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Croatia has announced a national prostate cancer screening programme offering annual PSA tests for men aged 55–69, set to begin next year, as the UK debates its own stance after the UK National Screening Committee’s cautious recommendation; early data show Croatia’s five-year survival is higher than Britain's, with several other countries piloting or planning routine PSA screenings.
A silver coin smuggling case led to the discovery of a well-preserved prehistoric fortress in Croatia's Papuk Mountains, revealing sophisticated stone fortifications and a highly organized society from the Iron Age, despite some loss of context due to looting.
Zagreb's Christmas market, known as Zagreb Advent, has become a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Croatia's efforts to promote year-round tourism, with the city aiming to compete with Europe's top markets by offering diverse, themed venues and attracting visitors from across Europe, contributing significantly to the local economy and tourism growth.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, who ended their three-year relationship in September, were seen together in Croatia, sparking speculation about a possible reconciliation, though it remains uncertain whether they are back together or just enjoying each other's company as exes.
Croatian singer Marko Perković, known for controversial pro-Nazi displays, held a record-breaking concert in Zagreb with tens of thousands of fans performing Nazi salutes, sparking criticism from political leaders and media for glorifying fascist symbols and past atrocities.
Croatian singer Marko Perkovic and hundreds of thousands of fans performed a pro-Nazi salute at a concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism due to its historical associations with the Ustasha regime and WWII atrocities, despite legal protections for the salute in Croatia. The event highlighted ongoing nationalist sentiments and tensions related to Croatia's past, with reactions from regional leaders and authorities emphasizing the controversial nature of the performance.
A highly controversial concert by right-wing singer Marko Perkovic, also known as Thompson, drew tens of thousands of fans to Zagreb, amid security concerns and criticism over his pro-Nazi and Ustasha references, highlighting ongoing tensions over Croatia's historical memory and nationalist sentiments.
A chance discovery of an 18th-century sunken boat near Dubrovnik's old port has been made by diver Ivan Bukelic, with further research planned to study and protect the vessel, which dates back to the late 1700s.
Croatia has issued a red alert as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to 37 degrees Celsius, with parts of central and southern Europe nearing 40 degrees Celsius. The heatwave poses significant health risks, including heat stroke, and has led to similar alerts in Italy and other European countries. Authorities are advising people to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours. This extreme weather is attributed to human-induced climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather events.
A major power blackout hit Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania, and Croatia's Adriatic coast amid a severe heat wave with temperatures nearing 104°F. The outage, caused by a malfunction of an interconnector in Montenegro, left almost the entire country of Montenegro and significant parts of Bosnia and Croatia without electricity. Efforts are underway to restore power, with Croatian authorities analyzing the disturbance and ramping up production capacities.
Croatia's ruling HDZ party won the parliamentary elections but will likely need to form a government with the right-wing Homeland Movement, indicating a shift to the right in Croatian politics. The HDZ's reliance on conservative and patriotic forces, as well as potential coalition partners, reflects a growing influence of right-wing ideologies in the country's political landscape. The election results suggest a move away from the EU's liberal values, with the Homeland Movement and other right-leaning parties advocating for less government interference in the economy and a sovereigntist foreign policy.
Croatia's foreign minister, Gordan Grlic Radman, faced backlash after attempting to kiss his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, during a group photo at the EU conference in Berlin. The incident was criticized as inappropriate and even labeled as sexual harassment. While Grlic Radman shrugged off the criticism, claiming it was a warm greeting, prominent leaders and social media users condemned his actions. Baerbock has not commented on the incident, but reports suggest that Grlic Radman was late to the photo shoot and had not greeted her prior to the attempted kiss.
Slovenia has introduced border checks with Hungary and Croatia for at least 10 days, following Italy's similar move due to increased violence in the Middle East. The decision reflects growing security concerns in Europe amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The EU is discussing how to manage the impact of the war on the bloc, with the issue of internal border checks being a challenge for the Schengen area. Other countries, including Denmark, Sweden, and France, are also implementing border checks within the Schengen area.
Slovenia has deployed police on its border crossings with Croatia and Hungary to prevent potential security threats, leading to queues as travelers wait for document checks. The temporary border controls were introduced following Italy's decision to improve home security by implementing controls on its border crossing with Slovenia. Police have been deployed on 14 border crossings, while the remaining 18 crossings will not have a permanent police presence. The Slovenian government cited security threats from terrorist and extremist movements, as well as a rise in organized crime in the western Balkans, as reasons for the border controls.
Slovenia has deployed police officers on border crossings with Croatia and Hungary to prevent potential security threats, leading to queues as travelers wait for document checks. The temporary border controls were introduced following Italy's decision to implement controls on its border with Slovenia. Police are present at 14 border crossings, while the remaining 18 crossings do not have a permanent police presence. The Slovenian government cited security threats from terrorist and extremist movements as well as a rise in organized crime in the western Balkans as reasons for the border controls.