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PHOTO Police raided the house of the killer from Međimurje in 2022. See what they found

A retired cartoonist was shot dead in Međimurje, and his neighbor, who had prior conflicts with him, took his own life after the incident.

Feb 7 • 09:40 UTC
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Who was Damir Novak, the respected cartoonist killed in Međimurje

Damir Novak, a renowned cartoonist from Mali Mihaljevac, was tragically shot and killed in a boundary dispute incident on February 6, culminating a career that spanned over four decades in the satire scene.

Feb 6 • 16:07 UTC
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Place of Horror in the North: Two Dead in Bloody Showdown in a Village in Međimurje

A violent clash in a village in Međimurje has left two people dead, marking a tragic event in the area.

Feb 6 • 15:50 UTC
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The police spoke about the double murder in Međimurje, detailing details of horror

The police reported a murder-suicide incident in Mali Mihaljevac, revealing that a 68-year-old man shot and killed an individual before turning the gun on himself.

Feb 6 • 15:16 UTC
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Who is the cartoonist killed in Međimurje

A retired Croatian cartoonist, Damir Novak, was killed during a shooting incident in Mali Mihaljevec, where the assailant, a senior family member, subsequently took his own life.

Feb 6 • 15:03 UTC
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Shooting in Međimurje: Killed a man and then himself. We learn who the victims and the killer are

In a shooting incident in Mali Mihaljevec, a retired cartoonist was killed by a family member, who subsequently took his own life.

Feb 6 • 14:18 UTC
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Shooting in Međimurje: Two dead

In the village of Mali Mihaljevec, a murder-suicide occurred today, resulting in the death of one man and the perpetrator's subsequent suicide in a nearby forest.

Feb 6 • 14:01 UTC
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Shooting in Međimurje: Killed a man and then himself

In a tragic incident in Mali Mihaljevac, a retiree was shot dead by an older family member who subsequently took his own life, according to police reports.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
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Fake policemen call citizens and persuade them to go to the bank and hand over money to them

In the Međimurje County area, individuals falsely impersonating police officers are contacting citizens to persuade them to withdraw money from the bank under the pretense of verifying if the banknotes are counterfeit.

Jan 16 • 10:32 UTC
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Life & Tech

Chiku, Flika, Ayla, and Thor are waiting for their home in the shelter Friends Čakovec

The animal shelter Friends Čakovec has renovated and improved 48 yards in the past year, providing a safer and more comfortable space for abandoned dogs rescued from Roma settlements in Međimurje.

Jan 15 • 09:40 UTC
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National & Local

Božinović: Social aid ends up in casinos - police introduce strict controls

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Davor Božinović announced the implementation of strict controls on social aid to prevent misuse, particularly in casinos, during his visit to Međimurje.

Jan 12 • 15:04 UTC
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National & Local

People from Međimurje Clearly Stated Where They Belong

The Međimurje people have officially declared their intention to separate from Hungary and reunite with Croatia, in a response to Hungarian language imposition, as stated by Međimurje County Prefect Matija Posavec during the celebration of the Day of Reunification.

Jan 10 • 16:44 UTC
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Three beat up and robbed a taxi driver, and one of them took a wallet with 1,270 euros from a pizza delivery person

Three men, aged 20, 19, and 42, are charged with robbery and serious theft after beating a taxi driver and stealing his belongings, as well as taking a wallet from a pizza delivery person.

Jan 10 • 09:16 UTC
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Biting a policeman then attacking another with his partner. An investigation has been opened against the couple

A 34-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman are under investigation for attacking and injuring two police officers during a traffic control in Međimurje County.

Jan 9 • 20:09 UTC
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Defective vehicles passed technical inspection: Supervisor charged in Međimurje

A 34-year-old supervisor in Međimurje is charged with abuse of position for conducting technical inspections on defective vehicles at the request of nine car owners.

Jan 9 • 18:47 UTC
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Twice bitten police officer, another hit in the chest, and a woman hit them on the head

A 35-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman are under investigation for assaulting police officers during a traffic violation intervention in Međimurje County.

Jan 9 • 18:47 UTC
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National & Local

Milanović: Greenland is useless

Croatian President Zoran Milanović spoke at a ceremony celebrating the integration of Međimurje with Croatia, discussing various topics including judges and Greenland's significance.

