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Cover storyKvarner: One catamaran route remains suspended ↗01 / Current edition
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On Friday morning, HAK lists only the Novalja–Rab–Rijeka catamaran route as suspended. The previously reported second route suspension and the A7 wind restriction no longer appear in the latest update.
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For the first time, more than five million tourist arrivals were recorded in a single August. Overnight stays, however, rose by only 0.5 per cent year on year—and that gap is precisely what makes the figures interesting.
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For two days, lowered and individually modified cars will be on display at Grabrova beach. Visitors need a ticket—and should check parking, weather and entry details again shortly before travelling.
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The Bačvice open-air cinema is extending its season: the first three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films screen at 8:30 pm from 10 to 12 September. An Oasis documentary is announced for 13 September, but is not yet visible in the current ticket list.
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HAK lists the A1 between Danilo and Split as closed in both directions. The detailed notice describes two sections closing in sequence and two diversions; the earlier accident notice near Bisko is no longer listed.
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After several months of work, the Aleja glagoljaša has been restored. Eleven monuments line the roughly seven-kilometre road and tell the story of Istria’s Glagolitic heritage—without being a conventional pedestrian avenue.
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The 28th edition is expanding into the town harbour and promenade. That new area is freely accessible; a day ticket for the main show at Marina Kornati costs €10.
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The parish church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary with cemetery and bell tower on Molat, and the Church of the Holy Trinity on Vrgada, are documented in Croatia’s official cultural-property register. Their history reaches much further back than the current protection notices.
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The joint utility has revised its fixed and consumption-based charges. For one example household on Brač using ten cubic metres, net water and wastewater costs rise by around 45 per cent—but not every bill follows the same percentage.
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The festival brings more than 40 culinary programme items to Mali Lošinj. Dessert offers, restaurant menus and exclusive guest-chef dinners differ greatly in price and access—here is the practical overview.
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Restaurant Week, big-game fishing, the gourmet stage, street food and three concert evenings do not run in the same time slot. Anyone who wants to experience the festival should first decide whether food, music or the fishing competition is the priority.
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Museums, guided tours, sport, nature and food experiences are offered free of charge or at discounts of up to 50 per cent. There is no combined ticket: every activity has its own time, capacity and booking rules.
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Zadar is one of eight cities in the category for destinations with 25,000 to 100,000 residents. The winners will be announced only after presentations in Brussels on 18 and 19 November.
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Split–Ancona, Dubrovnik–Bari and Split–Bari remain suspended until 21 October inclusive, according to Jadrolinija. Travellers with existing bookings should check the operator's offer and their EU passenger rights.
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Certified divers will compete with cameras and smartphones at the tenth MARES Underwater Photo Marathon. What is confirmed is an international competition—not an open-access festival programme for day visitors.
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Dubrovnik General Hospital says it needs around 120 additional medical specialists and 60 nurses. Retired and external doctors, together with doctors in specialist training, are keeping services running—but they do not resolve the shortage.
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Volunteers and divers removed 13 cubic metres of waste from the river and its banks at Delta and Žakalj. The unusual finds show how urban waste can reach the sea—but they are not a measurement of the entire Rječina.
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Police allege that a 72-year-old removed 78 date mussels from rock near Kali using a hand tool. The protected shellfish are only part of the issue: extracting them damages the entire rocky habitat.
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Waste and vegetation burned at the landfill near Plano. Fire chief Marin Buble said the fire was under control by the afternoon and that homes had not been threatened. The cause and any air pollution have not yet been officially established.
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Ulica kralja Zvonimira is closed from 18:00 on 7 September until 02:00 on 9 September. Three temporary traffic stops will be added on the feast day, while pilgrims walk from Sinj to Solin overnight.
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New homes sold by companies and other legal entities outside the POS programme averaged €3,012 per square metre in the first half of 2026. The figure is meaningful—but it is neither a coastal price nor a complete market index.
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On 12 September, a robotics demonstration convoy will travel from Zadar to Kukljica. The demonstrations on land and water are open to the public—but that does not automatically mean a seat is available on one of the convoy boats.
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From June to August, Zadar hospital treated 21,986 adults and 5,360 children in its emergency departments. The season puts pressure on the system—but the figures say neither that all patients were tourists nor that every visit was avoidable.
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Almost €1.8 million is earmarked for a Natura 2000 project in Paklenica and €1.5 million for improved protected-area management in Biokovo. What has been approved are grant agreements—not new trails or visitor centres.
