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Labin rewards well-kept gardens and courtyards
The traditional awards ceremony for the most beautifully landscaped spaces covered seven local committees, with this year's theme aligned with climate change.
Czech national with knife on Biograd beach under influence of alcohol
27-year-old with 2.70 per mille of alcohol in his blood arrested on Soline beach for disturbing the peace and possessing a knife.
Umag: German nationals reported for perfume theft
A pair stole perfumes twice from a shop in Umag, leading to a physical altercation with a staff member during an attempted escape.
Fierce reactions to removal of buoys on Vir
Conflict of interest between private interests and the maritime property law is causing divisions in public opinion.
Partial solar eclipse visible across Croatia
The phenomenon could be observed in numerous towns and municipalities from Istria to Dalmatia, including Zagreb, Split and the islands.
Samobor and Podravske Sesvete announce conditions for school subsidies
The City of Samobor offers a one-off payment of 200 euros for textbooks, while the Municipality of Podravske Sesvete co-finances accommodation in student homes at 60 euros per month.
Solar eclipse visible across Iceland and Croatia
Total eclipse witnessed in Iceland, while a spectacular view was recorded in Croatia just before sunset.
Tourist falls from bridge in Omiš
Incident occurred on 12 August 2026 when the tourist climbed over the railing; emergency services responded on the scene.
Temperatures drop by 10 degrees after record heat in Dalmatia
Yr.no and DHMZ confirm sharp cooling following temperatures close to 40 degrees.
Police investigate attack on German national in Sukošan
A 45-year-old man is suspected of driving a car at a 52-year-old German, who was slightly injured in the incident.
Driver in Valpovo had 2.24 per mille of alcohol
The Osijek-Baranja Police Department recorded three individuals under the influence of alcohol, including a driver with a record concentration.
Most calls for vote of no confidence in government over Lika crisis
The party has submitted a proposal to parliament to initiate no-confidence proceedings, citing the executive's responsibility for the environmental disaster in the Lika region.
Croatian Red Cross organises emergency blood donation drives
The Croatian Institute for Transfusion Medicine has issued a warning regarding critically low blood levels, particularly of the O positive and O negative groups, prompting an urgent call for donations.
Police intervene in Strahoninec over noise and abuse
A 35-year-old man was reported for disturbing the peace after an incident in Prva May Street, with police noting his abuse of officers.
Arso explains the unusual pattern on radar images
Slovenia's Environment Agency clarified that the semi-circular pattern above Croatia and Slovenia is an interference in radar data, not a real meteorological phenomenon.
Three road accidents in Podravina: four people injured
Four people, including a Ukrainian national, were injured in road traffic incidents across the region on Tuesday.
Coalition seeks to scrap energy efficiency standards
Tim Wilson questions standards for housing, while the education minister announces a funding deal with Victoria.
Mursko Središće: Kiosk on Jelačić Square Endangers Traffic
The mayor has confirmed parking issues in front of the kiosk, with police issuing fines and a one-month deadline set for Tisk to resolve the issue.