Train crash, jousting intruder, and concert cancellation highlight Croatian week

A train collision near Križevci, Croatia, injured 20 people, several seriously. The incident stunned the public, as many believed such accidents were impossible given the slow speeds of Croatian trains. Prime Minister Plenković, visiting the scene, declared it a "great success" for Croatian Railways and its employees, humorously noting the train's speed exceeded 60 km/h.

The 311th Sinjska Alka, a traditional jousting tournament, proceeded with minor issues. However, a masked intruder dressed as an alkar disrupted the event, seizing a lance and charging towards the VIP box. He was apprehended before reaching the dignitaries and claimed he wanted to "save Croatia."

In a separate incident, a concert by singer Jelena Karleuša in Vodice was canceled following threats. Karleuša expressed surprise and offense, questioning the cancellation and making a controversial statement about Vodice's location within "Greater Serbia" and east of Karlobag. She also mentioned arranging another performance in Glina.

Additionally, the article touches upon waste disposal issues in Gospić, with Plenković asserting the water is clean and blaming the opposition for any concerns.