Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Croatia

Medic with child in wartime environment
Gospić

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.

Older men play chess
Chess

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.

Wreath-laying ceremony for veterans
Day of the Defender

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.

Laying of a wreath in front of the memorial
Pleternica

Pleternica honours veterans with lantern lighting

Central commemoration held for Victory, Homeland Gratitude and Croatian Veterans Day with wreath-laying and prayers.

Symbolisation of the Victory Day celebration
Storm

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.

Croatian police officers with confiscated electric scooters
Croatia

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.

Monument to victims in Karlovac
Karlovac damage

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 speaks, patriarch in the background
Croatia

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.

Symbolic image of an explosion in a house
Explosion

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.

The central square in Zagreb, Trg Bana Jelačića, is shown without the Croatian flag, drawing criticism from the local HDZ branch ahead of the national holiday.
CROATIA

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.

Dry and cracked soil under the sun
Croatia

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.

Lantern on stone pedestal by sea
Croatia

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

Flower wreath on the memorial plaque
Operation Storm

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 and smoke from the forest
Forest fire

Fire reignites in Novy Bokanac, four aircraft deployed

Fire breaks out in forest, four aircraft deployed to assist

Symbol of exceptional academic success
Outstanding pupils

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 extinguish the fire
Croatia

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.

Firefighting equipment and symbolism
Fire service

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.

Flower wreath on the memorial plaque
Novi Grad

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.