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I'm not afraid of the elections at all, we have a very good standing among the citizens
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I'm not afraid of the elections at all, we have a very good standing among the citizens

After the arrest of former mayor of Split Željko Kerum, whose party HGS is part of the ruling coalition with HDZ led by Mayor Tomislav Šuta, questions arose about the stability of the current administration. In an interview with HTV, Tomislav Šuta emphasized that Kerum is not a member of the City Council and clarified that he works exclusively with Mr. Stanisic and other council members. He stated that all decisions are made independently, presented to the president of the City Council before being submitted, and that there have been no issues with transparency. Šuta acknowledged that the only solution for maintaining order in the City Council is extraordinary elections but expressed hope they won’t occur. He claimed the city is doing well with projects like affordable housing, elderly homes, road improvements, and property rights resolutions, and that he remains focused on the city’s development.

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tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 96Objective 9319 hr. ago
Split corrects the wages of the kindergarten workers: Shut signed a contract correction

The mayor of Split, Tomislav Šuta, along with his deputy Ivo Bilić, signed a contract on Thursday to adjust the salaries of employees at municipal kindergartens, aligning them with legal obligations. Šuta stated that the city has secured the necessary funds in the budget to implement the agreement and expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the contract. He emphasized the importance of maintaining stable working conditions and continuing to adjust salaries in line with legal requirements. The city aims to ensure quality working conditions for staff in preschool institutions, recognizing their role in child care and education.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual update on a municipal administrative action regarding salary adjustments for kindergarten workers. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it emphasize any particular political agenda. The tone remains neutral, focusing on the procedural completion of a合同

Why factuality (96): This article also accurately reports the signing of the salary adjustment agreement between Grad Split and the kindergartens, citing Tomislav Šuta’s comments on the budget allocation and the goal of ensuring stable working conditions. The facts match those presented in the first article, showing hig

Why objectivity (93): The article maintains a neutral and objective tone throughout, presenting the event as a factual occurrence with direct quotes from the mayor. While it repeats some of the same phrasing used in the first article, it does so without introducing any subjective interpretation or bias.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 9219 hr. ago
The city of Split is raising kindergarten wages

The mayor of Split, Tomislav Šuta, and his deputy Ivo Bilić signed an agreement today to adjust the salaries of employees in municipal kindergartens, aligning them with legal obligations. The city has secured the necessary funds in its budget to implement the agreement, and Šuta expressed satisfaction with the reached agreement. He emphasized that the city wants to ensure quality working conditions for staff in preschool institutions, recognizing their role in child care and education. The adjustment aims to provide stable working conditions and further salary alignment in the future.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a local government decision regarding salary adjustments in municipal kindergartens. It presents the actions of the mayor and deputy, citing their statements and the city's budget allocation. There is no evident ideological framing or biased language; the content is neutral,陈述

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports that Grad Split signed an agreement to adjust salaries of employees in municipal kindergartens in accordance with legal obligations. It includes direct quotes from Tomislav Šuta and mentions the allocation of funds in the budget. The details align closely with the cont

Why objectivity (92): The article presents the information in a neutral tone, focusing on factual reporting of the event and statements made by officials. There is no evident bias or emotional language, though there is some repetition of quotes and phrases, which slightly reduces the sense of originality but not neutrali

Telegram.hr logoTelegram.hrIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 7519 hr. ago
HDZ's Suta again railed against Kerum and stated: "We are ready for new elections"

Tomislav Šuta, the mayor of Split, commented on the arrest of Željko Kerum and its implications for cooperation within the city council. He emphasized that Kerum's Croatian People's Party (HNS) has kept the HDZ in power and questioned whether the city administration would continue negotiations with someone currently in custody. Šuta stated that Kerum was not a member of the City Council nor involved in decision-making processes, and he communicates primarily with Igor Stanišić, the president of the City Council. Šuta called on opposition members to support projects beneficial to Split and highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects. The discussion also touched on allegations that Kerum exerts significant influence over his council members' decisions.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Šuta's statements neutrally, quoting him directly and addressing both his position and the opposition's claims without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes and does not exhibit clear bias through loaded language or selective sourcing.