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The tender for 4.9 kilometres of island road has been running since January. Twelve corrections and a new deadline are confirmed, but the reason the procedure has taken so long remains unclear.
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A design office has been selected for roughly 600 metres between the ferry port and the roundabout. The additional lane is meant to hold seasonal queues, but construction is not starting yet.
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Zadar Airport handled 381,257 passengers in August, 4.61 per cent more than a year earlier. The January-to-August total is also growing, but one strong summer month does not yet mean a dense winter schedule.
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People from Lika and their supporters marched from King Tomislav Square into central Zagreb. Their focus was illegally dumped hazardous waste near Gospić, binding deadlines and a demand for a different approach to environmental responsibility across Croatia.
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For nine evenings, Rovinj is carrying out wildlife-management measures near populated areas. The seven named zones should be avoided from 9 pm to midnight; the warning does not apply to the entire city.
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Croatia is sending two CL-415 Canadairs with two crews to help fight a fire in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The deployment follows an official request for assistance and is cross-border disaster relief, not evidence of a new fire in Croatia.
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The GFCM's Adriatic subregional office has formally opened in Split. It connects research with regional fisheries policy, but its opening does not itself introduce any new fishing rule.
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The second Bicicletta rosa in Nova Vas near Poreč combines two guided cycling routes with an easy walk. Recommended donations support Vita Nova and psychological assistance for people living with cancer.
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The DC2 will be closed between the Bobota turn-off and the entrance to Vukovar. HAK routes traffic via Nemetin, Sarvaš, Bijelo Brdo and Dalj, but gives no reliable estimate of the extra journey time.
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The environment minister says the complete remediation plan will be presented by 20 September. The campaign groups' demand for removal within three months is not a government commitment.
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Traffic on two roads near Zaton Obrovački is due to be stopped briefly several times for filming: on the DC27 on Tuesday morning and the DC54 on Friday afternoon. No continuous closure has been announced.
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HVZ continues to list the vegetation fire between Perković and Slivno as active. The preliminary affected area has risen to 145 hectares; one firefighter received medical treatment after smoke inhalation.
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In a precisely defined part of fishing zone A, sardine fishers may operate for only five days per period for each licence. The new regulation has been in force since 5 September and expires at the end of 2026.
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A DN 400 trunk water main has burst near Podfara. Kraljevica, Oštro and the coves of Grabrova and Črišnjeva depend on this line; no official completion notice was available at the latest check.
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Obala i plaže Šibenik is intended to record and manage urban, suburban and island beaches more consistently. The year 2026 is for setting up the system—not the launch of a finished all-round service.
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Blues, rock and natural wine meet on Kanfanar’s square on 13 September. Two event calendars list 10 am and noon respectively—the discrepancy needs checking before travelling.
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The Zmajke from Zadar took part in the international dragon boat festival at Lac du Bourget. The focus is on movement, community and visibility after a breast cancer diagnosis—not a promise of a cure.
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A Guardian reader won the newspaper’s weekly competition with a tip about Cres. It is a lovely recommendation for wilderness, small towns and vultures—but not an expert ranking of Europe’s best islands.
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From 5 to 19 September, LOSINAVA brings together regattas, exhibitions, maritime knowledge and music. The restored Olympic Primorka and the 50th Nerezine traditional-boat regatta provide the historical setting.
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A Rafale, Black Hawk, Zlin 242L and Krila Oluje are scheduled from 15:00 on 6 September. Admission is free, although weather, firefighting needs and aircraft availability may still alter the programme.
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From January to August, arrivals increased by 0.10 per cent while overnight stays rose by 2.62 per cent. Arithmetically, this points to slightly longer stays, but it does not automatically establish a record or explain the cause.
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Air China has linked Zagreb with Beijing three times a week since 4 September. The flight keeps the same flight number but stops for several hours in Bucharest, including EU entry formalities.
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From 1 to 10 September, volunteers are repairing dry-stone walls and working on a historic plot. This World Heritage landscape on Hvar is not a frozen museum but farmland used for 24 centuries.
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On 12 September, routes of 11.3 or 2.209 kilometres lead from Valbandon towards Štinjan. Registration closes at midnight on 8 September, and entry fees go to the Police Solidarity Foundation.
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At noon on 5 September, sirens across much of Croatia will sound the all-clear signal. It is a scheduled test; Zagreb and Požega are excluded.
