# Extremism and vandalism in Croatia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extremism-and-vandalism-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-11-02T09:10:27.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Public figures and minority representatives in Croatia have raised concerns regarding a rise in extremist symbols and vandalism. In Kostrena and Rijeka, activist Renata Kolombo reported receiving threats after opposing the use of neo-Nazi and Ustaše symbols, criticizing the judicial system for inconsistent responses to such graffiti.

In Zagreb, former President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović noted that newly renovated building facades in the city center are frequently defaced by graffiti. 

In the village of Otišić, near Vrlika, traffic signs were vandalized with swastikas and Ustaše symbols. Jovica Rađen, Vice President of the Council of the Serbian National Minority for the City of Vrlika, filed a police report characterizing these acts as systematic intimidation of the local Serbian minority and Orthodox returnees. Residents have requested increased police patrols to protect the community and infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Otišić village targeted by hate speech and vandalism

Vandals defaced numerous traffic signs in Otišić, Croatia, with hate symbols and Ustaše insignia, prompting reports of organized intimidation against the local Serbian minority.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/otii-village-targeted-by-hate-speech-and-vandalism

### 2026-11-01: Croatia: Concerns raised over extremism and vandalism in Zagreb and Kostrena

Croatian activists and former President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović have raised alarms over extremist symbolism and the frequent defacement of renovated buildings with graffiti.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-concerns-raised-over-extremism-and-vandalism-in-zagreb-and-kostrena

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