N1 Television Crew Attacked in Central Zagreb

The news in Croatian

1. napasti
   Izvršiti radnju nasilja ili agresije prema nekome ili nečemu. ↩︎
2. ekipa  (f.)
   Skupina ljudi koja radi zajedno na određenom zadatku ili projektu. ↩︎
3. ozlijediti
   Nanijeti tjelesnu štetu ili bol osobi ili životinji. ↩︎
4. uhititi
   Privesti osobu na temelju sumnje za počinjenje kaznenog djela. ↩︎
5. osuditi
   Izraziti snažno neodobravanje ili kritiku prema nečemu. ↩︎
6. rasprava  (f.)
   Razmjena mišljenja između dvoje ili više ljudi o nekoj temi. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: Where did the attack on the N1 television crew take place?

Question 2: What did the government promise after the attack?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
napasti	attack
ekipa  (f.)	team
ozlijediti	injure
uhititi	arrest
osuditi	condemn
rasprava  (f.)	discussion

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An unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday in the bustling city centre of Zagreb, where a journalistic team from N1 television was attacked while on assignment. The attack unfolded at the historic Trg bana Josipa Jelačića square.

According to reports, an unidentified young man began by verbally assaulting the journalists before physically confronting the cameraman. The altercation led to the cameraman sustaining a visible injury to his eye. The Zagreb police swiftly intervened, apprehending the suspect linked to the incident. An ongoing criminal investigation is underway, as confirmed by the Zagreb Police Department.

The attack has drawn widespread condemnation, particularly from media organisations and government officials. Tihomir Ladišić, the director of N1 television programming, emphasised the importance of reporting such acts of violence, highlighting the need to ensure the safety of journalists and the public.

The Croatian Journalists’ Association (HND) expressed their shock at the attack and underscored the increasing hostility journalists face. They criticised the current political climate, noting that government officials, including the Prime Minister, have been accused of verbally targeting journalists—a narrative that allegedly contributes to the heightened tensions.

Meanwhile, the government of Croatia has publicly condemned the attack. They affirmed that journalists should carry out their work safely, and pledged to uphold their security. The government stated via social media that the police’s immediate response to apprehend the suspect demonstrated their commitment to protecting media personnel.

This incident has sparked a broader debate on the safety of journalists in Croatia and the role of political rhetoric in influencing public attitudes towards the media. Various civic groups, including GONG, a prominent advocacy organisation, have urged the government to take decisive action to curb the growing polarisation within society.

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