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Croatia is bracing for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar up to 42°C, particularly on Thursday. This comes as new weather forecast maps indicate unfavorable conditions across the country. In other pressing domestic news, a young man is in critical condition following an explosion near Bosiljevo, which may have involved a military-grade explosive device and caused significant property damage. Additionally, a 22-year-old woman died in a three-car collision in Split. The nation also faces a persistent labor shortage, with commentary suggesting the government under Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is hindering potential solutions. Further concerns are raised by firefighters warning against drone interference during operations and the ZTC's controversial decision to take collective leave during the critical fire season, potentially endangering the Croatian Air Rescue (HRZ).

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Croatia is preparing for a new and intense heatwave, with forecasts predicting temperatures as high as 42°C in some regions, particularly by Thursday. New weather maps indicate challenging conditions across the country.

Index.hr: Severe Weather Europe: Parts of Croatia Face Up to 42°C, New Heatwave Expected

Severe Weather Europe forecasts that parts of Croatia could experience temperatures up to 42°C, with the worst conditions expected on Thursday. A strong heatwave is affecting Central Europe and the Balkans.

Večernji list: New forecast maps are not good: Croatia is also under threat

New weather forecast maps show unfavorable conditions, with Croatia expected to be impacted by severe weather.

A young man is in critical condition following an explosion near Bosiljevo. Authorities are investigating the incident, noting that the explosive device may have been military-grade and caused significant damage, including blowing out two walls of a wooden house.

Index.hr: Police on Explosion Near Bosiljevo: Young Man Critically Injured, Explosive…

Following an explosion near Bosiljevo, authorities report that a young man is in critical condition, and the explosive device may have been military-grade.

Jutarnji list: Horror Near Bosiljevo: Doctors Fight for Young Man's Life After Activating…

Doctors are battling to save the life of a young man near Bosiljevo who was injured after activating an explosive device, while investigators piece together the incident.

Telegram.hr: Explosion Details Near Bosiljevo: Young Man Critical, Detonation Damaged House…

A young man is in critical condition after activating a bomb near Bosiljevo, with the explosion causing significant damage to a wooden house, blowing out two walls.

Croatia is grappling with a labor shortage, and a political commentary asserts that while effective solutions exist, the government led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is actively impeding their implementation, suggesting a need to adopt successful models from other countries.

Telegram.hr: Croatia Lacks Workers. Solution Exists, But Government Blocks It

A political commentary argues that Croatia faces a labor shortage, and while solutions exist, the government under Plenković is actively preventing their implementation. The author suggests copying successful models from other countries.

The Technical Support Centre (ZTC) has controversially decided to take collective leave during the peak fire season, a move that has surprised even its employees and poses a significant risk to the Croatian Air Rescue (HRZ).

Jutarnji list: Absurd Decision by ZTC: Collective Leave During Fire Season Puts HRZ at Risk

The ZTC (Technical Support Centre) has made an inexplicable decision to take collective leave in the middle of the fire season, a move that has surprised even its employees and poses a risk to the Croatian Air Rescue (HRZ).

Firefighters have issued a serious public warning regarding the dangerous interference of drones with firefighting operations, citing a recent incident near Zadar where drones hampered efforts.

Jutarnji list: Firefighters Issue Serious Warning to Citizens Regarding Drones

Firefighters have issued a serious warning to the public concerning the dangerous interference of drones with firefighting operations, following an incident near Zadar.

A severe car accident involving three vehicles in Split resulted in one car flipping over and tragically claimed the life of a 22-year-old woman.

Index.hr: Three Cars Collided in Split, One Flipped Over. A 22-Year-Old Woman Died.

A car accident in Split involving three vehicles resulted in one car flipping over and the death of a 22-year-old woman.

German drug dealers traveling in a camper van were stopped at the Croatian border, leading to their apprehension by police and the discovery of illegal substances.

Jutarnji list: Suspicious Germans in a Camper Van Stopped at the Croatian Border; Police Had…

German drug dealers, who arrived in Croatia in a camper van, were apprehended at the border, leading to the discovery of illegal substances.

The Croatian government plans to distribute a minimal annual bonus to retirees, a decision that has been met with significant dissatisfaction from the head of the Pensioners' Union, who stated they had no alternative but to accept the meager offering.

Telegram.hr: Government Will Pay Retirees a Humiliating Annual Bonus. Head of HSU: 'We Had…

The government plans to issue a minimal annual bonus to retirees, a decision met with dissatisfaction from the head of the Pensioners' Union who stated they had no choice but to accept it.

A long-time resident of Trogir's waterfront, Branko, shares his perspective, theorizing why the current summer tourist season is the worst he has experienced in two decades.

Jutarnji list: 'It's Never Been Worse!' Branko's Theory on Why This Tourist Season is the…

A long-time resident of Trogir's waterfront, Branko, shares his theory explaining why the current summer tourist season is the worst he has experienced in 20 years.

An article provides practical advice comparing the costs and travel times of using toll highways versus older scenic routes to the Croatian coast, offering tips for travelers to save both money and time.

tportal: Avoiding Traffic Jams: Toll Road vs. Old Road to the Sea - Cost and Travel…

This article compares the costs and travel times of using the toll highway versus the old scenic route to the Croatian coast, offering advice on how to save money and time.

A specific paper document is being discontinued in Croatia. This article details the necessary steps and associated costs for citizens to comply with the new regulation.

tportal: One Paper Document Becomes Obsolete: Here's What You Must Do and How Much It…

A specific paper document is being phased out, and this article explains the necessary steps and associated costs for citizens to comply with the new regulation.

Croatian football sees new activity as a top international club reportedly pursues a prominent Croatian national team player. Separately, football star Luka Modrić surprised beachgoers in Zadar, and coach Sopić has made a tactical move by registering two players familiar with Dinamo Zagreb ahead of a match.

tportal: One of the World's Richest Clubs Goes After Croatian National Player

A top international football club has reportedly made a move to sign a prominent Croatian national team player.

tportal: Luka Modrić Jumps Into the Sea in Zadar, Swimmers Shocked When They Realize…

Football star Luka Modrić surprised beachgoers by jumping into the sea in Zadar.

tportal: Sopić Prepares Surprise for Dinamo: Registered Two Players Who Know Modrić…

In a tactical move, coach Sopić has surprisingly registered two players with intimate knowledge of the Dinamo Zagreb team shortly before a match.

An inspection complaint has been filed concerning the unauthorized setup of stands within a Šibenik memorial park in anticipation of a concert by the musician Thompson.

tportal: Inspection Complaint Filed Over Stands in Šibenik Memorial Park Before…

An inspection will be filed regarding the setup of stands in a Šibenik memorial park ahead of a concert by the musician Thompson.

A former KOS agent has come forward claiming to have assisted in the defense of Croatian generals and to have debunked Serbian narratives about Operation Storm, alleging there were plans to falsely incriminate Croatia for atrocities in Topusko.

Večernji list: KOS agent helped the defense of Croatian generals and shattered the Serbian…

A former KOS agent claims to have aided the defense of Croatian generals and refutes Serbian narratives about Operation Storm, stating there were plans to frame Croatia for atrocities in Topusko.

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