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Fire in Gojlo: Fault in wiring caused roof damage
Firefighters from the JVP Kutina unit extinguished the fire at a house in Gojlo. An investigation determined that the cause was a fault in the electrical wiring, and only the roof was damaged.
Vukovar SDP calls for boycott of Thompson concert
The local branch of the Social Democratic Party in Vukovar has issued a statement urging residents to avoid attending the concert by Marko Perković Thompson on 28 August.
Zagreb faces traffic jams due to simultaneous roadworks
Renovation of roads, tram infrastructure, and water and gas networks in June and July further strains city traffic.
Work begins on removal of baraks near hospital in Zabok
The contract with the firm is worth 101,000 euros, with a car park and palliative care centre to be built on the site.
Police stop driver with 1.71 per mille alcohol level on D48
55-year-old Zagreb-registered driver removed from traffic for driving under the influence near Ruhci.
Minister Božinović opens newly renovated police station in Preko
The interior minister visited the facility, valued at over €270,000, which serves the residents of the islands of Ugljan and Pašman.
Varaždin–Krapina expressway on track, valued at €315m
The project, valued at €315 million, is progressing according to schedule with the first section's route fully established.
Knežević: Fight against corruption requires deep reform
Dubrovnik councillor Viktorija Knežević warns that the seriousness of the fight against organised crime must not be measured solely by the number of arrests, but by uncovering corrupt links within the state system.
Konavle: Situation calms, traffic returns to normal levels
The Civil Protection Headquarters in Konavle has raised its alert level following Sunday's extreme conditions, with traffic jams anticipated for the coming weekend.
County Prefect Stričak visits works on the Varaždin-Krapina expressway section
The strategic project, valued at €315 million, was inspected by the county prefect, a Member of Parliament, and representatives of Hrvatske Ceste.
Deer enters sea on Krk due to heatwave
A video posted to K3 Channel shows a deer entering the sea in St. Baška, with the cause being extreme heat.
Company fined for poor worker accommodation
Joint police and inspectorate action reveals 62 workers from Nepal and India living in substandard conditions, leading to legal charges.
Man in his 30s caught driving under the influence in Vratinec
A man was driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.56 per cent following a collision with a railway line.
Inspectors uncover irregularities in accommodation for workers from Nepal and India
Police and State Inspectorate checked living conditions of 62 foreigners in Čazma; indictment against employer to follow.
Čaglin with no divorces, Brestovac with record number of marriages
Statistics for 2025 show that two municipalities in the Požega-Slavonia County have topped the list in Croatia for family stability.
YOTA Summer Camp 2026 brings together young radio amateurs in Austria
The international camp for young radio amateurs, attended by three Croatian representatives, has concluded in Wagrain.
Plenković and Grlić Radman at the Feast of Our Lady of Angels in Imotski
More than 10,000 people took part in the final procession of the Feast of Our Lady of Angels, led by the bishop of Banja Luka.
Plenković in Imotski: Congratulates on the City Day and promises support for projects
The Prime Minister attended the celebration of Imotski's City Day and the Feast of Our Lady of Angels, highlighting the importance of the Zagvozd-Imotski highway.