Latest news in Croatia? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
The major headlines and developments in Croatia on September 11, 2026:
- Major Defense Acquisition: Croatia finalized a major defense agreement worth over €411 million with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to purchase 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems and guided munitions, marking one of the largest modernizations of the Croatian Armed Forces. Defence Industry Europe
- Record Tourism Performance: The Ministry of Tourism and Sport confirmed record-shattering figures for the season, with Croatia surpassing 5 million tourist arrivals in August alone and reaching 17.5 million arrivals (90.5 million overnight stays) across the first eight months of the year. Total Croatia
- Zagreb Incident: Authorities and emergency services responded to an incident at a school in Zagreb where a student and a staff member sustained injuries during the morning hours. www.croatiaweek.com
- Severe Weather Aftermath: Coastal and northern areas, notably around Rijeka, remain on alert following strong autumn storms, torrential rainfall, and flash runoff across the region over recent days. Watchers News
- Government Policy: The government rolled out updated anti-inflation and economic support measures alongside continuing investigations and parliamentary debate regarding regional waste management issues in Lika.