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Metković to receive secondary music school, state provides two million euros
Minister Nataša Mikuš Žigman and county prefect Blažo Pezo signed the co-financing agreement, with a public tender for the contractor to follow.
Našices intensify electric scooter surveillance, fines from autumn
Police recorded 50 scooter offences and two accidents last year; summer will see warnings and education.
Parliament debates DP resolution on Croats in BiH
The nine-point proposal supports a separate electoral unit for the Croat member of the BiH Presidency to prevent being outvoted.
Court acquits Skeja and HOS members over 'Za dom spremni' in Knin
The Split Misdemeanour Court ruled that shouting the salute at a veterans' commemoration falls under the exception to the general ban.
Milanović honours Nobel laureate John Martinis
The American physicist, whose parents are from the island of Vis, received the Grand Cross of King Dmitar Zvonimir for his contributions to quantum physics and the reputation of Croatia.
New EU border system in Croatia blocks over 5,000 entries
Nine member states seek extension of exemptions due to queues, while Božinović states Croatia was prepared in time and the system is a 'huge leap forward'.
Major fire at recycling plant in Sesvete, smoke over Zagreb
The fire broke out on Monday before 15:00 within the CE-ZA-R company premises on Industrijska Street; temporary traffic disruptions are possible in the vicinity.
Weekend on the roads: two dead, 129 injured in 107 accidents
Police recorded 107 accidents with casualties from 10 to 12 July; 26 people were seriously injured in 27 severe crashes.
Nursery free in 17 towns and 35 municipalities, most expensive 226 euros
Monthly fees for the first child range from 10 euros in Zdeneci to 226 euros in Sibinj, while Vukovar, Belišće and Trilj have abandoned free nursery schemes.
State paid four million euros in child maintenance for 3,342 children last year
From defaulting parents, the Agency managed to recover just 1,765 euros for the budget, so the state now claims more than four million euros in principal.
Waterworks worker dies at wastewater treatment plant in Zadar
Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident, while condolences have been extended to the family by the waterworks director and the mayor of Zadar.
Croatian Journalists' Association condemns ban on filming council meeting in Prološac
HDZ councillors denied Radio NU journalist live broadcast rights; station reports incident to ministry and ombudsperson
Fire on Korčula under control, two firefighters injured
The blaze between Blato and Smokvice, triggered by a thunderstorm, saw 270 firefighters and 72 vehicles involved in two days of suppression efforts.
Adriatic warming twice as fast as world oceans
Summer sea surface temperatures have risen from a previous 25C to 27C, with August-level heat recorded as early as June this year.
Fire on Korčula: Rain halts spread, 220 firefighters on scene
Blaze between Blato and Smokvica, ignited by lightning, stretches four kilometres; two tankers and reinforcements expected.
Nearly 1,000 residents to move into Podbrežje municipal building soon
Zagreb plans approximately 1,200 new public rental apartments in Podbrežje, Borovo, and Sveta Klara over the next five years, Deputy Mayor Luka Korlaet announced.
Parliament to work for three more days before two-month recess
Before the summer break, MPs face five items on the agenda — from a resolution on Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina to a new law on energy georesources — with voting scheduled for Wednesday.