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Križevci seek proposals for new mobile clinic routes
Preventive actions planned for autumn: blood sugar and blood pressure checks, ECGs and ABI index measurements.

Metković to receive secondary school, state provides two million euros
The state has provided two million euros for the construction of a new secondary school in Metković, following the signing of a funding agreement by the minister and the county prefect.

Sinj among the five cities with the highest employment growth in Croatia
The number of employees in the city rose by 4,329, according to an analysis of data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics.

Našices intensify e-scooter surveillance, fines from autumn
Police recorded 50 offences and two accidents last year; summer will see warnings and education.

Sabor debates DP resolution on Croats in BiH
The nine-point proposal supports a separate electoral unit for the member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prevent being outvoted.

Hungary becomes 25th member of the European Public Prosecutor's Office
The regulation on the EPPO ceases to be an enhanced cooperation measure and becomes part of the EU acquis, meaning all future members will be required to join.

Court acquits Skej and HOS members over 'Za dom spremni' in Knin
The Split Court of Petty Offences ruled that the salute at the commemoration fell under an exception to the general ban.

Milanović honours Nobel laureate John Martinis
The American physicist, whose parents are from the island of Vis, has received the Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir for his contributions to quantum physics and the standing of Croatia.

New EU system in Croatia blocks over 5,000 entries
Nine member states seek extension of exemptions as Božinović states Croatia was prepared in time for the new system, which he describes as a 'huge leap'.

Major fire at recycling plant in Sesvetas, smoke over Zagreb
A fire broke out at a recycling plant in the Sesvetas district, sending plumes of smoke over the capital.

Weekend on the roads: two dead, 129 injured in 107 accidents
Police recorded 107 accidents with casualties from 10 to 12 July; 26 people were seriously injured in 27 severe crashes.

Nursery free in 17 towns and 35 municipalities, most expensive at 226 euros
Monthly fees for the first child range from 10 euros in Zdeneci to 226 euros in Sibinj, while Vukovar, Belišće and Trilj have scrapped free nursery schemes.

State paid four million euros in child maintenance for 3,342 children last year
Agency recovered just 1,765 euros from defaulting parents, leaving the state claiming over four million euros in principal.

Waterworks worker dies at wastewater treatment plant in Zadar
Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatality following a fall into a collector at the facility.

Slovenian police detail manhunt for Srđan Aleksić
The chief of the Novo police station states that the 41-year-old man armed himself against two officers in the woods, with 158 officers and a helicopter involved in the search.

Croatian Journalists' Union condemns ban on council session coverage
HDZ councillors denied live broadcast to Radia NU, which has now lodged a complaint with the ministry and the ombudsperson.

Fire on Korčula under control, two firefighters injured
The blaze between Blato and Smokje, triggered by thunderstorms, has been brought under control. 270 firefighters and 72 vehicles were involved.

Adriatic Sea warming twice as fast as world oceans
Summer maximums have risen from 25 to 27 degrees, with this year's August temperatures recorded as early as June.