Croatia

A fire started in the hills around the Dalmatian seaside resort of Omis has been raging through the town destroying houses and cars and reportedly forcing around 2.000 to flee overnight; 14 people have been hospitalised, with ten in intensive care

Demographic trends in Croatia show steady increase in births and more citizens returning from abroad; a new support measure has been proposed that co-finances the purchase of a 7-seater vehicle with up to €15.000 for families with four or more children

Following a major security breach that exposed personal data of over 560.000 Croatian students and teachers, National research and education network CARNET launched an investigation and was placed under supervision by the Personal Data Protection Agency

A Croatian court confirmed a seven-year jail sentence for wartime general Glavas, accused of war crimes against Serb civilians, after almost 19 years of trials, retrials and appeals that may not be over yet

The Week of Croats Abroad will be held from May 25 to 31 in Zagreb and Zagreb County, aiming to increasing the visibility of Croats living outside Croatia and raising awareness of their contribution to the country’s creation and development

Easter tourism has boosted the season opening, as tens of thousands of visitors - primarily from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy - boosted arrivals in Istria and Dalmatia

The biggest tourism project in years opened after over 18 months of uninterrupted construction; the new five stars resort in Poreč is the most significant tourism investment in Croatia is a flagship for Valamar Riviera

Croatia has among the highest death rates from cancer in the EU, due to poor organisation of the healthcare system at every level, which often results in the absence of support for patients who are unsure of treatment options and rights

Croatian handball team won the bronze medal at the European Championship and thousands of fans welcomed home the team; government's decision to have ultra-nationalist singer Thompson perform at the celebration event is opposed by Zagreb's leftist mayor

A Croatian company in Osijek is distinguishing itself as the cutting edge of European drone innovation; founded by three engineering friends, is partly sidestepping China

Political magazine Globus, admired in the 1990s and 2000s for its independent stance, published its last issue in 2025 and will not update its website in 2026; the Croatian weekly suffered shrinking advertising revenue and collapsing print sales

National ferry operator Jadrolinija announced expanded routes and stronger island connectivity for 2026, particularly for Split, Zadar and Brač; Jadrolinija transported around 3,5 million vehicles and 12,2 million passengers in 2025