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National & Local

Weekly Review by Viktor Peterlin: Milanović and the Plans That Are Being Discussed, but Nothing Is Known

The article discusses Croatian President Zoran Milanović's potential plans to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections, amidst speculation and ongoing political developments surrounding recent events.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
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National & Local

From Mandić to Dalić: Why the left loves migrants and despises Croats from BiH?

The article discusses the Croatian left's disdain for Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite their support for illegal migrants, amidst recent debates triggered by the Croatian handball team's success.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

Double connotations in sports, history, and pop culture break Plenković's political spine

The article discusses the political turmoil surrounding the reception of the Croatian handball team, intertwining sports with national identity and political authority.

Feb 7 • 10:59 UTC
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National & Local

Maraš spoke about the welcome and criticisms directed at the EHF

Croatian handball representative Mateo Maraš addressed the European Championship, discussions surrounding the team's bronze medal, and their welcome in Zagreb.

Feb 7 • 07:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police investigates the salute 'For Home Ready' and right-wing supporters of the HDZ and teenagers at the handball players' welcome

Zagreb police are conducting a criminal investigation related to the salute 'For Home Ready' and the raising of right hands during the welcome ceremony for the Croatian handball team.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
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Sports

Do Croats love their national teams or just their success?

The Croatian handball team has won a bronze medal at the European Championship, while the futsal team is set to compete for a medal after a close semifinal loss to Spain.

Feb 6 • 13:40 UTC
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Sports

Do Croats have a cult of the national team or a cult of success?

The Croatian handball team recently secured a bronze medal at the European Championship, while the futsal team lost a close semifinals match against Spain and is set to compete for a medal against France.

Feb 6 • 13:40 UTC
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Sports

Vedrana Rudan commented on the reception of handball players, numerous reactions to her post followed

After the reception of the Croatian handball team, which won a bronze medal at the European Championship, writer Vedrana Rudan shared her thoughts on Facebook, highlighting the controversial performance by singer Marko Perković Thompson.

Feb 5 • 15:48 UTC
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Life & Tech

Dagur Sigurdsson on Divorce After 33 Years of Marriage: 'We Are Great Friends'

Sports expert Dagur Sigurdsson discusses his recent divorce after 33 years of marriage, emphasizing the strength of his friendship with his former spouse, amidst his success with the Croatian handball team.

Feb 5 • 10:45 UTC
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Sports

VIDEO: We asked people if they could name three Croatian handball clubs

The Croatian handball team was celebrated in a public gathering in Zagreb for winning bronze at the European Handball Championship, amidst the controversy surrounding their insistence on having Marko Perković Thompson perform despite his concert ban in the city.

Feb 4 • 19:11 UTC
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Sports

Mirela Holy: Who is Plenković fooling?

Former Minister of Environment and Nature, Mirela Holy, expressed her astonishment at the Croatian Handball Federation's and national team's behavior regarding the greeting event, criticizing them for overshadowing their bronze medal achievement with the figure of Marko Perković Thompson.

Feb 4 • 17:10 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO Cheering for the Handball Players with 'For Home Ready' and Raising a Fist with Minors

The video shows Ivan Matanović in Zagreb celebrating the Croatian handball team's arrival while chanting 'For Home Ready' and raising his fist alongside minors.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: At the reception of handball players, shouted 'ZDS' with minors raising their right hands

During a reception for the Croatian handball team, Ivan Matanović filmed himself chanting 'Za Dom Spremni' with minors raising their right hands, which he claimed was not an act of spreading hatred.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTO: Ljubuški Welcomes Four Handball Players from the Croatian National Team

Hundreds gathered in Ljubuški to celebrate the bronze medal of the Croatian handball team at the European Championship and welcome their heroes - Matej Mandić, David Mandić, Ivan Pavlović, and Dino Ćeški.

Feb 4 • 13:04 UTC
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National & Local

Tomašević sends invoice to Plenković: It is known how much cleaning the square after the welcome will cost the state

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government will need to cover the cleaning costs for Ban Josip Jelačić Square following the welcome for the bronze medal-winning handball team, which was organized by the government after a failed event by the city of Zagreb.

Feb 4 • 13:02 UTC
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Sports

Martinović revealed how he lifted the team after Sweden: I told the guys to turn off their phones

Ivan Martinović, portraying the Croatian national handball team for the first time as captain, reflects on how former captain Domagoj Duvnjak's support helped him in his new role, especially after a tough loss to Sweden.

Feb 4 • 12:36 UTC
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Sports

Dagur Sigurdsson revealed a secret connection with Croatia in an emotional confession: 'Incredible...'

