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Inauguration of the Adriatic-Ionian Railway Corridor
The initiative aims to improve rail connectivity between Croatia and its neighbours, and to stimulate joint investment in transport infrastructure.

Plenković: Croatia is closely monitoring Serbia's rearmament
The prime minister states that the armed forces are developed solely as a means of deterrence and that the situation is discussed with all partners.

Indictment against eight for violent disruption of Prosveta event

Anniversary of attack on Dubrovnik Littoral marked in Slano
Documentary film about the ship Perast, which was intercepted in October 1991 and forced to enter Slano, where three crew members died, was shown.

Police Chaplaincy Day Marked by Mass in Šenkovac
Military Ordinary Msgr. Jure Bogdan presided over the mass, while the Zrinski Guard from Čakovec presented him with an honorary membership certificate.

Sun Association and Krka Knin continue STEM activities in October
Free workshops and the public event 'Sea in the Palm' are part of the two-year project co-financed by EU funds.

Miletić in Ogulin: Sod depot closed, HDZ and SDP criticised
Most MP warns of technical deficiencies and failures in waste management, and announces the formation of a local party in Ogulin.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Petrinja
Seismological service recorded the earthquake on Friday morning; the epicentre was seven kilometres north-west of Petrinja.

Valpovo equips Maza nursery with new equipment
The 'Equipping of MVA in Valpovo' project is being implemented by the City of Valpovo with the support of the Ministry of Demography and Migration.

Zaprešić awarded the Croatian Chamber of Crafts Charter for its contribution to craftsmanship
At the ceremony marking the Zagreb Chamber of Crafts, the Veleučilište Baltazar, Marijan Pokupec and Vlasta Pašić were also honoured.

Croatia concludes MED9 presidency, summit in Split on 7 October
Ministers and state secretaries for European affairs discussed the EU budget and the security dimension of enlargement.

First workshop for preschoolers held at Novigrad library
The programme is part of the 'Novigrad Literary Lighthouse' project and brought together 43 children from the Fijolica nursery.

Virovitica marks International Day of Older Persons
More than 300 retirees took part in the event on the promenade outside the Petar Preradović Gymnasium, with the Sports League trophy going to Golo Brdo.

Retirees to receive 13th pension in December, amount yet unknown
The government must determine the value of the year by 31 October; amounts between 8 and 15 euros are in play, with the Croatian Union of Retirees calling for 12.50 euros.

31st anniversary of crime against Serbian civilians marked in Varivode
No one has been held accountable for the killing of nine Serbian civilians on 28 September 1995; around a hundred people gathered to lay wreaths and light candles.

Spiritual gathering of veterans in Delnice: remembrance without hatred
Rieka archbishop raises the issue of crimes committed by the Croatian side.

Donja Motičina marks 35th anniversary of the departure of defenders
Of the 15 defenders from Motičina, five have died in combat and six have passed away since the war; four remain alive.

Krapina: 65 new bachelor graduates promoted at University of Applied Sciences Croatian Zagorje
Deputy county prefect Jasna Petek urged graduates not to fear big goals or setbacks, as they are part of every success.