tportalIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 7514 days agoResidents of Donji Primišlje have accused the Modem Festival organizers of illegally dumping feces into nearby forests during the event held near Slunj on the right bank of the Mrežnica River. According to Jutarnji list, locals discovered three locations where waste from portable toilets used at the festival was allegedly being dumped. Videos show trucks from the Slavonian company Wece traveling through forest roads, leading residents to believe illegal dumping occurred. Wece’s director, Željko Terzić, denied any involvement, stating the footage does not tell the whole story and that his workers entered the forest from another direction toward Veljuni. He claimed the waste is collected in Karlovac. The festival organizer, Tomislav Sijarto, stated they hired the company Teranlux for waste removal and paid nearly €32,000 over three years, with no prior issues. However, documents provided do not clarify where the waste was ultimately transported after being emptied. Local authorities will need to investigate further.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the claims by local residents and the denials from the festival organizers and involved companies. It includes direct quotes from multiple parties and provides documentation from the festival, without overtly favoring one side. The framing remains balanced, focusing on the爭
Why factuality (85): This article corroborates the previous report, detailing the same allegations made by locals and including quotes from both the festival director and the owner of the company involved, Željko Terzić. It provides similar details about the contract with Teranlux and the amount paid for services. The i
Why objectivity (75): The article maintains a somewhat neutral stance but includes emotionally charged descriptions of the environmental impact, such as 'čitave šume smrde po fekalijama' ('whole forests smell of feces'). This language leans toward highlighting the severity of the issue, potentially influencing reader per
Scandal shakes the party festival, the organizer in shock: "We paid for the oil, here's the bill.The article reports on a scandal involving the Modem festival, where local residents claimed to have found evidence of illegal disposal of waste from portable toilets in nearby forests. The festival organizer, Tomislav Sijarto, denies any knowledge of such actions and states that the festival contracts Teranlux, a company led by Tihomir Terzić, to handle waste removal. Sijarto claims they paid 31,875 euros for these services over three years without prior issues. However, residents' photos show a vehicle labeled 'Wece' moving through forest paths, raising concerns about waste disposal. Teranlux disputes the allegations, stating their waste is transported to a collector in Karlovec. The festival has provided documentation confirming their contract with Teranlux for 170 portable toilets, but the documents do not specify where the waste was ultimately disposed of. The article highlights the lack of clarity regarding the final destination of the waste.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue: the residents’ allegations and the organizers’ denial. It does not take a clear ideological stance but rather provides factual information and quotes from both parties. There is no evident slanted language or one-sided sourcing, making the framing more '
Why factuality (85): The article reports on allegations by local residents regarding illegal disposal of fecal waste from portable toilets at the Modem festival. It cites statements from the festival director, Tomislav Sijarto, who denies knowledge of such actions and explains the use of external company Teranlux for wa
Why objectivity (75): The tone remains relatively neutral, presenting both sides of the issue, residents’ concerns and the festival organizers’ denial. However, some emotionally charged language is used, such as 'prizori mučni' ('gory scenes'), which may lean slightly towards emphasizing the gravity of the situation rath
The local investigation lasted three days after the partisan festival, and we warn you that the scenes are harrowing:Residents of Donji Primislje have expressed outrage at the authorities responsible for managing waste from the Modem Festival near Slunj, which takes place on the right bank of the Mrežnica river and attracts tens of thousands of attendees from around the world. They claim to have discovered three illegal locations where mobile toilets' contents were being illegally disposed of into the forest. One resident described the situation as extremely concerning, noting that fecal matter and chemical substances are being dumped into the woods, contaminating the area and potentially polluting underground water sources. The residents conducted their investigation over several days and recorded footage showing a tanker truck marked with the Slavonian company Wece. While the company denies any involvement, the residents argue that the footage clearly shows the illegal dumping. The owner of Wece, Željko Terzić, claims the footage was manipulated and insists that his employees only collected feces from the other side of the river. The issue remains unresolved, with local authorities tasked with investigating further.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the controversy surrounding the festival's waste management practices, including perspectives from both the affected residents and the company involved. There is no clear ideological leaning in the framing of the story, nor is there overt editorialization.
Why factuality (85): This article continues the narrative of the first two, providing additional details about the investigation conducted by locals over three days and the contact made with the company owner, Željko Terzić. It confirms the same contractual agreements and financial figures, supporting the cross-source a
Why objectivity (75): While the article presents the perspectives of both the residents and the company representative, it uses phrases like 'inscenirali' ('they staged') which imply a level of accusation without direct evidence. This can be seen as a slight editorial tilt, suggesting manipulation of footage rather than
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