Latest news in Croatia? September 17th, 2026

Diplomacy & Security

• The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs summoned Russian Ambassador Alexander Nurizade today to address concerns regarding recent security threats and airspace/infrastructure incidents affecting EU nations.

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• Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announced an agreement with the United States to accelerate the delivery schedule of eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight HIMARS rocket systems, bringing the expected arrival window forward to late 2027 or early 2028.

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Infrastructure & Economy

• Details were released regarding a major €200-million expressway project in Slavonia. Built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the 16-kilometer roadwayfeaturing a 1,650-meter tunnel through Babja gorawill directly link Požega to the A3 Zagreb–Lipovac motorway, with completion targeted for late 2029.

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• The Croatian central bank reported projections expecting annual GDP growth to accelerate toward 2.8% for the third quarter.

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Environment & Island Updates

• Emergency services have been managing the aftermath and containment of a significant wildfire that swept across the southern portion of Brač island near Milna earlier this week, which had prompted precautionary sea evacuations.