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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Take a look at Peđa Grbin's move in the center of Pula: Citizens continue to mock him

Pula's Mayor Peđa Grbin has resurfaced a key street in the city, sparking mockery from local citizens who expected a more culturally respectful approach.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Peđa Grbin's 'Vision': Presented Works in the Main Street and the Legend of Jovanka Broz

Pula's mayor Peđa Grbin has initiated a controversial renovation project on the pedestrian street Ulica Sergijevaca, raising debates about the choice of concrete over traditional Mediterranean pavements.

Feb 14 • 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

Pula Welcomes Bronze Heroes – Mataja and Vukmir

Pula celebrated the return of its bronze medalists, Niko Vukmir and David Mataja, from the European Futsal Championship with a joyous gathering at Portarata.

Feb 8 • 22:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Franciscan from Pula placed in investigative detention for threatening other priests

A Franciscan priest from Pula has been placed in investigative detention due to multiple death threats made against fellow priests in Dubrovnik.

Feb 7 • 12:34 UTC
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National & Local

A Exhibition of Antun Motika Opens in Pula, a Distinctive Artist Who Marked Domestic Art in the 20th Century

An exhibition titled 'Antun Motika - from one folder... Female Figures' opened at the Pula City Gallery, showcasing a modest selection of drawings that focus on the female figure, highlighting the significant artistic legacy of Antun Motika.

Feb 6 • 09:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Strike canceled at Pula Services and Management Company: "Director found a loophole in the law"

A strike planned by employees of Pula Services and Management has been canceled due to a legal decision regarding union representation, as reported by a representative of the Independent Workers' Union of Croatia.

Feb 5 • 11:48 UTC
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Life & Tech

Ella Dvornik showed how she spends her days in Istria when she has to be at home with her ex-husband: 'Stress'

Ella Dvornik shares her disciplined routine and daily life in rainy Pula, contrasting it with the glamorous image her followers might expect.

Feb 5 • 07:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Besides the villa in Belgrade, Čolić also has a luxury apartment in Pula. The square meter cost 5500 €

Zdravko Čolić owns a luxury apartment in Pula, which he purchased for €5500 per square meter, in addition to his villa in Belgrade.

Feb 3 • 14:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO How the complex in Pula looks where Čolić has an apartment! The square 'trifle', 5500 euros

The news that a bomb was thrown at the home of musician Zdravko Čolić in Dedinje, Belgrade, has shocked regional media, but fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

Feb 3 • 11:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Peđa Grbin under lawsuit: Is this how you treat living people?

Sanela Pliško has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Peđa Grbin for dismissing her from the Istrian National Theatre council without justification during an ongoing competition for a new director.

Jan 16 • 12:10 UTC
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National & Local

Peđa Grbin's Wife Studied in Serbia, Experienced a Diploma Drama, and has an Unusual Name

The mayor of Pula, Peđa Grbin, has made headlines after stating that performer Marko Perković Thompson will not be allowed to perform in city-managed venues while he is in office, citing historical grievances regarding Istria's past.

Jan 15 • 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Grbin banned Thompson's concert in Pula, and see how he sings Čavoglave at the bar

Pula's mayor Peđa Grbin has declared that Marko Perković Thompson will not perform in Pula's venues during his term, citing city regulations that require events to align with the city's values.

Jan 13 • 10:17 UTC
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Life & Tech

His classic is banned due to obscenity, and he lived in Pula with a hotel maid

The article discusses the impactful legacy of Irish literary giants, particularly focusing on James Joyce and his significance in global literature.

Jan 13 • 08:48 UTC
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National & Local

Grbin: While I am the mayor, the singer who had a bad time in 1945 will not perform in Pula

Mayor Grbin stated that singer Marko Perković Thompson will not be performing in Pula during his tenure, despite interest in the event.

Jan 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

The third hospice opened: Do we have enough beds in palliative care and where is the National Plan stuck?

The opening of the Blessed Miroslav Bulešić Hospice in Pula marks Croatia's third hospice for palliative care, highlighting the stark insufficiency in the system, as the country struggles with the needs of tens of thousands for palliative support and lacks a valid National Palliative Development Program for five years.

Jan 11 • 18:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Broke into stores and stole alcohol, attempted to break in through a ventilation shaft but the ceiling collapsed on them

Two 24-year-old men were arrested by local police for allegedly committing five serious thefts, one of them also suspected of four additional thefts, after their attempt to crawl through a ventilation shaft to steal alcohol resulted in a ceiling collapse.

Jan 11 • 10:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Threatened with a gun and robbed a store in Pula, he is on the run

A man threatened a shop employee with a gun during a robbery in Pula, but fortunately no one was injured, and police are actively searching for the suspect.

Jan 11 • 09:55 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTO Unveiled a large banner at the new Thompson concert, here is what it said

Marko Perković Thompson's concert in Poreč featured a large banner with the message "Istria has risen from the shadows. The Pula Arena awaits you," highlighting the singer's previous denied requests to perform there.

Jan 11 • 08:43 UTC
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National & Local

David Byrne processed hit Olivije Rodrigo: Will he perform it in Pula Arena?

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of her debut single 'Drivers License', Olivia Rodrigo invited David Byrne to participate in a live cover of her song during his current tour.

Jan 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

20-Year-Old Pretended to be a Woman, Offered Sexual Services and Blackmailed 13 People

A 20-year-old man from Pula is accused of multiple extortion crimes after posing as a woman and blackmailing 13 individuals with compromising messages.

