Petrinja ( Croatian pronunciation: [pětriːɲa] ) is a town in central Croatia near Sisak in the historic region of Banovina . It is administratively located in Sisak-Moslavina County .
72-576: On December 29, 2020, the town was hit by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 M w , causing significant damage to the town. The name of Petrinja has its roots in Greek πέτρα - pétra , meaning "stone" through Latin petrus . Another possibility is that Petrinja was named after the church of St. Peter from the time of the Diocese of Sisak . It is said that the town existed in Roman era in
144-402: A 100 people. Small entrepreneurship is still underdeveloped due to lack of a finished small business zone. City owned agency Poslovne Zone Petrinja has been announcing the opening of a small business zone at the suburb of Mošćenica for the last several years, but there are still no visible results. Small family farming operations called O.P.G. have been registered by many small farmers but just
216-629: A context of armed struggle between partisans and local collaborators of the Axis forces. Recent history has witnessed the war in Croatia during which many people (Croats first, then the Serbs in 1995) were exiled from their hometown of Petrinja in the period from September 1991 to August 1995. The town itself has gone through severe damage. On November 25, 1991, the Serb mayor of Petrinja Radovan Marković sent
288-429: A few are producing in larger quantity and being able to offer fresh or processed meat, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to markets. Lack of local and national co-operative organization management is making small farmers not competitive enough to other EU producers. This stems from an inherent belief that co-op are a negative heritage from the socialist era of pre-1990 period and should not be established again, while at
360-712: A house in Sisak . The earthquake prompted a preventive shutdown of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant in Slovenia, roughly 100 km (62 mi) away. The Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary, roughly 300 km (190 mi) away, also felt the earthquake, but did not cease electricity production. On 30 December, restrictions on entering and leaving the country were lifted for humanitarian purposes and for earthquake victims. The e-pass system due to COVID-19 which
432-483: A house in Sisak . The earthquake prompted a preventive shutdown of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant in Slovenia, roughly 100 km (62 mi) away. The Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary, roughly 300 km (190 mi) away, also felt the earthquake, but did not cease electricity production. On 30 December, restrictions on entering and leaving the country were lifted for humanitarian purposes and for earthquake victims. The e-pass system due to COVID-19 which
504-450: A magnitude of 6.0 M L was in Ston in 1996 . In 1969, the fault system which extends from Jastrebarsko over this area towards Banja Luka had a 6.6 M L earthquake which hit the latter city , and that one was also preceded by significant foreshocks one day earlier. In 1880, a 6.3 M L struck north-east of Zagreb . In March 2020, a 5.5 M L earthquake struck
576-399: A magnitude of 6.0 M L was in Ston in 1996 . In 1969, the fault system which extends from Jastrebarsko over this area towards Banja Luka had a 6.6 M L earthquake which hit the latter city , and that one was also preceded by significant foreshocks one day earlier. In 1880, a 6.3 M L struck north-east of Zagreb . In March 2020, a 5.5 M L earthquake struck
648-415: A message to Željko Ražnatović to have his troops enter the city as part of a "2. motorized battalion" of the 622. Motorized Brigade of the then already Serbian-dominated Yugoslav People's Army . After Operation Storm in 1995, many monuments have been erected in memory of Croatian war heroes and victims of the war. In reconstructing and rebuilding their town, the inhabitants of Petrinja took great care of
720-586: Is the village that suffered the most damage from the earthquake; all buildings were damaged and many collapsed. It is also the place with the largest number of deaths, out of seven total fatalities five were in Majske Poljane. In Žažina , one church collapsed, injuring three and killing one other person. Cover collapse sinkholes have started appearing since the earthquake near the villages of Mečenčani and Borojevići . As of March 2021, there were over 90 of them, some endangering homes. The largest hole
