# Croatia's Toxic Waste Crisis | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-09-05T18:00:35+00:00
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Tens of thousands took to the streets in Zagreb demanding urgent action against illegal toxic waste dumping, with protesters holding signs like “ecocide equals slow genocide” and calling for a temporary ban on waste imports. The crisis centers on a contaminated landfill near Gospic, allegedly receiving waste from Germany and Italy, with activists claiming 37,000 tons dumped illegally — far exceeding official reports. Soil contamination has spread, threatening health and the environment, though drinking water remains safe. Europol and Croatian authorities are investigating, with four companies under scrutiny and 13 arrests made since February 2025. Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic pledged cleanup by mid-October, but protesters are giving the government 20 days to unveil a new national waste plan — and they’re not waiting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9dec1bdce80cb5b9

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