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People are being asked to look out for an injured loggerhead turtle in the Šibenik maritime area. Anyone who sees it should keep their distance, note its position and direction of travel, and inform 112 or the nature-protection authority.
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Salt-field tours, crafts, cheese, music, exercise and street food: Pag's salt month runs until 25 September. Admission is free, but workshops still require registration.
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Skradinski rižot, local wines, conversations with chefs and a sweet Sunday: the third festival combines cuisine and a way of life. A detailed timetable has not yet been published.
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From 31 July to 16 August, research teams systematically searched the Adriatic for whales, dolphins and sea turtles. New population figures are not yet available—the method explains why analysis takes time.
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El Niño is likely to persist until February 2027 and peak near the end of the year. That raises global weather risks, but it does not provide a ready-made forecast for Croatia's winter or a particular holiday destination.
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Libraries, museums and other public cultural buildings have undergone energy renovation. The ministry's summary covers more than 70,000 square metres—but averages are not a measurement report for every individual building.
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Throughout September, police will step up checks on speed, parking, crossings and buses around Istrian schools. The accident figures also show that children's road safety does not begin and end at a zebra crossing.
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Floating booms, skimmers and tanks for oily water: the Coast Guard and Plovput trained together in the port area. This was an exercise, not an actual oil spill.
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The Australian-Croatian ultrarunner set off from the Savudrija lighthouse on 24 August and reached Prevlaka on 3 September. The run is complete, but Guinness recognition has not yet been documented.
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Delay information is currently absent from the HŽPP app and online timetable. This does not mean the timetable or ticket sales are down—but travellers making tight connections need a second live check.
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On 5 September, Zadar's ropeless competition follows two coastal routes. On-site registration begins at 2 pm and the event at 3 pm; only climbers who can safely control a drop into the sea should take part.
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The city and county intend to act against unauthorised buoys, chains and concrete blocks. Formal proceedings have been announced—not the completed removal of every affected mooring.
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Retired vascular surgeon Luka Pirnat now works as a family doctor on Iž. His official practice operates in Mali Iž and Veli Iž—his personal dedication is not a formal 24-hour service.
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The drinking-water component rose only slightly, while wastewater collection and treatment in the city area increased much more. Customers not connected to the sewer network follow a different calculation and may qualify for free emptying under certain conditions.
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In Sali harbour, a sloping public space is used for sitting, lying down and watching the world. Linčarnica is neither a museum nor an attraction with a programme—and that is precisely where its island story lies.
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Police recorded more crashes in the Poreč area by the end of August than in the same period last year. Speed remains a focus—but the figures describe an area, not a traveller's personal risk on any one journey.
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HŽPP will replace six trains between Knin, Perković and Šibenik with buses on Friday. The operator gives exact times, but neither the bus stops nor guaranteed connections.
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Two Canadair aircraft supported ground crews in Labinština. The fire was reported contained in the evening; about ten hectares of forest is an initial estimate, not a final official figure.
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Five men were reported after public posts. Three foreign defendants received non-final fines; residence and entry measures follow partly separate timelines.
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Novi Vinodolski expects around 200 show trucks in the town harbour over three days. Admission is free, but it is still worth planning the journey, noise and programme carefully.
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An inspection found an electrified wire fence on the maritime domain blocking access to the beach. Its removal was ordered and later reported by the owner’s representative; an official follow-up inspection remains pending.
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The old nudist-beach sign has gone, but naturism has not been banned. The reserve makes clear that the natural beach remains equally accessible to people with or without swimwear.
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Two young visitors were injured within a short time while jumping into the sea at Galebove stijene. A 24-year-old German man suffered serious injuries; police warn about height and unknown water depth.
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Police in Split suspect a doctor, a psychologist and an employee of issuing medical certificates without the required examinations. At least two cases concern seafarers.
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Six young men are suspected of attacking a Serbian-registered car in Lapad while masked. Two occupants suffered minor injuries; police are investigating several offences with an alleged hate motive based on nationality.
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A reader reports being charged four euros per person to disembark at the wooden pontoon. Bol Municipality clarifies that authorised taxi-boat operators may not impose this surcharge; the specific incident is still being investigated.
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Croatia’s state-owned ferry company reports 9.3 million passengers and 2.8 million vehicles over eight months. Vehicle numbers remained stable, while costs rose faster than revenue.
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A historic sundial has been reconstructed at the remote Cape Škamica. It tells a story of fishers, shepherds and orientation, although its maker, age and precise use remain partly unknown.
