Sunday, 25 October 2026

Croatia

Workers installing water pipes
Sisak Water Supply

Sisak invests €3.4m in water network on Zibel

The new water supply and sewer network covers around 1,600 residents, with 85 per cent of funding provided by the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds.

New kindergarten in the final stages of construction
Lekenik

Lekenich kindergarten enters final construction phase

Final works on installations, floor coverings and facade; application for technical inspection planned for late October

Hands hold a smartphone with a fake link
Online scams

Police warn after two online scams in Donja Stubica and Pregrad

A woman lost 200 euros due to a fake link, while a 19-year-old received a different device instead of the one he ordered.

Police vehicle during a traffic control
Hrvatsko Zagorje

Enhanced surveillance in Hrvatsko Zagorje: 156 traffic offences

The highest speed recorded was 107 km/h in Špičkovina, while the highest alcohol level was recorded by a 32-year-old in Donja Stubina at 2.86 per mille.

Volunteering workshop in Belišće
Belišće

Volunteering workshop held for nine associations in Belišće

Representatives learned about legal obligations, registers, and forms, exchanging practical experience.

Empty space for workshop
Financial literacy

Free financial literacy workshops in Dubrovnik and Ploče

The Center for Entrepreneurship of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County is organizing workshops on 15 and 16 October, with registration required.

Firefighters in formation on the asphalt
Petrinja

Strikoman captured the 1,002nd milestone photograph in Petrinja

The 1,002nd milestone photograph by Šime Strikoman features 180 people, four Patria vehicles and firefighters from the city of Petrinja.

Former prosecutor admits to part of USKOK's allegations
Croatia

Former prosecutor admits to part of USKOK's allegations

Renata Cvrčić Drljević admits to abusing her position to expedite the purchase of state property, but denies receiving a bribe.

Building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg
MEP

Croatian MEP leaves SDP, Zubić: Mandate is not party property

The MEP left the party ahead of a scheduled meeting of the executive board where a disciplinary procedure against her was to be initiated.

Symbolization of the award ceremony
Honours

Milanović awards honours to distinguished individuals and organisations

Audience in the stands
Glina

Tribune on violence against women held in Glina

The event was preceded by a multi-day humanitarian action in which residents of Glina collected supplies for women and children victims of violence.

Official document with seal
Trnovica

Authority for Administration Designates Representative in Dispute in Trnovica

Empty classroom with empty desks
School network

Croatia loses 12.6 per cent of pupils in 13 years

This academic year, 36,779 first-graders were enrolled, 318 more than last year, while the number of local schools fell by 198.

Memorial with eternal flame
Croatia

Croatian Parliament Day and two major anniversaries marked in Solin

Police tape and field street
Poland

Knife attack on school near Wyszków, one staff member dies

A 15-year-old attacker wounded three staff members; the principal and a teacher are out of danger.

Signing of the agreement
Slatina

Slatina signs agreement with the Faculty of Economics in Osijek

The partnership encompasses knowledge exchange, student internships, and the strengthening of local development policies.

Symbolization of waste management controversies
Diklo

SDP demands accountability for waste management

Opposition claims waste imports have tripled while control mechanisms have diminished; demands resignation of the director of Čistoća and political accountability from the government.

Entrance to the court and monetary documents
Economy

Dutch nationals accused of futures fraud in Croatia and BiH

Two Dutch citizens are accused of raising over 1.06 million kuna, 67,780 dollars and 46,100 euros through suspicious companies.