Croatia
Domestic news and politics
Krapina-Zagorje County declares Day of Mourning following tragedy in Sveti Križ Začretje
Flags flown at half-mast across the county; media outlets required to observe silence.
Belišće marks Victory Day and the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm
The town of Belišće celebrated Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day on Wednesday, 5 August, alongside the traditional cycling event.
Mihovil Žusa wins 306th Sinj Alka
The traffic technician from Košuta, with his mare Anabela and his partner, secured the second Choya.
Virovitica Red Cross collects 56 blood donations
Action in collaboration with Osijek University Hospital collected donations for blood group 0- which can help save lives.
Incident at Žnjan blocks traffic and public transport
A car parked in the middle of a roundabout caused traffic jams and temporarily halted buses.
Lička Water appeals for water conservation
In response to drought and reduced pressure in the system, the water utility is calling on residents of Otočac, Perušić and Vrhovine to reduce unnecessary water use.
Questionable alteration of minutes in Bistra over unregulated construction
The head of the local authority has reported the police after the published minutes contained a different outcome of the vote than that declared at the meeting.
DHMZ warns of extremely dangerous heatwave, red alert for three cities
The highest level of danger applies to Rijeka, Split and Dubrovnik from 9 to 12 August, with temperatures reaching 37 °C.
Low water levels halt shipping at Ilok and Šarengrad
Historically low water levels have caused cargo ships to run aground, halting traffic in the region.
Veliškov residents to receive mobile clinic again
The process for a permanent medical team in Veliškov is nearing completion following the departure of the previous doctor at the start of the year.
Zadar police investigate accommodation fraud
Three individuals were defrauded after paying for accommodation that did not exist at the specified address.
Zadar police catch 27 jet-ski riders and hunt for burglars
Enhanced sea surveillance resulted in 27 offences, while on land police search for perpetrators of break-ins and car thefts.
Tribute to Marko Vulić and City Day commemorations in Glina
Zadar police paid tribute to fallen officer Vulić, while Glina opened the Square of the Croatian Anthem on the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm.
Man's body found in the Sava near Ivanić-Grad
The Zagreb Police Directorate has confirmed the discovery of a body in the Sava river, a day after a report of a missing person.
Pakrac and Lipinici pay tribute to fallen defenders
Candles were lit and wreaths laid at the graves of Ivan Perić, Stjepan Bukovac, and Davor Valentić on Victory and Independence Day.
Cukrov on Karleuša: Not welcome due to public statements
The mayor of Vodic has stated that singer Jelena Karleuša is not a welcome guest in the town due to controversial statements, rather than her citizenship.
Three associations file complaint over hate speech in Knin
The Centre for Peace, the Anti-Fascist League, and Documenta have lodged a complaint with the Ministry of the Interior and the State Attorney's Office over alleged incitement to violence and the use of Ustaše symbols.
Nedešćina school secures €81,000 for all-day programme
The school has secured €81,090 in non-repayable funding for the implementation of a new curriculum.