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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

How we are forced to write about 'transgender' people in the wrong gender

The article discusses the challenges and legal inconsistencies faced by Croatian media when reporting on transgender individuals.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Croatian Cinema Hit: What Does the People Want to Tell Us?

A Croatian comedy that mocks nationalist clichés is becoming popular in the Balkans, raising questions about public perceptions.

Mar 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Anušić: I thank young people who recognized the importance and benefit of basic military training

Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić announced the start of a new cycle of basic military training set to begin on March 9th and last until May 9th, involving a total of 800 recruits.

Mar 2 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanić: Something is awakening

Branimir Stanić reflects on the spiritual significance of the Stepinčevo celebrations for the Croatian people and their connection to Blessed Alojzije Stepinac.

Feb 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Mons. Eterović at the premiere of the film ‘Silent Power’: ‘I worked according to my conscience, for the Church and the Croatian people’

The premiere of the documentary film ‘Silent Power’ on Archbishop Nikola Eterović took place in Zagreb with the attendance of notable figures and a focus on his contributions to the Church and Croatian diplomacy.

Feb 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Mons. Eterović at the premiere of the film 'Silent Power': 'I worked according to my conscience, for the Church and the Croatian people'

The premiere of the documentary 'Silent Power' about Archbishop Nikola Eterović took place in Zagreb and was attended by significant religious figures and officials.

Feb 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Peternel Opposes Ban on Communist Symbols: ‘We Want Them to Disgust’

Igor Peternel, a Croatian MP, opposes the ban on communist symbols, expressing that he wants young people to feel disgusted by them rather than fear legal repercussions for displaying them.

Feb 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tonight the premiere of the film about Monsignor Eterović: 'A powerful story about a priest who did much for the Croatian people'

The film 'Tiha moć' about Monsignor Nikola Eterović premieres in Zagreb, highlighting his significant contributions to Croatia's recognition and relationships with the Vatican.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Biloglav taught a lesson to the state secretary: 'Young people today are paying the price for pandemic restrictions'

Damir Biloglav, a member of the DOMiNO party, criticized the Croatian government’s response to issues of addiction exacerbated by pandemic restrictions during a session of the Croatian Parliament.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Polšak Palatinuš: Paradise for the People – A New Version of Mile Kekin's Song

Mile Kekin has released a new song that reflects his perspective on Croatian society, blending sincerity with his usual self-irony.

Feb 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Minea speaks openly: 'I am a believer. I believe there is paradise, hell, and purgatory, and many people have disappointed me'

Croatian singer and television host Renata Končić, known as Minea, shares her thoughts on faith and personal disappointments in a new video series on Instagram.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Bulj: Mamić's kissing of Arkan's widow's hand is a symbol of a lie sold to the Croatian people for years

Croatian politician Miro Bulj criticizes Zdravko Mamić for publicly kissing the hand of Arkan's widow, claiming it symbolizes long-standing deception regarding patriotism in Croatia.

Feb 7 • 15:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bulj: Mamić's Kissing of Arkan's Widow's Hand is a Symbol of the Lies Sold to the People

Bulj criticizes Mamić's public display of affection towards the widow of a war criminal as a representation of deceptive nationalism in Croatia.

Feb 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Three quarters of young people believe that a party membership card is more important than knowledge in Croatia

A recent interview reveals a concerning portrait of Croatian youth, highlighting their distrust in institutions, education, and the detrimental impact of technology on their mental health as they become increasingly polarized.

Feb 6 • 20:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Plenković asked the robot if it can sit, the answer made everyone present laugh

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presided over a meeting of the National Council for Digital Transformation, where he interacted with humanoid robots designed to assist people in daily tasks.

Feb 6 • 10:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Kandžija and Index's 10 Questions: "A bunch of people will watch Doru for the first time because of me"

Kandžija, a Croatian hip-hop artist, shares insights as he prepares for his performance at Doru 2026, stating his appeal will attract new viewers to the event.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Extended exhibition on the Croatian kingdom, seen by as many as 30 thousand people!

Due to exceptional public interest, the exhibition 'In the Beginning Was the Kingdom' has been extended until March 15, following a visit from over 30,000 guests since its opening in October.

