Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalists, Nove TV crew, Marina, 3.5.2026.

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Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalists, Nove TV crew, Marina, 3.5.2026.

Translations: Zagreb 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Zagreb
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Tea Johman Nitraj, Kristijan Janton and Tomislav Sladić
  • Number of women in group
    1
  • Number of men in group
    2

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Nova TV
  • Type of media platform
    Television
  • Source of information about the incident
    Nova TV editor, journalist and media

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    03.05.2026
  • City
    Marina
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalists
  • Type of threat
    Explicit - to journalist(s)

  • Action by the authorities

  • Legal status of the case
    The procedure is in the phase of gathering information about all the circumstances of the case
  • Type of violation
    Security threat

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    No
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly
    The association sent a letter of concern to the institutions
    The association informed international organizations and institutions

In the municipality of Marina, a case was uncovered that attracted significant public attention and raised serious questions about the legality of actions taken by local actors. Specifically, a mortuary and dozens of graves were built on private land without the knowledge or consent of the landowner and without the required permits.

The case was investigated by a news crew from the programme “Poziv” of Nova TV, which went to the field to gather information and request statements from those connected to the construction. During the filming of the report, a serious incident occurred. Businessman Marijan Ugrina reacted aggressively and attempted to prevent filming, issuing direct threats to the journalists. Among other things, he threatened them by saying, “I will set a dog on you,” clearly implying the possibility of a physical attack. In addition, he demanded that the cameras be turned off and threatened to destroy the equipment.