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A draft law would expand the group eligible for asbestos compensation and provide €29,100. Former Salonit employees, however, object to an exclusion clause affecting people who received compensation in the past.
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No trains are running between Sušak Pećine and Rijeka. On Thursday, replacement buses will operate between Rijeka and Škrljevo for ten services, but a stop list has not been published.
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The season opens in Motovun on 5 September. Festivals in Buzet and Livade follow through early November, with very different formats and some detailed programmes still incomplete.
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A quiz and party on Thursday, two city tours and “Notorious” for the finale: the remaining programme is spread across four venues. Only the photo exhibition is clearly confirmed as free.
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The Tax Administration sent routine reminders for overdue amounts in August. An objection does not automatically suspend enforcement; if the assessment is later corrected, the account and any overpayment are adjusted.
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Police suspect three men of illegally dumping construction, household, municipal and bulky waste. Two trucks have been temporarily seized; the total quantity, environmental damage and clean-up plan remain open.
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A German man drove a rented jet ski into a SUP carrying two young women. One suffered minor injuries; the distance, speed and cause of the accident remain under investigation.
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An exhausted 65-year-old Dutch man called 112 with his phone battery almost empty. HGSS found him alive; an Interior Ministry helicopter carried him to Makarska that evening.
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On the morning of 5 September, the historic vehicles will be displayed at the Forum and on Kalelarga. The anniversary rally of about 100 kilometres starts at noon.
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Skradin–Šibenik will close on Wednesday night into Thursday, followed by Šibenik–Danilo. The first two stages are over; installing the gantries does not mean the new tolling system has launched.
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Individuals and businesses can still report damage from the August fire until Wednesday. The PN form, the correct submission method and confirmation of receipt for an email are crucial.
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No exceedances of the tested gas values were found at three monitoring points. The visible pollution remained in the Mrežnica and did not reach the Korana confluence—but clean-up and monitoring are continuing.
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From 5 September to 1 November, a free bus carrying bicycles runs at weekends and on public holidays. Only passengers with a reservation and a bicycle may use it.
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Until 6 September, World Aquatics is testing a faster four-a-side format in the Old Port. Twenty-six teams from 20 countries are playing in a smaller field—right in front of the Old Town.
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Until 18 September, the festival links a cathedral, palace courtyard, Badija, Račišće, Lumbarda and Vela Luka. Anyone who notes only ‘Korčula Town’ misses the real travel plan.
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Every Tuesday at 10:00 until 6 October, the tourist board leads a two-hour tour through the Old Town. German is available, but the preferred language must be stated when booking.
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A further 14 samples taken on 19 August in the Senj, Tonkovića Vrilo and Mrđenovac supply zones also met the requirements. PFAS were again not above the limit of quantification, while official monitoring continues.
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Croatia's Ministry of Culture has declared Kaljski govor a cultural asset. This distinctive local Čakavian dialect carries fishing, island history and family memory—but official status is only the beginning of its care.
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Consumer prices in August were provisionally 4.1 per cent higher than a year earlier and 0.3 per cent above July. Energy and services are driving the increase—but the first figure is not yet the final detailed statistics.
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At the end of September, the charter show brings together yachts, brokers and suppliers. Anyone who only wants to look at boats is in the wrong place: access is subject to approval and advance registration, not tickets at the door.
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Jadrolinija is keeping the Jelena in service for another week. Promotional fares apply on four additional travel days — but this does not add vehicle transport or make the route year-round.
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From 8 to 14 September, the regulated base grade costs no more than €1.67 for petrol and €1.79 for diesel. Blue diesel and LPG are becoming more expensive; premium fuel and motorway stations continue to follow a different pricing logic.
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Following the collision in Zonka Bay, police intend to file a criminal complaint against the 60-year-old German skipper. The step makes the suspicion more specific, but it is not a conviction.
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Large brown algae create habitat but are disappearing from parts of the shallow northern Adriatic. Training near Vrsar shows how recreational divers can contribute standardised observations.
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The grid reached a new hourly high on 11 August. Rooftop solar reduced grid demand during the day; after sunset, high demand met rapidly declining on-site generation.
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The operator has counted 47 large intercontinental and 53 feeder-ship calls since commercial operations began. The milestone refers to calls—not automatically 100 different vessels or cargo throughput.
