Laura Kövesi concludes her term as the European Chief Prosecutor today, October 30, 2026, with Andrés Ritter taking office on November 1, 2026. This leadership change at the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) sparks discussions in Croatia regarding its impact on anti-corruption efforts and the aspirations of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Attorney General Ivan Turudić.

Telegram.hr: Kövesi's Departure: Claims EPPO Wants to Be Shut Down, Will Plenković and…

German prosecutor Andrés Ritter, taking office on November 1st, faces tough battles as Laura Kövesi, the prosecutor feared by the corrupt, is departing the EPPO. This raises questions about whether the aspirations of Plenković and Turudić will be fulfilled.

Index.hr: Head of EU Prosecutors Departs Amidst Conflicts with Plenkovic

The seven-year term of the first Chief Public Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, Laura Kövesi, is ending today; she had frequent disputes with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković.

Preparations are actively underway for large-scale protests across Croatia, with organizers emphasizing that the movement has gained significant momentum beyond its initial conceptual stage. Young people are reportedly at the forefront of these demonstrations in various Croatian cities.

tportal: Protests across Croatia: 'This is no longer just an idea'

Preparations are underway for large protests across Croatia, with organizers stating that the movement has grown beyond just an idea.

Jutarnji list: Young People Planning Major Protests Across Croatia; Organizer Considers…

Young people are organizing large protests in Croatian cities, with one organizer telling Jutarnji that they are on the verge of emigrating.

Exclusive reports have shed light on the underlying reasons for an unprecedented dispute within the Constitutional Court, with further commentary suggesting that responsibility for the 'drama' is being shifted towards dissatisfied judges who are primarily concerned with conflict.

Jutarnji list: Exclusive: True Background of Conflict at the Constitutional Court Revealed

An exclusive report reveals the real reasons behind the dispute at the Constitutional Court, describing it as an unprecedented event.

Telegram.hr: Responsibility for the Drama at the Constitutional Court is Shifted to…

It is confirmed that there are no formal decisions or minutes regarding the purchase of equipment, and it is added that the judges are concerned only with conflict.

A political shift has seen Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić reportedly outmaneuver Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved. This development is accompanied by the first-time appointment of a woman to lead a significant state-owned company.

Jutarnji list: Political Upset: Anušić Outmaneuvers Medved, Woman to Lead State Company for…

In a political turn of events, Anušić has outmaneuvered Medved, and for the first time, a woman will take the helm of a significant state-owned company amidst internal turmoil.

Students in Zagreb who are unable to secure dormitory accommodation are facing severe financial strain, with reports indicating they are forced to pay up to 500 euros for small 20-square-meter apartments.

Telegram.hr: Students in Zagreb Without Dormitory Placement Pay Up to 500 Euros for 20 Sqm…

Students in Zagreb who cannot secure dormitory housing are forced to pay exorbitant amounts, up to 500 euros, for small 20-square-meter apartments.

The Croatian Institute for Tourism has come under criticism for publishing a report on increased tourist spending that failed to adequately account for inflation, leading to potentially misleading conclusions about the sector's performance.

Telegram.hr: What a Country: Tourism Institute Reports Increased Spending, Ignores Inflation

The Croatian Institute for Tourism announced that tourists are spending more, but failed to account for inflation in its analysis, leading to misleading conclusions.