Tens of Thousands Rally in Zagreb Demanding Urgent Waste Cleanup

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Tens of thousands of people gathered in Zagreb’s central square on Saturday to protest delays in cleaning up more than 30,000 tons of waste stored in Croatia’s Lika region. The demonstration, one of the country’s biggest in recent years, was organised under the name “Walk for Lika,” with protesters warning that the waste could threaten […]

Heatwave Grips Italy and Balkans as Wildfire Risk Intensifies Across Europe

By admin June 29, 2026 No comment

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A record-breaking heatwave continued to grip Italy and several Balkan countries on Monday, triggering red weather alerts, raising the threat of wildfires, and disrupting daily life across Europe. Italy placed 22 cities under the highest heat warning, while Croatia issued red alerts for Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik as firefighters battled a major blaze on the […]

EU Prosecutors Probe Croatia Over Suspected Farm Fund Fraud

By admin May 6, 2026 No comment

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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into suspected corruption and fraud involving European Union agricultural funds in Croatia. Authorities confirmed that police are collecting evidence across several central regions as part of the ongoing probe. According to prosecutors, the case involves Croatian nationals accused of abuse

Fuel Surge Forces Croatian Fishermen to Halt Operations

By admin May 2, 2026 No comment

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Fishermen along Croatia’s Adriatic coast are suspending operations as soaring fuel prices—linked to tensions around Iran—make their work financially unsustainable. In Dubrovnik, fishing captain Dinko Cvjetojevic said that despite favorable weather and abundant fish, many boats remain docked as the cost of fuel has sharply increased. Fuel expenses now account for as much as

Croatia Reintroduces Conscription as Hundreds of Teenagers Begin Military Training

By admin March 10, 2026 No comment

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Hundreds of teenagers in Croatia have begun compulsory military service after the government reinstated conscription for the first time since it was abolished in 2008. Around 800 recruits reported to army barracks across the country, where they received their equipment and accommodation assignments before starting two months of training. Officials said more than half of

Croatia’s White Truffle Hunters Chase a Vanishing Luxury

By admin November 13, 2025 No comment

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In Croatia’s Istria region, truffle hunter Ivana Karlic Ban and her dogs scour the autumn forests for white truffles — one of the world’s most expensive delicacies, fetching up to €7,000 per kilogram. These rare fungi, which grow underground from September to December in harmony with certain trees, are found only in Croatia and Italy […]

Zoran Milanovic Secures Second Term as Croatia’s President

By admin January 13, 2025 No comment

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Zoran Milanovic has been re-elected as Croatia’s president, winning nearly three-quarters of the vote in the presidential election. His opponent, Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), managed just 25% of the vote, marking the party’s worst-ever electoral performance. The outcome reflects a resounding endorsement of Milanovic despite his

Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists

By admin June 22, 2024 No comment

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On Friday, four Balkan countries—Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, and significant parts of the Croatian coast—experienced simultaneous power outages lasting several hours amid a summer heatwave. The blackouts, which began at 13:00 local time (11:00 GMT), were triggered by a surge in power demand as residents used air conditioning to cope with the high temperatures, which

Serbia Threatens Euro 2024 Exit Over Fan Chants

By admin June 20, 2024 No comment

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Serbia has threatened to withdraw from Euro 2024 due to chants between fans during the Croatia-Albania match on Wednesday, where chants about the killing of Serbians were heard during the 2-2 Group B draw. Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Serbian Football Association, called for severe sanctions from UEFA, stating, “What happened is scandalous […]

EU: Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin talks to join bloc

By admin March 22, 2024 No comment

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to begin negotiations for EU membership, marking a significant milestone eight years after the formal application was submitted. Following a recommendation from the European Commission last week, EU leaders have approved the initiation of talks. European Council President Charles Michel extended congratulations to Bosnia and