Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Life

View of Dugi Otok
Health

Edo from RTL shares photo from Dugi Otok

The trainer has shared a photo from his holiday, in which he is seen with a walking stick, following a serious diagnosis.

Sad city on the list of saddest
Life

Telegraph and Reddit rank Ploče among the saddest towns

The Telegraph and the Reddit community of Ploče have declared the town the saddest, while Rovinj was awarded for its beauty.

Sea surface waves
Meteotsunami

Scientist warns of more frequent meteotsunamis in the Adriatic

Natalia Dunić from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries states that warmer seas and strong fronts create conditions for more frequent occurrences, but conclusions are premature.

Swimmer in the blue
Swimming

Lukšić swims around the island of Brač in ten days

Swimmer Stjepan Lukšić completed a ten-day feat to raise funds for cancer support.

Older man on the road
Bulgaria

90-year-old doctor travels daily to patients in Bulgaria

Kirill Apostolov from Skrat does not give up his job because his patients are often the only ones who have someone to help them.

Motorcyclist on the road
Moto meet

Veterans Moto Club to host 12th Moto Meet

The two-day event at the town pool in Petrinja, organised by the club, will take place on 31 July and 1 August with a rich programme for participants.

MrBeast and friends at a charity event
Charity drive

MrBeast rallies stars for charity drive

The YouTube star, Jimmy Donaldson, partnered with others to support children with cancer, publishing a video that garnered millions of views.

Cruise ship in Split harbor
Tourism

Cruiser Scarlet Lady arrives in Split for special LGBTQ+ trip

The ship, organised by Atlantis Events, has docked in Split, with passengers continuing their journey to Venice.

Family relocation to Croatia
Immigration

Mexican family relocates to Croatia due to heritage

A six-member family from Mexico, whose wife has Croatian roots from Brač, plans a permanent move and is seeking long-term rental accommodation in Dalmatia.

Catamaran line in the Kvarner
Kvarner

New fast ferry links Kraljević with the Kvarner islands

The seasonal Kvarner bridge ferry operates until 30 August, connecting the mainland to the islands.

Festival atmosphere next to the old fortress
Picokijada

Picokijada breaks records: 29 per cent more nights in Đurđevac

Accommodation in the town and surrounding area was fully booked during the festival week, with three days of programme attracting more than two thousand participants.

Emergency services during the season
Kaštela

Kaštela secures additional doctor for the tourist season

The municipality has allocated more than €30,000 to ensure a doctor is available at the clinic in Kaštel Stari from 13 September.

Meta-analysis points to a link between blood group A and breast cancer risk
Blood group A

Major analysis links blood group A to higher breast cancer risk

Meta-analysis of 29 studies involving more than 730,000 participants showed an 18 per cent higher risk for blood group A; causal link not proven.

Heat also affects mood
Heatwaves

Why we are more irritable in the heat: the brain expends energy on cooling

During heatwaves, the number of outbursts increases, but hydration and cooling are key.