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Matula, Mesić, and Habulin at the commemoration of the X Corps: They attacked Thompson, while calling partisan crimes 'excesses'

During the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the X Zagreb Corps of the Yugoslav People's Liberation Army, speakers launched political attacks on the Croatian state and various public figures, while notably omitting any mention of the victims of the Corps' post-war crimes.

Feb 4 • 13:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Plenković has not given up on the idea of opening a leadership position in the EU in a year

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is advocating for the possibility that the European People's Party may also be allowed to fill the position of President of the European Council in addition to the leadership roles of the European Commission and European Parliament by summer 2024.

Feb 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Sigurdsson to the fans: You are wonderful people, thank you for your support

Coach Dagur Sigurdsson expressed his gratitude to Croatian fans for their support and reiterated his previous comments about the enthusiastic nature of Croatians during a celebration.

Feb 2 • 19:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Milanović on the welcome: This is the seizure of the state and unscrupulous incitement of divisions among the Croatian people

President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's actions regarding the welcome of the handball team, labeling their decision as unconstitutional and illegal, and accusing them of intentionally undermining the constitutional order.

Feb 2 • 14:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO We asked people what they think about the welcome for the handball players with Thompson

Following the decision of the Croatian government to organize a welcome for the bronze medal handball players in Zagreb, public opinion was sought particularly regarding the involvement of controversial singer Marko Perković Thompson.

Feb 2 • 10:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croat describes chaos in a minute of driving, a debate arose: 'More than half of people don't know how to drive'

A Reddit user shared frustrating driving experiences that led to a wider discussion about the alarming state of Croatian roads and drivers' skills.

Jan 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

In 2025, over 320,000 people watched Croatian films, with the most-watched being the story of a charming girl named Paulina P.

In 2025, Croatian films attracted 328,526 viewers in cinemas, marking the second-best result since the establishment of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), with 'The Second Diary of Paulina P.' being the most popular film.

Jan 15 • 15:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

A Croatian Homage to David Bowie Begins, Gathering Different People, Challenged Ideas, and Unexpected Locations

The project 'Oddity' by the Free Dance team will launch on January 16 at the Gallery Kranjčar in Zagreb, evolving into a performance and communication platform throughout 2026 and 2027.

Jan 15 • 11:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The Government will ask young people from the diaspora how to encourage relocation to Croatia

The Croatian government is set to hold its first meeting with the newly established advisory council of young Croats from the diaspora to discuss ways to encourage relocation to Croatia.

Jan 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Croatia removed from Netflix hit The People We Meet on Vacation

The film 'The People We Meet on Vacation' is currently the most-watched on Croatian Netflix, but those who have read the book noted that Croatia is omitted from the story.

Jan 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

People, Modrić bought a ticket to watch Zvonimir Boban: Italians are going crazy, but they forget an important detail

The news of Zvonimir Boban, legendary captain of the Croatian national team and current president of Dinamo, leading a team of Europe in a grand celebratory tournament in Rome is creating excitement in Italy and beyond.

Jan 12 • 16:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

USKOK accuses 53 people of tax evasion and money laundering

USKOK has indicted 52 Croatian citizens and one citizen with dual Bulgarian and Albanian citizenship for involvement in organized crime related to tax evasion and money laundering.

Jan 12 • 08:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

USKOK indicted 24 people. They earned nearly one million euros from illegal TV packages.

The USKOK has filed charges against 24 Croatian citizens for various crimes related to organized crime and computer fraud involving illegal TV packages.

Jan 9 • 07:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

New edition of the exhibition that has been continuously held since 1985.

The Annual Exhibition of Caricatures by the Croatian Association of Caricaturists, titled 'Themes, Events, and People in 2025,' will open at the Vladimir Filakovac Gallery on Monday, showcasing a diversity of recent works including socially and politically engaged caricatures.

Jan 8 • 09:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Plenković: It is clear what happened in Venezuela. No one is crying, everyone is excited

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Venezuelan President was 'obviously' captured by American forces and taken to the US, in coordination with some Venezuelan authorities, expressing that people are excited rather than upset about it.

Jan 7 • 17:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatian expert: 'It is difficult for foreigners to understand our housing problems'

Professor Dr. Gojko Bežovan comments on the challenges faced by young people in securing housing in Croatian cities amidst soaring prices and a lack of supportive models.

