Tens of thousands took to the streets in Zagreb, furious over months of illegally dumped toxic waste threatening Croatia’s environment and public health. The scandal erupted in February when police and Europol arrested 13 suspects allegedly profiting millions by smuggling hazardous garbage from EU nations. A damning expert report found dangerous metals and PFAS chemicals in soil and groundwater, sparking demands for a cleanup plan with strict deadlines and a total ban on waste imports. Residents of Gospic, where much of the waste was buried, say they’ve reported suspicious activity for years—with nothing done. Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic faces mounting pressure as critics call it a crime, not just a tragedy, while authorities claim tests show clean water—but are still seeking cleanup contractors. Experts warn pollution could spread via rivers to the Adriatic Sea. Protesters chant “The lungs of Croatia have trouble breathing,” framing this as a fight for basic human rights against what they call an “eco-mafia.”
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