792-522: Is the village that suffered the most damage from the earthquake; all buildings were damaged and many collapsed. It is also the place with the largest number of deaths, out of seven total fatalities five were in Majske Poljane. In Žažina , one church collapsed, injuring three and killing one other person. Cover collapse sinkholes have started appearing since the earthquake near the villages of Mečenčani and Borojevići . As of March 2021, there were over 90 of them, some endangering homes. The largest hole
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#1732772289092864-714: The Czech Republic . Three foreshocks had hit the same area the day before, estimated by the CSS at magnitudes 5.0, 4.7 and 4.1 respectively. There were 16 aftershocks M L 3.0 or greater recorded within six hours of the main tremor according to CSS. The town of Petrinja was the worst affected, with many buildings collapsed and a major power outage. Damage and power outages were also reported in Dvor , Glina , Gvozd , Hrvatska Kostajnica , Kutina , Sisak , Sunja , Topusko , Velika Gorica , and Zagreb , as well as
936-552: The Czech Republic . Three foreshocks had hit the same area the day before, estimated by the CSS at magnitudes 5.0, 4.7 and 4.1 respectively. There were 16 aftershocks M L 3.0 or greater recorded within six hours of the main tremor according to CSS. The town of Petrinja was the worst affected, with many buildings collapsed and a major power outage. Damage and power outages were also reported in Dvor , Glina , Gvozd , Hrvatska Kostajnica , Kutina , Sisak , Sunja , Topusko , Velika Gorica , and Zagreb , as well as
1008-538: The Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MMI). The location and depth of this event show that it was an intraplate earthquake that occurred as a result of shallow strike-slip faulting within the Eurasian plate . The calculated focal mechanism for the event indicates that rupture occurred on a nearly vertical fault striking either to the southeast or southwest. The Croatian Seismological Survey estimated
1080-416: The Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MMI). The location and depth of this event show that it was an intraplate earthquake that occurred as a result of shallow strike-slip faulting within the Eurasian plate . The calculated focal mechanism for the event indicates that rupture occurred on a nearly vertical fault striking either to the southeast or southwest. The Croatian Seismological Survey estimated
1152-699: The Sava Banovina and from 1939 to 1941 of the Banovina of Croatia within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia . During the Second World War, with the establishment of the so-called Independent State of Croatia (a fascist puppet state), Petrinja and the surrounding area were the scene of persecution of the Serbian, Jewish and Roma minorities, but also of harsh repression of many Croatian anti-fascists, in
1224-543: The Una-Sana Canton and northern Republika Srpska , which are roughly between 30 km (19 mi) and 90 km (56 mi) southwest, south, and southeast of the epicenter. Towns which were damaged include Velika Kladuša , Bihać , Cazin , Kozarska Dubica , and Kostajnica , which suffered the most damage from the earthquake. In Kostajnica, a state of emergency was declared, the earthquake caused six conflagrations , and many buildings were damaged, including
1296-479: The Una-Sana Canton and northern Republika Srpska , which are roughly between 30 km (19 mi) and 90 km (56 mi) southwest, south, and southeast of the epicenter. Towns which were damaged include Velika Kladuša , Bihać , Cazin , Kozarska Dubica , and Kostajnica , which suffered the most damage from the earthquake. In Kostajnica, a state of emergency was declared, the earthquake caused six conflagrations , and many buildings were damaged, including
1368-493: The Central State Office for Reconstruction and Housing, citing the need to greatly accelerate the reconstruction process. 2020 Petrinja earthquake At 12:19 PM CET (11:19 UTC ) on 29 December 2020, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 M w (6.2 M L ) hit central Croatia , with an epicenter located roughly 3 km (1.9 mi) west-southwest of Petrinja . The maximum felt intensity
1440-494: The area of Zrinska Gora, which is very rich in stone. West of Petrinja is Petrova gora (Peter's mountain), site of the 1097 Battle of Gvozd Mountain between King Petar Snačić of Croatia and Coloman of Hungary . The first written record of Petrinja as an inhabited settlement is the one about the benefits awarded to the inhabitants of Petrinja by the Slavonian duke Koloman in 1240. This old medieval Petrinja belongs to
