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Society30 October 2026A woman posted a recording of an Ustasha song from the unveiling of the Armada mural. She was accused
THE RIJEKA prosecutor's office accused the woman of publishing a video of Armada's mural with an Ustasha song, charging her with public incitement to violence and hatred.
From the papers · Index.hr
Society30 October 2026Hackers stole 6 billion from Binance. CNN: This isn't the first time, and it won't be the last
Over $6 billion was stolen from the LARGEST cryptocurrency exchange Binance, raising security issues. Although Binance will cover the losses, experts warn of the risks of centralized platforms.
From the papers · Index.hr
Sport30 October 2026Leka's machine continues to trample. Four goals, a new win and a jump to first place
THE Croatian coach's TEAM is ranked first in the Belgian league rankings.
From the papers · Index.hr
Politics30 October 2026Three judges refuse to work with filming, president Frane Staničić says: 'The court will be very difficult to function'
Part of the judges make participation in the working group conditional upon the termination of the recording, which the president of the court refuses
From the papers · Večernji list
Society30 October 2026‘Rich Man on the Street‘ had to suppress his love of guns to start ‘reviving‘ his career
For seven years, Ja Morant (27) was the "cornerstone" of the Grizzlies, that is, the team that brought back a touch of "grit and grind" to Memphis - the closest translation of that phrase would be: "blood, sweat and tears" - basketball as fans watched it while Mike Conley, Marc Gasol, Zach lived there…
From the papers · Jutarnji list
Society30 October 2026Intel sank almost 29 percent, Nvidia and Amazon are also falling. What's going on?
THE HISTORIC decline of Intel and tech giants has shaken stock markets as investors doubt the rapid cost-effectiveness of huge investments in artificial intelligence.
From the papers · Index.hr
Society30 October 2026Fall asleep as soon as you lie down? A neurologist warns of a sign that many mistakenly consider good, and could reveal a serious problem
If you fall asleep almost immediately as soon as you put your head on the pillow, you may think that you are lucky and do not need a lot of time to rest. But according to a warning from Argentine neurologist Conrad Estol, such a habit does not have to be a sign of quality sleep. On the contrary, it could indicate that…
From the papers · Slobodna Dalmacija
News7 July 2026Popular Thai street food favourite opens new spot in central Zagreb
Popular Saralee's Thai Street Food has opened a new restaurant at Skalinska 3 in central Zagreb, serving authentic Thai dishes after closing its kiosk.
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News7 July 2026New FIFA transparency petition passes 3,500 signatures after Croatia's controversial World Cup exit
A Change.org petition demanding FIFA release VAR audio and sensor data behind Croatia's disallowed goal against Portugal has passed 3,500 signatures.
3 min read
News6 July 2026Croatian scientist leading world's largest astronomy survey as Rubin Observatory begins 10-year mission
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun its 10-year sky survey led by Croatian scientist Željko Ivezić, set to map 40 billion celestial objects.
3 min read
News6 July 2026Croatia records EU's largest reduction in gender pension gap since 2020
Croatia recorded the EU's largest fall in the gender pension gap since 2020, down to 19.3% after pension credits for parents.
3 min read
News6 July 2026July and August forecast released: warmer-than-average summer expected for Croatia
Croatia faces a warmer-than-average summer and autumn 2026 with more heatwaves and tropical nights, the latest ECMWF seasonal forecast warns.
3 min read