Monday, 26 October 2026

Croatia

Serene landscape at dusk
Zagorje

Woman from Zagorje sentenced for psychological abuse of husband

The court imposed a conditional sentence of 20 days' imprisonment for insults directed at her spouse in their home.

A shrub grows in the middle of the road
Split

Shrub sprouts in the middle of the road in Split

An unusual sight on a Split roadway: a shrub is growing on a double white line dividing the lanes.

Bishop awards medals to the faithful
Croatia

Bishop presents papal honours to three faithful of the Split-Makarska Archdiocese

Participants on the square with a banner
Osijek

Adela in Osijek: 'While the minister sheds light, women remain in the dark'

A symbolic action by the Adela Association joined initiatives in 17 cities ahead of the National Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Nurse in white uniform
Stipends for nursing students

Osijek-Baranja County introduces stipend for nursing students

Students studying to become nurses and healthcare technicians will receive 300 euros per month, with the budget allocating over 260,000 euros for the initiative.

Laying wreaths at the cemetery
Croatia

Vukovar marks 35th anniversary of the 204th Brigade

Urban equipment for earthquake engineering
Croatia

Croatian earthquake engineering centre receives 30,000 euro equipment

The equipment, comprising drones and personal gear, was procured through the HANDY project, co-financed by the Interreg Italy-Croatia programme.

Police vehicles on a night road
Međimurje

Four accidents on Međimurje roads, one driver was drunk

On Saturday evening, a car overturned, and the driver had a blood alcohol level of 1.44 g/kg.

Bicycle on a gravel road
Cycling accidents

Two cyclists seriously injured in Vrbovac and Zagreb

A 70-year-old man fell near Vrbovac, while a 43-year-old with 1.52 per mille of alcohol in his system was involved in a crash in central Zagreb.

Memorial with wreaths and candles
Croatia

35th anniversary of the liberation of the Polom barracks marked in Daruvar

The 35th anniversary of the liberation of the Pol military barracks was marked in Daruvar on Wednesday, 16 September, with a ceremony attended by family members, veterans, and local authorities.

Entrance to the hospital with the sign KBC Split
KBC Split

Brouhaha over dress code rules at KBC Split

Ombudsman and security staff react to dress code rules, patients warn of waiting lists

Construction of a school building and sports hall
Schools and sports halls

Croatian government approves new loans for towns and municipalities

Loans are primarily financing schools, sports halls and kindergartens, with Krapina-Zagor County borrowing the most at 25 million euros.

Firefighters in dress uniforms
Croatia

Zlatar Bistrica marks 100 years of volunteer fire service

A centenary celebration was held with a parade through the centre and a ceremonial programme at the local culture house, attended by numerous guests and the presentation of awards.

Police tape and seized drugs
Croatia

Police seize drugs and scales in Kutina

Search of home and other premises conducted following a court order.

Defenders lay wreaths at the monument
Local commemoration

35th anniversary of the Banjšcina liberation marked in Novy Marof

The 35th anniversary of the liberation of the Banjšcina military depot was marked in Novy Marof, alongside the celebration of the city's Defender's Day.

Evening debate in the Ljetnjak cinema
Croatia

Korčula after Party: fierce verbal exchanges on revisionism and Yugoslavia

At the eighth anniversary, the debate at the cinema turned into a heated clash between the audience and the guests, with Robert Botteri acknowledging the role of Mladina.

Festive grape harvest in a sunny vineyard
Croatia

Diplomatic harvest for the eleventh time in the Rezek family vineyard

Laying a wreath at the memorial
Rogoznica

Rogoznica and Zečevo mark 35th anniversary of the capture of barracks

As part of the Anniversary of the Homeland War and the Day of Veterans, wreaths were laid and the 'Both Fell, All Three Fell' event was held.