Varaždin

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Benkovac faces toxic waste crisis after illegal dumping discovery

Illegal waste disposal remains a persistent issue in Croatia and the wider Balkans. In addition to construction waste being abandoned in forests and roadsides in Kotoriba and Mraclin, new reports indicate that illegal du

Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

33 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Croatia environmental crisis: Illegal waste contaminates groundwater in Gospić and Benkovac

The hazardous waste crisis in Croatia has intensified following reports that illegal dumping has severely contaminated the Lika region’s groundwater. While initial assessments in March 2026 suggested low risks, a July 20

Dinamo Zagreb and Istra 1961 match results and cup progress

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Croatian Football Cup: Istra 1961 advances as Dinamo prepares for Bedem

Following a 2-2 draw with Dinamo Zagreb, Istra 1961 maintained a defensive focus in their subsequent SuperSport HNL fixture, securing a 0-0 draw against league leaders Varaždin. While Varaždin controlled much of the play

Regional mosquito control and disinfestation campaigns

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Rijeka to conduct three-day mosquito control program

Municipalities and public health authorities in various regions have initiated mosquito control and disinfestation campaigns to manage flying insects. In Ragusa and Lugoj, authorities announced the commencement of third

Senior activity programs in Croatia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Rijeka launches free activity program for seniors

Various regional initiatives in Croatia are providing diverse activity programs for seniors and retirees. In the Slatina and Orahovica areas, the ‘Zajedno za zlatnu dob’ (Together for the Golden Age) project, a collabor

Sremska Mitrovica residential and economic trends

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Assembly adopts 2026-2030 Road Safety Strategy

Sremska Mitrovica has emerged as a residential hub for commuters traveling to Belgrade, with data indicating that 982 economically active residents make the daily trip. This proximity to the capital is supported by major

Špancirfest festival in Varaždin

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Zabranjeno pušenje performs at Špancirfest in Varaždin

The 28th edition of the Špancirfest music festival in Varaždin, Croatia, continues through August 30, 2026. The event features approximately 600 programs across 23 festival zones, including over 200 musical performances,

Rijeka eliminated from Conference League by Midtjylland

10 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: FC Midtjylland eliminates HNK Rijeka from Conference League

Rijeka’s UEFA Conference League campaign has come to an end following their playoff round exit against Danish side Midtjylland. After losing the first leg 2-0, Rijeka hosted the second leg at Rujevica, initially taking a

Violent assaults in the Balkan region

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Malishevë shooting kills 25-year-old pregnant woman

Violent physical assaults in the Balkan region have led to police investigations and calls for legislative reform. In Gostivar, North Macedonia, two men were attacked with hard objects and a wooden club. Authorities ide