World
Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles spotted off German coast
Admiral Kasatonov sighted near Fehmarn Island, NATO intensifies presence near Kaliningrad with 25 aircraft in the last 48 hours.
Music
From Biker Chick to Ballerina: Rosalía Reinvents Her Visual Identity
On her world tour Lux Tour, Rosalía has radically transformed her aesthetic, moving from the biker-inspired Motomami era to ethereal ballet and religious iconography.
Football
Man United Refuses to Sell Captain at Any Price, Brings in Baleba
While the club is close to a full agreement with Brighton over Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba, the message from Manchester is clear: Bruno Fernandes is not for sale at any price.
Pets
Only Two Lifeguards Cover 160 km of Coastline
Around 400 lifeguards are licensed in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, but most work for concessionaires and hotels. City beaches remain unprotected, and swimmers warn of safety risks.
Culture
Bembo Fest in Bale: A Week of Free Theatre
The sixth edition of the Festival of Small Stages of Independent Theatres brings a children's play, a comedy, and a musical outdoors, with free admission to all programs.
Tennis
Sabalenka reveals how Djokovic 'begged' her for mixed doubles
World
Oil Slick from 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Reaches Oman's Coast
World
Taiwan Navy and Coast Guard Hold First Joint Blockade-Breaking Exercise
Local
Kaštela Invests €11.25 Million in New Waterfront
Local
Jet-ski riders caught speeding 30 meters off Lastovo coast, fined 900 euros
Officers filmed the offenders from their boat and issued and collected the fine on the spot. Index.hr also reports on an earlier case of a drunk jet-ski driver near Šipan.
World
Spain Deploys 33,600 Police Officers for Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will darken parts of Spain on Wednesday, prompting authorities to activate massive security forces. Although Croatia won't experience full darkness, a partial eclipse will be visible from the country.
Tennis
Sensation in Toronto: Sabalenka Eliminated by Alexandrova
World No. 1 Arina Sabalenka was defeated in the Round of 16 at the WTA Toronto tournament by Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova. The tournament also lost defending champion Jessica Pegula.
World
Protest Against Mass Tourism Held in Sóller, Participant Numbers Differ
Two weeks after a large rally in Palma, hundreds of protesters gathered in the town of Sóller demanding a solution to the housing crisis they attribute to mass tourism. Unofficial estimates of participant numbers significantly exceed official figures.
Tennis
Sabalenka supports WTA genetic testing of players
The world's top female tennis player believes the WTA's decision to mandate genetic testing is correct and crucial for preserving fairness in women's sport.
Movies & TV
From Ballerina to Oscar: How Michelle Yeoh Made History
The Malaysian actress, known for performing her own stunts, became the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 2023, capping a four-decade career.
Croatia
Croatian Post Celebrates Maritime Heritage: Stamps Featuring the Betina Gajeta Arrive
In collaboration with the Spanish Post, two new commemorative stamps will be issued on August 10, 2026, uniting two Mediterranean traditions.
Croatia
Hay Bales Fall onto Road in Baranja, Endangering Traffic
Police conducted an investigation after improperly secured bales fell at three locations, and those responsible failed to stop.
World
Tragedy in the Balearics: 17 migrants die after 15 days at sea
Two survivors rescued off Mallorca, another boat with 15 migrants found off Ibiza. Spain announces €25 million for Ceuta.
Local
Eco Knight from Austria: Boy (8) Turns His Holiday into a Mission to Clean Croatia's Islands
While others enjoy summer pleasures, young Finn from Austria uses his days on the Adriatic to remove plastic from the shores, and his efforts do not go unnoticed.
Local
He Dived Under a Swimmer and Pushed Them Away from the Shore
After the friendly dolphin Oliver in the Novigrad Sea pushed a swimmer underwater and nudged bathers away from the shore, the Blue World Institute urgently warns of the dangers of interaction and publishes key behavioral guidelines.