Croatia
'Forever Chemicals' Found in Gospić Water: Residents Demand Urgent Remediation and Accountability
USKOK has confirmed that waste in Gospić is hazardous to health, and a citizens' initiative is demanding immediate action, permanent oversight, and the resignation of those responsible.
Croatia
I'm Terrified Our Children Will Die in Agony-We Haven't Drunk the Water Since 2021!
USKOK's 365-page expert report confirmed severe soil contamination in Gospić, and a resident living about fifty meters from the landfill spoke out about daily fear and anger.
Croatia
I've Lived Here All My Life, but I've Never Seen the Drava This Low!
Record-low water levels near Koprivnica have exposed hidden sandbars, and a dangerous aquatic plague has emerged, further threatening river life.
World
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Creates Biological Threat
Scientists warn of an 'ecological disaster in the making' as 1,500 stranded ships become ideal habitats for invasive organisms.
Local
Rijeka Residents Rise Up to Save Their River
The "Save the Ričina" Association is raising the final 3,000 euros to bring a Scottish expert and create a revitalization plan.
Local
Ship Guests on Vis Clean Beach Instead of Swimming
World
Oil Spill Off Oman Expands to 150 km²
Croatia
Warm Sava Threatens Krško: Croatia Without Power for Zagreb?
Croatia
Porcijunkulovo 2026 Introduces Waste Separation for the First Time
Local
Istria Under Investigation: Sinkhole Near Svetvinčenat Served as Illegal Dump for 30 Years
Residents and a member of parliament reported the case to the State Inspectorate; the mayor claims the municipal inspector only acts on complaints.
Sports
Golf in Croatia Sees a Boom, but the Question Remains: For the Elite or for Everyone?
With tourism development, the number of courses grows, but experts warn of environmental challenges and the need for greater accessibility.
Croatia
Historic Low of the Drava: 'In 60 Years I've Never Seen This, Fish Gone, Only Snakes and Mosquitoes Left'
Climate change is drying up Croatian rivers. The Drava can be crossed on foot, and the Novčica near Gospić barely trickles. Locals and experts warn of an ecological disaster.
World
Can Bison Save Spain from Wildfires?
As the climate crisis intensifies, Spain is turning to innovative solutions, and a pioneering project is exploring whether European bison can become natural firefighters.
Local
Little Austrian with a Big Mission: Eight-Year-Old Finn Cleans the Shores of Koločep and Ruda
While most of his peers are having fun on vacation, eight-year-old Finn from Austria has turned his Adriatic holiday into an environmental campaign, cleaning the coast of plastic and waste every day.
Culture
Divers Clean the Seabed of Vela Luka
The final day of the event dedicated to Oliver Dragojević was marked by the eco-action 'Ka i uvik gledam more', and the Environmental Protection Fund announced continued funding for similar projects.
Croatia
Karlovac Faces Another Round of Tree Removal: 24 Trees Planned for Removal on Frana Kurelca Street
The 'Ne damo ni lipe' citizens' initiative demands full transparency and expert involvement before the new intervention on Frana Kurelca Street, part of the same project as the controversial removal of linden trees from the main square.
Movies & TV
Divers Cleaned the Seabed of Vela Luka After the 'Trag u beskraju' Concert
With the eco-action 'Ka i uvik gledam more' they paid tribute to Oliver Dragojević and sent a message about the importance of preserving the Adriatic.
Local
Tomašević criticized green islands in 2018, now installs underground waste containers on Ban Jelačić Square
The City of Zagreb claims the location in front of Ilica 2 is the only possible one and meets all conditions, while the opposition and associations warn of damage to the main square's appearance.
Croatia
Gospić Residents Abandon Road Blockades After Agreement with Government on Release of Waste Analysis
Initiative 'Gospić Is Our Home' sees meeting as a step forward but warns it will monitor fulfillment of commitments and resume protests if authorities fail to meet them by September 20.
Croatia
Croatian Tap Water: Only One Microplastic Particle in Seven Liters, HZZO Introduces e-Reporting of Injuries
The Institute for Water publishes first official data on microplastics; Croatia is ten times better than the European average. Meanwhile, HZZO's digitalization saves 200,000 sheets of paper annually.