1512-407: The area, with 291 smaller tremors recorded during the subsequent days. City economy is in a major decline for the last 20 years. High impact of the war from the 1990s is felt through the abandonment and depopulation of many villages and closure of many farms which used to supply local meat packing plant Gavrilović [ hr ] and dairy processors from other cities. Gavrilović still remains
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#17327722890921584-520: The best known being the major event in 1909 with the epicenter near Pokupsko , with aftershocks that continued into 1910. It had a maximum felt intensity of VIII on the MCS scale . This seismicity has been associated with reactivation of northwest–southeast trending normal faults that form the southwestern boundary of the Pannonian Basin . The last earthquake on the territory of Croatia that had
1656-408: The best known being the major event in 1909 with the epicenter near Pokupsko , with aftershocks that continued into 1910. It had a maximum felt intensity of VIII on the MCS scale . This seismicity has been associated with reactivation of northwest–southeast trending normal faults that form the southwestern boundary of the Pannonian Basin . The last earthquake on the territory of Croatia that had
1728-418: The biggest company and employer in the city, currently employing about 800 workers. Other notable industries are saw mills and wood flooring manufacturing. Former Finel furniture factory now mostly lays abandoned while there are current plans to activate part of its capacity for hardwood flooring manufacturing. Former Ciglana brick factory is now converted into a large saw mill called Nil-Ž and employs more than
1800-642: The border with Slovenia and Croatia , some buildings cracked. A total of 26 people were injured, with six having serious injuries. Initial reports showed many buildings destroyed in Petrinja. A 13-year-old girl died and at least 20 others were injured in Petrinja. The town's mayor, Darinko Dumbović, was quoted stating that half of the town was destroyed. A 20-year-old man and his father were killed when their house collapsed in Majske Poljane near Glina . Three other people were later found dead in
1872-523: The border with Slovenia and Croatia , some buildings cracked. A total of 26 people were injured, with six having serious injuries. Initial reports showed many buildings destroyed in Petrinja. A 13-year-old girl died and at least 20 others were injured in Petrinja. The town's mayor, Darinko Dumbović, was quoted stating that half of the town was destroyed. A 20-year-old man and his father were killed when their house collapsed in Majske Poljane near Glina . Three other people were later found dead in
1944-569: The city of Zagreb . The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 M w and a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) according to Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) and European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), while the Seismological Survey of Croatia recorded 6.2 M L . The maximum felt intensity was VIII (heavily damaging) to IX (destructive) on the European macroseismic scale (EMS) and IX (Violent) on
2016-443: The city of Zagreb . The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 M w and a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) according to Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) and European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), while the Seismological Survey of Croatia recorded 6.2 M L . The maximum felt intensity was VIII (heavily damaging) to IX (destructive) on the European macroseismic scale (EMS) and IX (Violent) on
2088-589: The country is said to have exceeded 100 million forints . The quake was felt throughout Austria . Like in Hungary , limited damage was also observed, mostly in the form of cracks on walls and plaster. In Austria, the quake was felt with a maximum intensity of IV ( Largely observed ) to V ( Strong ) on the European macroseismic scale . Like with other countries, damage in Italy was limited, but in Trieste , near
2160-430: The country is said to have exceeded 100 million forints . The quake was felt throughout Austria . Like in Hungary , limited damage was also observed, mostly in the form of cracks on walls and plaster. In Austria, the quake was felt with a maximum intensity of IV ( Largely observed ) to V ( Strong ) on the European macroseismic scale . Like with other countries, damage in Italy was limited, but in Trieste , near
