Sunday, 25 October 2026

Life

Reading the declaration on processed food
Life

Oncologist advises on what to check first on food labels

Ted A. James of the Enda Health Institute warns that the most important information about a product is often not on the front of the packaging.

Runners on a fall morning
Osijek runners

Osset to host 'Sign of Health' charity run on Sunday

Participants will run five kilometres on the Pampas, with proceeds going to the renovation of associations for the deaf and equipment for training children and young people.

Woman holding a photograph
Life

Milena Ojdanić bids farewell to her brother with a touching message

The mother of actress Eca Ojdanić described the last meeting and the moment she received the sad news on social media.

Open safe with banknotes
Italian lire

Italian man finds two billion lire in family safe, bank refuses exchange

Money had been hidden for years, stacked neatly, and is now worth around €1.03 million. Banca d'Italia has rejected the request.

Modern convention center with elegant architecture
Cres

Fit Future Croatia 2026 brings together 15 speakers on the island of Cres

The conference on training, nutrition and health takes place on 3 and 4 October in Palazzotto Moise.

Faithful in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
Spiritual retreat

Spiritual retreat on the cry of Christ's Blood held in Mokošić

The three-day programme was led by Fr Stjepan Ivan Horvat, gathering believers from several parish communities.

A person is sleeping in a dark room
REM sleep

More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 conditions

Chinese researchers analysed data from 95,559 participants and found a link between sleep stages and more than a hundred health outcomes.

Mushroom lovers in nature
Gljivarijada

Third Gljivarijada held at Bedekovec Lakes

The event brought together mushroom and nature lovers, with participants enjoying a walk through the forest, lectures, and a carriage ride.

Wiper on the windscreen
Wiper replacement

Wiper blades should be replaced every two years

The German automobile club warns that sun and atmosphere damage the rubber regardless of how often the wipers are used.

Students in a shared space
Life

Searches for 'freshers' flu' surge by 1,100 per cent

Experts warn that symptoms students attribute to flu are often caused by other respiratory infections.

Volunteers working on the stone path
Murter

11 volunteers from seven European countries arrive on Murter

Young people will spend a month participating in the ISLAND EXTRAVAGANZA 2026 project, focused on preserving local heritage.

Visitors view vehicles on Zrinjevac
Koprivnica

Zrinski Square Enlivened by 'Mobility for All' Event

Residents strolled past electric and hybrid vehicles, registered bicycles free of charge, and enjoyed dance and musical performances.

Bjelovar hospital celebrates World Physiotherapy Day
Physiotherapy

Bjelovar hospital celebrates World Physiotherapy Day

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Bjelovar Hospital marks 8 September, with patients having access to a larger and more modern facility.

Dry landscape scene
Temperature

Croatia records record temperatures, experts warn of frequent heat

Meteorologists warn of increasingly frequent heatwaves as average temperatures hit new records, with experts urging society to prepare for more frequent and intense weather extremes.

Vitamin D supplement and blood test
Vitamin poisoning

Man ends up in hospital after excessive intake of vitamin D

More than 20 supplements led to poisoning, kidney damage and loss of 13 kilograms.

Two hands hold a small, shiny green bud
Ivančiah Pah

Ivančica Pah: Fighting cancer and living life to the full

Following treatment for cancer, the former Miss Tourism faces new challenges, including paralysis in her arm, but does not give up the fight.

Reddish lunula on the nail
Life

Red lunulae on the nail: a sign of illness or a normal occurrence?

Research in the American Journal of Medical Sciences highlights a link between a reddish hue and health conditions, but cautions against over-interpretation.

Sleep stages and brain activity
Life

Scientists reveal the most dangerous myths about sleep

Experts warn that the body does not become immune to sleep deprivation, and alcohol and daytime napping can disrupt the quality of nighttime rest.