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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Police have detained three leaders of volunteer firefighters in Zagreb as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds and public procurement. This marks a new development in anti-corruption efforts targeting local organizations.
Meanwhile, citizens in several Croatian cities are facing significant utility price increases, with reports of hikes up to 87.5% in Gospić, and other cities exploring similar measures. Train services in Zagreb also experienced major delays, causing frustration among passengers.
Further audit findings revealed chaos and irregularities within a Croatian municipal administration, while a corruption scandal involving millions of euros has emerged concerning questionable installations at Dubrovnik Airport. Separately, a director from the Podravina region is suspected of embezzling over 52,000 euros.
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Police have detained three leaders of volunteer firefighters in Zagreb as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds and irregularities in public procurement.
Index.hr:
Zagreb Volunteer Firefighter Leaders Under Police Investigation
Police have detained three leaders of volunteer firefighters in Zagreb as part of an investigation into the misuse of funds and public procurement.
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Citizens in several Croatian cities are facing new and serious price hikes for utility costs, with specific examples showing increases of 62% in Split and 87.5% in Gospić, as other municipalities seek alternative ways to raise bills.
Telegram.hr:
New, Serious Price Hikes Coming: Citizens in Many Cities to Receive…
Utility costs are rising in Croatia, with specific examples of increases in Split (62%) and Gospić (87.5%). Other cities are finding alternative ways to raise bills.
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Train services in Zagreb experienced significant delays, with some lasting up to an hour, leading to unusual and chaotic scenes at the main train station and causing distress among passengers.
Index.hr:
Trains in Zagreb Delayed for Up to an Hour
Trains operating in Zagreb are experiencing significant delays, with some services being held up for as long as an hour.
Jutarnji list:
Unprecedented scenes at Zagreb train station, angry reader: 'It's never been…
There are unusual and chaotic scenes at the main train station in Zagreb, causing distress to a reader who describes the situation as unprecedented.
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Auditors have revealed significant irregularities and chaos within the municipal administration of a seemingly idyllic Croatian town, raising questions about financial mismanagement. Concurrently, a corruption scandal involving millions of euros has emerged in Dubrovnik concerning questionable installations at the local airport.
Jutarnji list:
MAYOR 'MISSING': Auditors discover chaos in an idyllic Croatian town. Unusual…
Auditors have uncovered significant irregularities and chaos within the municipal administration of a seemingly idyllic Croatian town, raising questions about financial mismanagement.
Jutarnji list:
SCANDALOUS OVERSIGHT: Scandal involving millions of euros uncovered in…
A corruption scandal worth millions of euros has emerged in Dubrovnik, related to questionable installations at the local airport.
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A director from the Podravina region is suspected of defrauding his company of more than 52,000 euros.
Index.hr:
Director Suspected of Embezzling Over 52,000 Euros
A director from the Podravina region is suspected of defrauding his company of more than 52,000 euros.
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The extended list for the Croatian national team includes two Hajduk players, chosen because they possess qualities the team currently lacks.
Index.hr:
Why Bilic Called Two Hajduk Players: They Offer What Croatia Needs
The extended list for the Croatian national team includes two Hajduk players, chosen because they possess qualities the team currently lacks.
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Questions are being raised about the construction activities of Enis Bešlagić on the island of Korčula, with accusations suggesting the project is excessively audacious.
tportal:
What Enis Bešlagić is Building on Korčula? 'It Has Gone Too Far…'
Questions are being raised about the construction activities of Enis Bešlagić on the island of Korčula, with accusations of the project being excessively audacious.
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