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Croatia approves dispatch of Canadair to France
The Croatian Canadair CL-415, with two crews, has been deployed to France to fight wildfires, following approval from the president and in accordance with the Defence Act.
Pausovic Visovic on the search of Krajač and the status of Eror
Defence lawyer Ljubo Pavišević Visoček commented on the arrests in the Croatian Olympic Committee, the reasons for the search of the home of the former HSS spokesperson, and the current status of the case.
New operating block opened at Varaždin hospital
Health minister visited the new operating theatre at Varaždin General Hospital, built for more than €45 million, largely from EU funds.
HOO Director Arrested Over Alleged €160,000 Bribery
Director of the Olympic Programme and his wife arrested; home of HOO secretary general searched.
USKOK arrests HOO director Šegota and his wife
PNUSKOK conducts urgent evidence-gathering operations under USKOK's order, with searches also carried out at the HOO's general secretary.
Second Memorial for Josip Meršić Held in Donji Meljani
Commemorative gathering attended by HVIDR, police and locals.
Ministry seeks 2,000 personal assistants, tenders to follow next week
The government aims to ensure sufficient staff so that people with disabilities can fully exercise their right to personal assistance, the minister says.
Pregrada takes over school building
The empty local school is being converted into a new branch of the Naša radost kindergarten.
HPK: Swine farming on the brink of collapse, state must intervene
The Croatian Chamber of Agriculture states that voluntary culling has failed and calls for professional intervention.
Sailboat runs aground off Hvar, 12 Spaniards rescued
Nighttime operation by the Hvar Port Captaincy evacuates six children among the group; no injuries reported, catamaran towed to Hvar harbour.
Restored Vela Riva opened in Mali Lošinj
Nearly €2.92 million invested in the restoration of the operational quay, with Minister Butković also inspecting roadworks towards Veli Lošinj.
Podravina route to Virovitica deemed environmentally acceptable
The draft decision for the 21.9-kilometre section has been published, allowing Hrvatske Ceste to proceed with preparations.
Sutomišćica residents demand immediate removal of sunken vessel
The wreck lies just 20 metres from the beach, with oil stains spreading around it.
Firefighters tackle blaze on Lopud, lightning likely cause
Dubrovnik Fire Brigade and Lopud Volunteer Fire Department responded to inaccessible terrain above Šunja, while a similar fire was extinguished near Makarska.
Mandić responds to opposition: I support the referendum on my dismissal
The mayor of Karlovce states that the city administration did not participate in the arrest of activists and questions where the 4,000 signatures for the petition are.
Lightning strikes forest above Makarska, meteorological tide hits Hvar
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze on Osejna, while the sea briefly overflowed the promenade in Staro Grad.
Walnut-sized hail hits Istria and Dalmatia, injuries reported
Two people were lightly injured in Rovinj and Kanfaner, while the area around Sinj and Imotski also suffered damage. The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) has warned of further heavy showers.
Opposition in Karlovac condemns linden tree felling, two women detained
Almost 40 trees planted in 1979 removed from Ban Jelačić Square; opposition vows to hold mayor accountable.