Latest news in Croatia? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in Croatia around September 13th, 2026:
- Wildfires on Brač Island: Firefighters are actively battling a major wildfire on the Dalmatian island of Brač. This follows an intense late-summer wildfire season across the Adriatic coast, including severe fire damage in the wider Omiš region earlier in the month. The Dubrovnik Times
- Charitable Giving Report: A report released by the Charities Aid Foundation highlights that roughly 68% of Croatian citizens donated money to charitable organizations or causes over the past year, placing Croatia among the leading European nations in private giving relative to income. Total Croatia
- Defense & Military Procurement: Croatia finalized an agreement with South Korea to acquire K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems, expanding its artillery modernization program alongside previously procured Western systems. Additionally, the Croatian Air Force completed joint mid-air refueling exercises with the German Luftwaffe using its Rafale fighter jets. Glas Hrvatske – HRT+ 1
- Economic Measures: The government announced plans for a targeted windfall tax on excessive corporate profit margins while introducing support packages for first-time home buyers and rolling out measures to mitigate lingering inflationary pressures. Glas Hrvatske – HRT
- Vinkovačke Jeseni Festival: The 61st edition of Vinkovačke Jeseni, one of the country’s premier traditional folklore and cultural festivals, launched in eastern Croatia, celebrating traditional music, regional heritage, and local customs.