Friday, 24 July 2026

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The University of Rijeci begins admissions for its first coastal and nautical tourism degree in the autumn.
Nautical tourism

University of Rijeci launches first nautical tourism degree

The new programme enrolls 30 full-time and 20 part-time students in the autumn intake, featuring 336 hours of practice across 130 partner companies.

A complex rescue operation was carried out near the Plitvice Lakes
Road accident

Car plunges off road near Plitvica and hangs over precipice

Five Danish nationals were in the vehicle; two children were airlifted to Rijeka University Hospital and found to be unharmed.

Autonomous vessel among buoys on the competition track
Energy regatta

Rijeka students win in Monaco with autonomous vessel

Adria Autonomous Boat secured all 1800 points at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, while the Energy category team finished fourth out of 21 entries.

Removal of graffiti on public land (illustration)
Rijeka

City of Rijeka removes HOS graffiti on Škurinje, Miletić criticises Rinčić

The graffiti next to Ivan Zajc Primary School was removed following a warning from the Streets Without Hate initiative, while the Most MP claims the mayor broke her promise.

Rijeka port (illustration)
Tourism

Rijeka loses eight per cent of tourists in June; domestic numbers rise

Rijeka Tourist Board records 63,000 nights, seven per cent fewer than last year; domestic stays up 13 per cent and Poland becomes third strongest market.

The national team faces its first matches of the new cycle in September (illustration)
National team

Kramarić undergoes abdominal wall surgery, questioned on first Bilić matches

The striker faces around two months of recovery, meaning he could miss September and October fixtures against the Czech Republic, Spain and England.

Driving school training costs have risen significantly
Training costs

B-category driving lessons price hike, differences up to 460 euros

Driving schools in the four largest cities charge between 1,100 and 1,800 euros. On average, the most expensive is in Osijek, while Rijeka has the widest price range.

In brief from your area

Works and notices

Outages and announcements from utility and transport services for Rijeka. Links lead to the original notice.

Nearby

The closest news and notices around Rijeka, ordered by distance.

Bihać woman calls for end to photo-taking at Croatian border
Border controls

Bihać woman calls for end to photo-taking at Croatian border

A young woman from Bihać has published a video describing an unpleasant border experience and calling for the abolition of mandatory passenger photography.

Pig farming under pressure from African swine fever (illustration)
Pig farming

HPK: Pig farming on the brink of collapse, state must take over culling

The Agricultural Chamber claims voluntary culling of wild boars has failed and calls for professional teams, and even the military, to be deployed.

Restored operational waterfront of Mali Lošinj port
Mali Lošinj

Restored Vela Riva opened in Mali Lošinj

Almost €2.92 million invested in the restoration of the operational waterfront, and Minister Butković also inspected works on the road to Veli Lošinj.

Argentina and Spain will play in the World Cup final (illustration)
World Cup

Argentina overturn England to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martínez scored in the 92nd minute from a Lionel Messi cross for a 2-1 win, while Argentina faces a potential FIFA disciplinary hearing over a Falklands Islands banner.

Flags of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (illustration)
Parliament

Covic thanks Parliament for resolution on Bosnian Croats

HDZ BiH president confident that Croats will finally elect their own member of the Presidency in October polls.

Severe weather with thunderstorms hit the Kvarner region this morning.
Severe weather

Lightning strikes woman at Krk camp, she is in intensive care

Emergency services received the report at approximately 7.10am, and the woman was airlifted to Rijeka University Hospital Centre after resuscitation. Circumstances of the incident are still being established.

Illustration: sea rescue near Cape Kamenjak
Maritime accident

Three Austrian shipwreck survivors rescued near Cape Kamenjak

Yacht suffered damage in a night storm; crew found on a raft 12 nautical miles from the cape, and dozens of vessels ran aground near Lošinj.

Modernised road through the viticultural region (illustration)
Karansko Brdo

Modernised three-kilometre road opened in Karansko Brdo

Asphalting of the thoroughfare in the Križevci neighbourhood cost around €230,000, with mayor Katanović highlighting the area's tourism potential, known for its wine cellars.

Hospitality terrace in a coastal town (illustration)
Novi Vinodolski

Two students attacked at workplace in Novi Vinodolski

The attacker punched a student with a disability in the head; the injured sought treatment at Rijeka University Hospital Clinical Centre (KBC Rijeka), and police confirmed an investigation is underway.

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