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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.
Fire in Pribislavca extinguished by 170 firefighters over almost 12 hours
Large quantities of plastic, paint and solvents burned in a MEC company hall; several workers and three firefighters examined due to smoke inhalation.
Čaglin firefighters receive first brand-new vehicle since the 1980s
The multi-purpose 'forester' truck, carrying 2,000 litres of water, replaces two dilapidated vehicles, while the municipality prepares to build a new fire station valued at €1.23 million.
Third generation of drone programmers begins training in Petrinja
The six-month Drone-IN Centre programme brings together ten trainees from Petrinja, Zagreb, Velika Gorica and Ivanec, culminating in a drone piloting certificate.
Man shoots at family car from moving vehicle near Velika Gorica
Police investigate 27-year-old who fired multiple shots at car driven by 29-year-old in Lazina Čička on Monday evening.
Storm in Orahovica damages sports hall roof
A brief storm on 1 July caused damage in several locations, with all services immediately mobilising for repairs.
Makarska first in Croatia to restrict nighttime alcohol sales
The city council has banned alcohol sales in shops between 21:00 and 06:00. Hospitality venues are exempt, while similar moves are planned for Split and Zadar.
VJP Virovitica receives new forest fire vehicle worth 277 thousand euros
The vehicle, with a 2,500-litre tank, replaces a 24-year-old truck and is the first of 15 new vehicles arriving for firefighters in the county this year.
Energy renovation of Ivanić-Grad Health Centre completed
The building has moved from energy class E to class B, with the majority of the €1.82 million in works funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Jastrebarsko to introduce free electric minibuses by year-end
Three routes will connect the town and suburbs, with free travel in the first phase, funded by a €1.4m contract from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Ližnjan to receive multifunctional centre worth €1.8 million
Former building to become hub with GP surgery, dental practice, veterinary clinic and library; EU co-finances €1.3 million.
Varaždin creates 56 new parking spaces in residential zones
Works in Miroslav Krleža and Tina Ujevića streets cost nearly €148,000, with the city announcing further expansion of parking alongside tree planting.
Klanjec secures €53,000 for children's playground and Kesten kindergarten
Mayor Zlatko Brlek signed two agreements with the Ministry of Demography, Family and Youth in Bjelovar.
Ilok pays 300 euros per computer for fifth-grade pupils
One-off payment under public call awarded to five applicants, with funds transferred to parents' accounts.
Lepoglava awards 55,700 euros in grants to entrepreneurs and family farms
Contracts for non-repayable municipal grants to be signed on Friday by 20 entrepreneurs and 15 farmers.
Water prices on Rab to rise by six per cent from 1 July
The town of Rab is introducing a subsidy of 20 euros per pumping for sewage removal, the cost of which has more than doubled, alongside the price hike.
Mursko Središće receives €39,000 for pedestrian path in Peklenica
State support covers part of the town's share in the project worth nearly €212,000; the path towards Križovec is being built by the town and county roads.