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Dubrovnik educators awarded 'Oscar of the Profession' titles
Among the recipients are nursery staff, teachers, and instructors from Dubrovnik, the Dubrovnik Riviera, Metković, and Ploče.

Purity spent nearly €394,000 on vehicles in a year
Workers warn of defective trucks and machinery, while the union representative states that a €292,000 truck has been sitting unused for months.

Miljenko Palnec appointed new commander of the Mursko Središće Fire Department
The mayor held a meeting with fire department representatives regarding work and future cooperation.

20th Fran Horvat Kiš Days opened in Lobor
Awards presented to the best participants at the regional 'Children's Travelogue' competition.

Priest Don Dante resigns following threats and attacks
Željko Lovrić, known as Don Dante, announces he is stepping down from his parish duties following serious threats and physical attacks.

Fire at Metrec recycling centre in Šijani brought under control

Đurđevac marks 35th anniversary of 58th SLAB PZO
Crown of thorns memorial in silence

Ružić: Annual allowance for pensioners remains at six euros
Trade unions demand ten to twelve euros, with the government's decision expected by 31 October.

Ogulin and Vukovar-Syrmia County to convene new sessions
Municipal council in Ogulin to debate budget and local taxes; county assembly to address honours.

Student unions demand modernisation of subsidised catering
The appeal by five universities is based on a survey of 7,310 students; in Osijek, 94.4 per cent of those surveyed support the changes.

HGSS Delnic rescues lost mushroom forager near Gornji Križ Potok
Man was separated from his group by bad weather, but was found safe.

Renovation of the Health Centre and Pharmacy in Čazma Completed

New Caritas dining hall opens in Trogir
The dining hall was established in collaboration with the Parish of Our Lady of the Angels, with the first meals distributed to beneficiaries following the Eucharistic celebration.

Man from Knin defrauded of thousands of euros online
A man met a woman online who promised to return money after inheriting her father's estate, but failed to do so.

Dalmatian healthcare businesses made EUR 10.22 million in profit last year
In three healthcare fields across four counties, 260 businesses were registered, with 212 submitting reports for the previous year.

Kotorib fifth-graders learn about safe cycling
Police from Prelog explained the rules, obligations and importance of protective equipment, while reflective materials were distributed to the students.

Anniversary of the death of Andrija Matijaš Pauk observed
The legendary commander of the 4th Brigade died on 9 October 1995 during the South Move operation near Mrkonjić Grad.

Croatian Red Cross launches 'Solidarity in Action' campaign
The collection runs until mid-November, with the aim of raising between 17,000 and 18,000 euros for new orthopaedic and hospital aids.