Croatia
Plenković's Speech in Knin Exposes Rift in Coalition
While the Prime Minister repeats the official narrative that Operation Storm saved Bihać from disaster, the magazine of the Bosniak National Council, led by his coalition partner Armin Hodžić, calls this claim a historical falsification and a myth.
Local
Boljunčić's Independent List Leaves Pula Coalition: Majority Becomes Shaky
After a year of cooperation with the SDP and IDS, Lorena Boljunčić and Danijela Križman have moved to the opposition benches of the Pula City Council. Reason: agreed-upon projects have not even started, and the city's development vision is lacking.
World
Saudi Coalition Strikes Hodeidah as Houthis Threaten Fresh Escalation
Following attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, the Riyadh-led coalition struck Houthi military positions in western Yemen. The Houthis have vowed to respond in kind, warning of an "escalation for escalation" doctrine.
World
Italy Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility: Minors as Young as 14 Facing Court
Italian government proposes law presuming minors aged 14-18 understand consequences of their actions. Proposal divides ruling coalition and draws sharp criticism from opposition.
Politics
Israel moves closer to early elections after first Knesset vote
The bill to dissolve parliament passed 106-0 and has been returned to committee for further consideration.