2232-484: The earthquake's epicentre at 45°24′0.72″N 16°13′7.32″E / 45.4002000°N 16.2187000°E / 45.4002000; 16.2187000 (45.4002, 16.2187), located near the village of Strašnik , within the town of Petrinja . The earthquake was felt throughout northern Croatia, as well as in large parts of Slovenia , Austria , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , Hungary , Slovakia , and Italy , as well as in some parts of Montenegro , Germany , and
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2304-484: The earthquake's epicentre at 45°24′0.72″N 16°13′7.32″E / 45.4002000°N 16.2187000°E / 45.4002000; 16.2187000 (45.4002, 16.2187), located near the village of Strašnik , within the town of Petrinja . The earthquake was felt throughout northern Croatia, as well as in large parts of Slovenia , Austria , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , Hungary , Slovakia , and Italy , as well as in some parts of Montenegro , Germany , and
2376-407: The epicenter, four residential buildings sustained damage, forcing more than 80 families to leave the town. The city of Zagreb , which is roughly 50 km (31 mi) to the north of the epicenter, was affected with some building damage, power outages, and many residents taking to the streets in distress. Buildings were damaged in multiple towns across northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina , in
2448-407: The epicenter, four residential buildings sustained damage, forcing more than 80 families to leave the town. The city of Zagreb , which is roughly 50 km (31 mi) to the north of the epicenter, was affected with some building damage, power outages, and many residents taking to the streets in distress. Buildings were damaged in multiple towns across northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina , in
2520-469: The field of passenger transport, many private taxi's took over the passenger traffic from the most profitable lines, while cargo traffic was gradually reduced to just a few trucks from a fleet of a few hundred trucks. Now the company is sold to a large national carried Čazmatrans and only operates local passenger lines. After the liberation from Ottoman rule at the end of the 16th century, Petrinja started attracting craftsmen and merchants who helped developing
2592-473: The fortress was first liberated by the Croatian army. Therefore, August 10 has become the day of gratitude towards God and St. Lawrence, and this saint has been chosen for the patron saint of the parish and the town of Petrinja. Over time, Petrinja attracted craftsmen and merchants whose arrival marks the beginning of the town's development. In the year 1773, Austrian empress Maria Theresa decided that Petrinja
2664-526: The founding of the Town Orchestra (1808), Music Department (1841), Library and reading-room (1842), Teachers' Training School (1862), Croatian Choir "Slavulj" (1864), Town fire-brigade (1880), First printing-house (1881). In the late 19th and early 20th century, Petrinja was a district capital in the Zagreb County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia . From 1929 to 1939, Petrinja was part of
2736-579: The interior of the Parliament building incurred minor damage. No injuries were recorded in the country. The quake was also felt strongly in many parts of Hungary . However, there was only limited damage recorded. In an old house in Egervár , small cracks appeared and plaster fell. In counties such as Baranya , Zala , Somogy and Tolna , damage consisted of fallen plaster, cracked walls and ceilings, broken windows and, toppled chimneys. Damage in
2808-467: The interior of the Parliament building incurred minor damage. No injuries were recorded in the country. The quake was also felt strongly in many parts of Hungary . However, there was only limited damage recorded. In an old house in Egervár , small cracks appeared and plaster fell. In counties such as Baranya , Zala , Somogy and Tolna , damage consisted of fallen plaster, cracked walls and ceilings, broken windows and, toppled chimneys. Damage in
2880-741: The management of local affairs. At the 2023 Croatian national minorities councils and representatives elections Bosniaks and Serbs of Croatia fulfilled legal requirements to each elect their own 15 members minority council of the Town of Petrinja. Chronological list. 45°26′26″N 16°16′42″E / 45.44056°N 16.27833°E / 45.44056; 16.27833 2020 Petrinja earthquake At 12:19 PM CET (11:19 UTC ) on 29 December 2020, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 M w (6.2 M L ) hit central Croatia , with an epicenter located roughly 3 km (1.9 mi) west-southwest of Petrinja . The maximum felt intensity
2952-418: The natural karstification. State company Hrvatske vode began remedying the sinkholes, but as of December 2021, new sinkholes were still appearing. In Pokupsko , which is roughly 20 km (12 mi) northwest of the epicenter, many buildings were damaged including a school, a kindergarten and an 18th-century church. In the town of Zaprešić , which is roughly 60 km (37 mi) north-northwest of
