Croatia is experiencing significant traffic congestion across its highways and at toll booths as many head to the Adriatic coast, leading to lengthy delays. Further exacerbating travel woes, the Privlaka Bridge is currently stuck open, causing major disruptions on the island of Lošinj, while discussions also explore the phenomenon of unexplained "phantom traffic jams" on motorways.

Index.hr: Traffic Jams Everywhere: If You Leave for the Coast Now, Here's How Long It…

Major traffic jams and delays are reported on Croatian highways and toll booths as people head to the coast. The article provides real-time updates and advice on travel times to the Adriatic Sea.

Index.hr: Privlaka Bridge Stuck Open, Causing Major Delays on Lošinj

The Privlaka Bridge is stuck in an open position, leading to significant traffic congestion on the island of Lošinj. Authorities are working to resolve the issue.

Index.hr: Phantom Traffic Jams on Highways: Why Does Traffic Suddenly Stop Without…

This story investigates the phenomenon of 'phantom traffic jams' that occur on highways without any apparent cause like accidents or construction, seeking to explain why traffic suddenly halts.

The new Governor of the Croatian National Bank, Ante Žigman, has given his first major interview, discussing critical economic issues such as inflation, wages, and national debt. This comes as the government faces criticism for its ineffective 51 million euro response to the African swine fever outbreak, and is also reportedly adjusting its anti-inflation package.

Jutarnji list: New HNB Chief Ante Žigman Discusses Inflation, Wages, and Debt

In his first major interview, the new head of the Croatian National Bank, Ante Žigman, addressed key economic issues including inflation, wages, debtors, and the limits of Croatia's growth model.

Telegram.hr: Government's Ineffective Response to Swine Fever Costs Millions

The Croatian government's response to the African swine fever outbreak has been criticized for its ineffectiveness, costing the country 51 million euros and potentially damaging the pig farming industry. Related articles discuss potential measures like mobilizing hunters and police, and draw…

Jutarnji list: Details Revealed: Government Adjusts Anti-Inflation Package

It has been learned that the government is revising its anti-inflationary measures, with changes expected regarding relief for traders and stricter rules for higher earners.

Debates are ongoing regarding strategies to manage overtourism, with a commentary questioning the effectiveness of banning alcohol sales. Meanwhile, an in-depth analysis highlights the severe urban planning challenges facing Dubrovnik, comparing them to Zagreb's General Urban Plan.

tportal: Commentary: Can we curb overtourism by banning alcohol sales?

A commentary piece questions the effectiveness and logic of banning alcohol sales as a measure to combat overtourism, posing whether this is a sensible approach.

Jutarnji list: Detailed Analysis: Saving Dubrovnik from Overdevelopment

An in-depth analysis comparing Dubrovnik's urban planning challenges with Zagreb's General Urban Plan, suggesting the latter appears mild in comparison.

A premium article sheds light on the detailed preparations for Operation Storm, including orders from Franjo Tuđman to Janko Bobetko and reluctance without US support. Concurrently, a social commentary discusses a "mass exodus" from a perceived "promised land," with individuals feeling unwelcome.

Večernji list: How Operation Storm Was Prepared: Part 1

This premium article details the preparations for Operation Storm, revealing Tuđman's orders to Bobetko and his reluctance to attack Krajina without US support.

Večernji list: Mass Exodus from the 'Promised Land': 'I feel like they don't want us anymore'

A story about a mass emigration from a perceived 'promised land,' with individuals expressing feelings of being unwelcome.

Local news includes a dispute among residents over elevator installation in Zagreb, with the Ministry offering no easy solution, and a "toilet scandal" in Šibenik highlighting local peculiarities. Separately, a Spanish woman was arrested at Zagreb airport for attempting to smuggle 15 kilograms of marijuana.

Jutarnji list: Residents Clash Over Elevator Installation, Ministry Offers No Easy Solution

A dispute among residents over the installation of an elevator is escalating with arguments and refusal to pay, while the Ministry states parties must resolve the issue themselves.

Jutarnji list: Spanish Woman Arrested at Zagreb Airport with 15kg of Marijuana

A Spanish woman was apprehended at Zagreb airport after arriving with 15 kilograms of marijuana hidden in her suitcase.

Telegram.hr: Šibenik Toilet Scandal Highlights Local Peculiarities

A scandal involving chemical toilets in Šibenik has been interpreted as revealing unique aspects of the city's culture, even under HDZ governance, suggesting a respect for its past.