A roundtable discussion in Brod na Kupi in Croatia highlighted the illegal dumping and burning of waste by residents of the Gusti Laz area, raising concerns about environmental damage and public safety.

Local officials called for the relocation of part of the Roma population to more suitable living conditions, citing ongoing issues with crime and environmental degradation.

There is a significant debate over the labeling of the residents involved, with some officials arguing they should not be identified as Roma but rather as Croatian citizens, emphasizing the need for legal compliance and state intervention.

• Sastanak o Gustom Lazu: “Zvali se oni Romi ili Hrvati, moraju iseliti nastave li nelegalne radnje”. In: Novi List. 17.06.2026. https://www.novilist.hr/rijeka-regija/gorski-kotar/sastanak-o-gustom-lazu-zvali-se-oni-romi-ili-hrvati-moraju-iseliti-nastave-li-nelegalne-radnje/