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September 15, 2026

Croatia: Šibenik murder details emerge — FrontPages.eu, September 15, 2026

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A violent incident in Šibenik has become the top national news, with a man murdered and a woman critically injured. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect is reportedly too incapacitated to be interviewed. Several other concerning domestic stories have emerged, including the tragic death of a mother outside a locked emergency room in Brač and a three-year-old child suffering severe burns in a Zadar fire. Political scrutiny continues in Parliament, and new allegations have surfaced regarding an HDZ member's alleged misuse of state funds for a large quantity of rakija. On a positive note, Croatia's national football team is preparing to unveil new jerseys featuring traditional Glagolitic script and lace designs, signaling a new era for the 'Vatreni'.

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A man was murdered and a woman critically injured in a violent incident in a Šibenik apartment. A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested but is reportedly too heavily drugged to be interviewed by police, hindering the ongoing investigation. First images from the scene have been released.

Index.hr: New Details: Youngster's Killer So Addicted He Can Barely Speak

New details emerge in the investigation of a murder and attempted murder in Šibenik, suggesting the perpetrator was heavily under the influence of drugs.

tportal: Bloody Night: What Happened in a Šibenik Apartment? Suspect Unfit for Interview

Investigators are probing a violent incident in a Šibenik apartment where a man was killed and a woman critically injured. The suspect is currently unable to be interviewed.

Jutarnji list: Horror in Šibenik: Man (28) murdered in apartment, woman (22) critically…

A brutal crime occurred in an apartment in Šibenik where a 28-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old woman was critically injured. A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested.

Večernji list: Man Found Dead in Šibenik Apartment, Woman Fights for Life

A man has been found dead in an apartment in Šibenik, and a 22-year-old woman is in critical condition, with police investigating the incident.

Telegram.hr: New details of horror in Šibenik: young man killed, girl critical, attacker…

A young man was killed and a girl critically injured in Šibenik, with the attacker reportedly too heavily drugged to provide information to the police. An investigation suggests a potential 'drug session' occurred prior to the incident.

Večernji list: PHOTO: First Images from Scene of Horror - Man Stabbed to Death, Woman Critical

First images from the scene in Šibenik where a young man was fatally stabbed and a woman is in critical condition.

tportal: Night of Horror in Šibenik: Man Killed, 22-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured

A man has died and a 22-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition following a violent incident in an apartment in Šibenik.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his ministers are facing intense questioning in Parliament, with over 40 questions prepared by Members of Parliament. This comes amidst political analyses discussing a perceived downfall of Prime Minister Plenković and internal party struggles within the ruling HDZ.

tportal: Live: Plenković and Ministers Face Intense Scrutiny in Parliament

Prime Minister Plenković and his ministers are facing rigorous questioning from Members of Parliament, with over 40 questions prepared for the government's session.

Jutarnji list: Plenković's Fall: Internal HDZ Revenge and Controversy in Gospić

An analysis by Ante Tomić discusses a perceived political downfall of Prime Minister Plenković, linking it to internal party struggles within the HDZ, specifically in Gospić.

Jutarnji list: Live from Parliament: Plenković Responds to Concerns About Local Produce

Live updates from the Croatian Parliament where Prime Minister Plenković addresses public concerns, questioning the impact on local produce like Lika potatoes.

A mother of three tragically collapsed and died outside a locked emergency room in Supetar, Brač, raising concerns about healthcare access. Separately, a three-year-old child suffered severe burns in a Zadar fire while reportedly alone at home, with authorities noting prior contact between the parents and social services.

Jutarnji list: Drama in Brač: Mother Collapses Outside Locked Emergency Room

A mother of three collapsed and died outside a locked emergency room in Supetar, Brač, prompting calls for changes in healthcare access.

Telegram.hr: Three-year-old child severely burned in Zadar fire, was alone at home, parents…

A three-year-old child suffered severe burns in a fire in Zadar while reportedly alone in the apartment. The parents had prior contact with social services.

Večernji list: Child Severely Injured in Zadar Fire Transported to Zagreb

A child who was seriously injured in a fire in Zadar has been urgently transferred to Zagreb. There are questions about whether the child was alone in the apartment.

Investigations have revealed that a member of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) allegedly purchased nearly 9000 liters of rakija using state funds. Further reports indicate that businessmen affiliated with the local HDZ party in Slavonia also purchased 4200 liters of rakija from the state, raising questions about these transactions.

Index.hr: HDZ Member Bought Nearly 9000 Liters of Rakija with State Funds

An investigation reveals that a member of the ruling HDZ party allegedly purchased a significant amount of rakija using state funds.

Telegram.hr: Businessmen of the local HDZ in Slavonia: bought rakija from the state again…

Businessmen affiliated with the local HDZ party in Slavonia have reportedly purchased 4200 liters of rakija from the state, raising questions about the transaction.

A man in Poreč attacked his father with an axe and knife, also injuring his sister who attempted to intervene in the violent incident.

Telegram.hr: Bloodshed in a family home in Poreč: attacked father with an axe and knife…

In Poreč, a man attacked his father with an axe and knife, also injuring his sister who intervened.

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