Monday, 26 October 2026

Croatia

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.

Protesters with banners in the square
Ludbreg

Protest against megafarm in Ludbreg

Around 300 people gathered at a protest against the planned Perutnina Ptuh chicken farm and the expansion of industrial farms in Croatia.

Ceremony at the Split barracks
War fleet

Milanović: Croatia received only two warships in 11 years

The President warns of a standstill in the corvette project and calls for the construction of vessels in domestic shipyards.

Modern medical equipment in a healthcare facility
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

PGŽ launches €1.5m health project

Primorsko-Goranska County will invest in new medical equipment, including 275 items for the Institute of Health.

Students solving mathematical problems in a classroom
Mathematical literacy

Record 36 per cent of Croatian students below basic level in mathematics

Croatian Employers' Federation warns that weak PISA results threaten future productivity and wages, proposing extended primary education and closer ties with employers.

Police vehicle and drugs on the table
Pula

Indictment in Pula: 22-year-old sold drugs to 16-year-old

The accused is alleged to have sold marijuana and speed to a minor on two occasions, and allowed a second man to consume drugs.

Seismograph records earthquake on the Adriatic coast
Seismometer

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake hits Kvarner, felt on Krk

Epicentre located 43km south-east of Rijeka, 19km east of Crikvenica

Ceremonial session of the municipality
Local government

Podravske Sesvete municipality marks its anniversary

The local authority has awarded gold plaques to local associations.

Ceremonial session of the municipality
Croatia

Podravske Sesvete celebrates Municipality Day and awards Gold Plaques

The court building in Varaždin
Croatia

Varaždin court fines man for discrimination against Roma

The court in Varaždin has handed down a sentence of 1,000 euros, with time spent in police detention taken into account.

Grilled sea bass with a side dish
Mediterranean gastronomy festival

Banović and students demonstrate sea bass preparation at festival

Representatives from the tourism sector participated in the festival, with the workshop led by a chef from Biograd.

Dry land under the hot sun
Climate change

High temperatures in the region, winters becoming milder

Experts warn of the impact of hot air, while winters become shorter and milder, requiring adaptation to local conditions.

Medical device for diagnosis
Umag

Umag donates diagnostic equipment, plans renovation of the ward

The city of Umag has donated a device for measuring the ankle index, and a renovation of the ward is planned.

Modern school interior with windows
School infrastructure

Vukovar-Syrmia County is restoring school infrastructure

Investments in school renovation and the construction of sports halls, funded by EU funds, aim for equal conditions in education.

Symbol of blood donation
Pazin

71 people donated blood in Pazin in a county-wide action

Empty Sabor Hall
Croatia

Parliament returns with questions on current affairs and rules of procedure changes

After a two-month break, the Croatian Parliament resumes work with an intensive schedule that includes a vote of no confidence and changes to the rules of procedure.

Image of tension in the structure
Pelješac Bridge

Pelješac Dispute: Bilb criticises, Pipenbaher defends statements

Split-based construction expert strongly criticises the project, while the Slovenian architect defends the statements, highlighting the technical correctness of the structure.

Divided wedding rings on a wooden surface
Lori Loughlin

Lori Loughlin files for divorce

The actress filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, following a separation in September.