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The aircraft wreck in Balun Bay is documented and may be dived only under strict rules. Visitors encounter archaeological heritage—not a freely accessible adventure playground.
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The 26-metre tower marks the transition between the open sea, Telašćica and the Kornati islands. It is staffed, monitored and equipped with modern technology—but it is not an automatically accessible excursion site.
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The underpass on the DC8 is closed from 22:00 on Sunday until 06:00 on Monday. The entire junction is not closed: traffic will use the upper lanes.
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Molat, Split, Supetar, Stari Grad and Kaprije are affected by individual changes on Monday. Split–Rogač also has a separate timetable on two Sundays in September.
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Plovput is seeking one person for the Pula fairway district. The workplace, however, is not one romantic tower: Pula and lighthouses across the Adriatic are specified, including shift work.
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Four people were injured in a crash on the A1. During the rescue operation, police documented 29 drivers using the cleared emergency corridor from a prohibited or opposing direction.
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About 75,000 vehicles have been counted at the cape since May, roughly one fifth fewer than in 2025. The number remains large — and it is not a visitor count. Entry on foot or by bicycle is still free.
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On 28 August 1895, one of the world’s earliest complete alternating-current systems began operating. The decisive achievement was not just the power station, but the entire chain all the way to Šibenik’s lamps.
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Stubičke Toplice has a new thermal hotel with 70 beds, wellness facilities and physiotherapy. Most of the investment received public funding — but reliable prices and detailed booking conditions have not yet been published.
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The investigation into the fire above Konopljikova Bay confirms that an open flame or embers met weather favourable to fire spread. A man had been working and smoking there — but that is the state of the investigation, not a conviction.
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One sample exceeded the limit for E. coli. The official recommendation is narrowly confined to the Hotel Bellevue monitoring point — not every beach in Orebić or on Pelješac.
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An employee noticed a camera allegedly concealed in a wristwatch and immediately informed the police. The authority says it found incriminating material — but identifies neither the property nor any families affected.
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The shallow, brackish coastal lake is a wetland, viewpoint and nature park all at once. Anyone wishing to see Crkvine, Kamenjak and Prosika needs to know the distances, opening hours and that electric-boat service ended for 2026.
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From 3 to 6 September, eleven city museums will open their doors for more than 160 free activities. Admission is free — but workshops, guided tours and limited capacity still require planning.
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Environmental moorings are planned at twelve locations in the nature park. What has been approved is the project’s funding — not immediate use, a reservation system or any new permission to anchor.
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A new project aims to strengthen young coastal dunes and tortoise habitats while improving wildfire prevention. Funding has been approved — but specific work sites, closures and dates have not yet been published.
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Copernicus forecasts a broad dust plume over the Adriatic on 28 August, moving east and weakening thereafter. The map explains the hazy sky — but it is neither a local particulate measurement nor a health warning.
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Two boats collided in the Barbatski Channel; no one was injured. A 32-year-old German is suspected of operating a vessel while intoxicated and then failing to stop. This is a police allegation, not a conviction.
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An Italian rider was unhurt after a technical failure. The larger case lies behind the accident: the city, harbourmaster’s office, customs, tax authority and inspectorates describe different areas of responsibility — and no definitive closure has been confirmed.
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Under certain conditions, Croatian returnees can receive a 100 per cent reduction of the proportionate annual tax attributable to employment income. The rule does not cover every form of income — and 474 refunds are not a reliable participation rate.
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According to the authorities, the dark-painted vessel belongs neither to the Ministry of Defence nor to the armed forces. Its civilian registration and the absence of visible markings have been confirmed; the uniforms, flag and purpose of the trip remain only partly clarified.
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Prosecutors have indicted four Croatian citizens over alleged misuse of restructuring funds and subsidy fraud. The large total is the sum of allegations in the indictment — not damage established by a final judgment.
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Rijeka’s Morčić and the Engadin Morin share gold, enamel and a distinctive profile motif. A cultural project is investigating possible routes between Croatia and Switzerland — but a direct historical transfer has not yet been proven.
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Plans for the transferred site include a hall, club rooms, courts, a running track, playground and fitness facilities. A final building permit exists, but the construction contract, total cost and opening remain unresolved.
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Real gross domestic product in the second quarter was 1.7 per cent higher than a year earlier and, adjusted for seasonal effects, 0.4 per cent above the previous quarter. Both figures represent growth — but they answer different questions.
