Crime

ChatGPT Prevents Murder of 8-Year-Old Boy

Brazilian farmer arrested on suspicion of planning to kill his 8-year-old son. AI security system detected the threat and alerted authorities.

B.S. · 16. 08. 2026. 0 171

Crime

All Because of a Helmet: Police Find Marijuana and Hashish on 20-Year-Old

Police in Metković stopped a driver of an electric scooter without a protective helmet, and further action revealed he had illegally entered Croatia and was in possession of drugs.

B.S. · 13. 08. 2026. 0 72

Crime

Illiterate Pakistani Rapes Nepali Woman, Holds Her Captive for 20 Hours

Mohamad Sh. (38) has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for rape and unlawful deprivation of liberty. The victim managed to save herself by secretly sending a message for help.

B.S. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 88

Crime

Slovenian Police Arrest Croatian Suspected of Five ATM Heists

Slovenian police have arrested a 51-year-old Croatian citizen following a months-long series of attacks on ATMs in the Koper Police Directorate area. An improvised explosive device was found in his possession.

B.S. · 12. 08. 2026. 0 74

Crime

Beach Towel Dispute: Judge Handcuffed and Taken to Court

The Croatian Judges' Association sharply criticizes Makarska police over the arrest and handcuffing of a judge who reported a verbal assault, only to end up in a misdemeanor court in handcuffs herself.

B.S. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 95

Crime

Bloody Clash in Široki Brijeg: 63-Year-Old Wounded, 74-Year-Old and 45-Year-Old Arrested

Police found a wounded man and two suspects in a family home in Donja Britvica, and seized firearms and a knife. Investigation is underway for attempted murder.

C.K. · 11. 08. 2026. 0 43

Crime

Horror in Zagorje: Father and Two Children Found Dead

The bodies of a 46-year-old man and his two minor children were discovered in a family home in Sveti Križ Začretje. The State Attorney's Office and police conducted an investigation, an autopsy has been ordered, and unofficial reports mention gunshots and a fire.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 164

Crime

Tragedies on European Roads: Six Dead in Italy, Two Victims in Ireland

A serious collision between a camper van and a bus in Italy claimed six lives, while two people died in separate accidents in Ireland during the extended weekend. Irish data shows a worrying increase in fatalities this year.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 106

Crime

Major Traffic Jam on A1 Motorway: Drivers Stuck in 25-Kilometer Queue

Traffic is heavy on all main routes to the coast, with HAK warning of longer travel times.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 493

Crime

Police in Dalmatia Seize Arsenal

Two separate operations were carried out over the weekend in Split and on Brač, uncovering weapons and an unregistered amphora.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 70

Crime

Arsenal of Weapons in Dalmatia: Bombs, Rifles, and an Amphora on Brač

Over the weekend, police in two separate operations in the Split-Dalmatia County seized a significant amount of illegal weapons and ammunition.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 74

Crime

Drunk drivers removed from traffic in three days in Split-Dalmatia County

Split police removed 199 drivers from traffic over the weekend due to alcohol or drugs, with the most extreme case being a 28-year-old who also refused a drug test and disturbed public order.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 67

Crime

Drunk Driving with 3.14 Promille and No License: Repeat Offender Gets 20 Days in Prison

Over the weekend, police in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County recorded 342 traffic violations, with a notable case of a 46-year-old man stopped in Ika.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 73

Crime

Police Confirm: Fire in Črnomerec Was Deliberately Set

While Zagreb police search for the unknown perpetrator, investigators in Biograd have filed criminal charges against two young men for starting a fire with signal flares in the settlement of Drage.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 91

Crime

African Swine Fever Spreads: Pigs in Risk Zones Must Be Removed by August 12

Minister Vlajčić announces drastic measures and a crackdown on meat smugglers, while farmers get a final chance to comply with regulations.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 70

Crime

Colombian Women Sentenced for Prostitution in Split

Five Colombian nationals were sentenced to 10 days in prison, but the court ordered the return of seized money because police failed to specify the amounts of illegal earnings.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 49

Crime

Suspect Arrested for Murder of British Woman in Athens

Greek police detain a 26-year-old who confessed to the crime, as the country simultaneously battles devastating wildfires that have killed five people.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 47

Crime

Tragedy in Sveti Križ Začretje: Father Suspected of Killing Two Children

Three bodies found in family home, investigators await autopsy results to determine the exact sequence of events. Municipal mayor announces a day of mourning.

