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Eerie Scenes on the Sava River: Mass Fish Die-Off

The Ekologija grada association has released disturbing photos and confirmed that the situation on the ground is worse than initially thought. They are demanding an urgent response from institutions.

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Three Girls Brutally Beat 13-Year-Old in Zagreb

The victim's mother claims that girls aged 11 to 13 lured her daughter from Arena Centar to Savski Gaj, where they hit, scratched, and jumped on her. The girl ended up at the Children's Hospital in Klaićeva.

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Grabovica: Pollution Findings Hidden for Three Years?

President of Dubrovnik SDP Anita Bonačić Obradović accused Mayor Mato Franković of withholding data on severe groundwater pollution beneath the Grabovica landfill, linked to the Ombla drinking water source.

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Omiš Residents Show That No One Will Be Left Alone

After the fire that devastated Omiš on August 13, citizens and associations launched aid efforts: one account for the family of the deceased Dragana Antešević, another for damage repair and assistance to all those affected.

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Police Arrest Fugitive After 30-Hour Manhunt, Found at Lake Jarun

Police arrested 47-year-old Ž.B. on Wednesday evening after he escaped during a transfer to Remetinec prison. Jutarnji list reveals details of the escape and the chase.

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Argument Erupts Off Kornati Over Close-to-Shore Boating: 'The Island Is Ours!'

A video circulating online shows a verbal clash in the Kornati waters after a sailor warned a speedboat crew they were driving too close to the shore.

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Power Restored to All Customers After Fire Near Omiš

HEP has confirmed that electricity supply has been re-established across the entire fire-affected area, with around 200 workers involved in the restoration daily.

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SDP Accuses Franković: Did He Hide Arsenic for Three Years?

President of Dubrovnik SDP Anita Bonačić Obradović presented analytical reports showing multiple times elevated levels of pollutants at the Grabovica landfill.

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Man Wanted from Photo: Police Release Footage

Zagreb police urge citizens to help identify a person who may have information about a criminal offense committed in June on Klin Street.

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Residents of Radoševac Fear Fire

For nearly a decade, they have been warning about a neglected grove next to their building at Put Radoševca 25 and 27, and inspections have confirmed the danger that no one is addressing.

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Officer Bought Him a Burek and Milk, and He Escaped in Handcuffs

Prison escapee Ž.B. (47) fled from a police escort officer after a hearing at the County Court in Velika Gorica. The officer faces disciplinary proceedings, while the fugitive's family is under police protection.

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Natura Jadera Calls on Citizens to Report Invasive Turtles in Zadar County

Citizens of Zadar County are urged to report invasive turtles of the Trachemys genus, with project leader Anđela Višić in charge of receiving reports.

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Payouts Begin: Zagreb Residents, Check Your Accounts

The City of Zagreb has started disbursing cash benefits for August. Pensioners are divided into four groups, and here are all the details on amounts and conditions.

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Zadar Police Find Eight Children Under 16 Out at Night

The Zadar Police Department is intensifying oversight of young people's nighttime outings and reminding parents of their legal obligation to prohibit children under 16 from going out at night.

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Inspectorate Claims Noise Issue Resolved, Islanders Still Hear It at the Cinema

While DIRH insists Carpe Diem has complied with the ruling, Hvar residents testify that music from parties in Stipanska still drowns out open-air film screenings.

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Zagreb Man Falls at Tram Stop While Dodging Two Girls Blocking His Path

Marko from Jarun tried to catch a tram, but two girls who wouldn't move blocked his way. He suffered scratches, and no one on the tram reacted.

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VIDEO: Fire on Pag: Boats Burned in Novalja

Firefighters of the Novalja Volunteer Fire Department received the report at 2:50 AM, and 18 firefighters with six vehicles took part in extinguishing the blaze. The damage is considered significant, and the cause has not yet been officially determined.

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Trebinje Airport Receives Environmental Permit

The Ministry of Republika Srpska has issued a permit for the construction and operation of the airport with a 3.5-kilometer runway, reigniting concerns about the threat to the Ombla spring and water supply for the Dubrovnik area.

