Croatia

MoD launches recruitment drive for 400 soldiers and sailors

Service commences on 15 November 2026, with postings including Gospić

Benkovac resident warns of neglected bus station

A reader sent the portal photos of cracked walls and a dilapidated facade, asking if there is a renovation plan; Mayor Tomislav Bulić did not respond to the inquiry.

35th anniversary of the Pakrac and Lipik victims marked

Tributes paid to victims, including 17 civilians killed in Pakrac, with wreaths laid and candles lit in solemn remembrance.

Police stop 42-year-old Ukrainian woman in Grabovnica

The suspect was transporting foreign nationals who had illegally crossed the Croatian border, it is alleged.

Medical technician injured on A3 motorway near Brodski Stupnik

A bullet pierced the side window of the ambulance in motion; the technician sustained a hand injury requiring no hospitalisation.

Bjelvar marks International White Cane Day

Trust run and simulated vision goggles bring the experience of the blind and visually impaired to the public

New kindergarten to be built, works progressing

The new building covers more than 2,000 square metres and will accommodate 156 children in total across nine groups.

Fire on Jakljan contained, operations continue through the night

Approximately 100 hectares of high vegetation and pine forest affected; 32 firefighters supported by three vessels on site.

Ploče launches environmental impact assessments for three urban plans

The town is initiating strategic environmental assessments for three key urban plans, including the Birina area, following a decision by the mayor.

Municipality of Lukač marks Municipality Day and the feast of St Luke

At a ceremonial session of the Municipal Council, investments in children's playgrounds, roads and fire-fighting facilities were highlighted, and major agglomeration projects worth tens of millions of euros were announced.

Ivana Perić speaks out on adoption and the search for her biological family

The HRT journalist shares how she was left in a hospital as a baby and how she found her biological family.

Memorial park dedicated to Zdravko Špalj Papundek opened in Senj

On the 35th anniversary of the defender's death, a space worth nearly 70,000 euros was opened, funded by the Ministry of Croatian Veterans and the City of Senj.

Theft of copper plates from the former Political School in Kumrovo: conditional sentence

The court in Krapina found the 55-year-old man guilty of stealing 12 copper plates weighing 32 kilograms, for which the state was damaged by 208.11 euros.

Police hunt graffiti artist who damaged train in Ogulin

Ogulin initiative claims residents are afraid to go out; police deny claims

The initiative claims residents are afraid to go out, while the police state that no incidents of property damage were recorded at the venues in question.

Bibinje: Lecture on the expedition to Bolivia's Huayna Potosí

Martin Turković recounted the ascent of the peak above 6,000 metres, achieved amidst blockades and shortages in Bolivia.

Parliamentary debate on Podravka: Jakšić and Lack exchange accusations

At the 12th sitting of the Croatian Parliament, debate centred on the operations of Podravka and the potential sale of the state's stake, with the discussion devolving into mutual accusations between MPs.

Split's Electrotechnical School graduates celebrate 40th anniversary

Of the 33 former students of the 4e class, 20 gathered for the reunion.