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Croatia

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia’s Istria region

Rescue workers standing next to a small plane that crashed in the northwestern Croatian region of Istria, near the Adriatic town of Medulin, on June 4.
Rescue workers standing next to a small plane that crashed in the northwestern Croatian region of Istria, near the Adriatic town of Medulin, on June 4.

Onana revels in chance to prove versatility for Belgium

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - League A - Group 2 - France v Belgium - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 9, 2024 France's Ousmane Dembele in action with Belgium's Amadou Onana REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - League A - Group 2 - France v Belgium - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 9, 2024 France's Ousmane Dembele in action with Belgium's Amadou Onana REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Belgium urge calm after Lukaku scores in away win at Croatia

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Croatia v Belgium - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - June 2, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Croatia v Belgium - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - June 2, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Modric primed for swansong as Croatia's beating heart

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Czech Republic v Croatia - Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - October 9, 2025 Croatia's Luka Modric during the warm up before the match REUTERS/David W Cerny
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Czech Republic v Croatia - Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - October 9, 2025 Croatia's Luka Modric during the warm up before the match REUTERS/David W Cerny

Modric set for likely final World Cup as Dalic names unchanged Croatia squad

Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Croatia midfielder Luka Modric (10) warms up before an international friendly  against Croatia at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Croatia midfielder Luka Modric (10) warms up before an international friendly  against Croatia at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk tourists

The mayor of Split, a popular summer tourist destination, said the city would ban alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am.
The mayor of Split, a popular summer tourist destination, said the city would ban alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am.

Naomi Osaka embracing role as entertainer after another grand walk-on

Japan's Naomi Osaka arriving on Court Suzanne-Lenglen ahead over her 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2026.
Japan's Naomi Osaka arriving on Court Suzanne-Lenglen ahead over her 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2026.

Modric included in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad after cheekbone surgery

Belgian Thierry Neuville wins in Portugal rally after Sebastien Ogier slowed by puncture

Thierry Neuville (right) and his co-pilot Martijn Wydaeghe celebrate after winning the Portugal Rally, as part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Fafe on May 10, 2026.
Thierry Neuville (right) and his co-pilot Martijn Wydaeghe celebrate after winning the Portugal Rally, as part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Fafe on May 10, 2026.

Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia

Despite similar services being available in China and the US for years, multiple companies are still competing to bring autonomous taxi services to European roads.
Despite similar services being available in China and the US for years, multiple companies are still competing to bring autonomous taxi services to European roads.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.