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US should stay committed to Europe, Croatia's PM Andrej Plenković says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Croatian prime minister stated that US support for Europe must remain steadfast amid political instability during the second Trump administration.

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Croatia's new 'graveyard law' stirs Serb minority's sentiments

MPs in Zagreb have passed a new legislation requiring the removal of gravestone inscriptions from the 1991-1995 war that citizens might find offensive. Serb minority representatives believe this solution is unilateral and tackles only one historical controversy.

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Croatia remembers victims of WWII concentration camp

Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands.

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Croatian farmers increasingly concerned by foot-and-mouth disease

Nearby countries such as Austria, Estonia and the Czech Republic have already implemented preventative measures after the disease was detected in Hungary and Slovakia.

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The million-dollar doorstop: How a 'rock' turned out to be a treasure

Now classified as a national treasure of Romania and a protected cultural asset, this discovery shows you need to keep your eyes peeled for what your family members are using to keep their doors ajar.

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Who just broke the world record for most tickets sold for a concert?

Have you heard of Marko Perković Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales.

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Belgrade opens war crimes trial of Croatian Air Force Pilots

Belgrade begins war crimes trial of four Croatian Air Force pilots accused of firing rockets at Serbian refugee columns in August 1995.

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Heavy rain triggers landslides and wall collapse in Dubrovnik

Landslides and a wall collapse in Dubrovnik-Neretva County on Wednesday caused vehicle damage and traffic disruptions, including reduced lanes on the Adriatic Highway near Dubac.

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This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism

There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine.

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Croatia fans accused of Nazi salutes released for lack of evidence

According to the Croation state news agency HINA, citing police sources, a group of around 300 Croatian fans marched towards the stadium before kick-off, some singing patriotic songs, performing Nazi salutes and setting off smoke bombs.

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Consumers in the Balkans boycott supermarkets over rising prices

The campaign was first launched in Croatia last Friday, but has now been taken up in other Balkan nations after gaining traction on social media.

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Can EU revitalize its stalled enlargement processes?

Enlargement is often referred to as the EU’s most effective foreign policy, but since its biggest wave of new members joined in 2004, the process has largely stalled.

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Croats divided on Milanović's landslide re-election victory

Milanović won more than 74% of the vote compared to his challenger, conservative HDZ party's Dragan Primorac, who received nearly 26%, according to near-final results released by the state election authorities.

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Museum of Laughter opens in Zagreb on International Laughter Day

The "HaHaHouse" is the first museum in the world dedicated entirely to making its visitors laugh.

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Croatians vote in the second round of the presidential election

Pre-election polling suggest the left-leaning incumbent president Zoran Milanovic, who is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine, will win.

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Milanović and Primorac to compete in Croatia's presidential run-off

The polls suggest Croatia’s left-leaning president Zoran Milanović, who is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine, will win.

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Croatia's presidential race likely heading for January runoff

With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Milanović won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%.

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Exit polls show victory for Croatia's incumbent president Milanović

A poll by Ipsos shows Milanović leading with over 50% of the vote, with his main challenger Dragan Primorac, trailing far behind with 22%.

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Will Croatia’s Trump-like president get re-elected on Sunday?

President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for re-election.

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Croatian presidential election: Milanović faces battle for second term

The incumbent president, touted as the most popular politician in the Adriatic country, has been widely criticised for his populist views, including his opposition to the EU's support of Ukraine.