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the arrest of Željko Kerum, the 'Konoba Pršut' case, and the involvement of others. It includes specific details like the concert where he was arrested and his previous jail time, which are consistent with the primary source. The mention of his release from prison is a

Why objectivity (75): The tone is neutral, though it includes some personal commentary from Kerum upon his release, which might be considered more subjective. However, this is typical in reporting on public figures.

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 75yesterday
I look forward to continuing our quality cooperation with HGS.

Tomislav Šuta, splitski gradonačelnik, objavi komentar o uhićenju Željka Keruma, predsjednika Hrvatske građanske stranke (HGS). Šuta naglašava da Kerum nije član Gradskog vijeća ni sudjeluje u njegovoj radu, i podcrtava suradnju s predsjednikom Gradskog vijeća Igorom Stanišićem. Nije se izrazio o konkretnim detaljima slučaja, jer smatra da to spada pod nadležnost institucija, a Kerum će sam iznijeti svoju verziju u skladu s zakonom. Članak također informira čitatelje o potrebi registracije za komentare.

Bias read (Center): Članak pruža neutralnu analizu situacije bez jasno izražene političke pozicije. Šuta se drži neutralnog stava, opisuje činjenice i izbjegava izražavanje personalnih mišljenja, što pokazuje balansiranost prikaza.

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the arrest of Željko Kerum, the 'Konoba Pršut' case, and the involvement of others. It includes direct quotes from Šuta and aligns with the primary source. The mention of his previous legal issues is consistent with the source.

Why objectivity (75): The tone is neutral, though it emphasizes the political aspects of the situation, particularly the relationship between Kerum’s party and HDZ. This suggests a minor editorial angle, but it remains balanced overall.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 7019 hr. ago
Mayor of Split on the arrest of Željko Kerum and future cooperation: 'We are ready for elections'

The mayor of Split, Tomislav Šuta, commented on the arrest of Zeljko Kerum and its implications for cooperation within the city council. Šuta emphasized that Kerum, who leads the Croatian Civic Party, has been in prison for over ten years and that legal institutions are handling the case. He stated that Kerum is not a member of the City Council and did not participate in decision-making. Šuta clarified that his communication is primarily with Igor Stanišić, the president of the City Council, and that he does not engage directly with Kerum due to his role. Šuta called on all council members to support projects beneficial to Split. Additionally, a private entrepreneur claimed Kerum owes him €50,000, which Šuta said he would not support.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Šuta's statements neutrally, quoting his comments on Kerum's arrest and their relationship. It includes perspectives from both Šuta and other figures like Marinko Biškic, but avoids overtly biased language or selective sourcing. The framing remains balanced, focusing on the lack

Why factuality (85): Article accurately reports on the arrest of Željko Kerum by USKOK related to the 'Konoba Pršut' case, citing sources like the primary Telegram document and other media. It mentions the involvement of his associates and the political implications, aligning with the primary source. However, it include

Why objectivity (70): The article presents the situation but leans slightly towards the political implications, suggesting potential consequences for the coalition. The tone is somewhat biased toward the political ramifications rather than purely factual reporting.

Novi list logoNovi listIndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 7019 hr. ago
Mayor of Split on the arrest of Željko Kerum and future cooperation: We are also ready for new elections

The mayor of Split, Tomislav Šuta, commented on the arrest of Zeljko Kerum and its implications for cooperation within the city council. He emphasized that Kerum's case dates back over ten years and that legal institutions are handling it appropriately. Šuta stated that Kerum is not a member of the City Council and did not participate in decision-making. He clarified that his communication is primarily with Igor Stanišić, the president of the City Council, and that he does not engage directly with Kerum due to his current legal status. Šuta called on opposition members to support projects beneficial to Split. The report also mentions that Marinko Biškić, a private entrepreneur, claims Kerum owes him 50,000 euros.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view by quoting both Šuta and the opposition's perspective regarding Kerum's influence. It avoids overtly biased language and provides context about the legal proceedings against Kerum. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the implications of Kerum's arrest for市政和

