1.14 million loan. He has requested the public disclosure of all related documents, including sales conditions, valuations, and insurance instruments tied to the loan agreement. Grmoja argued that such dangerous waste could not have crossed borders and ended up in multiple locations without the knowledge of the state, questioning whether a broader governmental and financial arrangement was behind the incident. Zvonimir Troskot warned that the area surrounding the silo contains the "most dangerous PFAS cocktail," combined with cyanides, toxins, and heavy metals. He stated that cleaning up just the silo would be a partial solution, noting recent findings indicating the presence of PFAS in groundwater. Troskot raised concerns that livestock and crops are watered using this contaminated water, urging local authorities and the Ministry of Environmental Protection to investigate potential consequences for animals, agricultural products, and the food chain. He questioned why residents of Like had to pay for water analysis themselves. Additionally, he directed questions to Chief State Attorney Ivan Turudic regarding the legal status of individuals suspected of illegal hazardous waste disposal in Gospić, including Josip Šincek and former head of the State Inspectorate Andrija Mikulić, who remain free despite being under suspicion. Grmoja criticized parts of the opposition, particularly Sandra Benčić from the Možemo! party, for not supporting Most's call for the government’s resignation. He pointed out her alliance with Milorad Pupovac, who voted in favor of appointing Mikulić as head of the State Inspectorate, while Miro Bulj publicly warned against Mikulić's suitability for the role. Grmoja announced that if President Zoran Milanović does not convene an extraordinary session of Parliament, Most will pressure Speaker of Parliament Gordan Jandroković alongside other factions to do so. Miro Bulj accused a "waste mafia" of poisoning the region of Lika, Dalmatia, and Croatia, attributing responsibility to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government. Marin Miletić rejected Plenković's claim that the opposition is "hysterical." Marija Selak Raspudić, a representative of the Drita party, discussed the ecological crisis during an interview on Nova TV. She emphasized the need for a concrete cleanup plan with clear deadlines rather than vague promises. She expressed hope that the upcoming session would result in legal action, potentially making ecocide the most severe environmental crime. Selak Raspudić noted that the decision to delay the committee meeting was reasonable. She commented on the increased attention given to the issue following the release of a report by the Office for the Protection of the Environment (DORH). However, she raised questions about how the report was allowed to be made public. Selak Raspudić addressed the responsibilities of former head of the State Inspectorate Andrija Mikulić and the implications of his management style. She suggested that Mikulić's influence still looms over the inspectorate due to the lack of a clear leadership figure. She described the position as a "state within a state." She also mentioned that the situation involving hazardous waste is only beginning to unfold, with many more sites possibly facing similar issues. She highlighted the failure in systematically tracking hazardous waste and questioned how such large quantities of waste managed to enter Croatia despite border controls. She suggested that companies responsible for sending the waste might have colluded with institutions in their home countries, bypassing procedures illegally.

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Novi list logoNovi listIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 756 days ago
Bridge has called for the government to be dismissed and for an extraordinary session of Parliament to be convened because of the waste dump in Lica.

Representatives of the Most party requested the revocation of the government and an extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament due to alleged ecological disaster and bioterrorism linked to the dumping of hazardous waste in the area of Lika. They argue that this incident is not just a matter of individual responsibility but indicates organized crime, calling for the determination of the entire chain of accountability, including the actions of the security-intelligence system (SOA), the State Inspectorate, and the Croatian Development Bank (HBOR). Parliamentary representative Nikola Grmoja presented documents showing that HBOR sold the silo and associated properties for €224,000, after which a loan of €1.14 million was approved. He demanded the publication of all related documents and questioned whether a broader state and financial arrangement was behind the illegal disposal of hazardous waste. Zvonimir Troskot warned that the silo area contains the most dangerous PFAS cocktail combined with cyanides, toxins, and heavy metals, emphasizing that cleaning only the silo would be a partial solution. He raised concerns about potential impacts on livestock, agricultural products, and

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a result of organized crime and systemic failures within the government and institutions, criticizing current officials and suggesting deeper corruption. The emphasis on demanding government action, questioning the integrity of officials like Andrija Mikulić, and the矛

Why factuality (85): The article accurately describes Most's demand for the government recall and an extraordinary parliamentary session due to the alleged ecological disaster and bioterrorism associated with hazardous waste disposal in Like. It includes details about HBOR's sale of the silo and the credit approved, ali

Why objectivity (75): The article maintains a neutral tone by reporting the events and statements made by Grmoja and Troskot without injecting personal opinions. However, the use of terms like 'bioterrorism' might suggest a certain perspective, though not overly biased.

