Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Croatia

Trilj City Office
Trilj

Trilj publishes call for public awards and convenes 10th council session

Trilj announces awards and convenes the 10th council session

Source of the Jadro river with waste
Croatia

Split resident calls Mačkovac tunnel waste 'terrorism'

The site above the source of the Jadro river has long served as an illegal dump, prompting sharp criticism from walkers.

Heatwave warning mapping
Heatwave

DHMO issues heatwave warnings for four regions

Red, orange, and yellow warnings are in effect for the Dubrovnik, Karlovac, Gospić, and Osijek regions on 11 August.

Young people discuss projects
Croatia

Krapina-Zagorje County opens tender for participatory budget for young people

The tender is open to young people, individuals, and schools in the Krapina-Zagorje County.

Firefighters extinguish a fire in the boiler room
Fire in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik firefighters extinguish fire in hotel boiler room

Ten firefighters responded to the incident after smoke was detected in an electrical box in Lapad.

Signalling equipment on the railway line
Railway

Freight train ran red signal on Zagreb-Rijeka line

Incident in Škrljevo averted by timely action of HŽ Infrastruktura staff who cut power, preventing collision with passenger train.

Firefighters save the pond from drying up
Rab

Firefighters save Fruška Lokva on Rab from complete drying up

Prolongued drought threatened the animal population, prompting firefighters from Rab and Lopare to intervene and fill the pond with 42,000 litres of water.

Flags at half-mast in silence
Croatia

KZŽ declares Day of Mourning following tragedy in Sveti Križ Začretje

Cyclists on the traditional ride
Belišće

Belišće marks Victory Day and the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm

The town of Belišće celebrated Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day on Wednesday, 5 August, alongside the traditional cycling event.

Alka riders with red headscarves
Sinj Alka

Mihovil Žusa wins 306th Sinj Alka

The traffic technician from Košuta, with his mare Anabela and his partner, secured the second Choya.

Volunteers prepare equipment for donation
Blood collection

Virovitica Red Cross collects 56 blood donations

Action in collaboration with Osijek University Hospital collected donations for blood group 0- which can help save lives.

Car blocks traffic at the intersection
Croatia

Incident at Žnjan blocks traffic and public transport

A car parked in the middle of a roundabout caused traffic jams and temporarily halted buses.

Cracked dry soil under dark clouds
Lika region

Lička Water appeals for water conservation

In response to drought and reduced pressure in the system, the water utility is calling on residents of Otočac, Perušić and Vrhovine to reduce unnecessary water use.

Bistra Town Hall building
Croatia

Questionable alteration of minutes in Bistra over unregulated construction

The head of the local authority has reported the police after the published minutes contained a different outcome of the vote than that declared at the meeting.

Red thermometer and dry soil
Heatwave

DHMZ warns of extremely dangerous heatwave, red alert for three cities

The highest level of danger applies to Rijeka, Split and Dubrovnik from 9 to 12 August, with temperatures reaching 37 °C.

Ship anchored at low Danube water levels
Croatia

Low water levels halt shipping at Ilok and Šarengrad

Historically low water levels have caused cargo ships to run aground, halting traffic in the region.

Mobile clinic in the village
Croatia

Veliškov residents to receive mobile clinic again

The process for a permanent medical team in Veliškov is nearing completion following the departure of the previous doctor at the start of the year.

Zadar police investigate fraud
Accommodation fraud

Zadar police investigate accommodation fraud

Three individuals were defrauded after paying for accommodation that did not exist at the specified address.