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José Carreras will sing outside Dubrovnik Cathedral on 27 August with soprano Dušica Bijelić, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Giménez. Tickets cost between €50 and €250. What is confirmed, what remains open and how to plan the evening sensibly.
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Jelsa's wine festival begins on the Riva on Thursday evening and runs until late on Saturday. The official programme combines Hvar wines with parades, music, water sports and island traditions — here is the practical overview.
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A sign in Rogoznica was reported to have promised boat trips without a licence. The law is clear for powerful motorboats — and renters also bear responsibility. Here is what you need to check before handover.
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Croatia is supporting affected employers whose businesses are unable to operate because of the direct or indirect consequences of the fire. The measure covers permanent jobs; seasonal and fixed-term contracts are excluded.
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Petrinja, Buzet, Imotski, Županja, Senj and Brestovac are receiving new specialist vehicles for difficult terrain. The handover forms part of an order for 78 units — it does not mean that all of them have automatically been delivered.
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The Museum of Betina Wooden Shipbuilding is presenting plans, contracts, photographs and family material belonging to a shipbuilder who combined traditional yard knowledge with technical drawing, new regulations and international commissions.
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Choir concert, procession, two music stages, folk games and sport: Novigrad celebrates its patron saint and City Day. Anyone looking only at the headline names will miss the real structure of this weekend.
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The swimmer, who lives on Krk, has closed another gap on his personal Adriatic map. The reported distance was slightly more than six kilometres – the next planned stage would be about three times as long.
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The vegetation fire from the Bosnia and Herzegovina border area continued to occupy emergency crews above Duba Konavoska on Wednesday. According to the responsible fire commander, the fire was far from homes – but that did not mean the operation was over.
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Matica hrvatska's governing body has approved the new island branch. It is intended to represent all of Brač – but it will not be formally founded or given an elected programme until the announced assembly in September.
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Rescue operations unfolded almost simultaneously in two Dalmatian sea areas: between Čiovo and the Drvenik islands, a missing rider was found after four hours. Off Kaprije, the harbour authority transported two injured people to Šibenik for medical treatment.
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Around 15 boat crews sailed from Malinska to the Franciscan monastery at Glavotok in 2026. Today's Porcijunkula combines religious practice, maritime heritage and the hope of a safe return – without presenting itself as an uninterrupted centuries-old major event.
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At 25 additional locations, cameras are intended to detect smoke and fire. The technology watches around the clock, but people confirm the alarm – and calling 112 after spotting a fire yourself remains important.
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State line 501 connects Brodarica with the small island. Different times and fares apply in 2026 depending on the season – and the car stays on the mainland.
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From Kamenjak via Pula, Rovinj and Brijuni to Učka and Buzet: the new “Wunderschön!” episode brings together landscapes, people and food – and, according to ARD, remains available until 2031.
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A large vehicle carrier has brought more than 2,000 new cars directly from the Far East to Rijeka for the first time. Distribution by rail and road will now determine whether this becomes more than a single record port call.
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The façade, windows, lighting and building services have been upgraded; a 120 kW heat pump replaces part of the building’s former energy demand. But the announced 70 to 80 per cent saving still has to be demonstrated in operation.
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“Tamo gdje počinje more” brings together historical studies on Lastovo. Its editor, length, series, ISBN and Academy price are confirmed – but a review without reading the complete book would still be dishonest.
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The small airfield near Vrsar is closed in the middle of the season. The trigger was not a flight accident, but the lack of proof that the previous operator is allowed to continue to use the municipal areas.
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In 2007, twelve firefighters lost their lives after a deployment on Kornat. The anniversary became a national day of remembrance – and 700 cubic metres of island stone became an extraordinary memorial site.
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The first five procedures were carried out in gynecology. The robot does not operate itself: it translates the movements of the surgical team into precise instrument movements.
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Trail, kayak, open water swimming, triathlon or family adventure: The sixth edition combines Jasenice, Maslenica, the Zrmanja and the Novigrad Sea – free of charge, but not without preparation.
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DHMZ has issued regional warnings for thunderstorms, strong south-westerly winds and heat. The time windows differ considerably – and yellow means heightened awareness, not severe weather across the entire country.
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Six people escaped a burning yacht unharmed; the vessel, around 20 metres long, later sank in the Trogir Channel. At the same time, firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled a vegetation fire on Sveti Klement.
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For eight hours, the harbourmaster's office, its branch offices and VTS will step up inspections across the Split maritime area. The focus is on speed, boat hire and day-trip vessels – combining enforcement with education.
