AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCroatia Youth Sport: Croatia’s men’s U16 water polo team won the World Championship in Zagreb, beating Spain 10-7 in a tense final, with goalkeeper Luko Vezilić playing a key role and Duje Srzić and Ante Domazet turning the match late. Croatia Infrastructure & Transport: Big works are ramping up across the country, including major rail reconstruction toward faster Karlovac–Zagreb travel, plus ongoing motorway and tunnel projects that should improve access to Rijeka, Istria and Slavonia. Road Toll Changes: Drivers face major autumn updates on Croatian motorways as SMART cards stop working fully from Oct. 1, with remaining balances to be moved to ENC or refunded. Local Economy & Jobs: Croatia is set to lose the industrial paint-and-varnish giant Chromos after 106 years, with production ending in Zagreb and jobs at the plant under pressure. Travel & Daily Life: Heat and drought are disrupting Europe’s rivers and shipping, while Croatia’s border experience can swing fast—one Vitaljina crossing went from hours-long queues to almost none within a day. Culture & Events: Zagreb returns to Latin flavours with Fiesta Latina (Aug. 24–30), bringing street food, DJs and workshops to Trg Josipa Jurja Strossmayera.
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