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Croatia's Radioactive Waste Facility Sparks Environmental Outcry

12/16/2025

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Croatia's parliament approved a Cerkezovac radioactive waste facility near the Bosnia and Herzegovina border to store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant for 40 years.
Bosnia and Herzegovina says the site endangers 250,000 residents and violates international environmental agreements.
Croatia plans to start receiving waste from Slovenia in early 2028.
Environmental groups warn of risks from proximity to the Una River and seismic activity.

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Croatia's parliament approved a Cerkezovac radioactive waste facility near the Bosnia and Herzegovina border to store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant for 40 years.
Bosnia and Herzegovina says the site endangers 250,000 residents and violates international environmental agreements.
Croatia plans to start receiving waste from Slovenia in early 2028.
Environmental groups warn of risks from proximity to the Una River and seismic activity.