Monday, 26 October 2026

Croatia

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.

Modern operating theatre with medical equipment
Bjelovar

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.

Empty foundation on the construction site
Croatia

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.

Children's glasses for better vision
Croatia

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.

Warning on a smartphone screen
Croatia

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.

An empty office desk with a seal and documents
Government

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.

Lit candle in silence
Croatia

Volunteer Snježana Paša passes away

The local community bids farewell to the volunteer, who will be remembered with respect.

Tactical equipment of the special forces
Croatia

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.

Textbooks on the table
Podstrana

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.

Fragmented system of patient protection
Croatia

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.

Closed gavel and piles of documents
Croatia

Judicial review following traffic accident: Ministry inspects procedures

Ministry announces probe into court conduct following accident

Firefighters extinguish a fire at a landfill
Croatia

Firefighters control fire at landfill near Trogir

Around 100 firefighters and aircraft extinguished the blaze; homes are safe

Tidy street in Murter
Croatia

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.

Symbol of Serbian identity against a dark background
Croatia

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.

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Croatia

One person killed in crash near Zaprešić

Fresh design of the compact crossover
Mazda

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.

Trash bag in front of the industrial building
Croatia

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.

Stylised book and tree
School year

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.