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Illustration: Containment of African swine fever
African swine fever

African swine fever: 99 outbreaks, Ministry of the Interior joins containment efforts

Around 3,758 pigs have been culled in two Slavonian counties, while drones and thermal cameras will guide hunters in intensified culling zones.

Beli Manastir, seat of Baranjska čistoća (Baranja Cleanliness)
Baranja

Waste collection in Baranja to rise by 14.5 per cent from 1 August

With two collections per month and home composting, the service will cost 9.99 euros; without composting, 11.20 euros. The SDP claims the price has tripled since 2017.

Biosecurity measures near farms (illustration)
Swine fever

New African swine fever hotspot in Serbia near the Croatian border

The virus is present in seven districts and 52 settlements, around 28,000 pigs have been killed, and four towns have declared a state of emergency.

Biosecurity measures at a pig farm, illustration
Swine fever

African swine fever in 89 hotspots, Vlajčić announces tightening of measures

2,822 pigs culled in Osijek-Baranja and Virovitica-Podravina counties, crisis headquarters to introduce additional production protection measures next week.

Contract recruitment of soldiers into the Armed Forces
Military service

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.

Illustration: folklore festival in front of the castle
Valpovo Summer

Folklore and concert conclude 58th Valpovo Summer

The final day in Valpovo featured an eco-ethno fair, a parade of Šokac carts, and a folklore festival with guests from four countries, with the celebrations concluding with a performance by the band Vigor.

Intensified surveillance of electric scooters in Našices
Electric scooters

Našices intensify electric scooter surveillance, fines from autumn

Police recorded 50 scooter offences and two accidents last year; summer will see warnings and education.

The Croatian Sectoral Organisation for Pork Meat was founded in Osijek
Pig farming

Pig farmers unite: sectoral organisation founded in Osijek

Minister Vlajčić announces similar associations for beef, fruit and vegetables; self-sufficiency in pork is currently 50 to 55 per cent.

ČVENK at eight Upper Town locations runs until 26 July
Festival ČVENK

ČVENK Festival brings life to Zagreb’s Upper Town until 26 July

Seventeen days of music, film, theatre and workshops across eight Upper Town venues; entry to most events is free.

Driving school training costs have risen significantly
Training costs

B-category driving lessons price hike, differences up to 460 euros

Driving schools in the four largest cities charge between 1,100 and 1,800 euros. On average, the most expensive is in Osijek, while Rijeka has the widest price range.

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