A Nazi-era antisemitic slogan and a Ustaša symbol have been found in graffiti in Rijeka. The message “Juden Raus” (“Jews out”), widely used during the Nazi regime as a hate slogan, was sprayed on a wall near the entrance to the parking garage of the West Shopping Center (ZTC). Nearby, a Ustaša symbol was also discovered.
The Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Police Department confirmed receiving a report and stated that officers at the scene identified graffiti of inappropriate content. A criminal investigation is underway to identify the perpetrator(s) and determine all the circumstances.
Earlier the same day, police in Split reported that four youths — one 18-year-old and three minors — were charged in connection with graffiti and hate symbols found in Split and Solin on the night of November 30. The suspects were quickly apprehended, and the minors’ parents were notified. The investigation concluded that they are suspected of committing the crimes of “Damage to Property” and “Public Incitement to Violence and Hatred.” Criminal charges will be submitted to the competent state attorney’s office.
Additional Graffiti Found in Split
The Index editorial office also received a photo this morning showing another disturbing piece of graffiti, sprayed on a wall next to an elementary school in central Split. The message read: “Oh Croatian mother, do not grieve, we will slaughter the migrants,” accompanied by a Ustaša symbol. Split police confirmed that this graffiti is not linked to the arrests reported earlier. Investigations continue.
