Life in Petrinja five years after the earthquake: "We are waiting for the roof to fall on our heads"
Five years after the devastating earthquake, while some residents of Petrinja are finally returning home, others continue to live in containers and fear, as the restoration progress on paper contradicts the reality on the ground.
Watch the video of the round table on war reporters in Banovina
A round table titled 'Witnesses of the Truth – War Reporters in Banovina 1991' took place at the Veterans Center in Petrinja, featuring several notable reporters and military personnel discussing their experiences.
Bačić in Petrinja: Construction companies are responding poorly, but we will rebuild all houses
Minister Branko Bačić and Mayor Magdalena Komes assured that despite the low response from construction companies, the reconstruction of houses in the earthquake-affected areas will be completed on time.
Ogulin and Petrinja will be able to recycle construction materials from cultural heritage
The city of Ogulin has signed a contract to build a facility for collecting and reusing materials from the restoration of cultural and historical heritage, such as old bricks and stones, to reduce waste.
Former hospital director and son of former mayor of Petrinja accused
Marina Kovač, the former director of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital 'Dr. Ivan Barbot' in Popovača, has been charged with abuse of office and tax evasion, along with Darko Dumbović, the son of a former mayor of Petrinja, and Emil Solenički, the honorary consul of Moldova.
Former director, son of former mayor and honorary consul accused of defrauding the hospital in Popovača for about 150,000 euros
Marina Kovač, the former director of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Dr. Ivan Barbot in Popovača, along with Darko Dumbović, son of the former mayor of Petrinja, and honorary consul Emil Solenički, have been charged with serious offenses involving abuse of position and tax evasion that allegedly caused significant financial damage to the hospital.
Once the most popular HRT host, she now lives a completely different life, dedicating herself to a new job
Mirna Berend, a former well-known television host in Croatia, has moved to her hometown of Petrinja after facing personal tragedies and is focused on rebuilding her family's war-damaged house, but natural disasters have impacted her plans.
Germans Enthralled: Only Croatia Has This - You Drive Through a Tunnel and Exit into Another World
Last week, readers were most interested in the enthusiasm of Germans about Croatia's landscapes, Thompson and his fans, Severina's debacle in Livno, and Pupovac's cultural center in Petrinja.
Joško Jeličić, Lokas, Čilić, Šimenc...: Stars played chess, here is who won
Numerous public figures and chess enthusiasts gathered at the Botanist restaurant to support the Christmas charity chess tournament organized by grandmaster Alojzije Janković, aimed at aiding the Petrinja chess club's recovery efforts after a devastating earthquake.
Mostarkić Gobbo: New Year, Petrinja and the Japanese
The article reflects on the intertwining of Croatian history from 925 to 2025, highlighting current geopolitical tensions and the need for foundational beliefs as 2026 approaches.
The mobile home for Ms. Miljk arrived only five years after the earthquake: The house carries a red sticker, and she has no right to reconstruction
Five years after the devastating Petrinja earthquake, a mobile home has finally arrived for Ms. Miljk, who is still unable to access reconstruction rights due to administrative delays.
Plenković: The reconstruction after the Petrinja earthquake will be completed by the end of 2030.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced that the government has allocated 1.77 billion euros for the reconstruction following the Petrinja earthquake, aiming to complete all rebuilding efforts by the end of 2030.
Plenković: €1.77 billion spent on earthquake recovery
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced that €1.77 billion has been spent on recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake in Petrinja five years ago, with plans to complete the reconstruction of family homes by mid-2027 and other buildings by the end of 2030.
We Found Out: What is the Status of Pupovac's 'Cultural Center' in Petrinja
The article discusses the halted construction of the Serbian Cultural Center in Petrinja after the city revoked its building permit amidst negotiations for a potential change of location.
Mrak Taritaš: Thompson behaves like a messiah, he thinks he can be prime minister
Former Minister Anka Mrak Taritaš criticized Marko Perković Thompson's messianic behavior and discussed the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Croatia five years after the devastating earthquake in Petrinja.
PHOTO From ruins to new cities: How Banija looks 5 years after the earthquake
Five years after the devastating earthquake, Banija has transformed from ruins to cities with a new perspective, showcasing the recovery of Sisak, Petrinja, and Glina.
Pet Anniversary of the Earthquake in Banovina – on one side renovated buildings, on the other side containers
Five years after the earthquake that permanently changed the face of Banovina, the cities of Sisak, Petrinja, and Glina show a contrast between renovated buildings and temporary housing units like containers in courtyards.
December 29, 2020, Petrinja – the epicenter of the earthquake felt by around 6 million people
On December 29, 2020, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck near Petrinja, Croatia, resulting in seven fatalities and numerous injuries, rendering many homeless.