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Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Shakes Central Croatia Near Sisak

A moderate earthquake struck central Croatia on Wednesday morning, according to preliminary data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor was recorded at 9:51 a.m. local time near the city of Sisak.

May 27, 2026

Croatia

Luka Modrić Expected to End Legendary Career After 2026 World Cup

Luka Modrić is reportedly preparing to bring an end to one of football’s most celebrated careers after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to be his final major tournament with

May 27, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Macedonia and Croatia sign strategic cooperation agreement, raising bilateral relations to a higher level

Strategic partnership between the two governments Macedonia and Croatia have raised their bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership by signing an agreement on strategic cooperation between the two governments. Prime

May 27, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

U.S. Analysts Predict World Cup Group Stage: Croatia Expected to Advance, Bosnia Could Also Move On

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, American sports analysts have begun publishing early projections for the tournament’s group stage, including predictions for Balkan teams Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to

May 26, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia

Mickoski welcomes Plenković in Ohrid, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and European cooperation

Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of Macedonia, welcomed Andrej Plenković, his counterpart of Croatia, at Ohrid Airport, marking the beginning of an official visit presented as confirmation of the strong relations and friendship

May 26, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia·Whats New

Croatia Bans Energy Drink Sales to Minors and Tightens Alcohol Curfews in Sweeping Public Health Overhaul

Croatia has banned the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 18 and empowered municipalities to prohibit late night alcohol sales, as parliament adopted amendments to the Trade Act that the opposition

May 22, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Records Highest Ever Diaspora Return as Government Pours €161 Million into Reconnecting with Emigrants

Croatia is witnessing its largest wave of return migration since records began, with 13,300 citizens moving back in 2024 and preliminary data indicating an even higher figure for 2025, according to an

May 21, 2026

Croatia

Croatia to Introduce Long-Term Visas for Professional Drivers from the Region

Croatia is preparing to introduce long term visas for professional drivers from countries across the Western Balkans, in a move aimed at easing long standing problems faced by transport workers operating within

May 19, 2026

Croatia

Drniš in mourning after 19-year-old delivery worker killed, suspect arrested after major police search

The Croatian town of Drniš was left in shock after 19-year-old Luka M., a food delivery worker, was killed while delivering pizza to the family home of the suspected attacker. According to

May 19, 2026

Croatia

Partial collapse of bridge at Gradiška border crossing halts traffic between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Part of the bridge at the Gradiška border crossing between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia collapsed during the night, causing a complete suspension of traffic between the Stara Gradiška crossing on the

May 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia

Historic Yugoslav Meat Industry Giant Sold in Major Regional Deal

One of the most recognizable names from the former Yugoslav food industry, PIK Vrbovec, is entering a new ownership chapter after a major acquisition agreement was officially signed. Investment group BOSQAR INVEST

May 18, 2026

Croatia

Israeli media criticize Milanović as he reportedly refuses to approve new ambassador for seven months

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has come under criticism from Israeli media after reports that he has refused for seven months to approve the appointment of Israel’s new ambassador to Zagreb. The case

May 18, 2026

Croatia

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