Dagur Sigurdsson, the coach of the Croatian handball team, discusses his deep bond with Croatia and his remarkable achievements within a short period.

Feb 4 • 08:28 UTC
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National & Local

Dijanović: The Phenomenon of Croatian Self-hatred

The European Handball Federation's decision to ban Marko Perković Thompson's song at Croatian national team matches raises deeper political and identity-related questions about the criteria for assessing national symbols and the external pressures leading to such bans.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
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Sports

Croatia is hunting for historic success: Our football and handball players are the best proof they can fight against favorites

The Croatian futsal team faces off against the powerful Spanish team in the semifinals of the European Championship, showcasing their potential to achieve great things despite Spain being the favorite.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
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Sports

See what three Croatian handball players did after winning bronze

The Croatian national handball team celebrated their bronze medal win at the European Championship with a touching moment and sportsmanship following their victory over Iceland.

Feb 3 • 21:44 UTC
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Sports

Rijeka Welcomes the Bronze Handball Players

Rijeka hosted a celebratory event for the Croatian handball players who won bronze in the European Championship, welcoming several key members of the team and coaching staff.

Feb 3 • 20:34 UTC
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Sports

The Miracle That Croatia Dreams

The Croatian futsal team is on the brink of securing its first medal in history after an impressive performance, capturing the nation's enthusiasm akin to the handball and football championships.

Feb 3 • 20:24 UTC
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National & Local

Watch '240 seconds' 24sata: Government violated a number of communal regulations at the welcome of handball players

The Croatian government has been reported to have breached several municipal regulations during the welcome event for the handball team.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
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National & Local

Sigurdsson played in Zadar, chanting with Klarica: 'We are Zadar, Zadar is ours'

The city of Zadar held a reception for the bronze medal-winning Croatian handball team, attended by coach Dagur Sigurdsson and player Luka Lovre Klarica.

Feb 3 • 18:11 UTC
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Sports

Sigurdsson: My brother has always been in love with Croatian sports. He loves everything from Croatia

Dagur Sigurdsson, the first foreign coach of the Croatian handball team, has successfully led the team to two medals in major competitions over the past two years, reflecting his deep connection to Croatian sports.

Feb 3 • 18:09 UTC
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World

Thompson's Team: We Did Not Charge For The Handball Players' Welcome, They Chose The Songs

Marko Perkovic Thompson's team refuted claims regarding a payment for his performance at the welcome event for Croatian handball players, stating that the athletes selected the songs performed.

Feb 3 • 17:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Due to 'seizure' of the handball players' reception, the left is lowering demands to the Constitutional Court

The president of the Zagreb City Assembly, Matej Mišić, has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of the government's decision to organize a welcome for the Croatian bronze medal-winning handball team.

Feb 3 • 16:58 UTC
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Sports

MPT team: The welcome of Croatian athletes from our side has never been charged nor will it ever be

The MPT team denies claims that Marko Perković Thompson charged for his performance at the welcome for the bronze medal-winning handball team, calling such insinuations malicious and untrue.

Feb 3 • 16:54 UTC
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National & Local

Professor of Constitutional Law: Zagreb is not the Croatian Washington D.C.

Constitutional law expert Matija Miloš discusses the legality of the Croatian government's organization of a public welcome for the handball team in Zagreb, asserting that while the government has decision-making powers, it cannot organize public gatherings contrary to regulations.

Feb 3 • 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

The President of the Assembly of Zagreb Demands a Review of the Constitutionality of the Government's Conclusion on the Reception

The President of the City Assembly of Zagreb, Matej Mišić, has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court regarding the Government's conclusion on organizing a welcome for the Croatian handball team after winning the bronze medal at the European Championship.

Feb 3 • 13:43 UTC
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National & Local

Hajdaš Dončić: The government's reception is a civilizational defeat of the rule of law

SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić criticized the government's organization of a welcome for the bronze medal winning handball team, stating it reflects a failure of the rule of law due to disputes with the handball federation over the invited performer.

Feb 3 • 13:41 UTC
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National & Local

Plenković: The team from Moramo, pardon Možemo, missed the entire football

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković expressed satisfaction with the government's decision to organize a welcome for the handball players after a lack of agreement between the City and the Croatian Handball Federation.

Feb 3 • 13:22 UTC
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National & Local

LIVE Plenković addresses

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the parliamentary majority, expressing enthusiasm for the reception of the handball team and confirming government support for the organization of the event after a lack of agreement between the City and the Croatian Handball Federation.

Feb 3 • 13:22 UTC
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Sports

Unseen photos after the handball players' welcome: Celebrating bronze at an exclusive party in the heart of Zagreb

Following their historic success at the 2026 European Handball Championship, where the Croatian men's handball team secured a bronze medal, they celebrated in Zagreb with an exclusive party.