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3024-418: The natural karstification. State company Hrvatske vode began remedying the sinkholes, but as of December 2021, new sinkholes were still appearing. In Pokupsko , which is roughly 20 km (12 mi) northwest of the epicenter, many buildings were damaged including a school, a kindergarten and an 18th-century church. In the town of Zaprešić , which is roughly 60 km (37 mi) north-northwest of
3096-646: The nearby areas of Bosnia and Slovenia . There were seven confirmed deaths, and 26 people were injured. The epicenter is located in a hilly area just south of the Kupa - Sava alluvial plain, with the Zrinska gora mountain and the rest of the Dinaric Alps to the south. The Pokuplje seismic area follows the Kupa river valley from Karlovac to Sisak . This area has been affected by several historical earthquakes,
3168-431: The nearby areas of Bosnia and Slovenia . There were seven confirmed deaths, and 26 people were injured. The epicenter is located in a hilly area just south of the Kupa - Sava alluvial plain, with the Zrinska gora mountain and the rest of the Dinaric Alps to the south. The Pokuplje seismic area follows the Kupa river valley from Karlovac to Sisak . This area has been affected by several historical earthquakes,
3240-502: The neighbouring countries Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. The total damage was estimated by World Bank consultants in cooperation with the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds . The total damage is estimated at 5 billion euros and may eventually increase to 5.5 billion euros . In Petrinja , the town closest to the epicenter , almost all houses were damaged. The whole town centre
3312-447: The neighbouring countries Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. The total damage was estimated by World Bank consultants in cooperation with the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds . The total damage is estimated at 5 billion euros and may eventually increase to 5.5 billion euros . In Petrinja , the town closest to the epicenter , almost all houses were damaged. The whole town centre
3384-410: The same time people buy products produced by strong Italian, Austrian, French and German co-operatives. City used to have a local transportation company called Slavijatrans, which operated local and regional bus lines and cargo transport with an extensive fleet of fuel, bulk and general cargo carrier trucks. Due to mismanagement and numerous cases of corruption on one hand, and lack of law enforcement in
3456-407: The same village. Majske Poljane was the hardest hit of all the settlements affected by the earthquake. One person was later found dead in Žažina after the local church collapsed. On 3 January 2021, a volunteer rescue worker fell to his death from a building while he was repairing damage from the earthquake. Another worker died on 20 January, after a wall collapsed onto him while he was repairing
3528-407: The same village. Majske Poljane was the hardest hit of all the settlements affected by the earthquake. One person was later found dead in Žažina after the local church collapsed. On 3 January 2021, a volunteer rescue worker fell to his death from a building while he was repairing damage from the earthquake. Another worker died on 20 January, after a wall collapsed onto him while he was repairing
3600-616: The time of warring with the Ottoman Empire . The old fortress was abandoned and destroyed in 1543, to prevent it from coming under Ottoman control. In 1592, Petrinja was given a new location with the construction and building of an Ottoman fortress at the confluence of the Petrinjčica and Kupa rivers. The fortress was to serve the Ottomans in their offensives in central Croatia, such as the 1593 battle of Sisak . On August 10, 1594,
3672-481: The town hall, which was declared out of function. Buildings were damaged in several areas and towns, mostly near the Slovenia–Croatia border . People reported damage to facades, roofs, and chimneys from the southeastern towns of Krško and Brežice and the old town of Kostanjevica na Krki , which lie roughly 70 km (43 mi) northwest of the epicenter. The Krško Nuclear Plant automatically shut down and