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Saltwater Intrusion into Water Supply System

Residents of Marko Polo Street in Privlaka advised not to use tap water for drinking. Technical services are on site, and a tanker with drinking water will be set up.

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Students in Nine Locations of Bjelovar-Bilogora County Learn How to Respond to Fires

The extracurricular activity 'Little Firefighter' has gathered 120 children this school year, and its founder Marina Đuran Ferenčak aims to expand it nationwide.

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Are Cars Driving on the Tram Tracks on Savska Street?

After 2.5 kilometers of rubber separators were installed, a Reddit discussion revealed divided opinions on who is allowed to drive on the yellow lane and what tram passengers can do.

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Čiovo: Daily Water Outages in Peak Season, Residents Warn of a Decade-Long Problem

Residents have been struggling with low water pressure, intermittent outages, and cloudy water for about ten years, and the infrastructure is not keeping up with the rapid apartment development on the island.

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Emergency Medical Services in Vukovar-Srijem County Reaches Full Capacity

In the past year and a half, 14 new doctors have been hired, six of them in the last six months, and the full capacity of 25 doctors will soon be reached.

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Electrician Threatened Ex-Girlfriend with Murder, Received Suspended Sentence

34-year-old A. F. insulted and threatened his former partner in Zagreb's Utrina neighborhood, and the Municipal Court in Novi Zagreb sentenced him to six months in prison, suspended, meaning he won't spend a day behind bars.

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Zagreb Announces Tender for Pedestrian Zone Along Kranjčevićeva: 304 Bicycle Spaces Instead of Parking

The tender for extraordinary maintenance of the corridor along the stadium eliminates perpendicular car parking and introduces a significantly wider pedestrian area with bicycle parking on both sides.

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Rijeka and Split Arrive in Mičevec with Electric Formula Cars

RiTeh Racing Team and FESB Racing Team represent Croatia at the largest European Formula Student competition, which brought together 94 teams from 24 countries.

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Grabovica: Arsenic 4x Higher, Nickel at 139 Micrograms

President of Dubrovnik SDP Anita Bonačić Obradović presented Eurofins laboratory findings and demanded publication of nine-year groundwater monitoring beneath the Grabovica landfill.

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Osijek Gets a New Pedestrian Zone: New Ante Starčević Square on the Way

Mayor Ivan Radić announced a comprehensive renovation of the city center, with part of Županijska Street becoming a pedestrian zone.

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Water in Zadar County Safe: First Test Results Within Limits

The Zadar Public Health Institute has released preliminary water analysis results requested by County Prefect Josip Bilaver. Measured PFAS levels comply with permitted concentrations.

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Three Serious Traffic Violations in 24 Hours: Driving with 2.33 Promille and Drugs in Split-Dalmatia County

In 24 hours, Split-Dalmatia police recorded a series of serious traffic violations, from driving with high blood alcohol levels to driving under the influence of drugs and without a driver's license.

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Two Girls Fall from Overpowered E-Scooter in Pula

The driver, under 14, is not legally responsible, so proceedings will be initiated against her parent. The scooter was confiscated as it does not qualify as a permitted personal mobility device.

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Car Skids and Blocks Tram in Strossmayerova Street

The vehicle came to a halt across the tracks, preventing trams from passing. The tow truck is on its way, and the driver faces a fine and removal costs.

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Güttler explains why SRUUK was not activated during the fire near Omiš

Ivan Güttler clarified how the early warning system works, how often it is activated, and what concerns him most about Croatia's protection against extreme weather events.

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Tractor Donated to Fire Victims Near Omiš

Zdravko Jeličić from Muć has been helping those in need for years, and today he went a step further by deciding to give his tractor to people who lost everything in the fire.

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Emergency Department in Zadar Under Record Pressure: Up to 290 Patients a Day

In the first half of August, an average of 287 patients passed through the Emergency Department daily, 5 percent more than last year. The hospital appeals to citizens and tourists to use primary health care.

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KOS Secret Operations: Planned Kidnapping of Špegelj and Assassination of Agotić

On this day in 1991, explosions rocked Zagreb at the Jewish Community and Mirogoj, with the JNA counterintelligence service behind the attacks aiming to discredit Croatia before the world.

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