Crime
Zadar Police Seize Three Scooters in One Day: 55-Year-Old Drove with 1.35 BAC
On Tuesday, three electric scooters were confiscated because their motors were too powerful, and one of the drivers, a 55-year-old, was under the influence of alcohol and was not wearing a helmet.
Croatia
Highway Congestion, Accident on A1 Causes Delays; Reckless Boater Speeds Through Mali Ždrelac
HAK warns of increased traffic towards the coast and delays on multiple sections, while Morski brings footage of a dangerous passage through a narrow strait where the speed limit is 8 knots.
Local
Split resident flees after accident that killed his companion, ends up in pre-trial detention
In Split-Dalmatia county, driver without license drove through red light, while in Dubrovnik a bus hit a pedestrian from Australia
Local
New taxi rules introduce price caps, fixed airport rides up to 80 euros
Ministry of Transport has sent a proposal for rulebook amendments to public consultation. The caps should prevent extreme bills and hidden costs, but won't necessarily lower usual prices.
Crime
Repeat Offender in Crikvenica Caught Driving with 2.20 Blood Alcohol Level and No License, Faces Fine of €2,640
Police in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County stopped three drunk drivers in two days, the worst case being a 50-year-old man without a valid driver's license.
Weather
Sunny and hot Wednesday: temperatures up to 35°C, windy on the Adriatic
Crime
Drunk Driving and Reckless Speeds: A Weekend of Violations from Karlovac to Osijek
Local
Driver in Vinkovci with 3.19 Promille Causes Accident and Attempts to Steal Metal Objects from Monument
Local
Waste Management Plan of Split-Dalmatia County Adopted
Croatia
Passenger Co-Responsible if Driver Drinks; Wider Road Does Not Guarantee Priority
Supreme Court and High Commercial Court Issue Rulings Clarifying Rules for Drivers and Passengers
Croatia
Međimurje: 54-Year-Old Causes Two Fires in Čakovec Company, 22-Year-Old Hits Child in Piškorovec
In separate incidents over the weekend and Monday, Međimurje police arrested a suspect for arson with €20,000 in damage and an unlicensed driver who injured a child.
Local
18-year-old dies after accident in Split; hit by motorcyclist without license and with a multitude of violations
Young I. B. succumbed to injuries three days after being hit in front of Mall of Split by a 20-year-old repeat offender who was driving without the proper category and with a revoked license.
World
Oman Proposed Joint Regional Mechanism for Managing the Strait of Hormuz to Iran
Omani proposal includes a voluntary fee system and support from regional countries, while Tehran advocates for mandatory charges.
Croatia
Police in Tomašica clocked 135 km/h in a residential area; here's how to renew expired licenses
Italian driver exceeded limit by 71.5 km/h, received citation; from Serbia, information about simple renewal of old driver's licenses without penalty.
World
Golden Leo Sinks a Week After Russian Attack, Ukrainian Ports Left Without Ships
Since July 11, Russia has changed its tactics in attacking Ukrainian maritime infrastructure, directly targeting ships, resulting in a complete halt of arrivals to Odesa and other ports.
TRAGEDY
Austrian woman (26) dies in motorcycle crash in Istria: collision with two cars in a bend
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Saturday evening near the settlement of Prodol. Behind the deceased female rider, there was another motorcyclist who also hit a car.
Crime
Young man (24) killed on motorcycle near Lekenik due to excessive speed
The accident occurred on Saturday evening in Pešćenica. The motorcyclist lost control of the vehicle in a curve and went into a drainage ditch.
Crime
Austrian motorcyclist killed in Istria: Crossed into oncoming lane
A serious traffic accident on the D66 road near Prodol on Saturday evening claimed the life of a 26-year-old Austrian citizen. Two motorcycles and two cars were involved in the collision.
Crime
Albanian (19) Arrested Near Pirovac with Cocaine and MDMA in Car
Šibenik-Knin police seized more than 90 packets of drugs in a vehicle with Daruvar license plates at a rest stop along the Adriatic Highway. The suspect has been handed over to the custody supervisor.
Crime
E-scooter rider without helmet injures three pedestrians, two children in Rovinj
Czech national improperly crossed a pedestrian crossing on an electric scooter, and after colliding with a car, his body struck Austrian tourists on the sidewalk.