Politics
Transparency International: Croatia, Hungary ‘the New Face of Corruption’
The 2016 Transparency International Corruption Index was released on January 25, 2017.
Slovenia Replaces Part of Razor Fence on Border with Croatia
Slovenian army will put up garden fence instead.
Croatian Police Receives New Equipment for Migrations Control
New “Schengen buses” will help police better control the border.
Poll: HDZ in Strong Lead, President Becoming Less Popular
Results of the latest political poll.
Former President Mesić Filmed Downplaying World War II Crimes
In old footage filmed in 1992, Mesić makes controversial comments about Jasenovac concentration camp.
NGOs Detail Allegations about Mistreatment of Refugees by Croatian Police
NGOs allege that the police take money from refugees and forcibly expel them from Croatia. Interior Ministry denies the claims.
PM Plenković Visits Israel, Meets with Netanyahu
Croatian Prime Minister Plenković is in an official visit to Israel.
Requests for Asylum in Croatia Increase by 959 Percent
Croatia did not face a large number of asylum requests – until now.
Croatia to Reintroduce Compulsory Military Training?
Young Croats would be forced to spend between 30 and 60 days in military training during summer months.
Jewish Community to Boycott Government’s Holocaust Memorial Event
Jewish Community will protest against government’s attitude towards the Second World War.