Sunday, 25 October 2026

Croatia

A dilapidated memorial plaque at dusk, surrounded by vegetation
Drniš

Drniš teacher and political activist Vjekoslav Širinić killed in 1945 ambush

Today, only a dilapidated memorial plaque at the scene of the killing remains to mark Širinić, as the school, street and bust bearing his name have been removed.

The border in Sisak with police vehicles
Police

Božinović: Police working professionally, coalition functioning

Deputy Prime Minister visits border in Sisak and responds to Penava: 'Let the police do their job'

Student protest outside a bookshop
Studenc

Students announce protest over unpaid wages at Studenc

Retail chain in pre-bankruptcy proceedings claims it will pay compensation as soon as possible; students seek approximately €800,000

An analogue clock in the early morning
Winter time

Clocks go back tonight: Winter time begins

Summer time officially ends in the night from Saturday to Sunday, with most devices adjusting the time automatically.

Birdwatchers with telescopic binoculars at the salt pans
European Birdwatching Day

Pag marks European Birdwatching Day at the salt pans

An educational gathering brought nature lovers together in the unique salt pan environment to learn about bird species and their habitats.

Empty speaker's podium with Croatian flag
HRT appointments

Obuljen Koržinek rejects Benčić's claims of EU media rules breach

Culture and Media Minister claims Croatian law aligns with the European Media Freedom Act and announces amendments to the HRT Act.

A police officer stops a car on the road
Preko traffic stop

Police in Preko stop driver, offence confirmed

During a routine check in Preko, police stopped a car with Zadar registration plates driven by a 39-year-old Croatian citizen.

Surrender to the prison facility at dusk
Corteo

Lekić and V. surrender to Split prison after corteo

Investigating judge orders pre-trial detention due to flight risk and danger of reoffending.

Cyclists and cars at an intersection
Markets

New cycling infrastructure in Vukovarska confuses cyclists

On part of the section, cyclists share a common green light with cars, while part of the path is built on the pavement.

Session of the City Council in Beli Manastir
City honours

Beli Manastir introduces awards for students and mentors

The City Council adopted a new regulation on awards and a decision on the granting of honours; four laureates will receive the City Charter.

Police cars outside a residential building at dusk
Police visit Torcida

Police identify Torcida members and visit their homes

After incidents involving antisemitic songs and references to Hitler, police identified a number of fans and visited their residences.

Signing of the collective agreement in office premises
Međimurske vode

Međimurske vode: New collective agreement in place until 2030

Employees to receive €100 monthly food allowance, higher pay for overtime and night work, plus a range of other benefits.

City Council session in Belog Manastir
Baranjski vodovod

Baranjski vodovod receives approval for €500,000 loan

Belog Manastir City Council approved borrowing from HPB; debt to suppliers reduced to approximately €330,000.

Solemn session of the county assembly with awards
2026 Awards

County Assembly adopts awards for 2026

Awards, prizes and certificates will be presented at a solemn session on 11 November in Vinkovci. A new chairperson for the Committee for the Protection of Patients' Rights has also been appointed.

The award ceremony held in the library
Competition awards

Mayor Leš awards prizes to students and mentors

Sixteen recipients were honoured for their results in national competitions and festivals during the 2025/2026 school year.

Documents and a seal on a table
Civil Protection

Sali municipality publishes series of decisions in Official Gazette 7/2026

Documents include civil protection analysis and guidelines, decisions on public goods, and the appointment of the Orkulice Kindergarten Board.

View inside a train maintenance workshop
Rail Infrastructure

HŽ launches €7.4m tender to modernise six train workshops

Works in Vinkovci, Solin, Osijek, Pula and Varaždin are planned from January 2027 to January 2028, with bids due by 26 November.

The City Hall with budget documents on the table
2027 Budget

Trilj opens consultation on 2027 budget

Proposals and opinions are accepted via form until 15 November 2026 at grad@trilj.hr