AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCroatia Waste Scandal: Croatia’s PM Andrej Plenković says the opposition is politicising the Gospić hazardous waste dump to destabilise his government, as parliament prepares an extraordinary session over alleged groundwater contamination and plans to remove and export about 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste. Wildfire Health Risks: Europe’s record heat is driving major wildfire emergencies, with Croatia reporting a blaze in Lokva Rogoznica that killed one, injured 40 and forced at least 1,200 people to flee, while France says nearly 500 suspected arsonists have been arrested since July 1. Public Health Policy: Split has introduced a seasonal alcohol sales restriction—no alcohol from shops between 9pm and 6am from June 1 to Sept 15—aimed at reducing late-night disorder and protecting public health. Cancer Care Story: A personal account highlights how breast cancer treatment can escalate after lymph nodes are found affected, moving from lumpectomy to chemotherapy, further surgery and radiotherapy. Infectious Disease (Animal Health): Serbia declares a state of emergency over African swine fever, reporting 30,000 pigs lost and warning the virus is still circulating in wild boar. Eye Health Research: A new report discusses outcomes from the Clareon hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens, focusing on refractive and visual results after cataract surgery. Climate & Health Context: Croatia’s heat is also tied to broader impacts on tourism and agriculture, as the country sets new heat-wave duration records.
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