Croatia

Search in Zab: weapons found in possession of 61-year-old

Police found a rifle, revolver and ammunition in a house, summer house and other premises; the resident was charged with drugs.

Bosnian woman seeks end to photo checks at Croatian border

A woman from Bihać has published a video detailing an unpleasant experience at the border, calling for the abolition of the mandatory photographing of travellers.

Croatian government approves sending of Canadair to France

The Croatian Canadair CL-415 aircraft, with two crews, has been dispatched to France to fight fires, following the approval of the president and in accordance with the Defence Act.

Pausović Visković on the search of Krajač and the status of Eror

New operating block opened at Varaždin hospital

Health minister visited the new operating theatre at Varaždin General Hospital, built for more than €45 million, largely from EU funds.

HOO Director Arrested Over Alleged €160,000 Bribery

Director of the Olympic Programme and his wife arrested; home of HOO secretary general searched.

USKOK arrests HOO director Šegota and his wife

PNUSKOK conducts urgent evidence-gathering operations under USKOK's order, with searches also carried out at the HOO's general secretary.

Second Memorial for Josip Meršić held in Donji Meljani

Commemorative gathering attended by HVIDR, police and local residents.

Ministry seeks 2,000 personal assistants, tenders to follow next week

The government aims to ensure sufficient staff so that people with disabilities can fully exercise their right to personal assistance, the minister says.

Pregrada takes over school building

The empty local school is being converted into a new branch of the Naša radost kindergarten.

HPK: Swine farming on the brink of collapse, state must intervene

The Croatian Chamber of Agriculture states that voluntary culling has failed and calls for professional intervention.

Sailboat runs aground off Hvar, 12 Spaniards rescued

Nighttime operation by the Hvar Port Captaincy evacuates six children among the group; no injuries reported, catamaran towed to Hvar harbour.

Restored Vela Riva opened in Mali Lošinj

Nearly €2.92 million invested in the restoration of the operational quay, with Minister Butković also inspecting roadworks towards Veli Lošinj.

Podravina route to Virovitica deemed environmentally acceptable

The draft decision for the 21.9-kilometre section has been published, allowing Hrvatske Ceste to proceed with preparations.

Sutomišćica residents demand immediate removal of sunken vessel

The wreck lies just 20 metres from the beach, with oil stains spreading around it.

Firefighters tackle blaze on Lopud, lightning likely cause

Dubrovnik Fire Brigade and Lopud Volunteer Fire Department responded to inaccessible terrain above Šunja, while a similar fire was extinguished near Makarska.

Mandić responds to opposition: I support the referendum on my dismissal

The mayor of Karlovce states that the city administration did not participate in the arrest of activists and questions where the 4,000 signatures for the petition are.

Lightning strikes forest above Makarska, meteorological tide hits Hvar

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze on Osejna, while the sea briefly overflowed the promenade in Staro Grad.