Croatia
Stricter Rules for Bjelovar's Old Town Core
Proposed new urban plan introduces a series of bans for homeowners and restaurateurs; public consultation runs until September 3.
Family
Parents in Croatia Face Sticker Shock
Setting up for a first newborn in Croatia can cost up to 4,000 euros, but with resourcefulness and second-hand gear, the expense can be trimmed to just a few hundred euros.
Croatia
Parliament in Gospić: Debate on Waste Remediation and Proposal to Introduce Ecocide into the Criminal Code
An emergency session of the Parliamentary Committee on Environmental Protection in Gospić turned into a heated political debate over responsibility for the environmental disaster, while the opposition demands an emergency session of Parliament and the dismissal of the Government.
Local
Video of Cyclist in Western Zagreb Sparks Outrage Among Residents
The video posted on the Facebook page Prometne zgode i nezgode triggered a wave of comments, with Zagreb residents demanding stricter penalties for traffic violations.
Pets
Croat in Germany Earns 2,600 Euros
An anonymous man shared his dilemma about leasing a 70,000-euro car, and the reactions on Facebook revealed a divide between the desire for status symbols and pragmatic investment in real estate.
