Croatia
Domestic news and politics
Rika Fest in Delnice: National Championship in Imitating the Stag's Roar
The fifth Rika Fest in King Tomislav Park gathers competitors from across Croatia, featuring a national championship, a hornist showcase, and the cooking of kotlić stew.
Rijeka sorting plant operates at a loss due to poor waste quality
The sorting facility in Miševića draga processes only a fraction of its capacity, with high levels of contamination causing technical issues and financial losses for the municipal company.
Lastovo cancels tender for non-classified road maintenance
The municipality has annulled the tender process for the maintenance of local roads, following an administrative review.
Pazin to receive Children's House, EU funds 2.24m euros
The town of Pazin has secured European funding for the reconstruction of a building into a Children's House, with works set to begin this autumn.
Local resident finds bones beneath church in Dugo Selo
Resident found sacks containing human remains near the old temple, prompting further checks at the site.
Driver convicted after colliding with train
The court sentenced the Uzbek national to one year and six months in prison, and imposed a driving ban following the collision in Prikraje, in which his colleague died.
DHMZ issues yellow warnings for strong winds along the northern coast
Warnings apply to the Kvarner, the Veliki Kanal, and Istria, with specific timeframes for each region.
Police officers seek perpetrator of online fraud
Man in his sixties lost €2,400 after payment for a machine he did not receive.
Simulated 'Grecale 2026' tests coordination of civil protection in Varaždin
A simulated 'Grecale 2026' exercise was held in Varaždin, testing the readiness of local services to respond to an earthquake.
Man charged over pollution in Bibinje
A 38-year-old man has been charged following an incident of unauthorised discharge of waste water.
Croatia aligns law with EU regulation on telecommunications infrastructure
Legislative changes align with European standards, easing infrastructure development for investors while strengthening protections for existing networks.
Clash at Park-forest: Marinić demands dismissal of director Božanić
Srđan Marinić accuses director Božanić of uncoordinated actions and illegal allocation of duties, calling for the institution's immediate leadership change.
New rules for slow driving: Mandatory indicators and stricter penalties
Drivers must pull over if slowing down to less than half the speed limit, and transition vehicles must use indicators with headlights on, as reported by Croatian authorities. Penalties have been tightened.
Mediterranean monk seal: A species with historic roots in Croatia
Although the species was once common in Croatian waters, only around 600 individuals remain globally, making it one of the most threatened marine mammals.
Driver under influence in Osijek-Baranja County
Police stopped a 35-year-old driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.55 per cent, against whom proceedings have been initiated.
Police officer discards cigarette on Ugljan, internal probe launched
A police officer has been held to account after discarding a cigarette from a patrol vehicle, prompting an internal investigation.
Construction of school centre and elderly care home in Nedeliš proceeding to plan
Works on the new primary school building and social care centre in Nedeliš are proceeding according to schedule, the county administration has reported.
Two Croatian nationals arrested over attack on Serbian man in Pag
Police in Pag have arrested two men following an assault on a Serbian national, with one suspect making racially motivated remarks.