Pension Pressure on Foreign Workers: Croatia’s pension system is taking in over €250m a year from third-country workers, but many may never qualify for a Croatian pension, with the HZMO warning the figures are based on travel-document country of issue. Zagreb Disruption: A strike hit ZET and Čistoća from early Monday, with most tram and bus lines suspended, limited services running, and waste collection disrupted. Energy Volatility: Southeast Europe saw wind and solar drop faster than demand, leaving Croatia and neighbors relying more on hydro, flexible generation and imports. EU Defence Push: EU ministers formally backed the first five joint defence projects, including drones, maritime/seabed defence, space-linked air and missile defence, and eastern-flank surveillance. Croatia in Nations League: Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 in Prague with Modrić and Pašalić, setting up another big test as Spain hosts and Croatia prepares for the next round. Diesel Relief: Diesel prices in Croatia could fall by about eight cents a litre from Tuesday, while petrol is set to rise slightly. People-Smuggling Crackdown: More than 46 Dutch nationals have been arrested in Croatia this year for suspected people smuggling, with smugglers recruiting via Telegram/Snapchat. Sports Milestone: Freediver Vitomir Maričić became the first Croatian inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. Tourism/Entertainment: Rod Stewart confirmed a final 2027 tour stop in Croatia (Pula Arena on 22 June).