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Novinare je zanimalo zašto su nedostajali pojedini gradski zastupnici HDZ-a

The article discusses the continuation of the 14th Session of the City Assembly, which resumed on Monday with delays and requested breaks by the ruling parties, including the BM 365 Party of Labor and Solidarity and the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). The Assembly President, HDZ's Andrija Mikulić, addressed the media, explaining the reasons for the breaks and the absence of some HDZ members. He stated that the absences were documented and not intentional. Mikulić also mentioned his role as both a parliamentary representative and the President of the City Assembly, and his recent interactions with the mayor and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The article also notes that a proposal related to public lighting was not passed by the City Assembly.

The Second Euphoria Broadcast

Reporting style, Informative: The description says the program discusses the European Union objectively and critically, but no episode transcript is provided.

Political context, Centre: The program description presents its discussion of the European Union as objective and critical, without indicating a partisan position.

A Croatian-language radio program about the European Union, structured around a Brussels news update, a short EU glossary, and a weekly interview. Its editors say the show examines the EU objectively and critically, including what audiences can expect from it.

‘Our War is Being Judged’: In Kosovo, Outrage at Hague Verdict Simmers

Reporting style, Informative: Predominantly factual reporting, while presenting protesters’ anger and criticism of the verdict.

Political context, Centre: The report is broadly neutral and fact-focused, presenting competing Kosovo Albanian, Serbian and international perspectives without adopting a clear ideological position.

Thousands of ethnic Albanians are protesting in Pristina after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicted former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaci, Jakup Krasniqi, Kadri Veseli and Rexhep Selimi of war crimes and sentenced them to between 13 and 25 years in prison. Protesters view the verdict as a judgment on Kosovo’s liberation struggle and demand acquittals on appeal, continued government funding for the defendants and changes to the court’s governing law. The Democratic Party of Kosovo has proposed moving any retrial to Kosovo, while Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called the verdict factually and legally flawed. Legal experts caution against abolishing the court, and analysts warn that Serbia and its allies could use the ruling to advance their own narratives about the Kosovo War.

Across Croatia, Protesters Demand Tougher Response to Violence Against Women

Reporting style, Informative: Predominantly factual reporting, though it prominently presents advocacy groups’ demands and criticism of government policy.

Women’s organisations held protests in 17 Croatian towns and cities demanding a specific law on gender-based violence, standardized risk assessments, specialized training and accountability for institutional failures. The demonstrations followed the killing of a woman in Slatina after years of reported abuse and criticism of Family and Social Policy Minister Alen Ruzic’s comments about the case. Organisers argue that withdrawn reports or protective measures do not remove the state’s duty to protect women and are calling for systemic reforms to prevent femicide.

Surge in Detention of Haitian-Americans in Ohio Following TPS Termination

Reporting style, Balanced: Mostly fact-based reporting supported by detention figures and a cited report, but it uses strongly critical and emotive language about immigration enforcement policies.

Political context, Centre-left: The article focuses on immigration enforcement harms, quotes progressive immigrant-rights advocates, criticizes the Trump administration, and supports restoring Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

A report from the Ohio Immigrant Alliance says detentions of Haitian-Americans in Ohio rose 142% after the Trump administration ended Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status in late July. The report attributes the increase to intensified ICE enforcement, racial profiling, cooperation between local police and federal agencies, and arrests at immigration appointments. It cites 63 bookings at four county jails over 36 days, a sharp increase in Haitian women detainees, and extensive detentions in Springfield. Advocates also condemn the use of ankle shackles, citing the suicide of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel, and urge Ohio Republican senators Matt Husted and Bernie Moreno to support legislation restoring TPS for Haitian nationals.

Voices: We Took to the River to Discuss Our Differences

Reporting style, Balanced: Personal first-person commentary and advocacy for cross-partisan dialogue, supported by reported observations and quotations.

Political context, Centre: Advocates cooperation and dialogue between Democrats and Republicans without endorsing a specific partisan platform.

Carmen Gentile recounts rafting on North Carolina’s Nantahala River with Democrats, Republicans, and other participants as part of Team Democracy’s RAFT for America initiative. Conversations revealed shared concerns about healthcare costs and insurance companies, suggesting that cooperative outdoor activities can reduce political distrust and make difficult discussions easier. Team Democracy co-founder Ken Powley says such experiences help counter polarization, while the organization prepares to launch RIDE for America, a motorcycling event focused on democracy and trust in elections ahead of the midterm elections.