AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoToxic Waste Protest in Zagreb: Tens of thousands marched in central Zagreb on Sept. 5 demanding urgent action over an illegal hazardous waste dump near Gospić in Lika, where authorities say 34,000–37,000 tonnes were found and investigators suspect illegal imports (including from Italy) and falsified paperwork; protesters warn of soil and groundwater contamination and called for a nationwide waste-management plan within 20 days and a temporary ban on waste imports. Air Quality Health Alert: In Split and across Dalmatia, smoke from major wildfires in Bosnia and Herzegovina pushed the city back into the red air-quality category, with PM10/PM2.5 levels rising again after brief improvement. Obesity Update: New Eurostat data puts Croatia’s adult obesity rate at 16.5% in 2025, slightly above the EU average, with experts pointing to diet shifts, processed foods, and low physical activity. Healthcare Access Story: After 40+ years as a vascular surgeon, Dr. Luka Pirnat chose to keep practising on the Croatian island of Iž, highlighting ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining medical staff in smaller communities. Public Health Through Action: An Australian-Croatian ultramarathon runner completed an 827 km coast run to raise awareness of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, after dehydration and sodium loss forced a medical stop.
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