Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Croatia to meet with Prime Minister Plenkovic and participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. Defense cooperation, rehabilitation of soldiers, and international efforts for peace will be discussed.
The President of Ukraine will take part in the summit in Dubrovnik on October 9. The purpose of the meeting is to express the solidarity of Southeast European countries with Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
Flash floods and landslides have hit parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing at least 16 people. Rescuers are searching for survivors in flooded areas where roads and bridges have been destroyed.
At least 19 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbia, Croatia, and the EU are ready to assist in the aftermath of the disaster.
Ukrainian boxers won 6 medals at the international tournament in Shymkent. Mykyta Zasenok won silver and a special award, and five other athletes won bronze in different weight categories.
On Friday night, a heavy rainstorm hit Bosnia and Herzegovina, flooding several cities. Rescue services report missing persons, power outages and communication disruptions.
The Brovary community continues to cooperate with sister cities and new partners despite the war. Humanitarian aid has been received, and projects in energy efficiency, education, and medicine have been implemented.
Ombudsman Lubinets reports on large-scale environmental crimes committed by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Due to the war, 142 thousand square kilometers of territory are potentially mined, which threatens the lives of 6 million people.
The Ukrainian wrestling team won 21 awards at an international tournament in Croatia. The women's team took first place in the overall standings, and the Greco-Roman wrestling team took second.
Children of military personnel and fallen soldiers from the Brovary community had a rest in the twin cities. Since 2022, more than 200 children have been rehabilitated in France, Croatia, the United States, Poland, and Germany.
Croatia's Prime Minister says that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed more countries into the EU. According to him, Putin has inadvertently become the biggest “promoter” of the EU expansion.
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
MHP became a partner of the International Autumn Fair in Croatia, investing in the country's food industry. The company has invested EUR 44.5 million, created 200 jobs and plans to further develop in the Southeast European market.
Lyudmyla Babak became the world champion in the 15. 4 km canoe single. Olena Tsygankova won bronze in the same discipline, giving Ukraine a double podium.
The Croatian police have served three Ukrainian citizens with suspicions of setting fire to ships in the port of Medulin. The fire destroyed 22 vessels and partially damaged 12, causing losses of about 2 million euros.
Croatia is introducing compulsory military service from January 1, 2025. Recruits will undergo 2 months of training, and the government is increasing funding for the army due to the tense situation in Europe.
Political analyst Viktor Bobirenko believes that the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht by ARMA head Olena Duma cannot be simple negligence. The expert suggests that such actions could be motivated by financial rewards.
Slovakia and Hungary rejected the EU's proposal to replace Russian oil with supplies through Croatia. Budapest called Croatia unreliable for transit, which caused outrage in Zagreb.
Hungary's Foreign Minister reacted sharply to the European Commission's response to oil transit. Szijjarto called it a scandal and criticized the proposal to use an alternative route through Croatia.
ARMA failed to sell Medvedchuk's yacht after two years of arrest in Croatia. The head of the agency, Olena Duma, delayed the process, starting the sale only a month before the end of the arrest.
On August 1, Ukrainians will compete in athletics, shooting, judo, archery, swimming, and tennis. The results of the competitive day on July 31, where Ukraine won one bronze medal, have been summarized.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk lost to Croatian Donna Vekic in a tense quarterfinal match at the 2024 Olympic Games. The match lasted almost 3 hours and ended with Vekic winning the third set tiebreaker.
The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.
Most EU countries have already nominated candidates for the new European Commission. Among them are both new names and current commissioners. The key issues will be EU enlargement and negotiations with Ukraine.
Olena Duma, the head of the ARMA, continues to use sensitive topics for her own PR. Her statements about a businessman's ties to the Kremlin caused a wide response and led to a lawsuit being filed against her.
Viktor Medvedchuk's yacht Royal Romance is under arrest under EU sanctions. The Prosecutor General's Office is actively cooperating with international partners to develop a mechanism for its confiscation and sale.
Ukraine's women's national football team defeated Croatia 2-0 and secured a place in the Euro 2025 playoffs, with goals scored by Kateryna Korsun and Roksolana Kravchuk.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.
Spain's national football team equaled the European Championships record for the most goals scored in a single tournament, scoring its 14th goal in the 47th minute of the final match of Euro 2024 against England.
A "red" level of danger has been declared in Croatia due to the extreme heat, with temperatures in some regions reaching +37°C.
