Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Croatia

Police check documents on a boat
Zadar

Zadar police catch 27 jet-ski riders and hunt for burglars

Enhanced sea surveillance resulted in 27 offences, while on land police search for perpetrators of break-ins and car thefts.

Laying flowers at the memorial
Glina

Tribute to Marko Vulić and City Day commemorations in Glina

Zadar police paid tribute to fallen officer Vulić, while Glina opened the Square of the Croatian Anthem on the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm.

View of the Sava River
Man found dead

Man's body found in the Sava near Ivanić-Grad

The Zagreb Police Directorate has confirmed the discovery of a body in the Sava river, a day after a report of a missing person.

A solemn candle lit at a grave
Croatia

Pakrac and Lipinici pay tribute to fallen defenders

Candles were lit and wreaths laid at the graves of Ivan Perić, Stjepan Bukovac, and Davor Valentić on Victory and Independence Day.

Mayor at the press conference
Croatia

Cukrov on Karleuša: Not welcome due to public statements

The mayor of Vodic has stated that singer Jelena Karleuša is not a welcome guest in the town due to controversial statements, rather than her citizenship.

Image of the gathering at the public event
Hate speech

Three associations file complaint over hate speech in Knin

The Centre for Peace, the Anti-Fascist League, and Documenta have lodged a complaint with the Ministry of the Interior and the State Attorney's Office over alleged incitement to violence and the use of Ustaše symbols.

Students work on laptops in a modern classroom
Local school

Nedešćina school secures €81,000 for all-day programme

The school has secured €81,090 in non-repayable funding for the implementation of a new curriculum.

Croatian flag against the sky
Local government

Domitrović congratulates on Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

The mayor of Ogulin has issued congratulations on the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm, marking the day with a message of remembrance and gratitude.

Works on the renovation of the sports pitch
Zlatni Potok

Renovation of sports pitch begins in Zlatni Potok

The City of Dubrovnik, in collaboration with Atis d.o.o., has commenced infrastructure repairs as part of a continuous maintenance programme.

Warning about fake threats via email
Phishing

Police warn of fake arrest threats via email

Varaždin police uncover phishing campaign targeting residents with false accusations of child pornography and fraud.

Entrance to a prison cell
Croatia

Body found in cell at Split prison

Lenko Bešić, 51, was found dead in Split's Bilica prison; police do not suspect foul play.

School supplies on a table
Dugi Rat

Dugi Rat extends deadline for school supplies allowance

The Municipality of Dugi Rat has amended the public call for the 2026/2027 school year, extending the deadline for applications for a one-off financial aid.

Portrait of Minister Ante Šušnjar
Croatia

Minister Susnjars responds to Serbian media: 'Megaphones on holiday'

Minister of Economy Ante Susnjars reacts sharply to insults in Serbian media, stating that editorial offices are depleted due to heat while 'paid megaphones' are on holiday in Croatia.

Sunny Dalmatian coast
Heatwave

Heat in Dalmatia persists, forecasts diverge on summer's end

Norwegian and American models predict extreme temperatures will continue until mid-August, while folk beliefs promise relief after the Feast of the Assumption.

A police officer outside a hotel in Istria County
Istria

Italian man in custody over filming children at Istrian hotel

Police arrested a 45-year-old man who was secretly recording naked children with his mobile phone at a tourist facility in Istria.

Two injured people in road accidents
Primorje

Two road accidents on Istrian roads, three people injured

Road accidents occurred on DC 102 near Krk and DC-3 near Čabar, injuring three people, caused by inappropriate following distance and unadjusted speed.

Orange horses in traditional costumes
Croatia

Šimatić and Mihić at the Ploughing Championships

Competitors from Virovitičko-Podravina have achieved notable results at the 22nd Croatian Ploughing Championship.

Drifting down the Drava River
Podravina

UDVDR Donja Dubrava organises descent down the Drava for veterans

Members of the association marked Victory and Gratitude Day with a traditional descent along the river Drava, followed by a gathering at the Pozoj ranch.