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Sound waves that vibrate
Physics of bass

Physicist Puljak explains why bass vibrates in the chest

Split-based scientist Ivica Puljak details the mechanisms behind the impact of music on the human body and brain.

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Attack in Pula

Frontman of KUD Idiot attacked in Pula following warning

Saša Milovanović and his wife Martina were attacked in the Sergii Street area after warning a group of young men about their behaviour.

Beaches in the Bumbište discharge area remain closed for now
Medulin

Medulin mayor files complaints over Bumbište discharge

Ivan Kirac has requested an urgent inspection and filed a criminal complaint over suspected environmental damage; beaches remain closed for now.

The Plinare Assembly appointed a new director
Pula

Mirjana Jakša appointed director of Pulski Plin

The assembly voted unanimously, with the board to launch a public tender for the management role within 90 days.

Electric bus at a charging station
Electric buses

Pula introduces electric buses, six more to arrive by August

Pulapromet has commissioned a charging station with 14 charging points and presented six electric buses. The project is largely funded by EU money from the NPOO.

Search in wooded area lasted two days
Police manhunt

Slovenian police detail manhunt for Srđan Aleksić

The chief of the Novo police station states that the 41-year-old man armed himself against two officers in the woods, with 158 officers and a helicopter involved in the search.

Pula Arena
Film Festival

Ivan Šeb's 'Wedding' opens 73rd Pula Film Festival

The 73rd Pula Film Festival opens with 11 Croatian films, closing with a restored copy of 'How the War Started on My Island' on its 30th anniversary.

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Symbol of open doors and stability
World

Healey announces reforms amid opposition criticism

The Treasury minister announced changes to fiscal policy, but the opposition argues that a clear strategy for growth is lacking.

Gilded path along the sea
Culture

Second edition of 'Bicicletta rosa' cycling event set for 19 September

Charity event in Poreč brings together recreational cyclists, with all proceeds going to aid the sick.

Diplomacy and war destruction
World

Diplomats in Moscow, Russian offensive continues

Two US envoys have spoken with the Russian president, while an intense exchange of attacks continues on both sides.

Abstract geometric composition
Labin

Damir Sobota opens 'Reflections of the System' exhibition in Labin

The artist presents works based on geometric abstraction and spatial reflection, with an emphasis on the creative process.

Fire engine on dry land
Croatia

Firefighters prevent fire spreading in Srednja Strana

Local authorities highlight causes as firefighters contain blaze near roadside.

View of Poreč with a sailboat
Culture

Poreč welcomes world champions and musical spectacle

The town on the Istrian coast becomes the hub of a European sporting and cultural event, with a focus on sailing, classical music, and local producers, from 3 to 7 September.

Concert at dusk
Culture

Manifest 'Umago Summer' closed with concerts

The 'Umago Summer' manifest included thirty concerts, four dance evenings, and humanitarian projects, marking the cultural summer period.

Stylized silhouette of an aircraft above a stormy sky
Airspace

Putin: Zelensky's proposal to close the sky is terrorism

The Russian president condemned the Ukrainian leader's statement, calling it a threat, as both sides confirmed an escalation in the airspace.

Detail of a Gothic painting on stone
Culture

Splendor of Istria: Exhibition opens at the Draguš Museum

The exhibition of wall paintings at the House of Frescoes highlights artistic exchange and works from the 15th century, emphasising the link between local tradition and European influences.

Solemn oath-taking by conscripts in uniform
Basic training

A thousand conscripts swear allegiance to the Homeland at four locations

The third cohort of basic military training has completed its course, with state secretaries highlighting the success of the model for returning to compulsory service.

People in wheelchairs at an accessible location
Croatia

Brod-Posavina County signs contract for transport of people with disabilities

The county has secured funding for the transport of vulnerable groups, including those with disabilities, through a new agreement with the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Tennis ball on cracked ground
Sports

Wawrinka without a wildcard for the US Open, but grateful for the support

Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka, despite receiving wild cards for other Grand Slam tournaments, was not granted a wildcard for the season-ending event in New York, a move that sparked reactions, but he remains grateful for the support.

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