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Irena Komadina: The medic from Pag in wartime Gospić
With her two-year-old daughter in her arms, the frontline and Operation Storm – the story of the woman who made Lika her second home.

Veterans and pensioners' joint games conclude with chess
The initiative by county committees for veterans and pensioners has resulted in the first sporting competition held as part of Victory Day.

Nedelišće pays tribute to veterans
The municipality of Nedelišće marked the Day of Victory and the Day of Croatian Defenders on 5 August with a mass and wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial opposite the municipal building.

Pleternica honours veterans with lantern lighting
Central commemoration held for Victory, Homeland Gratitude and Croatian Veterans Day with wreath-laying and prayers.

Knin marks 31st anniversary of Operation Storm with central celebration
The central celebration of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day is held in Knin with the presence of the highest state officials, and the programme includes flag-raising, a parade of 245 cadets and an evening concert.

Kutina police seize ride-on scooters from minors
Police in Kutina stopped two pairs of minors on electric scooters on Monday and seized the vehicles due to technical restrictions.

Karlovac war damage estimated at 14.6 billion kuna
Victory Day commemoration recalls victims and material losses in Karlovac, where property damage amounted to 5 billion kuna.

Vučić in Mrkonjić Grad: 'Oluja' is a crime
The president stated that the 'Oluja' operation was a crime that must not be forgotten, while the patriarch described the expulsion as unprecedented.

Heavy explosion at house near Bosiljevo: three injured, young man in critical condition
Twenty-year-old airlifted by helicopter to Zagreb, father and brother in Karlovac hospital out of danger.

HDZ: Shame that Trg Bana Jelačića lacks the Croatian flag
Zagreb's HDZ sharply criticises the city administration for the absence of state symbols ahead of Victory and Thanksgiving Day, placing blame on Mayor Tomislav Tomšević and his coalition partners.

Budrovac left without water at the height of the heat
Residents of the Budrovac settlement have been without water since this morning, with the issue also affecting the nearby areas of Mičetinci and Čepelovac.

Star-in-the-saddle marks Victory Day and Thanksgiving
Traditional prom, wreath-laying and concert by Ivica Sikirić Ića in the centre of the celebration in Starigrad

31st Anniversary of Operation Storm Marked in Petrinja and Crikvenica
A tribute was paid to veterans who died in the Operation Storm, with wreaths laid and prayers offered for the fallen and missing.

Fire reignites in Novy Bokanac, four aircraft deployed
Fire breaks out in forest, four aircraft deployed to assist

List of outstanding pupils published at OŠ Macinec
The list of awards for the previous academic year includes pupils from three branch schools, highlighting their exceptional achievements.

Firefighters from the Domaji Volunteer Fire Department Extinguish Fire at Vrhovac Sokolski
The operation lasted from 7:24 to 9:07, with firefighters urging caution due to high temperatures.

Firefighter from Zlatar on deployment to Brač
A member of the Zlatar volunteer fire brigade is taking part in the annual women's fire brigade deployment, with her home station wishing her well in her new role.

Novi Grad pays tribute to veterans on Victory Day
The mayor and deputy mayor laid wreaths at the local cemetery, attended by veterans' associations and anti-fascists.