Monday, 26 October 2026

Croatia

Pair broke into shops; police file criminal complaint
Shop break-ins

Pair broke into shops; police file criminal complaint

Police officers have concluded the criminal investigation into two men suspected of a series of serious thefts, with the case file handed over to the relevant state attorney’s office.

Firefighters and aircraft in battle with the fire
Brač wildfires

Firefighters battle blaze on Brač, over 1,500 hectares affected

Strong winds hamper suppression efforts as 176 firefighters and multiple aircraft respond; residents of fish farms evacuated.

Traditional Croatian breakfast on the table
Croatia

26th season: 21 candidates for the most exemplary Croatian rural woman

Forest fire
Croatia

Fire on Brač engulfs 56 hectares, guests evacuated

Firefighters battle large blaze on western part of the island, situation under control following deployment of numerous units.

Digital screen with a question mark
Croatia

Man from Lipica arrested over social media post

65-year-old man faces charge for insulting officials, released after hearing.

Speedboat on the sea
Maritime enforcement

Maritime police sanction 26 offenders at sea

The Rijeka Maritime Police Station recorded a series of offences, including unauthorised planing, and issued fines to foreign nationals.

Glass ceiling of the media
Croatia

Media condemn threats against journalist

International media network condemns threats made against a Croatian journalist, calling on authorities to act immediately to ensure her safety.

Comfortable and cozy home
Croatia

Minister Ružić handed over apartments to children without parental care

The Ministry has provided 280,000 euros for the renovation of residential communities, creating 22 new places for children without parental care.

Fire threatens Mediterranean forest
Croatia

Firefighters defend Milna, 227 people evacuated on Brač

2,200 people evacuated, no serious injuries, local residents praise firefighters' intervention.

Children enrol in school
Croatia

Most enrolments in Delnice, fewest in Mrkoplje

Gorski and other primary schools record a satisfactory number of enrolments, with the highest interest observed in Delnice, while some areas recorded very low numbers.

Symbol of healthcare infrastructure
Croatia

Dubrovnik-Neretva County secures €2.5m for health infrastructure

More than €2.5m has been secured for the improvement of health services in Janjina, Vela Luka, and Metković, including funds for the reconstruction of the centre in Josipovac.

Cozy living room with warm lighting
Croatia

Opening of the residential community in Novska

Press conference in Delnice
Croatia

Most presents new member in the Gorski Kotar region

Davorin Klobuč joins Most, citing threats and calling for immediate action

Firefighter sprays water on the fire
Croatia

Firefighters defend Milna on Brač from fire

Old gravestones on a green lawn
Croatia

Municipal company launches consultation on new cemetery regulations

The call for participation in the adoption of the Regulation on Conduct in Cemeteries is open, with available forms and a draft regulation.

Firefighters tackle blaze at resort on Brač
Croatia

Firefighters defend resort on Brač, evacuation limited to part of settlement

Fire on Brač engulfed part of the settlement, but firefighters prevented the spread of the flames. The evacuation was limited to the threatened area, not the entire village, the fire service stated.

Bowling on a grass surface
Croatia

Požega athletes win first place at HVIDR competition

Local athletes secured first place at the traditional sports event, outperforming competitors from other parts of Croatia.

Intense forest fire in a Mediterranean landscape
Croatia

Aid from Primorsko-Dalmatian County arrives in Brač, firefighters await orders

A force of 22 firefighters has been deployed following a major fire, with support sent from the neighbouring county.