Croatia

DHMO issues yellow alert for strong winds in northern Dalmatia

The alert is valid throughout the day on 13 August, with residents urged to exercise caution due to sudden weather changes.

Search for missing Ukrainian in Se donji

Police are intensively searching for 17-year-old Oleksiy Malov, who disappeared in Se don on 12 August 2026.

Sinj selects contractor for IEC construction supervision

The city of Sinj has completed a simple procurement procedure to appoint a specialist supervisor for additional investments in the IEC facility.

Port authorities rescue people at sea, seven patients transported in Split

West Nile virus confirmed in mosquito in Belgrade

City Sanitation Laboratory detects positive sample in Čukarica district; residents urged to exercise caution.

Zagreb County has purchased five new emergency vehicles

Enrolments open for free Slovenian language courses in Zadar

The Ministry and SKD Lipa are organising the fourth annual course for children and adults, with applications running until the end of August.

Young driver involved in two crashes within minutes

A 24-year-old driver evaded responsibility after the first crash, then crashed into a drainage ditch; police recorded a blood alcohol level of 1.76 per mille.

Možemo! and SDP warn of illegal waste disposal

The coalition is set to hold simultaneous press conferences in eight cities ahead of the Environment Committee's meeting in Gospić.

Labin rewards well-kept gardens and courtyards

The traditional awards ceremony for the most beautifully landscaped spaces covered seven local committees, with this year's theme aligned with climate change.

Czech national with knife on Biograd beach under influence of alcohol

27-year-old with 2.70 per mille of alcohol in his blood arrested on Soline beach for disturbing the peace and possessing a knife.

Umag: German nationals reported for perfume theft

A pair stole perfumes twice from a shop in Umag, leading to a physical altercation with a staff member during an attempted escape.

Fierce reactions to removal of buoys on Vir

Conflict of interest between private interests and the maritime property law is causing divisions in public opinion.

Partial solar eclipse visible across Croatia

The phenomenon could be observed in numerous towns and municipalities from Istria to Dalmatia, including Zagreb, Split and the islands.

Samobor and Podravske Sesvete announce conditions for school subsidies

Samobor offers a one-off payment of 200 euros for textbooks, while Podravski Sesvete subsidises accommodation in hostels at 60 euros a month.

Solar eclipse visible across Iceland and Croatia

Total eclipse witnessed in Iceland, while a spectacular view was recorded in Croatia just before sunset.

Tourist falls from bridge in Omiš

Incident occurred on 12 August 2026 when the tourist climbed over the railing; emergency services responded on the scene.

Temperatures drop by 10 degrees after record heat in Dalmatia

Yr.no and DHMZ confirm sharp cooling following temperatures close to 40 degrees.