Jan 9 • 14:38 UTC
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Life & Tech

Filjak, Leskovar and a top ensemble bring masterpieces of Viennese classics to Pula

As part of the prestigious concert cycle 'Only the Best', the Ciscutti Hall of the Istrian National Theatre in Pula will host a premier music experience featuring masterpieces by Brahms and Schubert conducted by the renowned Croatian pianist Martina Filjak.

Jan 9 • 14:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A hospice named after blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula

A long-awaited palliative care hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula with dignitaries in attendance, including the local bishop and health minister.

Jan 8 • 16:30 UTC
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National & Local

A hospice for palliative care opened in Pula

A hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić has opened in Pula, significantly enhancing palliative care for terminally ill patients in Istria.

Jan 8 • 10:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Snow Covers Pula, Night Scenes Are Special

A winter evening has transformed Pula with snow, creating a serene atmosphere and changing the typical night view of the streets and squares.

Jan 6 • 20:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Photos: Snow Covers Pula's Palms and Boats

Snowfall has transformed Pula, Croatia, into a winter wonderland, covering palm trees and boats with a blanket of white, an unusual sight for the coastal city.

Jan 6 • 11:14 UTC
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Life & Tech

Between David Byrne's and Nick Cave's performances, many will have to jump into the Pula Arena for his concert

The recently aired documentary 'Moby Doc' on Moby heightened interest for his upcoming concert at the Pula Arena on July 23, featuring unseen archival footage and insights into his life and career.

Jan 4 • 21:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Open letter to Peđa Grbin: Don't let them remember you for appointments based on party membership

An open letter criticizes the politically motivated reshuffle in the Theater Council of INK Pula by Mayor Peđa Grbin, which led to the removal of experienced member Sanela Pliško without clear legal justification.

Jan 4 • 19:44 UTC
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National & Local

Free Kindergartens in 50 Cities and Municipalities

The mayor of Pula, Peđa Grbin, has implemented a promise from his electoral campaign to provide free kindergarten placements for approximately 1,750 children in Pula starting January 2026.

Jan 3 • 12:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Driver in Pula hit a pedestrian and fled. Police are looking for witnesses

The police are seeking witnesses to a traffic accident in Pula on New Year's Eve where an unknown driver hit a minor pedestrian and fled the scene.

Jan 2 • 14:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Pula welcomed the New Year at noon, the city is full of people

Pula celebrated the New Year at noon with large crowds gathering in the city.

Dec 31 • 15:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Students of art academies from Osijek, Pula, Rijeka, and Split celebrate the Birthday of Art

Art students from various Croatian cities celebrate the International Birthday of Art on January 17th, contributing to a global celebration of creativity and artistic education.

Dec 31 • 15:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Attackers on Nepalese in Pula Caught

Two Croatian citizens were arrested for violently attacking Nepalese individuals in Pula and damaging property.

Dec 31 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Peđa Grbin illegally appoints members to the Theatre Council, bypassing even the head of the department?

The Istrian National Theatre in Pula is embroiled in a scandal as Mayor Peđa Grbin allegedly unlawfully removed a member of the Theatre Council and appointed a retiree without following legal procedures.

Dec 30 • 17:19 UTC
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Life & Tech

Tickets for Moby in Pula are selling quickly, only half of the Arena left

Interest for Moby's first solo concert in Croatia is exceptionally high, with more than half of the capacity of Pula Arena sold for the event scheduled for July 23, 2026, according to concert organizer Charm Music Croatia.

Dec 29 • 18:28 UTC
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Sports

We reveal which boxer Ali wanted to face in the ring, he planned to create a spectacle in Yugoslavia

In the late 1970s, as his illustrious career was winding down, Muhammad Ali had his sights set on an unexpected opponent: Mate Parlov, a technically skilled and fearless champion from Pula, whom Ali considered the perfect partner for his last ring dance.

Dec 29 • 13:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Scooter driver in Pula had drugs, knives, and was wanted

A routine stop of a scooter driver in Pula led police to discover a 46-year-old man in possession of various drugs and knives, who was also wanted for theft.

Dec 29 • 12:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Police are searching for the attackers of Nepalese in Pula

Pula police are investigating two separate attacks on foreign workers and taxi drivers in the city center during the night of December 27 to 28.

Dec 29 • 12:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Police stopped a scooter driver: seized drugs, weapons, and stolen property

Police officers stopped a 46-year-old man driving an illegal scooter in Pula and seized drugs, weapons, and stolen property after he refused a drug test and was fined for traffic violations.

Dec 29 • 11:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Pula introduces free kindergartens from the New Year

Starting January 1, 2024, Pula will fund monthly kindergarten fees for children in regular and special half-day programs for preschoolers with developmental difficulties.

Dec 29 • 10:54 UTC
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Life & Tech

The icon of shock rock comes to Arena Zagreb, will there be opposition like in Pula 20 years ago?

Marilyn Manson is set to perform at Arena Zagreb on July 16 next year, reigniting debates over his controversial legacy following past allegations of abuse.

Dec 28 • 21:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

New attack on foreign workers in Pula. City administration condemned the violence

In Pula, foreign workers were again attacked, prompting the city administration to condemn the violence and affirm the city's commitment to tolerance and coexistence.

Dec 28 • 19:38 UTC

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