CroatiaThe organization 'Za Žaborić' has sent an open letter to the mayor ofŠibenka-Knin and local council members opposing plans to grant a marina concession in the area of Kutlača and Pišljivica on the Oštrica peninsula. The group, which recently organized a public forum titled 'Qou vadis, Žaborić,' calls for the withdrawal of the tender, arguing that decisions about the future of one of the last preserved coastal areas should not be made without expert analysis and genuine dialogue with the public. Over 700 citizens have signed a petition against the planned marina and repurposing of the space. The organization highlights that they used all legal mechanisms, including participation in spatial planning processes, submitting comments, requesting inspections, and informing authorities and the public. They express concern over the issuance of a location permit without conducting an assessment of the impact on the ecological network (OPEM), especially since the area borders the Natura 2000 ecological network and valuable marine habitats. The group argues that the concession would exacerbate existing problems rather than solve them, increasing pressure on the environment and creating new污染源,
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the opposition to the marina concession as a legitimate environmental and civic concern, emphasizing the need for expert analysis, public dialogue, and adherence to legal procedures. It portrays the organization as acting within the law and highlighting potential ecological damage
