Karleuša in Vodice on Assumption Day – Stop, EU waste in Gospić – possible

While genuine waste cannot be quickly remediated, what some consider cultural "waste" is judged swiftly. This summer has defied expectations of a slow news period, marked by everything from global warming to local scandals, such as the dangerous waste discovered in Gospić, which has put Lika and downstream regions on the map. The article draws a parallel between this environmental issue and the planned concert of Jelena Karleuša in Vodice.

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While genuine waste cannot be quickly remediated, what some consider cultural "waste" is judged swiftly.

A clear difference in treatment is evident: in Vodice, after several days of media coverage, city officials spoke with the concert organizer. A quick agreement was reached with the private club owner, and the concert was canceled. Conversely, no one has engaged with the private individual in Gospić who allegedly brought thousands of tons of waste over years, nor with local "organizers" who were aware of the situation. Local authorities may have been complicit in this operation involving 1,500 trucks, resulting in 35,000 tons of waste, which generated millions in profit over years.

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The "ecocide" in Gospić and its consequences for residents and those downstream drinking the water from Senj to Rab and Pag are too serious to ignore.

Discussions are now underway regarding the Gospić situation, but a swift resolution seems unlikely, despite the preconditions for one being present. The article argues that the "ecocide" in Gospić and its consequences for residents and those downstream drinking the water from Senj to Rab and Pag are too serious to ignore. In contrast, solutions for cultural issues are found immediately, even without official decisions prohibiting certain concerts.

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Solutions for cultural issues are found immediately, even without official decisions prohibiting certain concerts.

The author contends that regardless of personal tastes, bans should not occur without a court or official local authority ruling that provides justification. Anything else amounts to arbitrary decisions and pressure. The article notes that while real waste remediation is slow, cultural "waste" is dealt with rapidly. It also points out that many in Serbia would prefer to "ban" Karleuša due to perceived offenses to taste, but acknowledges that tastes differ. The author suggests that the trend of cancellations, seen in Benkovac with the "Nosi se" festival and a play by Oliver Frljić, is accelerating for cultural programs, though it took longer for Karleuša's concert to become a topic of public discussion.

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bans should not occur without a court or official local authority ruling that provides justification. Anything else amounts to arbitrary decisions and pressure.