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Former Head of Procurement at Croatian Ministry of Defence and Businesswoman Remanded in Custody
The court in Zagreb ordered detention for Ivica Devčić and Alma Boch due to the risk of reoffending and influencing witnesses. The defence denies guilt and plans to appeal.
Flue fault sparks roof fire in Ivanec
The roof and attic interior were completely destroyed, with damages estimated at tens of thousands of euros. Three volunteer fire brigades extinguished the blaze.
Waste law amendments bring GPS tracking and video surveillance
Following public consultation, the Ministry announces stricter conditions for companies, a list of offenders and vehicle confiscation for illegal shipments.
Car plunges off road near Plitvica and hangs over precipice
Five Danish nationals were in the vehicle; two children were airlifted to Rijeka University Hospital and found to be unharmed.
1,027 Split University Hospital staff on sick leave in June, a quarter of workforce
420 nurses and 177 doctors among those absent, with Health Minister Hrstić citing sick leave monitoring as the primary measure.
Mirjana Jakša appointed director of Pula's Plinara
The assembly passed the decision unanimously ahead of the expiry of Robert Drandić's term, while the supervisory board has 90 days to conduct a public tender for management.
Rijeka students win in Monaco with autonomous vessel
Adria Autonomous Boat secured all 1800 points at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, while the Energy category team finished fourth out of 21 entries.
Krapina-Zagorje County funds youth projects in 2026
Applications for the participatory budget are open to individuals aged 15 to 30, youth groups, schools and associations, for projects lasting up to 12 months.
Ludbreg opens public consultation on new spatial plans
Public inspection of the two plan proposals runs for a month, with a public presentation scheduled for 20 July at the 'Dragutin Novak' Centre.
Summer admissions: 1135 new secondary school students in Sisak-Moslavina
The Economics School Sisak has filled all places, and there is great interest in video game development, robotics and automation courses.
Istria County supports 55 associations with €263,000
Contracts signed by 46 associations in health and social care; funding is 20 per cent higher than last year, with a portion allocated to veterans.
Kostrena once again provides high school students with an 80-euro voucher for textbooks
Vouchers are issued from 3 August, primary school pupils receive free supplementary material, and first-graders are set to receive a 40-euro gift voucher.
Karlovac continues square renovation under original plan, opposition walks out
Resolution to continue the ITU project passed with 11 votes in favour, after nine of ten opposition councillors left the extraordinary session.
Plenkovic withdraws confidence from Kundic after meeting refusal
The prime minister stated in HTV's Dnevnik that the chief of the general staff made a "very poor assessment" and described Milanovic's policy as pro-Russian.
Fire at Štefanec silo extinguished, blaze does not spread to rest of company
Workers reportedly heard an explosion before the fire broke out. This marks the second fire at Međimurje production facilities in two days.
After shooting in Čakovec, Međimurje calls for more police presence
The Prevention Council concluded that patrols should be intensified and video surveillance expanded, while the meeting was marked by political sparring.
School in Gornji Kosinj to close after two centuries of operation
Pupils of the Anž Frankopan Primary School (OŠ Anž Frankopan) will continue their studies in Rudinka after the next academic year, as the area is set to be submerged by the Kosinj Hydroelectric Power System reservoir.
Storm chaos off Zadar: four maritime incidents in under an hour
Boats ran aground near Petrčane, Privlaka and in Zadar, while a catamaran struck a bridge in Pag. No injuries were reported.