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A floating barrier does not block the entrance arbitrarily: this long sea cave brings together a sensitive habitat, exhaust fumes, impact marks, swimmers and a natural rockfall risk.
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A four-year-old holidaymaker from Austria was treated with antivenom at KBC Rijeka and is in a stable condition. The campsite has not been named. What is confirmed about the case – and what to do after a snakebite.
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A reader accuses a boat owner of manoeuvring among swimmers with the engine running and mooring there. The individual case has not yet been officially confirmed. The distance and mooring rules are nevertheless unambiguous.
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At 12:24, Croatia's Seismological Service recorded a magnitude 3.1 tremor north of Split. Thirteen minutes later, a second event of magnitude 2.0 followed. What these figures mean – and what cannot be inferred from the official reports.
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A villa near Ražanj is being offered for €3.099 million with direct sea access, a secluded beach and a boathouse. But advertising language, ownership and public coastal law are three different things.
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Monteput is seeking a designer for the Montenegrin section towards Bosnia. The tender covers a preliminary design for about 45 kilometres – not construction, not the final alignment and not an opening.
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Zagreb is the first European city where an autonomous ride can be booked through the Uber app. Choosing UberX or Comfort still does not guarantee a robotaxi – and at launch a licensed operator sits behind the wheel.
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In 2,059 inspections, Croatia's State Inspectorate identified 166 cases of unregistered accommodation or advertising and ordered 119 administrative measures. What the figures really show – and how guests can recognise a proper process.
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On 23 August, the Croatian Parliament and Primorje-Gorski Kotar County commemorated the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes at three locations. The stops linked Goli otok, Sveti Grgur and the Kampor Memorial Cemetery on Rab.
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A notarised contract, handover report, one month’s rent as a deposit and new notice periods: Croatia is discussing a new residential tenancy law. It remains a draft – which is exactly why no proposal should be presented as current law.
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KBC Rijeka now treats severe allergies to wasp, bee and hornet venom with immunotherapy lasting several years. It is designed to prevent future systemic reactions – but it is neither first aid after a sting nor a treatment for every severe swelling.
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Within 300 metres of the coast, the speed limit is 8 knots. Motorboats and jet-propelled craft may only begin planing outside this zone. Boat length, bathing areas, ports and local rules also determine the required distance.
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An employee is suspected of withholding revenue from boats that were actually rented out instead of passing it on to the business owner. Police put the loss at around €8,500; their statement contains no indication that holidaymakers were defrauded.
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Police attribute ten fires over two days to a joint plan. One car and 43 olive trees were confirmed destroyed, and four people are under suspicion. This is an investigation update, not a new fire alert.
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The images looked like a major fire. What has been officially confirmed, however, is a failure of the external power supply that placed a heavier load on the safety flare system. Why the flame may become visible again – and what the air and bathing-water data actually show.
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A rare seal off Croatia is not a selfie opportunity, and an animal on the beach is not automatically in distress. What swimmers, divers, kayakers and boat crews should do now – and what a single sighting really proves about the species’ return.
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The island's springs are very low after an exceptionally dry spring and summer. Even so, the supply is operating normally. What guests, hosts and businesses should do now—and what has explicitly not been decided.
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The crash site between Otočac and Perušić has been cleared and the A1 has reopened in both directions. The tailback has not yet dispersed: at 17:34, HAK reported long queues in both directions.
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A kindergarten, police station, homes and boats were flooded, while roofs were damaged in Lopar. The storm also shows how differently stretches of coast only a few kilometres apart can be affected.
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Striking yellow-brown jellyfish have been spotted off Pula and near Brijuni. They are neither an introduced plague nor considered dangerous—but they still do not belong in children's hands or on the beach.
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Retail alcohol sales end at 9 pm throughout the city in summer. Shops may remain open, however, and bars may continue serving drinks. That distinction is crucial for late arrivals and evenings on the beach.
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Several vegetation fires prompted overnight evacuations in Kožlovac, Kolarina and Turanj. What has been officially confirmed, which places are meant and how travellers should act sensibly now.
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At 12:21, HAK reports six catamaran routes and one ferry route suspended – from Kvarner to Zadar and Split. Which services are affected and what ‘suspended’ means for later departures.
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Rijeka Airport is located on Krk and has better connections in 2026. But the end of the season, shuttle timetables and actual availability determine whether a trip works – and a €20 million concept has not yet become a major construction project under way.