C.K. · 02. 08. 2026. 0 155

FIRE

Burning Weeds Sparks Fire: Police and Firefighters Issue Warnings

In Siščani, a 74-year-old man ignited a fire while burning weeds. Due to the heatwave, heightened alert and a strict ban on open-air fires are in effect.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 47

Crime

Cleaning House in Međimurje Leads to Discovery of Assault Rifle and 116 Rounds of Ammunition

Međimurje Police Department thanks the citizen and issues a clear appeal: do not touch found weapons, call 192.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 53

Crime

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured at Jakuševec Interchange

A 28-year-old entered the intersection on Sunday morning and failed to yield to oncoming traffic, colliding with a Renault.

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. 0 66

Crime

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and Nine Expedition Members Killed

An avalanche struck the ten-member expedition on the world's 12th-highest peak on Thursday, with all deaths confirmed by Saturday.

C.K. · 02. 08. 2026. 0 63

Crime

Zagreb: Shots Fired in Dubrava, Suspect Arrested

Saturday afternoon was marked by gunfire on Prevende Street, and although no one was injured, police responded quickly and detained one person.

C.K. · 02. 08. 2026. 0 68

Crime

Firefighters in Zagreb Extinguish 659th Fire of the Year

On the same day, Karlovac firefighters responded to a fire at the Ilovac landfill, quickly bringing it under control, with the cause still to be determined.

C.K. · 02. 08. 2026. 0 57

Crime

Fire on Vidikovac Čelinka Extinguished, Residents Speculate Fireworks May Be the Cause

The blaze was contained before spreading, but the cause will be determined by an investigation. Unofficially, pyrotechnics from the Pakoštane Municipality Day celebration are being mentioned.

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 80

Crime

Japan Battles Heat After Devastating Earthquake: 36 Dead, Thousands Without Water

Temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius, and evacuation centers are overcrowded with people and pets, which are not welcome everywhere.

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 60

Crime

Rough Ride: Truck Spins Out on Highway and Collides with Another Vehicle

Bulgarian driver caused chaos on the Zagreb bypass, and police only stopped him at the Zdenčina junction.

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 50

Crime

Study: Southern Europe enters a period of extreme wildfire risk

New research from the University of Groningen warns of increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions conducive to fires, particularly on the Iberian Peninsula

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 69

Crime

33-Year-Old Serbian National Arrested for Hacking State Institutions

Police conclude investigation into wave of attacks from May and June; suspect handed over to remand supervisor

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 98

Crime

Major Fire Near Prgomet: Residents Given Strict Protection Instructions

Darko Maretić, commander of the Kaštela Volunteer Fire Department, said the fire would likely take days to extinguish due to the massive amounts of waste.

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. 0 74

Crime

Kerum before investigators: Pleads not guilty, custody decision due tomorrow

Former Split mayor questioned by USKOK, accused of corruption linked to 'Pršut' tavern in Kaštela

C.K. · 30. 07. 2026. 0 90

Crime

Trump 'not sure' whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles: 'We're looking at it'

After meeting with Zelensky at the White House, the U.S. president told the Financial Times he is still weighing the permit, while the request for 300 missiles was rejected.

C.K. · 31. 07. 2026. 0 65

WAR IN UKRAINE

Russia Fires 22 Missiles at Lviv, Damaging Over 20 Homes

During the night of July 29-30, 2026, Russian forces targeted the western Ukrainian city, alongside new advances on multiple frontlines across the country.

C.K. · 30. 07. 2026. 0 51

Crime

Kyiv Studies Split's Administrative Model, 94-Year Sentence for War Crimes Handed Down on Same Day

While the Split County Court handed down heavy sentences for crimes in the Šibenik hinterland, a Ukrainian delegation in Split explored digital services and veteran care.

C.K. · 30. 07. 2026. 0 95

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ten members of the Voronov family killed in Russian missile strike near Kryvyi Rih; Zelenskyy claims North Korean missile used for the first time

Attack on Radushna killed six people, while Russian sources claim ten died in the Voronov family home; conflicting data on casualties.

C.K. · 30. 07. 2026. 0 56

Crime

Pole Suspected of Three Crimes in Međugorje: Set Altar on Fire and Damaged Statue of Our Lady

Prosecutor's Office of BiH Took Over the Case of 31-Year-Old Bartłomiej Włodzimierz Krakowiak, Suspected by Police of Inciting Religious Hatred, Damaging Religious Objects, and Causing General Danger.

C.K. · 30. 07. 2026. 0 103