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 756 days ago
Most demanded the government's resignation and an extraordinary session of Parliament: They criticized the opposition and asked Turudić a question

Representatives from the HDZ (Croatian Democratic Union) in Most have demanded the resignation of the government and an extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament due to ecological disasters and bio-terrorism linked to the delayed disposal of hazardous waste in the area of Like. They argue that the situation points to organized crime and call for the establishment of the entire chain of responsibility, including the actions of the Security and Intelligence Service (SOA), the State Inspectorate, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR). Sabotage representative Nikola Grmoja presented documents showing that HBOR sold the silo and associated property for 224,000 euros and then approved a loan of 1.14 million euros. He requested public disclosure of all documents, sale conditions, value assessments, and insurance instruments related to this credit arrangement. Zvonimir Troskot warned that the area contains 'the most dangerous PFAS cocktail' combined with cyanides, toxins, and heavy metals, and questioned why citizens of Like had to pay for water analyses. He also raised questions about the legal status of individuals involved in illegal hazardous waste dump

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic failure involving corruption and organized crime, implicating the government and high-ranking officials. It emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency, which aligns with left-leaning narratives. The focus on institutional failures and calls for

Why factuality (85): The article provides specific details about Most's demands for the government to be recalled and an extraordinary session of the parliament, citing ecological disaster and bioterrorism linked to hazardous waste disposal in the area of Like. It also mentions Nikola Grmoja presenting documents regardi

Why objectivity (75): The article uses strong terms like 'bioterrorism' and 'organized crime,' which may introduce some bias. However, it presents multiple perspectives including statements from Grmoja and Troskot, maintaining a relatively balanced approach despite the emotionally charged language.

Telegram.hr logoTelegram.hrIndependentProgressiveFactual 80Objective 706 days ago
The bushes due to waste in Gospić attacked HBOR, Troskot claims that in the area of the silo is the most dangerous PFAS cocktail

In Gospić, representatives from the Most party have called for the resignation of the government and an extraordinary session of the Croatian Parliament due to alleged ecological disaster and bio-terrorism linked to the illegal dumping of hazardous waste at the Like site. They argue that the case involves organized crime and demand a full investigation into the chain of responsibility, including the Security and Intelligence Service (SOA), the State Inspectorate, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR). Saborski representative Nikola Grmoja presented documents showing HBOR sold the silo and surrounding property for 224,000 euros and approved a 1.14 million euro loan, requesting public disclosure of all related documents. He claims hazardous waste could not cross borders without state knowledge and questions if there was a broader state and financial arrangement behind it. Zvonimir Troskot warned that the area contains 'the most dangerous PFAS cocktail' combined with cyanides, toxins, and heavy metals, and emphasized the need to investigate potential impacts on livestock, agricultural products, and the food chain. He criticized local authorities and the minis

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic failure involving organized crime and corruption, aligning with left-wing concerns about environmental justice and governmental accountability. The emphasis on exposing hidden financial arrangements and questioning the role of state institutions reflects a左

Why factuality (80): This article accurately reports Most's call for the recall of the government and an extraordinary parliamentary session due to the alleged ecological catastrophe and bioterrorism related to hazardous waste disposal in Like. It includes details about HBOR's sale of the silo and the credit approved, m

Why objectivity (70): The article uses similar strong language as the first one, such as 'bioterrorism' and 'organized crime.' While it presents facts from Grmoja and Troskot, the tone remains somewhat biased towards highlighting the severity of the situation without providing counterpoints.

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentProgressiveFactual 80Objective 656 days ago
Selak Raspudić on waste in Lica: Pandora's box of all other sites is just being opened

Marija Selak Raspudić, member of the Drita party, discussed ecological disaster in Lika during an interview on Nova Doba. She emphasized the need for a concrete cleanup plan with clear deadlines rather than vague promises and called for making ecocide the most severe environmental crime under law. She criticized past failures to pass such legislation and highlighted the recent report by DORH as a turning point in raising awareness about the issue. Selak Raspudić also addressed the responsibility of former head of the State Inspectorate Andrija Mikulić and questioned the lack of systematic tracking of hazardous waste entering Croatia despite border controls. She suggested that illegal networks involving both foreign companies and local institutions were responsible for the illegal disposal of hazardous waste over many years.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the views of Marija Selak Raspudić, a member of the left-wing Drita party, who criticizes current environmental policies and calls for stronger legal measures against ecocide. The framing emphasizes the failure of previous governments to act on environmental issues and suggests

Why factuality (80): The article discusses Marija Selak Raspudić's comments on the ecological disaster in Lika and her expectations for concrete results from the parliamentary session. It aligns with the cross-source consensus but lacks detailed specifics about the incident itself compared to other articles.

Why objectivity (65): The article has a clear political slant, emphasizing the need for legal action against environmental damage and criticizing past decisions. This introduces a bias in favor of the party's stance, making the presentation less neutral.

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