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Lipik officially launches talks to purchase Kursalon
The owner is prepared to sell the historic complex, including the Wandelbahn, pools, and part of the park; negotiations must conclude by 30 June 2027.
HGSS near Drniš rescues man trapped in Čikole canyon
Drone spotted victim in steep depression below Drniš tower; rescuers estimate he spent around ten hours among the rocks.
Plenković in Kyiv pledges continued Croatian support to Zelensky
In his sixth visit to Kyiv since the Russian invasion, the prime minister highlighted defence industry cooperation and support for Ukraine’s EU path.
Ministry of Defence launches recruitment drive for 300 contract soldiers
Service begins on 1 September across 19 locations in Croatia, with candidates who have completed basic military training able to apply until 24 July.
Police seize six rifles and silencer near Križevci
Following searches of homes and vehicles belonging to two suspects aged 35 and 60, criminal charges and a misdemeanor complaint are to follow.
Varaždin County invests €455,000 in protection of Vindija Cave
The County Assembly also voted on the recipients of public awards: lifetime achievement awards go to Barica Pahić-Grobenski and posthumously to Marijan Cingula.
Severe storm with hail hits Lika and Gorski Kotar, damage reported near Brinje
Ice fell from Vrbovsko and Ogulin to Modruš, with DHMZ forecasting thunderstorms and showers for the night and early Thursday.
Bulj opens Mojanka despite ban; only Sinj allowed to dispose of waste
Police prevented the mayor from dumping waste in front of the County building, and a meeting with County President Boban failed to resolve the waste crisis.
Parliament passes resolution on Croats in Bosnia with 83 votes in favour
The document, proposed by the Homeland Movement, calls on the government to support equality for Croats and condemns electoral engineering; the left-wing opposition did not vote.
USKOK in Split arrests two on suspicion of corruption
Unofficial reports suggest one of those detained is a police officer accused of leaking Ministry of Internal Affairs data to a drug syndicate.
Fire in Pribislavca extinguished by 170 firefighters over almost 12 hours
Large quantities of plastic, paint and solvents burned in a MEC company hall; several workers and three firefighters examined due to smoke inhalation.
Čaglin firefighters receive first brand-new vehicle since the 1980s
The multi-purpose 'forester' truck, carrying 2,000 litres of water, replaces two dilapidated vehicles, while the municipality prepares to build a new fire station valued at €1.23 million.
Third generation of drone programmers begins training in Petrinja
The six-month Drone-IN Centre programme brings together ten trainees from Petrinja, Zagreb, Velika Gorica and Ivanec, culminating in a drone piloting certificate.
Man shoots at family car from moving vehicle near Velika Gorica
Police investigate 27-year-old who fired multiple shots at car driven by 29-year-old in Lazina Čička on Monday evening.
Storm in Orahovica damages sports hall roof
A brief storm on 1 July caused damage in several locations, with all services immediately mobilising for repairs.
Makarska first in Croatia to restrict nighttime alcohol sales
The city council has banned alcohol sales in shops between 21:00 and 06:00. Hospitality venues are exempt, while similar moves are planned for Split and Zadar.
VJP Virovitica receives new forest fire vehicle worth 277 thousand euros
The vehicle, with a 2,500-litre tank, replaces a 24-year-old truck and is the first of 15 new vehicles arriving for firefighters in the county this year.
Energy renovation of Ivanić-Grad Health Centre completed
The building has moved from energy class E to class B, with the majority of the €1.82 million in works funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.