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West Nile Virus Detected in Zagreb: Authorities Order Urgent Mosquito Control

Authorities in Zagreb have ordered urgent measures to control mosquitoes after West Nile virus was detected in dead crows in several parts of the Croatian capital. The discovery has prompted the Andrija

August 31, 2026

Croatia

Croatian Music Legend Jimmy Stanić Dies at 98 After More Than Seven Decades on Stage

Croatian music has lost one of its most recognizable and beloved performers. Stjepan Jimmy Stanić has died at the age of 98, leaving behind a career that lasted more than seven decades

August 31, 2026

Croatia

Vučić Responds to Croatian Minister as Serbia Croatia Tensions Rise Again

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has responded to recent comments by Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar, criticizing the way Croatian officials have described Serbia and its military strength. Vučić said he found it

August 27, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

Croatia Will Cover Wages for Workers Affected by Omiš Wildfire

The Croatian government is stepping in to protect jobs in Omiš after a devastating wildfire damaged businesses across the area earlier this month. The state will cover the cost of gross wages

August 26, 2026

Croatia

West Nile Virus Spreads Across the Balkans as New Cases Appear in Croatia and Albania

West Nile virus is continuing to spread across parts of Europe and the Balkans, with new cases reported in Croatia and Albania, while Macedonia remains among the countries most affected this season.

August 25, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

Fires Break Out in Croatia as Flames Reach Paklinski Islands and Boat Catches Fire Near Čiovo

Two separate fires broke out in Croatia’s Split Dalmatia County on Monday, creating a busy day for firefighters dealing with emergencies both on land and at sea. One fire spread through forest

August 24, 2026

Croatia

Two People Dead After Ultralight Plane Crashes on Croatia’s Velebit Mountain

A tragic aviation accident has claimed the lives of two people after an ultralight aircraft crashed on Croatia’s Velebit mountain in the Paklenica area. The aircraft disappeared from radar on Friday afternoon,

August 22, 2026

Croatia

RangerRUN 2026 Turns One of Croatia’s Most Beautiful Nature Parks Into a Running Course

One of Croatia’s most beautiful protected landscapes will become a unique running course this September, when RangerRUN 2026 returns to Lonjsko Polje Nature Park. The sixth edition of the event will take

August 21, 2026

Croatia

Croatian Parliament Approves New Measures After Dangerous Waste Scandal

Croatia’s Parliament has approved new measures to address illegally dumped hazardous waste in Gospić after an extraordinary 18 hour session focused on the environmental scandal. The measures call for urgent cleanup of

August 21, 2026

Croatia

Croatia’s Pension System Hit by Cyberattack: What Happened to HZMO?

Croatia’s pension system was targeted by a cyberattack on August 19, with the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) confirming that its HZMO Live user application was affected. The application is used by

August 20, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Plans Major Changes to Bank Fees and ATM Charges

Croatia is preparing major changes to bank fees and ATM charges, with proposed reforms aimed at making basic banking services cheaper and access to cash easier. The measures would affect account maintenance,

August 20, 2026

Croatia

Croatian Army Rescues Roman Ship Replica Stranded on the Drava

The Croatian Army has launched an unusual rescue operation to remove an 18 meter replica of an ancient Roman ship stranded on a sandbank in the Drava River near Osijek. The six

August 19, 2026

Croatia

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