Jan 7 • 10:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar are rare names in Croatia: DZS published the numbers

The Croatian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that in 2021, only 240 people had the name Gaspar, 36 had Melchior, and just 15 had Balthazar, coinciding with the celebrations of Epiphany.

Jan 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Jandroković congratulated Orthodox Christmas: "May the spirit of Christmas inspire mutual respect"

Gordan Jandroković, the President of the Croatian Parliament, congratulated believers celebrating Christmas according to the Julian calendar, wishing that the spirit of this significant Christian holiday inspires mutual respect among all people in Croatia.

Jan 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Milanović congratulated Orthodox Christmas

Croatian President Zoran Milanović extended Christmas wishes to Orthodox believers, emphasizing the importance of Croatia as a joint home for people of various religious, national, and cultural identities.

Jan 6 • 09:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

A Croatian woman from Venezuela candidly talks about life in Caracas: 'People move with discomfort and dissatisfaction'

A representative of the Croatian community in Venezuela discusses the discomfort and dissatisfaction people feel in Caracas as life slowly returns to normal after a recent American attack.

Jan 6 • 06:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

We asked people which is the worst Croatian dialect, take a look at the answers

A survey conducted among passersby reveals differing opinions on which Croatian dialect is considered the worst, highlighting strong sentiments towards Kajkavian and Čakavian dialects.

Jan 5 • 17:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Through 'Cabaret', young talented people have crystallized who will continue to receive opportunities to perform in our repertoire shows

This article discusses the ongoing efforts to support young talent in theater, highlighted by the success of the 'Cabaret' production and future plans for the historical renovation of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.

Jan 5 • 10:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croat gives millions and lives in the forest: Believes people can cure cancer themselves, would not educate children

Nikola Borić, a former Croatian triathlon representative and successful businessman, gave away his multimillion-dollar company and now lives a secluded life in the forest, believing that individuals can heal themselves without formal education.

Jan 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croat donates millions and lives in the forest: Claims that people can heal cancer themselves, would not educate children

Nikola Borić, a former Croatian triathlon representative who achieved success abroad, gave away his multimillion-dollar business in China to a friend and chose to live a solitary life in search of peace.

Jan 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

How Stjepan Radić Became a Traitor to Many During His Career

Stjepan Radić, leader of the Croatian Peasant Party and an informal leader of the Croatian people in the 1920s, was arrested on January 5, 1925, for his strong opposition to the centralist, monarchist regime in the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.

Jan 5 • 06:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Looking for a pet? Give a chance to one of the pups from Croatian shelters

This article encourages people to adopt dogs from shelters in Croatia, highlighting the stories of animals in need of a loving home and the positive impact of adoption.

Jan 4 • 13:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

20 people on Zagreb's square have their right palm on a huge balloon. They have a good reason

Twenty participants in Zagreb are attempting to win €10,000 by keeping their hands on a large balloon as part of a unique contest commemorating 100 years of Croatian radio.

Jan 3 • 15:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Free train travel and people with disabilities

From January 1, 2026, the Croatian Railways will provide free train travel for people with disabilities holding a national or European disability card, in addition to existing benefits for children, students, retirees, and seniors.

Jan 2 • 18:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Phenomenon of Inversion: If you read the headlines, it is a greater sin to pray or listen to Thompson than to trample on people

The article discusses the connection between the mass murder of ethnic Jews in Australia and the political-media attacks on prayer in Croatian cities, highlighting a media-driven inversion of reality.

Jan 1 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

In less than 24 hours, five killed on Croatian roads

In less than 24 hours, five people have died in multiple traffic accidents across Croatia as the new year begins, highlighting a tragic start to 2026.

Jan 1 • 12:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

A 16th Century Man from Šibenik Had Ideas That People Would Realize 250 Years Later

Faust Vrančić, a 16th-century Croatian inventor and philosopher, significantly contributed to global innovation and science, with ideas that were realized centuries later.

Jan 1 • 09:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Croatian tennis player from Međugorje on Thompson: He has always loved his people

Croatian national tennis team coach Ivan Dodig discussed his career plans, tennis development in Herzegovina, and his respect for Marko Perković Thompson during a recent appearance on a TV show.

Dec 31 • 18:46 UTC

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