What are the latest news in Croatia? August 31st, 2026
- Record Summer Electricity Consumption: Driven by heatwaves and tourism, Croatia’s power grid reached an all-time peak hourly consumption record of 3,400.5 MWh. The increase has been accompanied by a major expansion in domestic solar capacity, which surpassed wind power for the first time. -The Dubrovnik Times+ 1——–
- Passing of Stjepan “Jimmy” Stanić: The renowned Croatian jazz, swing, and popular music singer passed away at the age of 98 in Zagreb, ending a performance career that spanned more than seven decades.- Croatia Week———
- Rijeka Gateway Milestone: The newly built container terminal, Rijeka Gateway, welcomed its 100th vessel, solidifying its role as a key regional transshipment hub for Adriatic and European maritime trade within the Gemini network. -Total Croatia——–
- Fužine Bypass Opening: A new 1-kilometer bypass officially opened in Fužine (Gorski Kotar), redirecting heavy transit and forestry traffic away from the municipality’s center to improve local road safety and reduce congestion.- Croatia Week———
- Zadar–Ancona Fast Ferry Extended: State ferry operator Jadrolinija announced an extension of its fast ferry connection between Zadar and Ancona through September 6 due to strong seasonal passenger demand. -www.croatiaweek.com——–
- Digital Age Verification Introduced: Croatia has rolled out new digital verification measures aimed at regulating online sales of alcoholic beverages to prevent underage purchasing.- www.croatiaweek.com———