Latest news in Croatia? September 25th, 2026

Nord Stream Extradition Ruling: A Croatian court approved the extradition of a Ukrainian suspect, wanted on a European arrest warrant by Germany, in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.

Digital ID and Age Verification (mGrađani): Croatian authorities highlighted the expansion of the national mGrađani platform for privacy-preserving digital age verification. The tool is being aligned with upcoming EU-wide digital identity standards and proposed youth safety legislation.

Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly: Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has been in New York addressing the UN General Assembly, focusing on regional security in Southeastern Europe, support for international law, and ongoing digital transition priorities.

Economic Indicators: National statistics reported an average monthly take-home net salary of €1,540. While reflecting year-on-year wage growth, debates continue domestically over lingering cost-of-living pressures and adjusted quarterly economic growth forecasts.

Public Sector Environmental Rallies: Civic demonstrations took place regarding delays in hazardous industrial waste cleanups in several municipalities, prompting renewed parliamentary oversight calls.