Feb 3 • 13:17 UTC
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National & Local

Marca: Croatian Government Allowed Nazi-Accused Singer to Perform for Handball Players

The Croatian government permitted a controversial singer accused of Nazi sentiments to perform at the welcome ceremony for the national handball team after they earned a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark.

Feb 3 • 13:08 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO Incredible scene at Ban Jelačić Square: He was slicing prosciutto and sharing it with the crowd

During the celebration welcoming the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square, a young chef captivated everyone by slicing and sharing prosciutto with passersby.

Feb 3 • 11:34 UTC
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National & Local

Tomašević: An alarming precedent has occurred. Why was there no Ustaše greeting yesterday?

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević addressed the media regarding the absence of Ustaše greetings during the reception of the Croatian handball team, who won bronze at the European Championship.

Feb 3 • 11:02 UTC
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National & Local

LIVE Tomašević holds a press conference: An alarming precedent has occurred

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević held a press conference addressing concerns regarding the absence of a nationalist salute during the welcome of the Croatian handball team who won bronze at the European Championship.

Feb 3 • 10:25 UTC
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National & Local

Tomašević holds a press conference soon live

Zagreb's Mayor Tomislav Tomašević is holding a press conference the day after welcoming the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square, where thousands of fans celebrated the team's bronze medal at the European Championship.

Feb 3 • 09:53 UTC
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Sports

In which city is the welcome for coach Sigurdsson being prepared: Details of the grand celebration have emerged

The Croatian handball team received a warm welcome in Zagreb where tens of thousands celebrated, while a separate welcome event is planned in Zadar for coach Dagur Sigurdsson and some bronze medalists.

Feb 3 • 08:59 UTC
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Sports

Angry Croatian rivals bowed to a spectacular welcome in Zagreb, this will resonate far away

Tens of thousands of fans welcomed the Croatian handball team to Zagreb after they won a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with the celebration reaching a peak when captain Ivan Martinović brought the trophy on stage.

Feb 3 • 07:32 UTC
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Sports

Who is Dagur Sigurdsson? He did a miracle with Croatia, and his name has a special meaning

Dagur Sigurðsson, the coach of the Croatian handball team, expressed his satisfaction after winning the bronze medal, emphasizing it as a significant achievement for Croatia considering the quality of teams in the championship and the challenges faced during the tournament.

Feb 3 • 07:09 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTO: See what the square looked like after the handball players' welcome

Tens of thousands of fans gathered at the main square in Zagreb to welcome the Croatian national handball team after they won a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with the event proceeding without any incidents.

Feb 3 • 06:47 UTC
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Sports

Here's what the media in Serbia, BiH and Slovenia are writing about the welcome and Thompson: 'This won't be good for him'

Tens of thousands of fans welcomed the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb after they secured a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Feb 3 • 06:34 UTC
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Sports

They have defiance when it's toughest, calmness when everyone panics, and faith when it seems the body is at its limits

The Croatian handball team has won their 16th medal in major competitions, making it their seventh medal at European Championships, with hopes for their first gold in the coming years.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
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Sports

A Welcome to Remember for Handball Players and Fans: Thousands Celebrated European Bronze Amid Political Conflicts

The Croatian national handball team received a memorable welcome in Zagreb, celebrating their European bronze medal amidst political tensions, with captain Ivan Martinović expressing pride in leading the team.

Feb 3 • 05:55 UTC
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Sports

VIDEO Handball players celebrated. Then Dagur Sigurdsson took the guitar

Following their bronze medal victory at the European Championship, the Croatian handball team, led by coach Dagur Sigurdsson, entertained fans in Zagreb with a musical performance.

Feb 3 • 05:10 UTC
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Sports

BIG PHOTO GALLERY: Check out scenes from the unforgettable spectacle: Tens of thousands of fans flooded the Square

Tens of thousands of fans welcomed the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb after their bronze medal win at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Feb 3 • 05:04 UTC
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Sports

Radi Gvardiola talks with Pep, and Petković is a candidate for the World Cup

Croatian national football team coach Zlatko Dalić discusses the exceptional achievements of Croatian handball players and shares insights about preparations for the World Cup in an exclusive interview.

Feb 3 • 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

It Sparked in the Open, Benčić: 'These are lies, this is an attack on Zagreb', Mlinarić: 'Penava will propose a new law tomorrow'

The reception of the Croatian handball team, who won a bronze medal at the European Championship, took place at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb, organized by the Croatian government after a dispute over the involvement of a controversial performer.

Feb 2 • 22:23 UTC

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