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Initially, only the 08 sailing from Ancona was confirmed cancelled. At 12:21, HAK lists the entire Zadar–Ancona route as suspended because of the weather – so travellers departing from Zadar now need a fresh live-status check too.
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Bura, a technical defect or an operational cancellation do not lead to the same entitlements. EU rules distinguish between rerouting, ticket refunds, refreshments, accommodation and compensation — and that distinction is exactly what matters.
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The limit has been increased from 50 to 70 metres. It applies to shore mooring with a shore line and anchor --- and it does not simply measure the length of the line. Swimming areas, vegetation and local prohibitions remain additional restrictions.
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Different tick species and diseases are more prominent on Croatia's coast and in continental Croatia. This is not a rigid map. What matters is protection, a thorough body check, correct removal and recognising the right warning signs.
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The Hydrographic Institute has published the current complete edition for the Croatian coast in English. It supplements nautical charts with ports, anchorages, hazards, weather and regulations --- but replaces neither corrections nor the current situation.
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The damaged old Sava bridge remains closed. The route towards Gradiška and Banja Luka is open via Gornji Varoš–Gradiška Novi Most. The crucial point is to direct your satnav to the new crossing.
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There is no single nationwide summer deadline on Croatia's coast. The region, property, campsite rules, wind and current fire danger together determine whether the barbecue must stay cold today.
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The European Health Insurance Card helps with more than genuine emergencies. The decisive points are an HZZO-contracted provider, the correct certificate and realistic expectations about co-payments, private practices and repatriation.
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With Jadrolinija, a paid vehicle ticket does not have the same meaning on every route. Sometimes it secures a concrete departure, and other times queue order in the port still determines loading.
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South of the current bridge, a new road corridor and later a railway corridor are planned. At the moment, variants, an environmental assessment and a location permit are commissioned, not construction.
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The seasonal catamaran connects the mainland, Krk, Rab and Pag without a car. The timetable allows for long days, but Lun is omitted on Wednesdays and the service ends after 30 August.
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A recent emergency at sea shows how quickly small recreational craft can drift away between Senj and Krk. What matters is not courage or proximity to the beach, but the warning situation, proper equipment and an early decision to turn back.
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A recording shows the dog being thrown into the sea. More serious still, police later had to correct their initial account of who cared for the animal. We separate visible facts, official statements and open questions.
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The official platform shows more than a colour: it also gives the sampling date, the individual assessment and the difference from the annual rating. These details determine whether a result helps with today’s beach decision.
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In summer the park is open until 20h, yet vehicles may enter only until 15h and the Skywalk closes at 16h. Confusing these three times means planning past the mountain.
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Nine reported beach thefts in Kvarner are no reason to panic, but they are a reason to make a better plan. Joint patrols with foreign officers help with language and prevention – they do not take responsibility for your valuables.
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From March 2027, tolls in Croatia should operate without barrier booths. The key will be a correctly registered vehicle with a valid payment method, before motorway travel begins.
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Silver-cheeked toadfish and lionfish are appearing more frequently in the Adriatic. Swimmers have no reason to panic – but anglers, divers and curious finders have every reason to keep their hands off.
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The POPOyster project is looking for natural populations of the European flat oyster. A photo and a precise location can help research – without collecting a shellfish or disturbing a sensitive habitat.
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The first half of the year did not bring new records, but it did bring stable numbers. That is less disappointment than an invitation: to fairer prices, quieter months, and a Croatia beyond the high season.
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Croatia’s most famous national park can be experienced sensibly even in midsummer – if the time slot, pricing logic and routes are clear before arrival.
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The digital Entry/Exit System has been fully active since 10 April 2026. For trips to Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro, every person in the car counts separately – and being subject to EES is not the same as choosing the right lane.
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Access is regulated well above the Old Town. Accommodation, a hotel or a parking ticket only helps if its status matches the number plate – before the car uses the controlled zone.
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More boats, rapid weather changes and 182 violations recorded on a single inspection day: On the Adriatic, preparation often makes the difference before departure.
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Croatia’s heritage register is denser, more varied and more closely woven into everyday life than the famous postcards suggest. In autumn 2026, particularly endangered heritage takes centre stage.
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Since the beginning of 2025, two small changes with a large everyday effect have applied at Croatian supermarket checkouts: the single-use deposit is 10 cents and ultrathin fruit and vegetable bags must be paid for.
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