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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Zagreb on Friday, Sept. 5, 2026, taking part in a rally organized under the slogan "Walk for Lika, Walk for Croatia."
The protest was held in response to the discovery of approximately 37,000 tons of hazardous and illegal waste dumped in the area of Gospic, located in Lika-Senj County.
Demonstrators traveled from various parts of Croatia to join the march, reflecting the national scale of concern over the environmental incident.
Protesters called for accountability, demanding that those responsible for the illegal dumping be identified and held legally responsible for their actions.
The rally highlighted growing public frustration over environmental crimes and the perceived lack of oversight in handling hazardous waste across the country.
Signs and banners carried by participants throughout the march voiced demands for transparency and stronger environmental protections in the Lika-Senj region.
The scale of the illegal dumping has raised broader questions about waste management practices and regulatory enforcement in rural areas of Croatia.
Organizers framed the demonstration as a call to protect both the environment and public health in Lika, positioning the issue as a matter of national concern rather than a purely local one.
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