Local
Zagreb Residents Share Solutions for Traffic Jams: 'Simple, Just Ban Them'
Readers of Zagreb.info portal suggest greater use of public transport, banning traffic in the city center, and better organization of roadworks as a remedy for daily traffic collapses.
Croatia
Karlovac County Imposes Two-Month Ban on Open Fires
Due to extremely high temperatures, County Prefect Martina Furdek-Hajdin has issued a decision banning open fires in all outdoor areas until September 30, though food preparation in standard fireplaces remains permitted.
Croatia
Localized Fires in Istria, Istrian Demands Urgent Ban on Fireworks
Firefighters Respond to 131 Incidents in Recent Days, Kruno Pekas Sends Open Letter to County Prefect
FIRE
Burning Weeds Sparks Fire: Police and Firefighters Issue Warnings
In Siščani, a 74-year-old man ignited a fire while burning weeds. Due to the heatwave, heightened alert and a strict ban on open-air fires are in effect.
AI
US Bans Import of New Chinese Humanoid Robots, Beijing Threatens Countermeasures
FCC decision part of broader US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology in AI and energy sectors, as pressure builds for 'kill switch' for runaway AI.
Culture
Plavi orkestar Banned Over Pensioners: The Story of a Hit That Shocked Yugoslavia
Politics
EU Introduces New Rules for Driving Licenses, Cross-Border Enforcement of Bans