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Pitomača–Virovitica section of Podravska motorway passes environmental assessment
The Ministry has published the draft decision for the 21.9-kilometre stretch, with the project now moving towards securing a location permit.
City of Rijeka removes HOS graffiti on Škurinje, Miletić criticises Rinčić
The graffiti next to Ivan Zajc Primary School was removed following a warning from the Streets Without Hate initiative, while the Most MP claims the mayor broke her promise.
Court confirms indictment against Todorić, damage nearly €180m
Ruling follows auditor Sanja Hrstić’s guilty plea; proceedings against Discordia’s auditor may be severed.
Uskok and military police arrest two on suspicion of corruption
Unofficial reports from Novi list indicate one of those detained is a brigadier who headed public procurement at the Ministry of Defence until the end of 2021.
Deželić Memorial in Ivanić-Grad gathers over 350 firefighters
The 27th edition of the competition at Sports Park Zelenjak saw 35 teams compete, including those heading to the Firefighting Olympics in Austria.
Construction begins on Konjščina Primary School sports hall valued at €5.1 million
Contractor MDK Građevinar will demolish the old hall and build a new three-part facility with 360 seats for €4.86 million; the deadline is 16 months.
Senj to contribute €138,000 to restoration of historic core
All 17 eligible projects for facade and roof restoration have received support from monument rent revenues, with the budget increased from an initial €60,000.
Two killed in car crash near Obrovac
The accident occurred on Wednesday around 19:00 on state road DC-54 near the former alumina plant, with two injured taken to Zadar hospital.
Lipik officially launches talks to purchase Kursalon
The owner is prepared to sell the historic complex, including the Wandelbahn, pools, and part of the park; negotiations must conclude by 30 June 2027.
HGSS near Drniš rescues man trapped in Čikole canyon
Drone spotted victim in steep depression below Drniš tower; rescuers estimate he spent around ten hours among the rocks.
Plenković in Kyiv pledges continued Croatian support to Zelensky
In his sixth visit to Kyiv since the Russian invasion, the prime minister highlighted defence industry cooperation and support for Ukraine’s EU path.
Ministry of Defence launches recruitment drive for 300 contract soldiers
Service begins on 1 September across 19 locations in Croatia, with candidates who have completed basic military training able to apply until 24 July.
Police seize six rifles and silencer near Križevci
Following searches of homes and vehicles belonging to two suspects aged 35 and 60, criminal charges and a misdemeanor complaint are to follow.
Varaždin County invests €455,000 in protection of Vindija Cave
The County Assembly also voted on the recipients of public awards: lifetime achievement awards go to Barica Pahić-Grobenski and posthumously to Marijan Cingula.
Severe storm with hail hits Lika and Gorski Kotar, damage reported near Brinje
Ice fell from Vrbovsko and Ogulin to Modruš, with DHMZ forecasting thunderstorms and showers for the night and early Thursday.
Bulj opens Mojanka despite ban; only Sinj allowed to dispose of waste
Police prevented the mayor from dumping waste in front of the County building, and a meeting with County President Boban failed to resolve the waste crisis.
Parliament passes resolution on Croats in Bosnia with 83 votes in favour
The document, proposed by the Homeland Movement, calls on the government to support equality for Croats and condemns electoral engineering; the left-wing opposition did not vote.
USKOK in Split arrests two on suspicion of corruption
Unofficial reports suggest one of those detained is a police officer accused of leaking Ministry of Internal Affairs data to a drug syndicate.