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Karlovac left without tow truck service in the height of summer
Communal staff take annual leave, leaving the city without regular vehicle removal.
Four arrested for migrant smuggling near Topusko
Police uncovered three separate cases of transporting foreign nationals across the border; one suspect has been remanded in custody.
Rinčić announces criminal complaint against Obersnel over garage
The mayor announced at a city council meeting that she will file a report with the Croatian Office for the Suppression of Corruption and organised crime (USKOK) against Obersnel regarding a garage whose structure has been deemed dangerous.
Search in Zabok: Weapon found with 61-year-old man
Police found a rifle, revolver and ammunition in a house, holiday home and other premises; resident charged with drug offences.
Pavasović Visković on Krajač's search and Eror's status
The defence lawyer Ljubo Pavasović Visković commented on the arrests at the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO), the reasons for the search of Siniša Krajač's home, and the current status of the former spokesperson for the Croatian Ski Association (HSS), Nenad Eror.
New operating block opened at Varaždin hospital
The Minister of Health visited the new operating block of the General Hospital Varaždin, built for more than €45 million, largely from EU funds.
HOC Office Director Arrested Over Alleged €160,000 Bribe
Director of the Olympic Programme and his wife arrested; home of HOC Secretary General Siniša Krajač searched.
Second Josip Meršić Memorial held in Donji Meljani
Commemorative gathering honouring the policeman and volunteer of the Homeland War brought together the Association of Veterans and Homeland War Invalids of Croatia (HVIDR), police, and locals.
Ministry seeks 2,000 personal assistants, recruitment drives begin next week
The aim is to secure sufficient staff so that people with disabilities can fully exercise their right to personal assistance, Minister Ružić says.
Pregrada takes over school building, renovates nursery in Stipernica
The empty branch school, with no enrolled children, is being converted into a new branch of the Naša radost nursery, with the aim of opening in the autumn.
Sailboat runs aground off Hvar, 12 Spaniards rescued
Hvar Harbour Master's Office conducts night-time evacuation of 12 people, including six children, with no injuries reported.
Restored Vela Riva opened in Mali Lošinj
Almost €2.92 million invested in the restoration of the operational waterfront, and Minister Butković also inspected works on the road to Veli Lošinj.
Podravska motorway section to Virovitica deemed environmentally acceptable
Draft decision published for the 21.9-kilometre section from Pitomača; Hrvatske Ceste can now proceed with construction preparations.
Sutomišćica residents demand urgent removal of sunken vessel
Wreckage lies days from Ugljan beach, with oil slicks and debris spreading as protective boom fails.
Firefighters tackle blaze on Lopud, lightning strike likely cause
Dubrovnik Fire Brigade and Lopud Volunteer Fire Department intervened on inaccessible terrain above Šunja, while a similar fire was extinguished near Makarska.