Monday, 26 October 2026

Croatia

Young people in a sunny atmosphere
Croatia

Young people from the Zadar archdiocese prepare for the Carmelite gathering

Young people from the Zadar archdiocese are invited to preparatory meetings for the traditional gathering with Carmelite spirituality.

Archbishop Puljić leads procession
Selina

Archbishop Puljić leads Feast of the Little Mother of God in Selina

Retired Zadar Archbishop Želimir Puljić presided over concelebrated Mass and procession at the parish church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Cozy corner for conversation
Croatia

Counselling centre for couples opens in Vinkovci

Two aircraft in collision above a dark sky
Vrbovac

Collision of two aircraft above Vrbovac in 1976

Collision of two passenger aircraft above a Croatian town in 1976, caused by an error in air traffic control, resulted in 176 victims.

Empty office desk with documents
Croatia

Zlatar adopts budget and resolutions at sessions

Firefighters in action
Croatia

Firefighters respond to two incidents in the Orašje area

Old football on a green lawn
Croatia

Revolution in Croatian football: Dinamo, Rijeka and Vukovar 91 in the quarter-finals

Creative drawing box
Croatia

Ludbreg first-graders receive creative boxes

The town of Ludbreg has provided first-time primary school students with specialised art kits, continuing its policy of supporting education.

Overview of documents and magnifying glass
Omiš

Volim Omiš Association seeks details on intervention during major fire

The association has submitted access to information requests to six institutions, including the Ministry of the Interior and Hrvatske ceste, to reconstruct the timeline and verify the correctness of actions taken during the crisis.

Elderly woman with computer and smart devices
Internet fraud

Elderly woman loses money in online scam

Police investigate unknown perpetrators who defrauded her of 670 euros.

Digital interfaces for crisis management
Croatia

FESB develops digital solutions for more efficient civil protection

The University of Split, through a project co-financed by the European Fund, has developed advanced digital tools for crisis management and population protection.

Smoke from an industrial transporter
Croatia

Fire on conveyor belt at Petrokem factory in Kutina

Firefighters extinguished fire on mineral fertiliser plant, additional forces on standby

Heavy weaponry on open display
Križevci

Križevci prepare memorial park with military exhibits

The city of Križevci is in the final stages of preparing the space for an exhibition of heavy weaponry, with the official opening scheduled for 17 September as part of Veterans' Day commemorations.

Warmth and comfort
Croatia

Čazma pays out heating aid, no application required

The town of Čazma has provided 160 euros to beneficiaries of social assistance, with payment to be made automatically in October.

Firefighters battle the blaze
Croatia

Fire hazard: Fire at Ljubuš endangers the Imotski region

Wind has carried smoke to Imotski, while firefighters battle the blaze on Mount Ljubuš, with the help of helicopters and water bombers.

Keys on wet asphalt
Road traffic accident

Driver took car without licence and crashed into another vehicle, caught the following day

The court ordered detention for the 25-year-old, while a prosecution was filed for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.

Empty bicycle path with white poppies
Croatia

Bjelovar cycling caravan in honour of fallen defenders

As part of the event, cyclists set off from Bjelovar, with the support of the local community and the military, in honour of the fallen defenders.

Young firefighters connect hoses at the competition
Jastrebarsko

Jastrebarsko hosts county youth firefighting competition

Young firefighters from surrounding settlements have qualified for the competition in Božjakovina, while the town event gathered a record 22 teams.