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#17327722890923744-423: The town hall, which was declared out of function. Buildings were damaged in several areas and towns, mostly near the Slovenia–Croatia border . People reported damage to facades, roofs, and chimneys from the southeastern towns of Krško and Brežice and the old town of Kostanjevica na Krki , which lie roughly 70 km (43 mi) northwest of the epicenter. The Krško Nuclear Plant automatically shut down and
3816-430: The town's urban tradition by keeping the old customs alive, celebrating Catholic holidays, and organizing numerous cultural, social and sports events. On 29 December 2020, the town was struck by a violent earthquake of magnitude 6.4 M w , killing seven people, including a seven-year-old girl. Half of the town was destroyed during the quake. At least 20 people were injured. A series of aftershocks continued to jolt
3888-511: The town. There is a very lively tradition of the potting and ceramic crafts, which represent the main souvenir production of the items characteristic for this area, all made of high quality clay. The main souvenir is "stucka", an ornamented multi-use jar made of clay that has become a symbol of the town of Petrinja. The foundations of the Prva hrvatska tvornica salame, sušena mesa i masti (first Croatian salami, cured meat and lard factory) were set in
3960-410: The year 1792, now developed into the "Gavrilović" factory, the principal factor of the area's economic development, well known for the quality of its gastronomical products. The first Catholic parish Church of St. Lawrence was first built in 1603, but due to the time and type of building, a new one was built in 1781, in late baroque — classicist style. A statue of Croatian politician Stjepan Radić
4032-425: Was 12 metres (39 ft) deep and 25 m (82 ft) in diameter. While this area lies on karstic bedrock covered by a layer of proluvial soil and is ordinarily prone to occasional sinkholes, the quantity, size and location of the sinkholes has prompted the authorities to consider evacuating the villages. According to the geophysicists, the earthquake likely disrupted the underground water currents, accelerating
4104-425: Was 12 metres (39 ft) deep and 25 m (82 ft) in diameter. While this area lies on karstic bedrock covered by a layer of proluvial soil and is ordinarily prone to occasional sinkholes, the quantity, size and location of the sinkholes has prompted the authorities to consider evacuating the villages. According to the geophysicists, the earthquake likely disrupted the underground water currents, accelerating
4176-549: Was estimated at VIII ( Heavily damaging ) to IX ( Destructive ) on the European macroseismic scale . Before this event there were three foreshocks , the strongest of which had a magnitude of 5.2 M w on the day before. The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks , the strongest of which had a magnitude of 4.9 M w . The adversely affected areas were mostly in the Sisak-Moslavina County and other nearby Croatian counties, as well as some of
4248-475: Was estimated at VIII ( Heavily damaging ) to IX ( Destructive ) on the European macroseismic scale . Before this event there were three foreshocks , the strongest of which had a magnitude of 5.2 M w on the day before. The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks , the strongest of which had a magnitude of 4.9 M w . The adversely affected areas were mostly in the Sisak-Moslavina County and other nearby Croatian counties, as well as some of
4320-480: Was heavily damaged. One elementary school was damaged. Roofs of the town hall and the Church of Saint Lawrence were destroyed. The entire village of Brest Pokupski near Petrinja was heavily damaged. The city of Sisak , located roughly 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the epicenter, suffered major damage to its hospital, as well as its city hall. Despite the damage, the hospital was not shut down. Most damage
4392-427: Was heavily damaged. One elementary school was damaged. Roofs of the town hall and the Church of Saint Lawrence were destroyed. The entire village of Brest Pokupski near Petrinja was heavily damaged. The city of Sisak , located roughly 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the epicenter, suffered major damage to its hospital, as well as its city hall. Despite the damage, the hospital was not shut down. Most damage
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#17327722890924464-450: Was in place since late December was also cancelled for the same reasons. The tolls on the A11 motorway connecting the region to Zagreb were temporarily lifted. Travel on the motorway remained free as of April 2021. Croatia declared 2 January 2021 a national day of mourning in honor of the victims of this earthquake. The first multidisciplinary scientific paper on Petrinja 2020 earthquake
