Sunday, 25 October 2026

Croatia

A white-tailed eagle in flight over the sea
Nature Restoration Plan

20th gathering of protected area professional services held on Cres

Around 150 experts discussed nature restoration and the National Nature Restoration Plan.

The building of the County Court in Velikoj Gorica
Court testimony

Leon Lučić's wife testifies about harassment before shooting

At the County Court in Velika Gorica, she described two and a half months of threats and harassment prior to 22 October.

Trophy and logo of the 'From Source to Sea' project
Senj

Senj wins award for 'From Source to Sea' ecological project

The city of Senj was awarded in the small towns category, with the €15,000 prize to be invested in tree planting and greening public spaces.

Empty parliamentary chamber in a wide shot
Catholic Church

Orešković calls on Church to distance itself from Ustaše slogan

Parliamentary debate on Church and extremism: Kukavica responds that Orešković judges what she does not know, Mrak Taritaš calls out HDZ.

Traffic signage near the school and kindergarten
Traffic calming

Traffic study amendment agreed for safer traffic near school and kindergarten

Representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the County Road Administration, the project designer and local officials met in Donji Vidovec to develop measures to slow down traffic.

The court building and journalists outside the entrance
Workplace abuse

Former Maksimir director in court: 'I am not guilty, they are seeking a year in prison for me'

Luka Čuljak, the 54-year-old former director of the Maksimir Public Institution, stated at the Municipal Criminal Court in Zagreb that he is not guilty of criminal offences against labour relations and social security.

An electric scooter on the square in Lepoglava
Lepoglava

Police in Lepoglava stop 16-year-old on electric scooter

The vehicle was temporarily seized from the minor, who faces a criminal complaint for riding a scooter not permitted in traffic.

Parents in a circle listening to the workshop facilitator
Parenting

Poreč: Free workshop for parents on emotions and boundaries

Experiential workshop led by Jasenka Korlević at the Poreč City Library, held on Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00.

An empty hall with a Croatian flag
Serbia

Šeks delivers sharp rebuke to Bulj, Grmoja and Vučić at HDZ anniversary in Ploče

One of the founders of HDZ and former Speaker of the Croatian Parliament called for national unity and warned of a possible conflict.

The decision on the award of scholarships on the table
Scholarships

Dugo Selo to award 80 scholarships totalling €100,000

Half of the scholarships are for secondary school pupils and half for students, with 20 in each group reserved for shortage occupations.

An empty plinth with a Croatian flag in the square
Konavle Anniversary

Konavle mark 33rd anniversary of founding and 34th anniversary of liberation

Awards and two mayoral thank-you letters were presented at a solemn session in Cavtat, attended by numerous state and local officials.

Parents and children in the waiting room of a speech therapy practice
Therapy

Parents write to Milanović, Plenković and Hrstić: 'Children could be left without therapy'

More than 1,500 parents are calling for changes to the minimum technical requirements for private speech therapy practices before the deadline expires.

Police on a road in a small town
Unlicensed driver

Unlicensed driver causes two crashes while fleeing police before escaping

Police attempted to stop him in Pribislavec, but the car he fled in was registered to a 13-year-old child.

Ceremonial session of the municipal council in Konavle
Konavle

Ceremonial session of the Municipal Council on the Day of the Municipality of Konavle

County President Blaž Pezo, as envoy of the Speaker of the Parliament, highlighted good cooperation and numerous projects in Croatia's southernmost municipality.

Flu vaccines and medical equipment
Flu

HZJZ: 201 flu cases reported, highest number in Dubrovnik-Neretva County

Flu appeared very early this year, already in the second half of August, with vaccination expected to begin in early November.

Ceremonial award presentation at the hotel
Hunting society anniversary

Golub hunting society in Kampor marks 30 years of activity

Awards and certificates of appreciation were presented to deserving members, institutions and sponsors at a ceremony at the Padova hotel.

Euro banknotes and documents on a table
Pensions

Government confirms higher pension supplement, payment in December

Annual supplement rises from six to seven euros per year of service, averaging around 208 euros, with no special applications required.

Croatian flag and silhouettes in the distance
Political Rift

Penava demands dismissal of Bilandžić over police support

State Secretary Tomislav Bilandžić backed the police and Minister Božinović, triggering a reaction from the leader of the Homeland Movement.