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English Prediction for World Cup Favorites Sparks Backlash in Croatia

A recent prediction by English analysts regarding the main favorites for the upcoming World Cup has triggered strong reactions in Croatia, after the national team was given significantly lower chances compared to

April 24, 2026

Croatia

New Croatian law aims to reverse population decline and spark diaspora return

Croatia is moving forward with a major legislative initiative aimed at tackling long standing population decline and encouraging the return of its diaspora. The government has established a Scientific Council to help

April 23, 2026

Croatia

Same Sender, Same Threat: Mass Evacuations Rock Pula and Šibenik Schools

Dozens of schools in the Istrian region and the city of Šibenik were evacuated Wednesday morning after identical bomb threats were sent via email to educational institutions and local police, forcing students

April 23, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Marks 81st Anniversary of the Jasenovac Breakout Amid Renewed Debate Over Memory, Education and Historical Revisionism

Croatia has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the prisoner breakout from the Jasenovac concentration camp, renewing public attention on one of the darkest chapters of the country’s wartime history. The state ceremony,

April 22, 2026

Croatia

Mijo Kovačić, Leading Croatian Naive Painter, Dies at 91

Mijo Kovačić, one of the most important figures of Croatian naive art and a prominent representative of the second generation of the Hlebine School, has died at the age of 91. His

April 22, 2026

Croatia

One Person Killed After Explosion in Split Underpass, Investigation Underway

A powerful explosion in an underpass in Split left one person dead, prompting a large police response and the temporary closure of part of the surrounding area. Authorities said emergency services were

April 22, 2026

Croatia

Bomb Threats Trigger School Evacuations Across Zagreb as Croatian Authorities Respond to Wider Wave of Alerts

A wave of bomb threats caused major disruption in Zagreb after dozens of schools in the Croatian capital were evacuated, with students, teachers and other staff forced to leave their buildings and

April 21, 2026

Croatia

Magyar Pushes for Broader Central European Alliance with Croatia, Slovenia and Austria

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has called for an expansion of the Visegrád Group, proposing that Croatia, Slovenia and Austria join the existing format in what he describes as a new “V8” platform.

April 20, 2026

Croatia·Slovenia

Modrić Extends Remarkable Run with 13th Straight Croatian Player of the Year Award

Luka Modrić has added another milestone to his already exceptional career, after being named Croatia’s best footballer for the 13th consecutive year. The latest recognition further underlines his lasting influence and continued

April 20, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Croatian Lottery Player Wins Nearly €230,000 on a €1 Ticket

A lottery player from the Croatian town of Slatina has claimed a jackpot worth €229,875.04 after matching the winning numbers in Monday’s Lotto 6 draw. The prize was secured with one of

April 20, 2026

Croatia

New Bomb Threats Reported Across the Region, Schools Evacuated in Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro

A new wave of bomb threats was reported across the Western Balkans on Monday morning, shifting concern from shopping centers to schools in several countries across the region. After shopping malls in

April 20, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Croatia·Montenegro

Bomb Threat Reports, Immediate Evacuations at Major Zagreb Shopping Centers

Several major shopping centers in Zagreb were evacuated on Thursday morning after police received reports of alleged explosive devices, triggering a security response across multiple locations. Police ordered the evacuation of visitors

April 17, 2026

Croatia·Uncategorized

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