Croatia
Horrific Explosion Near Bosiljevo: 20-Year-Old Detonates Device
The blast nearly destroyed a family home in Vodena Draga, and the most seriously injured young man was airlifted to Zagreb's Dubrava hospital.
Local
Vir Prepares Two-Day Spectacle for Operation Storm Anniversary
Wreath-laying, free goulash, Maligani performance, and fireworks to mark the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm.
Local
Chapel of Blessed Augustine Kažotić in Zagreb Cathedral
With the rich history of the Dominican from Trogir and Bishop of Zagreb, his chapel beneath the northern bell tower is also available for a virtual tour.
Movies & TV
Serbian-Croatian SF Satire 'Virus of Pathological Kindness' Arrives in Sarajevo
The world premiere of Predrag Ličina's new film is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, and the plot of this black comedy about time travel takes place in Zagreb in 1983.
Politics
Croatian Historian's Viral Statement: I Would Settle Migrants on Our Islands
Following the dramatic migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta, Croatian historian Hrvoje Klasić's controversial idea of settling migrants on uninhabited or sparsely populated islands has resurfaced.
Crime
African Swine Fever Spreads: Pigs in Risk Zones Must Be Removed by August 12
World
EU Activates Largest Fire Response in History
Culture
Great Playing, Here's a Five!
World
Video from Ukraine Moves the World to Tears: "No, Brother, Jesus Can Stay"
Music
Fairground Turns into a Music Arena: Kries, Six Pack, and 10 Days of Intense Live Music Arrive
The fourth edition of the 'Summer at the Zagreb Fair' festival, from August 28 to September 6, brings a rich program, but also a key novelty, some concerts will no longer have free admission.
Football
Kek Motivates Puljić: If Modrić Could Play with a Mask at 40, So Can You!
Rijeka opened the new SuperSport HNL season with a 2:1 victory over Rudeš, and coach Matjaž Kek was pleased but also critical of his team's finishing.
Water Polo
Virus Decimates Croatian U-16 Team Ahead of World Championship
Head coach Bruno Sabioni cannot count on a full squad due to health issues, with backup goalkeeper Ivan Šeparović's participation in doubt and fine-tuning sessions impossible.
Croatia
Three New Outbreaks of African Swine Fever, 127 Farms Infected in Total
The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed two new outbreaks in Osijek-Baranja County and one in Virovitica-Podravina County, with the number of cases among wild boar rising to 188.
Politics
Russian Kh-101 missile falls 90 kilometers inside Poland, NATO activates defense
PM Tusk confirms missile fall, emphasizes Poland was not a target; massive Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least eight
Horoscope
Croats Irritated by New Practice in Cafés: 'How Dare They Offer That'
More and more hospitality establishments in Croatia are introducing the option of leaving a tip via POS terminals, which many guests perceive as an uncomfortable pressure and 'Americanization'.
Family
Parents Unknowingly Scroll for Hours While Blaming Their Kids for Phone Use
Major UK study reveals a troubling disconnect between parents' words and digital habits - children feel their parents are not present in everyday moments.
Auto
Entrepreneur Mirna Kramarić from Pitomača Develops Mobile Distribution Cabinet with Digital Monitoring
Startup SheVision Unveils Innovative Solution for Safe Power Distribution at Temporary Locations, Supported by the Virovitica Business Incubator and EU Funds.
Croatia
Virovitica-Podravina County in Top 5 for Birth Rate Growth in Croatia
Number of births increased by 4.37 percent, and the county invests in affordable housing, kindergartens, and subsidies for doctors
Croatia
Human Failures Spread Swine Fever, Vlajčić Announces Stricter Controls and Culling
Minister Vlajčić warned that African swine fever continues to spread in Croatia primarily due to non-compliance with biosecurity measures, announcing stepped-up veterinary inspections and more intensive culling of wild boar.
Local
Two Slovaks Arrested for Attack on Nova TV Journalists on Vir
Journalist Ivan Krznarić and Cameraman David Šimičić were physically attacked while filming a report on illegally rented apartments. The Croatian Journalists' Association demands the harshest penalties for the perpetrators.