Željko Kerum

Željko Kerum

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Željko Kerum is a Croatian businessman and politician known for his involvement in local politics and his previous role as the mayor of Split. He has a reputation for being a hands-on leader, often emphasizing his work ethic and dedication to physical labor. Recently, he was in the news for announcing his candidacy for mayor of Split, highlighting his commitment to the city and his belief in the importance of strong leadership. He is recognized for his controversial statements and has often been a polarizing figure in Croatian politics.

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Željko Kerum was recently arrested, raising questions about his prior knowledge of the situation.

Jutarnji list - Ivan Turudić: Imamo jedan veliki predmet, u njega je uključena i nacionalna sigurnost!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-08-04
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Željko Kerum is a former mayor of Split who was arrested due to allegations of corruption related to the illegal construction of a restaurant.

Jutarnji list - Kerum doveden u USKOK. Odvjetnik: 'Nadam se da će sve dobro završiti'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-31
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Željko Kerum was arrested due to illegal construction activities.

Jutarnji list - Ugledni HDZ-ovci iz Splita: 'Sad je idealna prilika za izbore!'; Ivošević: 'Ovo pokazuje samo jedno...'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum was taken away in handcuffs after a search of his home.

Jutarnji list - VIDEO Završen pretres Kerumove kuće, istražitelji 'kopali' dva sata, njega odveli u lisicama
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum, a former mayor of Split and entrepreneur, was arrested during a memorial concert for Oliver Dragojević.

Nekdanjega splitskega župana aretirali na spominskem koncertu za Oliverja
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum was arrested, and his case is being handled by the relevant authorities.

Jutarnji list - Šuta se oglasio o Kerumovom uhićenju
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum was arrested, and his case is being handled by the relevant authorities.

Jutarnji list - Šuta se oglasio o Kerumovom uhićenju
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum is involved in a political scandal regarding the legality of his restaurant 'Pršut'.

Jutarnji list - Evo zbog čega je 'pao' Željko Kerum: Konoba 'Pršut' bila je središte jedne od najvećih lokalnih afera
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum, the former mayor of Split and president of the Croatian Civic Party, was arrested due to allegations related to corruption.

Jutarnji list - Uhićen Željko Kerum! Procurila imena i drugih privedenih
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-07-30
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Željko Kerum was imprisoned for causing a traffic accident while driving without a valid license.

Jutarnji list - Fani Kerum: 'Podivljala sam momentalno, sad više nisam ljuta, ali neću mu u posjet! Ima osobnog šofera...'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-12-17
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Željko Kerum was involved in socializing with judges during the pandemic.

Jutarnji list - Sjećate li se suca koji se s Josipom Rimac dopisivao o njenom slučaju i tulumario s Kerumom u vrijeme korone? Napredovao je...
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-10-02
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Željko Kerum was the founder and owner of the largest retail chain that sought pre-bankruptcy settlement.

Jutarnji list - Pad javnih ulaganja i potrošnje građana vodi u nelikvidnost poduzeća, 'omča oko vrata' i veliki dug
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-07-29
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Jozo Ljubicic

Željko Kerum was the only local politician to comment on the extravagant opening of the Žnjan beach.

Jutarnji list - Žnjan je otvoren uz glamur, limenu glazbu i vatromet: No ono što se tamo te večeri nije dogodilo otkriva puno više
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-06-28
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Željko Kerum is mentioned as someone who called Franko Kelam.

Jutarnji list - Čeka nas do jučer nezamislivi politički zaokret? Scenarij koji izbjegavaju od 2017. godine: 'Mobitel mi ne staje zvoniti!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-05-20
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Željko Kerum caused public outrage with his statement regarding Opara's health.

Jutarnji list - Kerum iznenadio objavom: 'Prijatelji, jako me ovo muči, ne mogu spavati... Baš me grize ta izjava'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-05-13
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Krstulovic Opara
Krstulovic Opara

Željko Kerum caused public outrage with his statement regarding Opara.

Jutarnji list - Kerum iznenadio objavom: 'Prijatelji, jako me ovo muči, ne mogu spavati... Baš me grize ta izjava'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-05-13
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Krstulovic Opara
Krstulovic Opara

Željko Kerum is running for mayor of Split and emphasizes his love for work as a key advantage over other candidates.

Slobodna Dalmacija - Želi postati gradonačelnik Splita, a u ovim cipelama je danas stigao na presicu: 'Ja volim radit...'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-04-26
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