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Milijan Brkić airlifted to Zagreb after falling ill in Mostar
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Milijan Brkić airlifted to Zagreb after falling ill in Mostar

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Former HDZ official Milijan Brkić was transported from Mostar to Zagreb by a Croatian Ministry of Interior helicopter due to illness.
  • Sources indicate Brkić had two recent surgeries and is not in life-threatening condition.
  • The incident occurred while Brkić was in Mostar, where local medical facilities were reportedly unable to provide sufficient care.

Milijan Brkić, a former Member of Parliament and Vice President of the HDZ party, was airlifted from Mostar to Zagreb by a helicopter belonging to the Croatian Ministry of Interior. The transfer was necessitated by Brkić falling ill, according to a source speaking to 24sata.

An insider from the HDZ party revealed that Brkić had undergone two surgeries in a short period. While the latest information suggests he is not in mortal danger, the sudden illness prompted the emergency medical transport. "Everything surprised us. He fell ill and was transferred to Mostar, where they apparently couldn't help him much, so the MUP helicopter went for him," the source told 24sata.

He fell ill and was transferred to Mostar, where they apparently couldn't help him much, so the MUP helicopter went for him.

— SourceA source close to the HDZ party explains the circumstances leading to Milijan Brkić's helicopter transfer.

The incident highlights the medical challenges that can arise, even for prominent political figures, when traveling or residing abroad. The swift response from the Ministry of Interior underscores the resources available for urgent medical evacuations of high-profile individuals.

He had two surgeries in a short period and according to our latest information, he is not life-threatening.

— SourceA source close to the HDZ party provides an update on Milijan Brkić's health condition.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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