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Residents who report illegal dumping could receive half the fine
The mayor has announced a consultation on a reward model for informants, with fines reaching €1,320.
USKOK opens probe against Orasje's mayor Simunic
The probe also covers the director of the local tourist board, Maja Šijan, as well as entrepreneurs Roman Rogovic and Tomislav Cak, along with two companies.
Clash at Meje: Marković on the wall, Mijić demolishing with bodyguards
Police classify the dispute between Josip Mijić and Dr Branimir Marković as a property dispute, while an ambulance attends to the man on the wall.
Cabinet approves new composition of the Zagreb Urban Area
Velika Gorica becomes an independent urban area with seven local self-governing units, while Ivanić-Grad is allocated between three and four million euros through the ITU mechanism.
Salmonella cases rise in Primorsko-Goranska County
The number of reported cases has tripled, though health officials have not yet linked the cases to Italian cherry tomatoes.
Stričak declares state of natural disaster due to drought in five municipalities
Damage must be reported within eight days, with initial estimates due in 15 days and final assessments in 50 days.
Man drives through Rovinj with 2.01 prom alcohol, spends night in police station
Rovinjska police stopped a car with Daruvar plates on Niccolo Tommaseo Street, and the driver was detained until sober.
Plenković presents annual report to Parliament, opposition walks out
Following the Prime Minister's speech, opposition MPs left the chamber, citing a lack of response to questions regarding the dismissal of Andrija Mikulić.
Jandrokovic calls for discipline following disruption of Hajdaš Dončić
The speaker intervenes as the prime minister outlines citizens' low incomes and living costs.
Plenković announces pension increase of seven euros per year of service
The prime minister stated that the annual addition to pensions will be seven euros per year of service, following a decision made without the participation of pensioner associations.
Split mayor dismisses conflict of interest claims over nightclubs
Mayor claims he provides no financial services as opposition raises allegations at special session.
NGOs warn of impact from megafarm in Veliki Pažut
Animal rights groups, Green Action and Greenpeace demand assessment of cross-border impact and transparency for the farm near a UNESCO site.
Croatian Rafale intercepts Boeing due to hijacking code
Aircraft from Corendon Airlines was flying from Corfu to Nuremberg, with police confirming the pilot did not respond to radio contact.
Kvarban region plans 2,800 new moorings by 2029
The region is addressing a significant shortage of moorings, with approximately 3,260 people currently on waiting lists, particularly in the areas of Bakar, Krk, and Kostrena.
Parliamentary debate on waste devolves into fierce clash
Bulj accuses Plenković and Pripaz; Benčić responds that she has also been sued, with the debate concluding with parliamentary reprimands.
Benčić: Prime Minister shifts blame rather than taking responsibility
In the debate on confidence, the MP argues that blame for the waste issue is being shifted to the opposition and individual farmers instead of the system.
Osijek HUP office records highest member satisfaction
Research within the HUP Connect project revealed the highest satisfaction scores in the Osijek regional office, which has been operating since 1996.
State exam trial to hear from Škoro, Budimir denies charges
Former board member is the only one not to admit guilt; recordings of Ana-Mari Škoro released on Monday.