4536-402: Was in place since late December was also cancelled for the same reasons. The tolls on the A11 motorway connecting the region to Zagreb were temporarily lifted. Travel on the motorway remained free as of April 2021. Croatia declared 2 January 2021 a national day of mourning in honor of the victims of this earthquake. The first multidisciplinary scientific paper on Petrinja 2020 earthquake
4608-455: Was inflicted on old buildings in the center of the town. It is estimated that between 700 and 1,000 houses were damaged in Sisak and nearby villages. In the village of Strašnik where the epicenter was located, as well as in the nearby village of Sibić, almost all houses were damaged. Part of the villages' populations were evacuated and tents with food and water were set up. Majske Poljane
4680-403: Was inflicted on old buildings in the center of the town. It is estimated that between 700 and 1,000 houses were damaged in Sisak and nearby villages. In the village of Strašnik where the epicenter was located, as well as in the nearby village of Sibić, almost all houses were damaged. Part of the villages' populations were evacuated and tents with food and water were set up. Majske Poljane
4752-493: Was later systematically reviewed, with no damage reported. In northeastern Slovenia, roughly 125 km (78 mi) north-northwest of the epicenter, there were power and telecommunication outages in the area of its central town of Maribor , the municipal building in nearby Ptuj was damaged, and there was damage to the church in Sveta Trojica . In Ljubljana , the capital, a session of Parliament had to be stopped, and
4824-431: Was later systematically reviewed, with no damage reported. In northeastern Slovenia, roughly 125 km (78 mi) north-northwest of the epicenter, there were power and telecommunication outages in the area of its central town of Maribor , the municipal building in nearby Ptuj was damaged, and there was damage to the church in Sveta Trojica . In Ljubljana , the capital, a session of Parliament had to be stopped, and
4896-424: Was made in Petrinja in 1929 by Mila Wood after his assassination the previous year. In 1936, the statue was placed in the city's central square, which was named after him. In 1963 the communist regime moved the statue to a city park. In 1991, the statue was damaged and thrown into an orchard in a nearby village. It was not found until 1998, when it was restored. In 1999, it was restored to Petrinja's central square, and
4968-704: Was published in Remote Sensing journal in March 2021. By the end of 2021, the state authorities in Croatia were still failing to significantly advance reconstruction of numerous towns and villages. Humanitarians like Branka Bakšić Mitić , who is also vice-mayor of Glina , kept informing media of terrible living conditions and despair of people of living in the area. On 11 January 2023, Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković announced that he will dismiss Ivan Paladina , Minister of Construction, Spatial Planning and State Property and Gordan Hanžek, Director of
5040-590: Was published in Remote Sensing journal in March 2021. By the end of 2021, the state authorities in Croatia were still failing to significantly advance reconstruction of numerous towns and villages. Humanitarians like Branka Bakšić Mitić , who is also vice-mayor of Glina , kept informing media of terrible living conditions and despair of people of living in the area. On 11 January 2023, Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković announced that he will dismiss Ivan Paladina , Minister of Construction, Spatial Planning and State Property and Gordan Hanžek, Director of
5112-524: Was to be a craft guild center for the entire territory of the Military Frontier . Petrinja was part of Napoleon 's Illyria from 1809 till 1813 when the town became a significant trade and traffic center. In the same period, the French army planted the linden trees that stand to this day. The influence of Croatian national revival in the 19th century was felt in Petrinja. That was the time of
5184-533: Was unveiled by Croatian minister of culture Božo Biškupić . As of 2011, Petrinja had a population of 24,671, of which 15,683 were living in the urban settlement. The municipal area includes the following settlements (listed here with their respective 2011 population census numbers): Directly elected minority councils and representatives are tasked with consulting tasks for the local or regional authorities in which they are advocating for minority rights and interests, integration into public life and participation in
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