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Coverage dated September 5, 2026 to September 6, 2026

Croatians rally for cleanup of waste

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in Croatia, furious that authorities for months haven't cleared a huge amount of illegally dumped hazardous waste that has triggered fears of major environmental damage in the European Union country.

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  1. KOB 4

    Thousands rally in Croatia demanding urgent cleanup of toxic waste from a town (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Croatia in an environmental demonstration. The protesters on Saturday were furious that authorities for months haven't cleared a huge amount of illegally dumped hazardous waste from a central Croatian town.

  2. Breitbart News

    Thousands Rally in Croatia Demanding Urgent Cleanup of Tonnes of Toxic Waste From Town (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Tens of thousands of people rallied on Saturday in Croatia, furious that authorities for months haven't cleared a huge amount of illegally dumped hazardous waste that has triggered fears of major environmental damage in the European Union country.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Tens of thousands of Croatians protest over hazardous waste (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Tens of thousands of people rallied in Zagreb on Saturday seeking immediate cleanup of thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped hazardous waste in one of Croatia's most pristine areas.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Croatia: Toxic waste protest draws tens of thousands (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Demonstrators in Zagreb accuse Croatia's government of dragging its feet on a hazardous waste scandal.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Croatians rally for cleanup of waste (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    ZAGREB, Croatia -- Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in Croatia, furious that authorities for months haven't cleared a huge amount of illegally dumped hazardous waste that has triggered fears of major environmental damage in the European Union country.

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