Croatia
Man Tried to Throw Drugs Off Balcony: 30-Year-Old Arrested in Rovinj, Improvised Grow Found
Rovinj police discovered an indoor grow box with three cannabis plants in the basement, along with amphetamine and marijuana in the rooms of several residents.
Horoscope
Pensioner Hasn't Seen the Sea in 15 Years
A survey among Zagreb residents reveals a growing divide: some vacation with relatives and spend €700 for three weeks, while others haven't seen the coast in years due to small pensions.
Crime
Istrian Police Catch Thief
Rovinj police have completed a criminal investigation and suspect a 41-year-old man of two aggravated thefts and one theft committed in the Rovinj and Kanfanar areas.
Croatia
Ukrainians in Istria Paid for Villa with Stolen Card
Three Ukrainian nationals are suspected of fraud in Rovinj, where they falsely booked five nights in a villa and paid with a stolen credit card, causing a legal entity damages of several thousand euros.
Travel
Zadar Keeps Pace with Rovinj During Peak Season
An analysis of nearly 13,000 online reviews reveals that guests still give Zadar a high 89 out of 100 at the height of summer. They are particularly delighted with restaurants and local attractions, but private accommodation and marinas are seeing a decline.
Croatia
Friendship Without Borders: A Campaign for 73 Thousand Euros
Local
Two German Tourists Seriously Injured in Cycling Accidents in Istria
Local
Serious Collision Near Rovinj: Four Injured
Local Scene
Federer Delights Rovinj, Tony Cetinski Sends Him a Message
Travel
Federer Arrives in Rovinj After Lošinj
The legendary tennis player continued his family holiday on the Croatian coast, and his photos from Istria sparked a wave of reactions.
Tourism
Istria Overcomes June Slump: Over 300,000 Guests Break Records
A weaker June due to German holidays was offset by an excellent July, and August has started on a positive note. Rovinj welcomes 38,000 guests, and the return of Italians provides an additional boost.
Croatia
Istria Launches Campaign for Safer Roads
The 'Together on the Road' campaign highlights high-traffic sections and offers safer alternatives, aiming to reduce the risk of dangerous situations on Istrian roads.
Travel
Vir is the Only Croatian Island to Surpass 900,000 Overnight Stays
In July 2026, Vir recorded 929,222 overnight stays, confirming its status as one of the country's strongest tourist destinations. Slovenians have taken the lead as the most numerous foreign guests by overnight stays.
Football
Rovinj Striker Arrives Just Before Dinamo Clash
Gabriel Debeljuh signed for Kauno Žalgiris three days before the Maksimir showdown and immediately boarded a plane for Zagreb. The former coach of the Lithuanian champions revealed what Sopić has changed.
Travel
Staničić Reveals Most Visited Destinations: Rovinj, Poreč, and Dubrovnik Lead
HTZ Director spoke to RTL about July results, prices, and expectations for August. Croatia hosts 1.08 million guests daily.
World Scene
Jole from 'Married at First Sight' on returning to Croatia: Opened a wellness center in Rovinj
After more than 30 years of living in Germany, Josip Jole Čavar returned to his homeland and launched a wellness center in Rovinj. He revealed to Net.hr the reasons for his return and what kind of woman he is looking for.
Crime
Serious Accident in Rovinj: Helmetless E-Scooter Rider Crashes into Pedestrians, Four Injured
A Czech man was illegally crossing the road on an electric scooter when a car struck him, sending him into Austrian tourists standing on the sidewalk.