Sunday, 25 October 2026

Croatia

Symbol of local self-government
Lukač

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.

Empty studio with recording equipment
Adopted children

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 in Senj
Senj

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.

Old building with a roof
Croatia

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.

Train with graffiti at the station
Croatia

Police hunt graffiti artist who damaged train in Ogulin

Empty terrace of the cafe at night
Local dispute

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.

Mountain station on a snowy peak
Bibinje

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.

Empty parliamentary chamber with a voting pad
Podravka

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.

Mature celebration in the restaurant
Split's Electrotechnical School

Split's Electrotechnical School graduates celebrate 40th anniversary

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

Workshop for parents with a child
Croatia

‘New Baby’ programme draws 84 participants

The ‘New Baby’ programme, which ran for seven months, featured 12 workshops led by nine speakers and seven partner institutions.

Closed shop with empty shelves
Studenac

Studenac reduces store closure list to 79

The new list includes 25 fewer stores than initially announced, with the network currently comprising 1,190 branches.

Split and Lepoglava mark the International White Cane Day
Croatia

Split and Lepoglava mark the International White Cane Day

Visitors experienced simulated vision loss at Split's Riva, while Lepoglava sent its support.

Image shows a traffic accident
Croatia

Three people seriously injured in crash near Zaton Obrovački

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at a junction on a state road.

Traditional house in Međimurje
Women in the village

Srša congratulates women on the village

The head of the local municipality of Sveti Martin on the Mur has stated that the work and dedication of rural women deserve respect throughout the year.

Conference hall with attendees
Sveti Martin

Autumn gathering of property managers begins in Sveti Martin

Nearly 200 participants gathered at the three-day professional conference of the 'Upravitj' Association.

The courthouse in Osijek
Osijek

Smažil sentenced to 15 years for murder

The County Court in Osijek has handed down a non-final sentence to Marko Smažil for murder with indirect intent.

Road traffic accident
Croatia

Eight dead on Zagreb roads in nine months

Police recorded nearly 20,000 offences, with more than half relating to speeding

Depiction of foundation and construction work
Nova Gradiška

Coordination meetings begin for new Osnovna škola Jug in Nova Gradiška

The contract value of the works is nearly €7.5m excluding VAT, for a school accommodating 224 pupils with a single sports hall.