Croatia's meteorological service has issued the highest red alert for three regions, forecasting severe weather for four days. This exacerbates existing extreme drought conditions, which have resulted in historically low water levels in the Danube River and dried-up wells, causing significant challenges for local communities.

Večernji list: No respite: DHMZ issues highest red alert for three cities, lasting four days

Croatia's meteorological and hydrological service (DHMZ) has issued the highest red alert for three cities, warning of severe weather conditions expected to persist for a full four days.

Index.hr: Red Alert Issued for Three Regions by DHMZ

Croatia's meteorological and hydrological service (DHMZ) has issued a red alert for three regions, indicating severe weather conditions.

Index.hr: Video: We Visited Jarun, Bundek, and Sava Amid Heatwave; Swimming Barely…

A video report showcases the state of popular recreational areas like Jarun, Bundek, and the Sava River during a heatwave, noting the low water levels make swimming difficult.

Telegram.hr: Extreme Drought Empties Wells and Lowers Danube Water Levels

Extreme drought conditions have led to wells in Batina being dried up and significantly lowered water levels in the Danube River.

Index.hr: Danube Hits Historic Low, Wells Dry: Locals Call It Unprecedented

The Danube River has reached a historic low, causing wells to dry up and the Karašica river to diminish, leaving locals in disbelief and struggling with irrigation.

Investigations are underway into a couple accused of illegally burying hazardous waste imported from Europe, with the anti-corruption agency Uskok leading the inquiry. Public frustration is rising due to delays in environmental remediation for polluted water in Gospić, with a civil initiative demanding accountability and a minister admitting no immediate solution. Residents in the Lika region are planning protests against ongoing 'ecological bombs' and the state's inaction.

Telegram.hr: Environmental Remediation Decision Delays: Someone Must Be Held Accountable

A civil initiative is calling for accountability as the preparation of a decision on environmental remediation for polluted water in Gospić is taking longer than expected.

tportal: Ecological catastrophe: How a couple buried hazardous waste from Europe? Uskok…

An investigation into a Croatian couple accused of illegally burying hazardous waste imported from Europe, with the anti-corruption agency Uskok leading the inquiry.

Telegram.hr: Minister Admits No Solution for Hazardous Waste from Gospić: 'Emergency…

The Minister has acknowledged the lack of an immediate solution for hazardous waste in Gospić, indicating that emergency remediation is not currently feasible.

Telegram.hr: Lika Protests Ecological Bombs; State Inaction Criticized

Residents of the Lika region are planning a protest against 'ecological bombs' and expressing frustration over the government's perceived inaction.

A video captured a critical incident at a Croatian railway crossing where the barrier inexplicably lifted just as a train was approaching, narrowly preventing a major accident.

Jutarnji list: Tragedy Averted: Railway Crossing Barrier Lifted as Train Approached

A man filmed a dramatic incident at a Croatian railway crossing where the barrier was lifted just as a train was approaching, narrowly avoiding a potential tragedy.

An exclusive report highlights the top 100 Croatian real estate companies, revealing a thriving market with successful agencies and notable trends in the luxury property sector.

Jutarnji list: Real Estate Boom: Top Croatian Agencies and Luxury Market Trends

An exclusive report lists the top 100 Croatian companies in the real estate business, highlighting a successful agency with only one employee, and discusses luxury property trends.