Pula

Nord Stream sabotage investigations and trials continue

36 clusters · 365 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nord Stream sabotage trial faces decision on dismissal motion

German prosecutors have deepened the probe into the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. After initially charging former SBU officer Sergei Kuznetsov in July 2025, German authorities filed a formal indictment on

Metis facility fires in Croatia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Metis facility fire in Kukuljanovo triggers air quality monitoring

A series of fires occurred at Metis company facilities in Croatia during late September and October 2026. The incidents included a large fire at a Kukuljanovo warehouse on September 24, a fire at a recycling center in Pu

Balkan and Italian summer and autumn festivals 2026

57 clusters · 324 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Wine festivals showcase young vintages in Slovenia and Croatia

The cultural and agricultural season in the Western Balkans and Adriatic continues through autumn 2026, with an increasing focus on gastronomy, literature, science, and traditional music. In Croatia, the culinary scene i

Regional sports activities in the Balkans

3 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Podgorica maintains lead in Montenegrin Second League

Regional sports activities across Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Montenegro involve a variety of professional leagues and community-based competitions. In professional athletics, recent results in

Regional sports funding in Montenegro and Croatia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Sports funding increases in Vukovarsko-Srijemska and Istria counties

Local governments in Montenegro and Croatia are implementing various measures to increase financial support for regional sports and athletes. In Montenegro, the municipality of Herceg Novi approved a record allocation o

Balkans road safety incidents and rising violations

35 clusters · 232 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Slovenian family killed in fatal crash on Croatian A1 highway

The surge in road accidents and driving violations across the Balkans continued through late 2026, marked by intensive law enforcement operations and technological upgrades. In Serbia, authorities have intensified surve

Cultural and artistic activities in the Balkans

31 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Montenegrin National Theatre announces new season and premiere

The Balkan region continues to see diverse cultural and artistic activity, spanning music festivals, film events, and exhibitions. In Montenegro, the Podgorica Cultural Summer features the 13th International Puppet Festi

Waste management developments in Croatia

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Municipal waste and utility management reports in Slovenia and Croatia

Waste management in Croatia is experiencing regional variations in capacity, costs, and operational procedures. In Split, the Karepovac landfill is nearing its capacity limits, with projections suggesting it may only su

Autumn and winter fashion and lifestyle trends

36 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Winter fashion trends focus on scarves and crochet caps

Autumn fashion continues to lean into nostalgic silhouettes and relaxed denim, with seasonal palettes featuring burgundy, olive, chocolate, and yellow. Recent developments for the autumn-winter 2026/2027 season indicate

Cultural heritage projects in Pula

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pula hosts cultural project to promote Macedonian language and heritage

Various cultural initiatives have been held in Pula to promote diaspora heritage and language. In mid-October 2026, the 14th annual Brazil Days featured programs focused on language, ecology, and ethnomusicology, includi

New Year celebrations in Croatia and Bosnia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Sarajevo and Slavonski Brod announce New Year's Eve performers

Cities across the region are announcing musical performers and schedules for upcoming holiday festivities. In Pula, Mayor Peđa Grbin announced that rock musician Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga and his band, Bajaga i Instruktori

Istria waste management crisis and planning

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Istria County and Pula sign agreement to improve Kaštijun waste center

The Istria County Assembly and the Pula City Council have moved to address a waste management crisis at the Kaštijun landfill. Following protests from civic groups and warnings from political groups regarding potential e

Croatian veterans' opposition to foreign performers

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Singer Jakov Jozinović faces backlash over Niš concerts

Croatian veterans' associations have initiated protests and policy demands regarding foreign performers. Initially, the Association of Croatian Homeland War Veterans 91 (UHBDR91) called for singer Jakov Jozinović to canc

Kuzey Star acquisition of Uljanik shipyard

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Kuzey Star Shipyard acquires Uljanik brodogradnja 1856

The Center for Restructuring and Sale (CERP) has selected the Turkish company Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik to acquire a 97.13 percent controlling stake in Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856 in Pula, Croatia. Kuzey Star submitte

European environmental and sustainability initiatives

10 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Croatia hosts environmental and gardening workshops

Environmental and sustainability initiatives in Croatia and the surrounding region continue to focus on waste reduction, ecological education, and forest restoration. In Croatia, the ‘Papir nije smeće’ (Paper is not tra

Italy coastal defense and infrastructure projects

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Italy infrastructure and coastal protection projects underway

Italy has initiated several infrastructure and environmental protection projects aimed at combating coastal erosion and ground instability. Initial efforts focused on large-scale coastal defense, including a 12 million

Underground peat fire near Vinkovci

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Pula recycling center fire caused by thermal reaction in waste

Authorities in Vinkovci identified an underground peat and organic matter fire at the Sinkoš site near the Vuka River as the cause of smoke and odors affecting Tordinci, Nuštar, and Vinkovci. The fire, covering roughly 1

Humanitarian aid for homelessness in Serbia and Croatia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Croatia marks World Mental Health Day with community initiatives

To mark World Homeless Day, humanitarian initiatives in Serbia and Croatia organized events to provide direct support and raise awareness for people experiencing homelessness. In Novi Sad, the Solidarity Kitchen hosted

International friendly football matches

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: NK Istra defeats Venezia FC 1-0 in international friendly

Various international friendly football matches took place between clubs from Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy. In one fixture, NK Maribor and HNK Gorica played to a 1-1 draw at Kidričevo. HNK Gorica scored early through An

Sailing regattas in the Adriatic region

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Split Race for the Cure raises record 101,000 euros

Sailing events and regattas have been highlighted across the Adriatic coast, involving both traditional and competitive racing. In mid-September, the city of Pula made its first official participation in the 25th ‘Coppa

Pro-life marches in Croatia

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Varaždin to host Walk for Life march on October 3

The ‘Hod za život, obitelj i Hrvatsku’ (March for Life, Family, and Croatia) movement is conducting a series of marches across various Croatian cities to advocate for the protection of unborn life and the reform of abort