Sunday, 25 October 2026

Croatia

Recipients of the awards at the ceremony
Dubrovnik

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.

Municipal vehicle in an open space
Purity

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.

Fire truck in front of the building
Croatia

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.

Grand opening of the exhibition in a rural setting
Lobor

20th Fran Horvat Kiš Days opened in Lobor

Awards presented to the best participants at the regional 'Children's Travelogue' competition.

Empty church with open books
Croatia

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.

Black smoke rises above the recycling center
Croatia

Fire at Metrec recycling centre in Šijani brought under control

Memorial in silence
Croatia

Đurđevac marks 35th anniversary of 58th SLAB PZO

Crown of thorns memorial in silence

Croatian pensioners protest
Pensioner allowance

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.

Empty town hall
Croatia

Ogulin and Vukovar-Syrmia County to convene new sessions

Municipal council in Ogulin to debate budget and local taxes; county assembly to address honours.

University cafeteria
Subsidised catering

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.

Rainy mountain trail under stormy sky
Croatia

HGSS Delnic rescues lost mushroom forager near Gornji Križ Potok

Man was separated from his group by bad weather, but was found safe.

Newly renovated facade of the health facility
Croatia

Renovation of the Health Centre and Pharmacy in Čazma Completed

Ambient view of the dining room
Croatia

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.

Warning sign on the mobile phone screen
Romantic scam

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.

Financial graphic
Dalmatian healthcare

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.

Students learn about safe cycling
Kotorib fifth-graders

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.

Monument with Croatian flag
Andrija Pauk

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.

Volunteers in yellow vests
Croatian Red Cross

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.