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Hajduk's supporters urge full backing ahead of the key Conference League playoff against Raków, aware that the club has been waiting 16 years for a group stage appearance in European competition.

The Croatian Automobile Club warns of delays due to roadworks on several highways, urging drivers to adjust their speed and be cautious of wet roads on the northern Adriatic and in Gorski Kotar.

For nearly a decade, they have been warning about a neglected grove next to their building at Put Radoševca 25 and 27, and inspections have confirmed the danger that no one is addressing.

Mathieu Acapandie will not be available for the first leg of the Conference League playoff due to an adductor issue, leaving Gonzalo Garcia to find a replacement on the right side of defense.

Hajduk's defender previewed Thursday's Conference League playoff clash against Raków at Poljud, emphasizing the importance of a solid defense and an efficient attack.

The Taliban are trying to attract foreign tourists to Afghanistan, but strict rules, a ban on music, and restrictions on women make travel controversial.

Hajduk's sporting director Robert Graf spoke about the financial situation at Poljud, his relationship with Livaja, and the big opportunity against Raków in the Conference League playoff.

Fire Point triples budget for solid fuel plant in Denmark to €150 million and confirms timelines for two ballistic missiles that could strike Moscow.

The fire that broke out in the afternoon hours of August 18 on Ivanica in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still active. Aircraft refilling at Dubrovnik Airport are involved in the extinguishing efforts, while Croatian firefighters are patrolling along the border.

A nighttime attack on a cargo ship has driven crude oil prices up on global exchanges, with Reuters estimating that a serious blockade of the key shipping route could push prices to $115-$120 per barrel.

The San Antonio Spurs star will lead the national team for the first time in August, with coach Freddy Fauthoux making a bold choice over the more experienced Gobert and Fournier.

Unusual incident at Heraklion airport: firefighters safely removed a large bird of prey that refused to move.

The Polish club took advantage of an Ekstraklasa allowance to secure a full week of rest before the return leg, while Hajduk cannot do the same due to HNL rules.

Rakow from Częstochowa was built by Michał Świerczewski, a man who turned a small computer shop into an IT empire and fulfilled a childhood dream of taking over the club.

Merck and Moderna announced positive initial phase three results for a melanoma vaccine, with shares of both companies rising in premarket trading.

Former Hajduk player Fran Tudor, now captain of Poland's Raków, told Dalmatinski portal that he is struggling with a shoulder injury and that his team is going through major changes.