Local
Zagreb Residents Clear on New Waste System
Sesvete has become the first Zagreb district fully covered by semi-underground containers, but residents are divided over their effectiveness.
Croatia
Rijeka Water Utility Urges Immediate Reduction in Consumption
The wider Rijeka area is entering the most severe drought period in recent history, and the municipal water company KD Vodovod i kanalizacija Rijeka is appealing for voluntary conservation to avoid restrictions.
Croatia
Orljava Water Level Drops to Just 4 cm
Residents of Požega and Surrounding Areas Urged to Reduce Lawn Watering and Pool Filling to Preserve Drinking Water Supply
Croatia
Alarm in Slavonia: Orljava Could Run Dry Within Ten Days
The water level of the Orljava River near Požega has dropped to just four centimeters. Prolonged drought and lack of rain have led experts to warn that the riverbed could completely run out of water.
Croatia
Paper Driving Licenses Become History
Old pink and paper driving licenses will soon no longer be valid. Replacement brings more security and compliance with EU standards, with prices ranging from 20 to nearly 60 euros.
Croatia
Široki Brijeg Hit by Drought: Water Utility Warns of Supply Cuts
Local
Drunk and Drugged Driver Causes Crash in Zaprešić Then Flees
Croatia
Old Paper Driving Licenses Become History
Travel
New Driver's License with 200 Security Features Arrives on Croatian Roads
Local
Animal Friends: Zoo Is Paid for by Citizens Who Never Visit It
Following the death of lioness Tayri, the association urges the City of Zagreb to cease funding breeding and acquisition of new animals, noting that 75 percent of the Zoo's costs are covered by the city budget.
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.
Crime
Fire at Waste Dump in Prgomet: Residents Warned to Close Windows and Doors
Darko Maretić, commander of the Kaštela Volunteer Fire Department, said the fire, which broke out on Friday evening, could burn for several more days due to large piles of waste.
Economy
Inflation in July Fell to 3.9 Percent, but Citizens and Economist Warn: 'We Haven't Solved the Problem Yet'
Croatian Bureau of Statistics Reports Third Consecutive Month of Slowdown, but Energy and Services Continue to Rise, and the Public Doesn't Feel Prices Easing
Politics
Rinčić: Citizens Should Decide the Future of Galeb; Institutional Interpretation Will Be Sought for HOS Mural
Rijeka Mayor Announces Possibility of Advisory Referendum on the Galeb Ship, and Legal Opinion on HOS Mural in Public Space Will Be Sought from Competent State Institutions.
Croatia
Gospić Residents Abandon Road Blockades After Agreement with Government on Release of Waste Analysis
Initiative 'Gospić Is Our Home' sees meeting as a step forward but warns it will monitor fulfillment of commitments and resume protests if authorities fail to meet them by September 20.
World
Iranian Citizen: One War is Destroying Half of Our Country
As Iran's Foreign Minister Accuses US of Violating Strait of Hormuz Agreement, Iranian Citizens' Voices Reveal the Extent of Destruction Within the Country
Croatia
ECB presents ten proposals for new euro banknotes, citizens choose design
The European Central Bank has launched a public vote on the design of future banknotes, while Croatia simultaneously records accelerated opening of centers for the elderly financed from NPOO funds.