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Mak: Detention over refusal to undergo drug testing
Mak police station has sanctioned a number of drivers who posed a serious threat to road safety, including a 28-year-old woman who refused to be tested for drugs.
Queues at the border with Montenegro, locals help travellers
Thousands of cars stuck at southern border crossings due to transit, but local community provides aid to stranded drivers.
Zadar police sanction 10 boaters for illegal planing
Officers from the Maritime Police issued fines of 400 euros to individuals who breached navigation rules in the Zadar area.
Traffic jams at the border with Montenegro paralyse Konavle
A line of traffic ten kilometres long has blocked local roads, with the local mayor warning of the danger of a disaster in the event of a fire.
Petry accuses Troskot of populism over waste report
The Li-Senj county president strongly criticises MP Zvonimir Troskot following his announcement of criminal complaints regarding waste management in the region.
Proceedings to declare Dragutin Kralj dead launched
Rib: Municipality of Ribnik seeks to establish death of man who disappeared over a century ago to resolve ownership of his property.
Traffic jam in Konavle has been ongoing for days, queues reach the airport
Queues at the border are not diminishing even on Sunday morning, with waits of over ten hours. The Čilopi-Karasi section is moving slowly.
Poreč man punches police officer, ends up in custody
34-year-old, with 1.39 per cent alcohol, disrupted public order in Poreč and attacked officers, injuring himself in the process.
PIO Association demands urgent response to property case in Rijeka
The association criticises the inaction of authorities in the case of disputed property in Strossmayer Street, calling for equal treatment as in other cases.
Extreme heat causes thousands of excess deaths in Europe
Heatwave at the end of June 2026 recorded over 10,000 fatalities, while global demand for cooling rises sharply.
Taxi driver Grgić beats bus driver in Rovinj, says he accepts responsibility
The clash at the Rovinj bus station sparked heated words between the parties involved; the taxi driver admits to the attack, while the bus driver rejects claims of prior disputes.
Traffic halted in Kašteli due to unreported drone
Sveti Jeronim Airport came to a standstill for two hours after an unauthorised aircraft was spotted near the airfield, causing chaotic conditions on the ground and in the air.
Red alert in Split, Knin and Dubrovnik
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service warns of extreme temperatures, with relief expected only next week.
Driver Simo returns mobile phone to 'Love is in the Country' participant
Slavica Simunov lost her phone on a bus route between Murter and Šiben, but the driver recognised the owner by the Cyrillic script.
Fire at Vidikovac Čelinka in Draga engulfed grass and shrubbery
Firefighters contained the fire in the Pakošt area after flare guns ignited low vegetation, with 44 firefighters involved in the operation.
Croatian Railways Passenger Transport seeks mini-bus operator for Križevci
Croatian Railways Passenger Transport is seeking a mini-bus operator for routes in Križevce, following the selection of an operator for the Dugo Selo–Križevci line.
Istrian towns consider ban on swimwear in public
Tensions between tourists and local residents over dress codes in public spaces are escalating, with some municipalities already implementing measures.
13th international shooting tournament 'Oluja 95' begins in Koprivnica
The traditional event of the UDR marks the 31st anniversary of the Oluva operation and Victory Day.