CroatiaIn Koprivnica, a protest against the construction and operation of large poultry farms is scheduled for Saturday under the title 'Ni Podravini nije ravno – Sjever protiv megafarmi.' The demonstration includes opposition to the project Veliki Pažut located in the area of Legrad. Civil society organizations such as Friends of Animals, Green Action, and the Koprivnica group Šinterice dobra srca, supported by 160 civil organizations, are organizing the event. They argue that the project is situated in an ecologically sensitive area between Legrad and Donja Dubrava, within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube and near the European ecological network Natura 2000 and protected natural sites. The organizers warn that building and operating such farms could threaten natural habitats, environmental quality, and the health of local residents. They emphasize that economic development should not come at the expense of the natural values of Podravia. The mega-farm in Legrad has already started trial operations and expects to receive a permit for use. Civic initiatives highlight that residents of Legrad and Donja Dubrava are already experiencing direct and unpleasant effects from the启动,
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the protest against the poultry farms, highlighting both the concerns raised by civil society groups and the current status of the project. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either side but rather provides factual information about the event and its causes
