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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.

Bjelovar Hospital Welcomes New Doctor and Renovated Operating Theatre
A fetal medicine subspecialist joins the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, while €430,000 has been invested in modern equipment for minimally invasive procedures.

Critical situation in municipal projects: Delays at multiple sites
The mayor warns of delays, while councillors question the capacity of kindergartens and infrastructure development in the town.

Zagreb subsidises optical glasses for children from vulnerable families
The city has allocated €60,000 for the scheme, with children from families receiving social assistance eligible for €40.

Three women from Dalmatia lost thousands of euros in scam
Police stations in Korčula, Dubrovnik and Ston have received reports, with the affected women being Croatian citizens.

Plenković: New inspector to be appointed soon
The government's response to the dismissal of Andrija Mikulić, who was arrested on suspicion of taking a bribe, signals a swift change at the head of the Inspectorate.

Volunteer Snježana Paša passes away
The local community bids farewell to the volunteer, who will be remembered with respect.

ATJ Lučko marks 36th anniversary, minister Božinović: The first shield
Minister of Internal Affairs Davor Božinović highlighted the exceptional readiness and professionalism of the specialists, underscoring their role as the first line of defence in Croatian security.

Podstrana secures additional funds for school needs
The municipality provides funds for textbooks, with plans to build a new primary school in response to the long-standing need for expanded capacity.

Croatia: 11 institutions but no unified complaint system
The Centre for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights warns of a fragmented system for protecting patient rights.

Judicial review following traffic accident: Ministry inspects procedures
Ministry announces probe into court conduct following accident

Firefighters control fire at landfill near Trogir
Around 100 firefighters and aircraft extinguished the blaze; homes are safe

Murter-Munera municipality receives funding for street renovation
The 'Di more' project has received support, with the renovation of the centre creating a new cultural offering.

Vučić: Change in power in Serbia would threaten Serbian identity
President warns that change in power in the neighbouring country would lead to Serbs being forced to behave in ways they do not wish, including changes to attitudes towards historical symbols.

One person killed in crash near Zaprešić

Mazda delays new CX-30 to 2030 due to high costs
General director Masahiro Moro confirms that the premiere of the successor to the second best-selling model will be postponed, citing rising development costs.

Tabak Group takes over waste clearance in Gospić
The Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency has funded the clearance, with Tabak Group taking on the site cleaning work.

Minister Fuchs: Delaying enrolment is not advised, construction of dorms proceeding as planned
Minister of Science and Education Radovan Fuchs comments on the postponement of enrolment and announces the continuation of student dorm construction, stating that investments are on track.