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In the first half of August, an average of 287 patients passed through the Emergency Department daily, 5 percent more than last year. The hospital appeals to citizens and tourists to use primary health care.

Residents have been struggling with low water pressure, intermittent outages, and cloudy water for about ten years, and the infrastructure is not keeping up with the rapid apartment development on the island.

The island of Vir expects over 2 million overnight stays by the end of August, but the director of the Tourist Board warns that figures could be up to 15 percent higher if all guests were registered.

President of the Health Tourism Association at the Croatian Chamber of Commerce emphasizes that health tourists travel throughout the year, regardless of weather, and have the highest spending.

The Primorje-Gorski Kotar Police Department has intensified preventive activities on beaches, campsites, and tourist resorts across the county, with new information points starting Tuesday.

Mayor Šime Erlić stated that the water supply system is stable but warned of the need for major infrastructure investments, particularly the water pipeline from the Zrmanja River.

The Mayor of Zadar spoke on Radio Zadar, providing an overview of the water supply situation amid the tourist season and announcing necessary changes to the traffic regime in the historic core.

The Croatian Automobile Club reports increased traffic on major roads and border crossings and reminds drivers to maintain safe distance and form an emergency corridor.

Although the City Council passed the decision on July 29, it has yet to take effect due to delays in publishing it in the Official Gazette. Councilor Jakov Prkić warns the measure could be in force for less than a month.

HTZ President Kristjan Staničić confirmed excellent season results with over 1.1 million tourists in the country, but warns that the habit of booking at the last minute is putting enormous pressure on small rental owners.

From the beginning of the year to the end of July, 69 misdemeanors against public order and peace were recorded in the area of the Dubrovnik Police Station, with the majority of interventions related to brawls, arguments, and shouting.

Croatia is currently hosting 1.1 million tourists, and the peak season has brought mixed opinions on prices. While some are satisfied, a German tourist warns that campsites are reaching hotel rates.

The Split Maritime Police Station has intensified surveillance during the peak tourist season, with the highest number of sanctioned violations related to improper planing within 300 meters of the shore.

During the summer, the number of interventions jumps by up to 40%, and the Skradin branch covers a vast area from Krka National Park to the hinterland and the highway. Specialized technicians are keeping the system afloat.

June 2026 brought 6.1 percent fewer overnight stays than last year. Domestic guests are seeing strong growth, but they cannot offset the dramatic drop from key foreign markets, especially the German one.

At the peak of the tourist season, waste volumes surge to 1,200 tons per month, prompting Komunalac workers to adopt extraordinary schedules and start earlier to beat the heat and traffic.