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20th gathering of protected area professional services held on Cres
Around 150 experts discussed nature restoration and the National Nature Restoration Plan.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.