Saturday, 24 October 2026

Life

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Medical debate

Gynaecologist on HR1: penetrative sex not always necessary for conception

Petra Kejla appeared on HR1 to discuss conception possibilities, sparking heated debate on social media.

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Hot drinks and cancer

Very hot drinks linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer

New study of nearly 980,000 adults finds risk rises with drink temperature, not the tea or coffee itself.

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Christmas Village

Christmas Village opens season with 500,000th visitor and international project

In the Poljica Principality on Saturday 28 November, lights will be ceremonially switched on, marking the launch of the ONE HORSE – MANY VISIONS art project.

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Geordie accent

British woman wakes up with a completely new accent

Verity Went from Staffordshire began speaking with a Newcastle accent after a migraine, leading doctors to diagnose her with rare foreign accent syndrome.

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Waste

Food, clothing and devices end up in the bin every day

Half-used products and items no longer in use pile up in drawers and bins, warns Slobodna Dalmacija.

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Mouflon lamb

Mouflon lamb rescued on Telašćica, named Mala Be

A female mouflon lamb found trapped among rocks is now cared for by a volunteer from Sali.

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California

El Niño brings exotic species to California coast

Scientists record the first nesting of sea turtles on the US West Coast and the arrival of a venomous sea snake.

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Vegetarian women

Chinese study: Meat linked to higher chances of reaching 100 in women

Research on more than 5,000 people aged over 80 found that underweight vegetarians had fewer chances of reaching 100.

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Life

Mirko Fodor becomes a grandfather: grandson given a special name

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Life

Two Joker wins of €8,000 each in Daruvar and Mali Lošinj

Last night's draw of Lot 7 featured a top prize of €1 million, while the Joker jackpot stood at €110,000.

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Longevity

Chinese study: Underweight women who eat meat more likely to reach 100

A study of more than 5,000 people aged 80 and over revealed a link between diet and longevity, but only in women with low body weight.

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Mline

German family has spent 15 years in Mline

The Dausin family first visited Mline 15 years ago, but the connection to the place runs deeper, as the family was found with the help of an old business card.

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Mental health

Mental health under increasing pressure, experts concerned about children

Pula psychologist Ivana Mihaljica Baljak warns of a rise in hospitalisations of children and young people due to acute psychiatric conditions.

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Charity ride

Cyclists head from Špansk to Vukovar for the sixth time

This year's ride aims to raise €70,000 for a ramp for wheelchairs and support for the Vukovar Little Butterflies association.

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Italian tomatoes

Salmonella in cherry tomatoes from Italy reaches Croatian market

The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) classified the alert as a serious risk, with Italian authorities initiating a withdrawal of the contaminated product.