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Driver hits parked car in Kutina
A young driver, under the influence of alcohol, caused a collision with a parked vehicle in the town centre, with no injuries reported.
MetAlert warns of unstable weather with showers
A front passes over the Adriatic tonight, with heat and occasional showers expected in the new week.
Police sanction driver for dangerous offences
A driver from Orahovi was sanctioned following a traffic stop, which included the transportation of a child without appropriate restraint.
Croatian soldiers demonstrate capabilities of firefighting aircraft
The military presented the specific features of the firefighting aircraft to the public, highlighting the speed of tank filling and the flexibility of the water release system.
Weather change: Rain and thunderstorms hit north-west Croatia
Following a sunny Sunday, DHMZ forecasts an abrupt change in weather. Pluvial showers with thunder are expected in the central part of the country, while the rest of Croatia will see sunny conditions.
Firefighters on standby at Dinaric fire, situation stable
Following a night without new outbursts, firefighters continue restoration work, with the situation in the Dinaric area under control.
State Prosecutor: We are looking for the missing Dragan, steps taken
The State Prosecutor's Office has ordered an autopsy and DNA analysis, while police are searching for the missing Dragan following a large fire near Omiš.
Military deployed to tackle fires in Dalmatia
Croatian Army ground forces join firefighting efforts for the first time this season, with air and naval support provided daily.
Fires on the Dalmatian coast: one person dead, 43 injured
A fire near Omiš has claimed one life, with 43 people injured, including three firefighters. Around 2,500 people have been evacuated, while a separate blaze on Dugi Otok has been brought under control.
Corfu firefighter rescues turtle from Pelješac fire
Firefighters from Korčula are battling a large forest fire on the Pelješac peninsula, with images emerging of human compassion in the face of disaster.
Total solar eclipse hits Croatia
Moon's shadow passed over the sea, with planets visible in the sky.
194 people rescued in night operation ahead of Split fire
Split maritime authority coordinated the intervention involving more than ten vessels to evacuate people, including children, to safety.
Fire in Hum Stubički destroys wooden building
Firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed dry hay and a outbuilding following grass burning.
Jadrolin introduces continuous Trpanj-Ploče line due to fire
The boat Sveti Duje has been moved from another route to accelerate the departure of passengers from Pelješac to the mainland.
Corfu public consultation on guidelines
Corfu has published a public call for consultation on the draft guidelines for the development of the civil protection system for the period 2026 to 2029.
Police investigate series of thefts in Čazma and Daruvar
Unknown perpetrators have been stealing items, while a driver fled without paying for fuel in Ivansk.
Fire destroys home in Ivanovac, no injuries reported
Three fire brigades extinguished the blaze in an family home; significant material damage, cause unknown.
Croatian army and air force battle major wildfires in Dalmatia
Croatian Air Force deploys over ten aircraft to tackle blazes near Omiš, Pelješac, Trolokve and Zadar, with assistance from Slovenian firefighters.