Jan 9 • 16:40 UTC
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National & Local

Milanović: Greenland is useless. Maybe Trump doesn't know, but Svalbard exists

Croatian President Zoran Milanović criticized Greenland's importance and highlighted the existence of Svalbard during a media statement at the 'Evening of Međimurje Identity' event.

Jan 9 • 16:40 UTC
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Milanović: I will not enter into a package deal with HDZ. This is low and dirty

Croatian President Zoran Milanović spoke at an event commemorating the Day of Unity of Međimurje with Croatia, expressing his views on political matters including the selection of judges for the Constitutional and Supreme Courts.

Jan 9 • 16:16 UTC
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Man (68) in Međimurje died in house from suffocation due to stove smoke

A 68-year-old man died from suffocation caused by smoke from a stove in his home in Donje Vidovce, Međimurje.

Jan 9 • 10:58 UTC
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Međimurje Police Found 150 Packets of Galaxy Drug in a Man's House

Police in Međimurje discovered 150 packets of synthetic drugs known as Galaxy during a house search of a 32-year-old man.

Jan 9 • 09:53 UTC
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Died from smoke, cause of fire was solid fuel stove. The fire extinguished itself...

A 68-year-old man from Međimurje died in a fire caused by a solid fuel stove in his home.

Jan 9 • 09:34 UTC
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National & Local

Međimurci left the Hungarians and became part of Croatia. This was a crucial event

The Resolution on the separation of Međimurje from Hungary marks a key political and legal event in the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and the formation of new state realities in Central Europe, expressing the will of Međimurje's population to join the Kingdom of SHS.

Jan 9 • 08:37 UTC
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National & Local

Štrigova was the coldest place in Croatia this morning

This morning, Štrigova recorded the coldest temperature in Croatia at -20 degrees Celsius, creating a winter wonderland scene.

Jan 8 • 13:10 UTC
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National & Local

About 20 centimeters of snow fell in northern Croatia, no major traffic problems

Around 20 centimeters of snow have fallen in northern Croatia, but traffic remains largely unaffected in the Krapina-Zagorje, Međimurje, and Varaždin counties.

Jan 7 • 12:11 UTC
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Consumed psychoactive substances and then attacked mother, stepfather, and half-brother with an ax

Emanuel Rep (29) is accused of two counts of murder and attempted murder after allegedly killing his stepfather and mother, and attempting to kill his half-brother following the consumption of psychoactive substances.

Jan 6 • 08:37 UTC
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Indictment Filed Against 29-Year-Old Who Killed Mother and Stepfather with an Axe

A 29-year-old Croatian man has been indicted for the brutal murder of his mother and stepfather last summer in Međimurje, with additional charges of attempted murder against his half-brother.

Jan 5 • 14:56 UTC
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Woman from Međimurje met "cryptocurrency advisor" online. Lost tens of thousands of euros

A 32-year-old woman from Međimurje became a victim of a sophisticated financial scam involving cryptocurrency investments after meeting a supposed advisor online.

Jan 5 • 09:32 UTC
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Left without several tens of thousands of euros, while hoping for profit

A 32-year-old woman from Međimurje reported being a victim of a sophisticated financial fraud related to cryptocurrency investments after being misled by someone posing as an investment expert through a dating app.

Jan 5 • 09:20 UTC
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Tragic end of the search in Međimurje: Body of missing 52-year-old found in the Drava River

A search for a missing 52-year-old man in Međimurje ended tragically with the discovery of his body in the Drava River.

Jan 3 • 11:42 UTC
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Police and HGSS intensively search for missing 52-year-old

Police officers in the Međimurje County, in collaboration with HGSS members, are intensively searching for a missing person who was reported missing yesterday.

Jan 3 • 07:16 UTC
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In Međimurje, he lost his wallet with PINs; a thief withdrew hundreds of euros from his account

An elderly man in Međimurje lost his wallet containing PINs on Christmas Eve, leading to a thief withdrawing hundreds of euros from his bank account using the stolen information.

Dec 29 • 10:21 UTC
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In Međimurje, a young man assaulted a woman with a blunt object, police charge him with attempted murder

A 28-year-old man in Međimurje assaulted a 59-year-old woman with a blunt object, attempting to kill her, leading to police intervention.

Dec 28 • 09:22 UTC
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Strava in Međimurje: Attacked a woman with a blunt object. He hit her on the head

On December 27, 2025, a 28-year-old man inflicted severe bodily injuries on a 59-year-old woman using a blunt object in their family home in Kuršanec, Croatia.

Dec 28 • 08:16 UTC

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