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
Željka from Gospić: I'm Afraid for the Future
USKOK's expert analysis confirms severe soil contamination at illegal medical waste dump. A local resident living about fifty meters away warns that half of Croatia is at risk.
Croatia
HZJZ Specialist Explains Threats from 'Forever Chemicals' Near Gospić
Barbara Bekavac, epidemiologist at the Croatian Institute of Public Health, clarified the health risks of PFAS compounds found in groundwater, but emphasized that the finding itself does not mean residents have fallen ill.
Croatia
Gospić Sits on 37,000 Tons of Hazardous Waste
Findings from the Faculty of Geotechnical Engineering reveal the scale of an ecological disaster on Bilajska Street. 'Forever chemicals' found, and Chief State Attorney Ivan Turudić states: 'Lika is contaminated in that area.'