Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Croatia

High tide flooded the old embankment
Croatia

High tide floods Stari Grad's riviera

The sea rose onto the promenade on Sunday afternoon, reaching a height of 25 centimetres and covering the stones up to the first stanchions.

Waves on the sea
Adriatic traffic

Genoese cyclone disrupts traffic in the Adriatic, lines cancelled by Jadrolinija

The DHMZ has issued an orange alert due to strong winds and high waves; numerous ferry and catamaran routes are suspended.

Firefighters in action during a fire
Croatia

Croatian pilots tackle fires near Bordeaux

Members of the 855th Firefighting Squadron, part of the RescEU mechanism, have been deployed to the Biscarrosse area following the extinguishment of a fire near Salernes.

Approaching the closed door
CROATIA

Cafe owner in Šibenik arrested over threats to tax officials

Davor Perković, owner of the Moby Dick café, was arrested on suspicion of threatening staff at the tax administration following the closure of his premises due to irregularities.

Old city walls and the sea at dusk
Tourist guides

Dubrovnik erudite and guide Frano Haklička has died

The Association of Tourist Guides has bid farewell to the renowned Dubrovnik guide who warned about problems in the profession and excessive construction.

Tax inspectors check documentation
Šibenik

Perković arrested over tax irregularities at Šibenik café

Šibenik restaurateur Davor Perković was arrested after the State Inspectorate (DIRH) shut down his premises, with unofficial reports suggesting he threatened tax inspectors.

Grinder in operation
Croatia

Miletić opens beach entrance in Rijeka with grinder

Most MP Marin Miletić on Saturday removed padlocks with a grinder to allow free access to the sea, following a long-standing dispute over access to this part of the coast.

Symbol of banknotes and school supplies
Croatia

Dubrava funds workbooks, government provides textbooks

The municipality of Dubrava is allocating 25,000 euros for workbooks, while the state provides free textbooks, meaning parents face no costs in the autumn.

Symbolization of a traffic accident
Croatia

Child killed in crash on A3 motorway near Lužani

A child has died and several people have been injured in a crash on the A3 motorway. Traffic is slowing, with a queue forming over four kilometres.

Black and white photograph of the State Attorney's Office building
Sports body

Uskok launches probe against former HOO director

Former director of the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) Damir Šegota arrested alongside his wife on suspicion of bribery and money laundering linked to the Croatian Ski Association.

Shelves closed with drugs and weapons
Croatia

Zadar: Man arrested over possession of drugs and weapons

Police seized large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and psilocybin mushrooms, along with illegal firearms.

Vacant positions in healthcare
Health Staff

50 nursing places remain unfilled in Dalmatia

Two entire classes remain empty for the 2026/2027 academic year, highlighting deep-seated staffing challenges.

Sun and high temperatures
Extreme heat

Croatia faces new wave of extreme heat due to heat dome

Meteorologists warn of temperatures reaching 40°C in August, as record highs are recorded across Europe.

Empty street without communal service
Karlovac

Karlovac left without tow truck service in the height of summer

Communal staff take annual leave, leaving the city without regular vehicle removal.

Police discovered smuggling in three separate cases near Topusko
Smuggling of migrants

Four arrested for migrant smuggling near Topuško

Police uncovered three separate cases of transport across the border, one suspect detained in custody.

Underground garage
Croatia

Rinčić announces criminal complaint against Obersnel over garage

The mayor announced a complaint to the State Prosecutor's Office against former mayor Obersnel regarding the garage structure deemed hazardous.

Seized weapons
Weapons

Search in Zab: weapons found in possession of 61-year-old

Police found a rifle, revolver and ammunition in a house, summer house and other premises; the resident was charged with drugs.

Border control at the border
Border checks

Bosnian woman seeks end to photo checks at Croatian border

A woman from Bihać has published a video detailing an unpleasant experience at the border, calling for the abolition of the mandatory photographing of travellers.