Local
Blaze Near Trogir: Three Cars Destroyed
The fire broke out in the morning hours in Seget Donji, with firefighters from the Seget Vranjica Volunteer Fire Department and the Trogir Public Fire Brigade quickly responding to prevent further spread.
Croatia
Paid €14,000 for a Car, Left Without Vehicle and Without Money
A woman from the Čazma area spent months listening to promises of delivery before reporting the fraud to the police.
Croatia
Istrian man lost several thousand euros in online purchase of a truck
Labin police are investigating a new case of online fraud in which a 38-year-old fell for an ad for a truck and lost the money he had paid.
Croatia
Up to €2,000 in Grants for Hosts: Applications Open Until End of August
The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has invited private accommodation hosts to apply for non-refundable funds for installing AC charging stations, with a key requirement being the possession of a special status.
Croatia
Feast of Our Lady of the Snows celebrated in Lič with blessing of vehicles
Despite temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, the Mass celebration in Gorski Kotar gathered several hundred people, and the traditional blessing of vehicles was also held.
Travel
The Red Light That Means Stop Immediately: What to Do When It Comes On
Auto
NHTSA Investigates Tesla: Nearly 1.2 Million Vehicles Under Scrutiny
Economy
German car manufacturers facing crisis in the Chinese market
Croatia
HAK warns: Ban on heavy trucks in Istria and on the coast
Croatia
Police Hunt Down Reckless E-Scooter Riders: Minors Have Vehicles Seized, 18-Year-Old Fined €400
In intensified operations in Garešnica and Imotski, riders violating the law were stopped. Scooters ended up in police impound lots, and parents were called in for talks.
Croatia
Reinforcements Arrive: 78 Trucks for Firefighters, Season Still Worse Than Last Year
On Thursday, the first three of 78 new special vehicles were ceremonially handed over, with Commander Tucaković noting that the number of fires and burned areas is significantly higher than last year.
Auto
New EU Regulations: All New Cars Must Be Ready for Alcohol Interlock
This does not mean every driver will have to blow before starting the engine, but the technical foundation for installing such a device is now mandatory in all new vehicles.
Real Estate
BMW's Double Challenge: Recall of 744,000 Vehicles and Elimination of 8,000 Jobs
The German automaker simultaneously faces a massive recall due to fire risk and necessary restructuring amid the auto industry crisis
Travel
Tow from Brač to Bjelovar: A Bill Over 1,200 Euros, Here's How to Protect Yourself
The case of a passenger van that broke down on the island of Brač shows how expensive it can be without additional roadside assistance coverage, Klikni.hr provides an overview of options.
Croatia
From March 1, 2027, Highway Driving Only with Prior Vehicle Registration
New electronic toll collection system eliminates toll booths and barriers, with drivers facing heavy fines for non-registration, especially after selling a car or changing a card.
Economy
Chinese Cars Conquer Croatia: BYD Sets Records, GAC Arrives in September
BYD reached seventh place on the Croatian market in June 2026 with a 3.7 percent market share, while Chinese GAC Group plans to enter with two electric models produced in Austria.
Croatia
Hybrids Overtake Petrol Cars for the First Time on the Croatian Car Market
Data from the Croatian Vehicle Centre (CVH) for the first half of 2026 reveals a tectonic shift in new vehicle purchasing patterns, while the average age of the fleet remains high.
Auto
Ford and Apple Join Forces: Maps Navigation in New EV Pickup Priced at $30,000
Ford will integrate Apple Maps as native navigation in its electric vehicles on the new UEV platform, not just as CarPlay mirroring. The pickup arrives in 2027.
INVESTIGATION
MIT develops lidar chip that gives autonomous vehicles a wider view
MIT researchers solve a long-standing problem of integrated lidar sensors: new antenna design reduces interference from nearly 100 percent to just 1 percent, enabling a wider field of view without moving parts.
Politics
Belfast Attack Sparks Wave of Violence: Houses and Vehicles Set Ablaze
Anti-immigrant riots erupted after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with a knife attack. British authorities warn of social media's role in inciting violence.