Croatia
Neglect, Stench, and Investments: What Passengers Say About the Bus Station
While management announces investments of €1.36 million, passengers and employees point to the stench of urine, pigeon droppings, and unnecessary pollution, and comparisons with other stations reveal different perspectives.
Local
The Stench of Urine and Crumbling Glass: Zagreb Bus Station
Despite revenues of €4.59 million, the station grapples with filth, homeless individuals, and aging infrastructure, with an investment plan of €1.36 million for this year.
Croatia
Contract Signed for A7 Motorway Section Jadranovo, Selce Worth €252 Million
The 12.3-kilometer section with 11 viaducts and eight tunnels is expected to be completed in 42 months, with construction starting in the fall.
World
Trump has ordered new strikes on Iran, possibly as early as this weekend
According to the Wall Street Journal, the strikes could last for several days and target energy infrastructure.
Politics
US and Israel Prepare Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure
Iran Warns It Has 'Comprehensive Response Plan' as US Allies Hesitate on Direct Military Aid
Entrepreneurship
HPB Signs Largest Loan in History: €2.13 Billion for Croatian Motorways
Croatia
Zagreb Installs Underground Bins on Main Square, Delays Garage on Klaićeva Street
Tennis
Karlovac invests in tennis infrastructure and international tournaments, with emphasis on youth development
World
US Intercepts Iranian Attack and Strikes Targets in Iraq with Saudi Arabia
World
Ukraine Produces More FPV Drones Per Month Than the US Plans to Procure in a Year
As the war intensifies with Russian strikes on ports and energy infrastructure, Ukraine plans to produce 6-7 million drones in 2026.
Croatia
Pelješac Bridge, 50 Months After Opening, Undergoing Repairs Due to Cracks in Pylons
Hrvatske Ceste Announce Start of Works for October 2026, and Cracks Up to Six Centimeters Deep Threaten Reinforcement Corrosion
Local
Zagreb Spends €45 Million on Works This Season, but Many Are Delayed
City records a record summer of construction sites, but several projects announced for June and July have not even started. Three locations particularly burden traffic.
Croatia
Jesenje Municipality Records Historic Investment Cycle Worth €2.06 Million
Three infrastructure projects running simultaneously, with two more planned before the end of 2026. The Strahinjčica cycling trail is funded through EU mechanisms.
World
Iranian Citizen: One War is Destroying Half of Our Country
As Iran's Foreign Minister Accuses US of Violating Strait of Hormuz Agreement, Iranian Citizens' Voices Reveal the Extent of Destruction Within the Country
Croatia
Varaždin gets hospital helipad: investment worth 45 million euros
Croatian Civil Aviation Agency issued approval for use of helipad on roof of new Central Operating Block of Varaždin General Hospital. The project is financed mostly from EU funds through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
Local
Zadar Gets New Terminal: Airport Capacity Increases to 3 Million Passengers
The ceremonial opening of the new passenger terminal at Zadar Airport doubles the airport's spatial capacity, with additional projects worth hundreds of millions of euros announced.
Croatia
Croatia Builds Three New Prisons and Nearly 2,000 New Prison Places
Ministry of Justice announces the largest investment cycle in the history of the Croatian prison system. At the current 3,900 places, there are 4,800 inmates.
AI
Advanced Materials Become the Foundation of AI Technology Development
While the discussion about artificial intelligence focuses on algorithms and chips, it is innovations in materials science that determine the limits of what is technologically possible.
AI
Hetzner Tests Its Own LLM Service: Fast API, but No Guarantees
European hosting giant launches experimental service for running language models on its own infrastructure. For now, only one model is available, with no billing or guarantees.
AI
Intel Posts Fastest Revenue Growth in 15 Years Thanks to AI
The American chipmaker posted a 25% revenue increase in Q2 2026, with the data center and AI segment surging 59%. Shares rose 6% on Friday.