Monday, 7 September 2026

Croatia

Health fitness for work permits
Health checks

Croatian Institute of Public Health warns of health checks for foreign workers

Citizens of third countries subject to visa requirements must undergo health checks before arriving in Croatia to obtain a residence permit.

The blue of the water and the sky
Croatia

Olympian cleared of charges over pool damage

The Justice Department acknowledges that damage to the reflective pool resulted from a faulty installation rather than vandalism, prompting the withdrawal of charges.

Reconstruction of the school building
Donja Stubica

Donja Stubica: School renovation valued at nearly €3m

Works at the primary school are focused on adapting it for single-shift operation, involving the extension of classrooms and the canteen.

Heat and clear skies in Europe
Heatwave

Heatwave of up to 38°C grips Europe

The heatwave brings clear skies and temperatures reaching 38°C, with a weak easterly wind and morning temperatures between 17 and 21°C.

Firefighting canadairs in action extinguishing the fire
Croatia

Fire at Labin Dalmatić landfill: two aircraft in action

Firefighters from the Trogir and Kaštela areas, along with two aircraft, are battling a fire at the Adriatic-Bižnina landfill that broke out shortly before 6pm.

Medical examination for athletes
Zaprešić

Most demands public health checks for 3,000 athletes in Zaprešić

The party demands that the city and county provide medical examinations in the public system, rather than making parents cover the 70-euro cost.

Wallet on the floor
Umag

Umag: Investigation concluded against woman suspected of theft

Umag Police Station completes criminal investigation into 62-year-old woman over alleged wallet theft

Construction and development
Istria

Istria records positive migration balance, invests in breakwaters

County President Miletić highlighted demographic trends and multi-million euro infrastructure projects at a press conference.

Symbolisation of waste packaging
Waste packaging

Five charged with falsifying waste packaging data

The County State Attorney's Office in Bjelovar has indicted five individuals over damage to the Fund of approximately €1.2 million.

Wood and wine bottles
Jastrebarsko

Indian ambassador visits cooperage collection in Jastrebarsko

Arun Goel, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Nikolina Ribarić, explored the Golub family’s cooperage heritage and local eno-gastronomy.

Symbolization of medical equipment
LUCAS device

LUCAS device arrives in Vrgorac

The handover ceremony took place in Vrgorac with representatives from all political parties and the county director in attendance.

Symbol of a building plot and building right
Valpovo

Valpovo launches second tender for building rights

The town of Valpovo has announced a second tender for the establishment of building rights on its own land, continuing the process of regulating urban plots.

Protective clothing and emergency response equipment
Arrest on A1

Portuguese man arrested on A1 motorway with large quantity of drugs

Police officers found LSD, cocaine and MDMA in a taxi at the Vodice junction.

Church on the hill under a clear sky
Day of Victory

Zamet and Krk hold victory day celebrations

Local committee in Zamet and the town of Krk prepare for the Day of Victory and Gratitude with special events.

Croatia and the US signed an agreement
Double taxation

Croatia submits double taxation agreement with the US to parliament

The government has forwarded the final draft of the convention to the Croatian Parliament, following a protocol signed in Dubrovnik.

Bicycle on asphalt
Cycle paths

Vinkovci expands network of cycle paths

The mayor highlights the priority of construction, with works underway in Genscherova, Duga, and Croatian Victims' streets.

Symbol of search and arrest
Kerum scandal

PNUSKOK searched Kerum's house in Split, lasting two hours

Former mayor arrested last night, search conducted in connection with the latest scandal, Kerum left the property with handcuffs

Scooter on the road
Road accident

Serious injuries in Rogoznica: 19-year-old on scooter hits curb

The young man was not wearing a helmet and did not adjust his speed, and was treated at a hospital in Šibenik.