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Passenger Train Derails in Croatia With 36 People on Board, No Injuries Reported

A passenger train derailed near the railway station in Đurđevac on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary disruption to rail traffic in the area. The incident happened at around 9:10 a.m. at the

September 2, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Police Catch Beach Theft Duo After Dozens of Tourist Robberies

Croatian police have uncovered a suspected beach theft operation that targeted tourists along the Adriatic coast, with a 49 year old man and a 52 year old woman accused of carrying out

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping as 29 Year Old Is Detained Near Velika Gorica

Croatian authorities have detained a 29 year old man accused of illegally burying a large amount of waste near Velika Gorica, in a case that has raised serious concerns about environmental protection

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Faces a More Expensive Autumn as Inflation Rises Again

Croatian households could be heading toward a more expensive autumn after the country’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1 percent in August, according to the latest data from the Croatian Bureau of

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Hajduk Fans Spark Controversy After Burning Sparta Prague Banner Linked to Ratko Mladić

A controversial incident has taken place at Poljud during the match between Hajduk Split and Lokomotiva, after members of Hajduk’s Torcida supporters group burned a banner belonging to fans of Sparta Prague.

September 1, 2026

Croatia

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

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