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Walnut-sized hail hits Istria and Dalmatia, injuries reported
Two people were lightly injured in Rovinj and Kanfaner, while the area around Sinj and Imotski also suffered damage. The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) has warned of further heavy showers.
Opposition in Karlovac condemns linden tree felling, two women detained
Almost 40 trees planted in 1979 removed from Ban Jelačić Square; opposition vows to hold mayor accountable.
Visoko municipality secures further €100,600 for nursery construction
Funding from two ministries brings total investment, the largest in the municipality's history, to €2.28 million.
African swine fever: 99 outbreaks, MUP joins in
In two counties, around 3,758 pigs have been culled, with drone and thermal camera surveillance deployed for the culling areas.
Trade unions warn: 70 per cent of employees earn below the average wage
The average net wage in April stood at around 1,550 euros, with unions identifying education and science as the biggest losers in the pay reform.
USKOK investigates Paga police officer over leaking voter data
The officer is suspected of checking citizens in the MUP system 82 times and sending the data to the daughter of the then-mayor and a municipal councillor.
Covic thanks Croatian Parliament for resolution on Bosnian Croats
HDZ BiH leader says he is confident that Croats will finally be able to elect their own representative to the Presidency in the October elections.
Sinj increases alkaria to 50 euros, higher threshold for pensioners
Those eligible for support ahead of the Alka festivities will include pensioners with pensions up to 450 euros, an increase of 100 euros from last year.
New €2.5m nursery in Brestovac on the verge of completion
The opening of the new facility will ensure every municipality in Požega-Slavonia has at least one preschool.
Inspection orders repair of Stari Grad car park
The State Inspectorate has identified damage to the supporting structure beneath Trg Ivana Klobučarića; the City Council is set to discuss the matter on 23 July.
In Karlova County, 925 more people died than were born last year
Krnak recorded the worst ratio in Croatia with six births against 37 deaths, while Rakovića and Draganić were the only municipalities close to equilibrium.
Ličko-Senjska County receives €337,000 for healthcare
The funding from the Competitiveness and Cohesion programme covers all eligible investment costs.
Makarska first to restrict night-time alcohol sales in shops
Traders warn that they are placed in an unequal position as the ban from 21:00 to 06:00 does not apply to bars and nightclubs.
Lightning strikes woman at campsite on Krk, she is in intensive care
Emergency services received the report at approximately 7.10am; the woman was airlifted to Rijeka University Hospital Centre after resuscitation.
Lika-Senj County to plan zones for wind farms
The county is updating its spatial plan to include designated areas for wind energy development, covering seven local administrative units.
Three foreign nationals missing in the Sava near Rugvica, search underway
Men entered the river on Sunday around 16:00 in the Okunšćak area; Rugvica Volunteer Fire Department urges public to report information to 192 or 112.
More births than deaths in Imotski, kindergarten enrolments exceed 500
The town records a natural increase of 35 residents and growing numbers of returnees from abroad, while investing around €250,000 in kindergarten facilities and playgrounds.
Man in his 40s charged over fire in Telašćica
Rocket launched from a boat on 10 July ignited pine forest in the park