Croatia
9.5 Hectares Burned Near Rijeka
Fire between Plas and Zlobin contained after difficult operation; firefighters faced rugged terrain and strong bora wind. Water was also delivered by Croatian Railways wagons.
Local
Dubrovnik Locals Turn Bottle Caps into Eyewear and Jewelry
The non-profit association Maritimo Recycling has been collecting plastic waste from the Adriatic for ten years, transforming it into stylish accessories, with all proceeds going back into new cleanup campaigns.
Football
Rijeka Face Finns for a Spot in the Group Stage
Matjaž Kek's side hosts Ilves in the third qualifying round of the Conference League, with Rijeka entering as the clear favorites.
Football
Hajduk and Rijeka Chase Qualification Tonight
Hajduk travels to Lithuania, while Rijeka hosts the Finns at Rujevica. While Rijeka's match is available to everyone, Hajduk's game requires a special package.
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.
Health
Zagreb Polyclinic on USA Today List: Patients No Longer Want to Look Like Celebrities
Croatia
Croatian Tap Water: Only One Microplastic Particle in Seven Liters, HZZO Introduces e-Reporting of Injuries
Travel
From plastic bottle caps in the Adriatic to designer sunglasses: A story that conquers the world