Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Croatia

Firefighters extinguish a fire on a vineyard
Pelješac

Active fire on the Pelješac peninsula, church in Potomje destroyed

Firefighters battle strong winds to protect structures; winemakers face significant crop losses

Depiction of hazardous waste disposal
Hazardous waste

Disposal of hazardous waste in Lika could cost 100 million euros

The Environmental Protection Fund has issued a tender for the removal of 5,000 tonnes of bulk waste, while experts estimate the total cost of remediation at the complex near Gospić at ten times that amount.

Exhausted doctors in a hospital corridor
Omiš

Doctor describes most difficult shift at Split University Hospital after Omiš fire

40 patients from the Omiš area arrived at the Split University Hospital following a major fire that claimed one life and sparked fear among residents.

Evacuation from the beach during unrest
Nemiri

Fire on the beach in Nemiri: Boats rescue hundreds

Private Boatmen's Association Krilo Jesenice evacuated around 300 people from the beach in Nemiri during a dangerous fire.

Milanovic and Plenkovic in Omis
Fire

Milanović and Plenković in Omiš: 'A horrific incident, no proper prevention'

The president arrived from Hvar, while the prime minister held talks with firefighters and local officials about the fire.

Firefighters extinguish fire on burnt terrain
Forest fire

Fire contained near Lokva Rogoznica after 900 hectares affected

View of Stari Grad fortress
Sisak

Sisak: Stari Grad fortress to receive €24 million for restoration

The historic Stari Grad fortress in Sisak enters a phase of intensive restoration works, with a total estimated value of €24 million including VAT.

Firefighters extinguish fire in industrial facility
Croatia

Explosion in Varadin warehouse: One worker injured, large fire extinguished

A worker was injured and a large fire was extinguished following an explosion in a warehouse in Varadin on Thursday.

People socialize at a village market
Sva Ves

Sva Ves to Host Village Day on Saturday

The event, organised by the local community, will take place on 22 August on the pitch of NK Bratstvo.

Croatian Parliament building
Toxic waste

Session of the Committee on Environment in Gospić postponed to Monday

An extraordinary debate on the toxic waste incident at the former PPK Velebi site, on which Minister Vučković and Minister Hrstić were to appear, is now scheduled for Monday.

View of the old town core with a newspaper article
Croatia

Dubrovnik News: Franković on construction, AI in hospital and border

The latest issue features an interview with Mayor Franković, warnings of fire risks on Gora, and a report from the border.

Evacuated citizens in the hall, firefighters in the background
Wildfires

Omiš and Makarska hit by wildfires, hundreds evacuated

Ivan Pivčević speaks with evacuees in Makarska as Omiš halls fill, with fire damage running high.

Exterior of the Thalassotherapia building
Opatia

County official on Thalassotherapia: Parking and air conditioning

Councillor Štefan raised concerns about issues at the Opatia facility; the county prefect responded with detailed information on infrastructure conditions.

Greek Catholic church in Jastrebarsko
Jastrebarsko

Bishop Stipic leads liturgy in Jastrebarsko

Monsignor Milan Stipic celebrated solemn liturgy in the Greek Catholic church in Jastrebarsko, where grapes were traditionally blessed.

Police car at night
Murter

Young man with 1.70 per mille arrested in Murter

Court imposes 1,700 euro fine and bans moped driving on 21-year-old.

Dangerous jet ski driving near the airplane
Jet ski

Entrepreneur reports dangerous jet ski ride on Queen's Beach

Davorin Štetner recorded the incident as the jet ski passed close to fire-fighting Fire Boss aircraft, causing outrage.

Riot in the cafe
Croatia

Chaos in split bar: Man attacks guests and waiters

Violent incident at the Stella bar in Stobreč during a performance by Vuč, where a man attacked guests and police.

Police on night patrol
Kaštel Novi

Kaštel Novčanin fined for noise at private party

Police fined a 60-year-old man in Kaštel Novi for disturbing the night-time peace with music from a private gathering.