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Velika Gorica

Velika Gorica opens Children's Week, marking 20 years of status as a Child-Friendly City

The event features workshops, performances, and a conference on the position of children and young people, running until 11 October.

Conference hall with audience
Velika Gorica

Velika Gorica marks 20 years as a Child-Friendly City

The 'Velika Gorica to the Measure of Children and Young People' conference will bring together children, experts, and institutional representatives at the Entrepreneur Incubator.

Cyclists pass through the city street
Sports

CRO Race passes through Velika Gorica on Sunday

The sixth stage from Samobor to Zagreb will see temporary traffic regulations from 11:00 to 15:30.

Powerful night match under the floodlights
Sports

Slaven Belupo equalise in 92nd minute, 2-2

Slaven Belupo secured a first away point of the season, drawing 2-2 against Rudeš in a thrilling finish, despite playing with ten men in the second half.

Croatian fighters win medals at competition in Velika Gorica
Sports

Croatian fighters win medals at competition in Velika Gorica

57 clubs participated in the competition, with Croatian fighters winning a total of six medals, including gold, silver and bronze.

White ball on the lawn
Sports

Kek: We were not dangerous enough, lacking the ability to finish

The Croatia national team manager highlights that the players were too passive, despite dominating possession, and that the current squad lacks players capable of independently breaking through the defence.

Osijek fans in the stands
Football

Osiek triumph in goal-fest

Osiek players defeated Rudeš in a match characterised by a goal-fest, with the Koh supporter group larger than at the premiere.

Crime scene investigation after shooting
CROATIA

Man shoots at family vehicle near Velika Gorica

Police are investigating a 27-year-old man who opened fire on a car on Monday evening.

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Samobor Grand Prix

Tubikanec wins silver at Samobor Grand Prix

STK Jaska member finished second in the senior category, with Andrea Pavlović taking the top spot.

A gift with a cash voucher and an empty envelope
Croatia

Slovenia mandates €740 winter bonus, while only a quarter of Croatian workers receive Christmas pay

Slovenia’s winter bonus is a legal obligation of €740.94, whereas in Croatia Christmas pay depends on the employer, with economist Jurčić proposing a minimum of €400.

Srebrenica Flower in the city museum display case
Srebrenica Flower

Srebrenica Flower exhibited in Croatia for the first time in Jastrebarsko

The city secured an annual scholarship for a student from Srebrenica by purchasing the flower, with the exhibition opening at the City Museum.

Two actresses in historical costumes on stage
Cultural Spotlight

Požega library hosts award-winning duodrama about Zagorka

The play 'Like Mother, Like Daughter' reveals the personal side of the life of the first Croatian journalist and writer.

The decision on the award of scholarships on the table
Scholarships

Dugo Selo to award 80 scholarships totalling €100,000

Half of the scholarships are for secondary school pupils and half for students, with 20 in each group reserved for shortage occupations.

Entrance to the hospital in daylight
Newborns

17 babies born at Zabok hospital, nine boys and eight girls

Among the newborns are babies from Tuhelj, Zaprešić, Oroslavje, Zabok and other locations in Krapina-Zagorje and Zagreb counties.

A vineyard in an autumn landscape
Golden yellowing

Golden yellowing confirmed in 127 vineyards, uprooting ordered

Phytosanitary inspectors reviewed 44.27 hectares across eight counties during September and the first half of October.

Solemn session of the county assembly with awards
2026 Awards

County Assembly adopts awards for 2026

Awards, prizes and certificates will be presented at a solemn session on 11 November in Vinkovci. A new chairperson for the Committee for the Protection of Patients' Rights has also been appointed.

The award ceremony held in the library
Competition awards

Mayor Leš awards prizes to students and mentors

Sixteen recipients were honoured for their results in national competitions and festivals during the 2025/2026 school year.

Thermal pool in golden sunlight
Thermal waters

Terme Sveti Martin win prestigious global award

The Croatian resort triumphed against Six Senses, Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria, among 48 finalists from 17 countries.

View inside a train maintenance workshop
Rail Infrastructure

HŽ launches €7.4m tender to modernise six train workshops

Works in Vinkovci, Solin, Osijek, Pula and Varaždin are planned from January 2027 to January 2028, with bids due by 26 November.

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