New Illegal Waste Site Found in Lika as Old Problem Remains Unresolved

The environmental crisis in Lika, Croatia, deepens as a new site of suspected illegal waste dumping has been found, compounding the existing problem of 35,000 tons of hazardous waste awaiting sanitation.

The City of Gospić has formally requested an urgent report and intervention from state bodies concerning the newly discovered waste on private property. This adds another layer to the ongoing saga of waste management issues in the region, which have yet to be resolved.

Meanwhile, the citizens' initiative 'Gospić je naš dom' is waiting for authorities to address their demands for transparency and action on pollution. They had given a deadline of July 15 for clear answers, which has passed without a response. The initiative has warned of further, more radical actions if their concerns are not met.

The situation highlights a standstill in addressing the environmental concerns. The state, through the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, is waiting for a new contractor to handle the hazardous waste in a silo. The City of Gospić awaits an official statement from the State Inspectorate regarding the new waste location. The citizens' initiative awaits fulfillment of their demands, creating a complex web of inaction and unmet expectations.