Health
How to Clean Root Vegetables Without Peeling: The Wire Sponge Trick
Instead of using a knife or peeler, root vegetables like new potatoes, carrots, and beets can be thoroughly cleaned with a wire sponge, preserving more of the edible portion.
Local
Zagreb Resident Left Speechless at Recycling Center
Zlatko tried to dispose of wood waste in Prilesje, but was turned away by staff. After a call to Horvatovac, his waste was accepted only after pleading, and the problem, he says, is that recycling centers haven't been collecting wood for a month.
Croatia
Two German Nationals Seriously Injured in Quad Bike Accident Near Punat
The quad bike veered off the road and overturned near Punat. The driver and passenger were transported to KBC Rijeka.
Local
Zagreb Resident Turned Away with Used Cooking Oil: Here's Where You Can Drop It Off
The Čistoća branch accepts waste cooking oil only at locations equipped with special retention containers, and exclusively from households.
Croatia
Serious accident near Slunj: woman falls from e-bike, wasn't wearing a helmet
Last night's accident in Gornji Popovac occurred when a dog ran out of the undergrowth in front of a 60-year-old woman. Police also report a driver with 1.58 per mille in Duga Resa and theft of tractor parts in Ozalj.
Local
Two German Tourists Seriously Injured in Cycling Accidents in Istria
Croatia
Tragedy on Učka: Young Man Dies After Motorcycle Fall, Group of Riders Fined
Croatia
Young Man Dies After Falling from Motorcycle: Collides with Car on Road to Veprinac
Croatia
Car and Motorcycle Collide on the Adriatic Highway
Local
Market Failure Leaves Zagreb Resident with No Option for Disposing of Old TVs
An attempt to hand over two faulty devices at a recycling yard ended in refusal, staff said no one in the city would accept them. The issue has persisted since February 2025, and the Environmental Protection Fund still has no new authorized collector.
Croatia
Overheated Electrical Cabinet Caused Fire in Legrad
Firefighters from several settlements prevented the spread of the fire with a swift response, with damages estimated at around 5,000 euros.
Crime
Tragedy in Pešćenica: Young Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash
The accident occurred on Saturday evening in Pešćenica. The motorcyclist lost control of the vehicle in a curve and went into a drainage ditch.
Croatia
Sudar automobila i motocikla kod Splita: dvoje u bolnici, promet obustavljen
Nesreća se dogodila u petak ujutro na cesti između Žrnovnice i Srinjina. Policija regulira promet na licu mjesta i poziva vozače na strpljenje.