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A comprehensive assessment of the recent Omiš fire has been released, detailing the destruction of 106 vehicles, 28 houses, and 45 boats. Concurrently, the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) has taken charge of the investigation into suspicious fires near Benkovac, now exploring the possibility of terrorism-related offenses. Adding to the day's significant developments, the body of the Italian tennis club president, who had been missing, was discovered on Cres Island. Meanwhile, a new report highlights the substantial financial burden of a seven-day holiday on the Adriatic coast, costing up to three average monthly salaries for Croatian citizens. In other news, provisional results for the European Parliament elections show the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) securing six mandates, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) four, and the Homeland Movement (DP) and We Can! (Možemo!) each winning one. Sports news includes javelin thrower Sara Kolak's emotional gold medal win, Hajduk's Marko Livaja scoring a winning goal, and Dinamo's inability to register new players for an upcoming match. Additionally, severe storms and hail are forecast following a period of heat.

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A detailed damage assessment for the massive fire near Omiš has been released by the Split-Dalmatia County prefect, revealing that 106 vehicles, 28 houses, and 45 boats were completely destroyed.

Index.hr: Damage Assessment After Large Fire Near Omiš Released

The Split-Dalmatia County prefect has released data on the significant damage caused by a massive fire near Omiš, which destroyed 106 vehicles, 28 houses, and 45 boats.

tportal: Split County Prefect Reveals Scale of Damage from Omiš Fire

The prefect of Split-Dalmatia County has disclosed the extent of the damage caused by a fire near Omiš, which destroyed 106 vehicles and 28 houses, among other structures.

Telegram.hr: Extent of Disaster Near Omiš Revealed: Houses, Cars, and Boats Burned in Fire

The full scale of the devastation caused by a fire near Omiš has been disclosed, detailing the number of homes, vehicles, and vessels destroyed.

Telegram.hr: Video: Hungarians Flee Raging Omiš Fire in Car

A video shows Hungarian tourists escaping a deadly fire near Omiš by driving through flames.

Croatia's Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) has taken over the investigation into suspicious fires near Benkovac, examining whether elements of a terrorism-related criminal offense are present. This follows the apprehension of suspects in the Zadar area.

Jutarnji list: USKOK Takes Over Arson Investigation Near Benkovac

Croatia's anti-corruption and organized crime agency (USKOK) has taken over the investigation into a suspicious fire near Benkovac, with details emerging about the nationality of a suspect and witness accounts.

The body of the president of an Italian tennis club has been found on the island of Cres, bringing a somber resolution to a previously reported search.

Index.hr: New Details Emerge in Cres Tragedy: Italian Tennis Club President Found

New information has surfaced regarding the tragedy on the island of Cres, where the body of the Italian tennis club president was found.

tportal: Tragedy on Cres: Body of Italian Tennis Club Head Found

Following a large search, the body of the head of an Italian tennis club has been found, detailing a tragedy on the island of Cres.

Telegram.hr: Head of Italian Tennis Club Found Dead on Cres Island; Last Contact via WhatsApp

The body of the president of an Italian tennis club was discovered in a pine forest on the island of Cres, a day after he sent a picture on WhatsApp and ceased communication.

A new report reveals that a seven-day holiday on the Adriatic coast can cost the equivalent of three average monthly Croatian salaries, making domestic tourism a significant financial burden for locals.

Jutarnji list: Impossible Mission: Adriatic Holiday Costs Three Croatian Salaries

A seven-day holiday on the Adriatic coast in Croatia costs as much as three average monthly salaries, with detailed calculations provided for both hotel and private accommodation, highlighting the significant financial burden on locals.

Political commentary suggests the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) could still win future elections despite ongoing issues, while Prime Minister Andrej Plenković faces scrutiny over the Gospić crisis. Provisional results for the European Parliament elections show HDZ with six seats, SDP with four, and DP and Možemo! with one each.

Telegram.hr: Seven Reasons Why HDZ Would Win Again If Elections Were Next Sunday

This political commentary argues that despite recent issues, the HDZ party could still win future elections, suggesting that fighting corruption and nepotism is more of a political slogan than a vote-winner.

Telegram.hr: Croatian Election Results Published: HDZ Wins Six Seats, SDP Four

The State Electoral Commission (DIP) has released the provisional results for the European Parliament elections, showing HDZ securing six mandates, SDP four, and DP and Možemo! one each.

Telegram.hr: Gospić Crisis Grows, Plenković Appears Unconcerned; HDZ Could Pay

The situation in Gospić has escalated into a national crisis, yet Prime Minister Plenković seems to ignore the problem, a stance that could prove costly for the HDZ party.

Javelin thrower Sara Kolak expressed her emotions after winning a gold medal, while Marko Livaja was the hero for Hajduk, scoring the winning goal. Separately, football club Dinamo will not be able to register new players for their crucial match against Viking.

tportal: Dinamo Won't Register New Players for Crucial Match Against Viking

Croatian football club Dinamo will not be able to register new players for their important upcoming match against Viking, with details on the current situation provided.

tportal: Hajduk's Hero Marko Livaja Scores Winning Goal, Opens Up

Marko Livaja was the hero for Hajduk, scoring the winning goal and later discussing the team's comeback and performance.

tportal: Sara Kolak Emotional After Winning Gold: 'Much Has Happened in 10 Years'

Javelin thrower Sara Kolak expressed her emotions after winning gold, reflecting on the significant events of the past decade.

New details have emerged in the 'Šincek's Network' corruption scandal, including bizarre intercepted conversations related to illicit waste dealing and lavish spending by alleged figures involved.

Jutarnji list: Shincek's Network: Bizarre Intercepted Conversations in Waste Dealing Scandal

The article details bizarre intercepted conversations as part of an investigation into a waste dealing network, involving figures allegedly conducting illicit business with lavish spending.

Croatian urologist Dinko Hauptman has discussed a groundbreaking new method for treating male infertility, including azoospermia, which requires only a single sperm for successful fertilization.

Jutarnji list: Croatian Urologist on Revolutionary Method for Male Infertility Treatment…

Croatian urologist Dinko Hauptman discusses a groundbreaking new method for treating male infertility, including azoospermia, which requires only a single sperm for successful fertilization.

Despite clear prohibitions and ongoing road construction on Vukovarska street, drivers in Zagreb are violating new traffic regulations by driving on tram tracks.

Jutarnji list: Drivers Ignore Ban, Drive on Tram Tracks Amid Zagreb Roadworks

Drivers are violating a new traffic regulation in Zagreb by driving on tram tracks, despite clear prohibitions, amidst ongoing road construction on Vukovarska street.

Following a period of heat, Croatia is preparing for a significant weather change, with forecasts predicting strong storms and hail in various regions.

Večernji list: Severe Storms and Hail Expected in Croatia

Following a period of heat, Croatia is bracing for a significant change in weather, with forecasts predicting strong storms and hail, and specific areas being highlighted as most at risk.

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