Local
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.
Local
Child Sets Off Cannon Firecracker Near School in Dubrovnik
A powerful explosion alarmed residents, and police determined that a banned pyrotechnic device was activated by a child near Montovjerna Elementary School. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Croatia
Ministry Issues 33rd Decision on Funding for Primary Schools
The Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has issued its 33rd decision on allocating funds for the construction, reconstruction, and equipping of primary school facilities.
Local
Illegal Dump Site Discovered at Future School Location
Geomechanical surveys on land donated by the City of Jastrebarsko to the county have uncovered buried waste. Two expert opinions differ on the remediation method, and the county is seeking a definitive answer from the ministry.
World
Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14
The new school year in Austria begins with a ban on headscarves for girls under 14. The law is supported by the ruling parties, but resistance is expected both in schools and on the streets.
Croatia
Auto Mechanics a Hit, Gymnasiums Left Empty in Međimurje
World
Five Years Without Secondary School: 2.4 Million Girls
Croatia
Zagorje Students Receive Free Workbooks
World
Russia Introduces School Textbooks That Erase Ukrainian Identity
Croatia
HŽ Infrastruktura Offers 68 Scholarships to High School Students, Top Recipients Can Receive Up to €400 Monthly
The call is open until September 1 for final-year students of technical schools, and in addition to monthly financial support, the scholarship also guarantees employment after graduation.
Local
Rijeka invests €663,000 in energy renovation of Trsat Primary School, gymnasium in Kozala also being renovated
By the end of the year, the City of Rijeka is investing €3.2 million in school facilities. Work in Trsat will last nine months, and the gymnasium in Kozala is being renovated after students' health issues.
Croatia
Zagorje Secures Free Workbooks for All Primary School Students
Krapina-Zagorje County continues the measure that has been easing parents' budgets since 2019. The cost is shared between the county and local units, and all students are entitled to free materials.
Croatia
Classical Gymnasium in Dubrovnik Tops County Enrollment Rankings
The Classical Gymnasium in Dubrovnik attracted students with the highest average score, and gymnasium programs dominate the top ten most sought-after programs, with only one vocational track.
Local
Parents and Students Worried About Timely Return to Renovated School on Šalata
Renovation of the Ivan Goran Kovačić Elementary School and XVIII Gymnasium building on Šalata has been ongoing for two years, and the City of Zagreb claims that key works are complete and that the students' return is a priority.
Croatia
Neretva Gets 240 Million Euros: From the Dam to the Music School
Prime Minister Plenković and ministers' working visit to Metković confirmed a strong investment momentum in the Neretva Valley, focusing on agriculture, education, and care for the elderly.
Croatia
Renovation of 'Dragojla' Delayed: Students Again in 'Seljani', Mandić Doubts Contractor
Mayor admitted problems with the pace of works and announced a return to the home school only in the second semester.
Local
City of Zadar Launches Construction of School Worth €10.17 Million
Public procurement procedure opened for Murvica, Briševo Branch School, with bids due by September 7, 2026.
Politics
Schools Close Doors Due to Unbearable Heat
Extreme heat and increasingly frequent heatwaves are prompting European countries to rethink the school calendar, with some already introducing radical changes.
World
California Introduces Higher Minimum Wage, New Rules for Streaming and Schools from July
State minimum hourly wage remains $16.90, but rises above $26 in larger cities and sectors