{"id":39027,"date":"2025-07-23T10:56:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&#038;p=39027"},"modified":"2025-07-23T10:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:56:08","slug":"president-milanovic-in-gospic-those-responsible-for-illegal-waste-disposal-must-be-punished","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-in-gospic-those-responsible-for-illegal-waste-disposal-must-be-punished\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107 in Gospi\u0107: Those Responsible for Illegal Waste Disposal Must Be Punished"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 attended today the ceremonial session of the Gospi\u0107 Town Council, held on the occasion of Municipal Day and the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. In his address, he spoke about several key issues relevant to Lika and Gospi\u0107, focusing particularly on the illegal disposal of waste at the Paromlin complex, demographic challenges, and the importance of preserving cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking about the illegal dumping of large quantities of plastic and medical waste in the abandoned Paromlin industrial complex, President Milanovi\u0107 described it as a criminal act that must have consequences. \u201cThis appeal (by the mayor) to solve the waste problem \u2014 which was caused by criminally dumping it here near Gospi\u0107 \u2014 will be resolved, I am convinced. And the culprits, I am almost certain, will be found and punished in accordance with the law. But this must never happen again. That is your responsibility,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing demographic challenges in Lika and across Croatia, President Milanovi\u0107 emphasized the need to understand the root causes of population decline. He noted that, while a serious issue, it should not be viewed as a national catastrophe but rather approached responsibly and realistically. \u201cMore and more people, couples \u2014 or, if you will, women \u2014 at an age when they could have children, are deciding not to. That is the reality. It is a topic we need to discuss, a problem and a challenge that must be addressed properly \u2014 without blame, without finger-pointing, and without making anyone feel guilty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President also highlighted the importance of Lika\u2019s cultural identity and historical heritage, especially the Glagolitic script. He reminded the audience that the Glagolitic alphabet had been part of religious and cultural life in this region for centuries. \u201cI think it would be good for children to learn this unique script, which is unrelated to the Latin alphabet, the Greek alphabet, or the Cyrillic script. It is unique,\u201d he said, recalling a 13<sup>th<\/sup>-century episode when Pope Innocent IV authorized the use of the Glagolitic script in liturgy in the vernacular language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, President Milanovi\u0107 called on the people of Lika to preserve their heritage, develop their region, and take pride in its rich history: \u201cActively protect your identity. Be proud \u2014 you have every reason to be proud. Don\u2019t give up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to President Milanovi\u0107, speeches at the ceremonial session were given by Mirjana Vrkljan Rado\u0161evi\u0107, President of the Gospi\u0107 Town Council; Darko Milinovi\u0107, Mayor of Gospi\u0107; Ernest Petry, Prefect of Lika-Senj County; Darko Neki\u0107, delegate of the Prime Minister and State Secretary at the Ministry of Croatian Veterans; and Ivan Dabo, delegate of the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Member of Parliament, and Mayor of Novalja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Milanovi\u0107 was accompanied by Melita Muli\u0107, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Human Rights and Civil Society.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--GALLERY BLOCK-->\n<div class=\"c-lightbox-gallery js-lightbox\">\n                <!--single-->\n            <a data-no-swup class=\"c-lightbox-gallery__single js-lightbox-single\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8709-1024x576.jpg\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8709-768x432.jpg')\"><\/a>\n            <!--end single-->\n                    <!--single-->\n            <a data-no-swup class=\"c-lightbox-gallery__single js-lightbox-single\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8782-1024x576.jpg\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8782-768x432.jpg')\"><\/a>\n            <!--end single-->\n                    <!--single-->\n            <a data-no-swup class=\"c-lightbox-gallery__single js-lightbox-single\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8892-1024x576.jpg\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8892-768x432.jpg')\"><\/a>\n            <!--end single-->\n                    <!--single-->\n            <a data-no-swup class=\"c-lightbox-gallery__single js-lightbox-single\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8922-1024x576.jpg\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_8922-768x432.jpg')\"><\/a>\n            <!--end single-->\n        <\/div>\n<!--end GALLERY BLOCK-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Ana Marija Kati\u0107<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 attended today the ceremonial session of the Gospi\u0107 Town Council, held on the occasion of Municipal Day and the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. 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