Why factuality (80): The article accurately reflects the situation described in the primary source, including the arrest of Kerum and the involvement of others. It includes quotes from Šuta and discusses the political ramifications. However, it also includes some background on Kerum’s past legal issues, which is indirec

Why objectivity (70): The tone leans slightly towards the political implications of the arrest, especially in highlighting the influence of Kerum’s party on HDZ. This suggests a mild editorializing stance, though not strongly slanted.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 70yesterday
Kerum was in prison last year, and this is how he came out: "Greetings Turkish, Serbian"...

Željko Kerum, bivši gradonačelnik Splita i političar, je uhićen u Veli Luci na Korčuli tokom koncerata u memoriju Olivera Dragojevića. Uhićen je zbog izgradnje konobe 'Pršut' u Kaštel Štafiliću bez prava i pitanja legalizacije objekta. Prethodno je bio u zatvoru krajem prosinca prošle godine za 15 dana zbog prometne nesreće koju je skrio u Splitu. Tada je, upravljajući automobilom bez vozačke dozvole, sudario se s drugim vozilom, uz manju materijalnu štetu, ali bez ozljeda. Dobio je kazne ukupno 1060 eura, uključujući 260 eura za izazivanje prometne nesreće i 800 eura za napuštanje mjesta događaja. Najteža kazna bila je 15 dana zatvora zbog vožnje bez dozvole.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the arrest and previous conviction of Željko Kerum, a prominent political figure, without apparent ideological framing. It includes direct quotes from Kerum and provides context about the legal proceedings against him. The tone remains neutral, focusing

Why factuality (80): The article accurately reports the arrest of Željko Kerum and the 'Konoba Pršut' case, along with details about his previous legal issues. It includes quotes from Šuta and aligns with the primary source. However, it adds some contextual information about his past, which is not explicitly detailed in

Why objectivity (70): The tone is somewhat more focused on the political implications of the arrest, particularly in relation to the coalition and local governance, suggesting a slight editorial leaning.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
USKOK has released the details of the investigation against Kerum:

The Croatian State Prosecutor's Office (USKOK) has announced detailed findings against Željko Kerum, former mayor of Split and president of the Croatian Civic Party (HGS). Kerum was questioned alongside two other suspects, Igor Sapunar and Andrija Polić, who were detained as part of an investigation related to a corruption case involving the Pršut tavern in Kaštel Štafilić. The investigation alleges that Kerum, while serving as a senior specialist for spatial planning and construction in Kaštel Sućurac and Kaštel Štafilić, illegally favored a trading company owned by one of the accused individuals during the legalization process of illegally built structures. USKOK claims that Kerum provided false information in administrative procedures, including falsely citing an orthophoto map from 2017 instead of the required 2011 map, thereby misleading authorities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual allegations against a prominent political figure without overtly partisan language. It reports on legal proceedings and investigative actions taken by USKOK, focusing on procedural irregularities rather than ideological critique. While the subject involves a high-profile

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
I'm not afraid of the elections at all, we have a very good standing among the citizens

After the arrest of former mayor of Split Željko Kerum, whose party HGS is part of the ruling coalition with HDZ led by Mayor Tomislav Šuta, questions arose about the stability of the current administration. In an interview with HTV, Tomislav Šuta emphasized that Kerum is not a member of the City Council and clarified that he works exclusively with Mr. Stanisic and other council members. He stated that all decisions are made independently, presented to the president of the City Council before being submitted, and that there have been no issues with transparency. Šuta acknowledged that the only solution for maintaining order in the City Council is extraordinary elections but expressed hope they won’t occur. He claimed the city is doing well with projects like affordable housing, elderly homes, road improvements, and property rights resolutions, and that he remains focused on the city’s development.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Mayor Šuta's statements regarding governance and the situation within the City Council without overtly praising or criticizing his leadership. It includes both his defense of administrative independence and acknowledgment of potential instability due to the arrest of a coalition

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