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A Bugatti Chiron worth from 2.4 million euros was stolen from the company's campus near Zagreb. CEO Mate Rimac chased the thief in a Porsche while tracking the car via telemetry; the suspect was detained in Austria. Rimac said he will no longer leave keys in his cars.
Otabek YusupovA ceremony marking the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Croatia took place in Tashkent. The initiative belongs to the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic. The event was attended by the Croatian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Refik Sabanovic and Honorary Consul Sarvar Ismailov. The consulate will facilitate business contacts, investments, tourism and culture, and also provide consular assistance to Croatian citizens.
Sevara AzamovaMontenegro has adopted a series of legislative measures to resolve bilateral disputes with Croatia, which earlier sent the EU a list of eight grievances. The issues include the Morinj camp memorial plaque, the name of a swimming pool in Kotor, the search for the remains of 14 war victims and a border dispute. Germany is urging Croatia to reach a swift settlement so as not to derail Montenegro's EU accession by 2028.
Aziz KarimovDuring the visit of the Director of the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan Muhsinkhoja Abdurakhmonov to Croatia, negotiations were held with the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK), the Employers' Association (HUP), and local employers. A scheme was discussed under which Croatian employers submit their staffing needs to the agency, while candidates undergo training and selection in Uzbekistan. The first practical steps are planned in construction, welding, and transport.
Otabek YusupovCroatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met in Zagreb with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The sides discussed strengthening cooperation, the participation of Chinese companies in Croatian infrastructure projects, the new Beijing — Bucharest — Zagreb air route, EU — China relations, as well as the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Croatian broadcaster HRT, the European Council's conclusions on Montenegro were changed following Croatia's initiative: references to deadlines for the provisional closure of negotiating chapters were removed. The earlier draft envisaged closing all chapters by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Zagreb put forward eight demands to Podgorica concerning chapters 23 and 31.
Aziz KarimovAhead of the UEFA Conference League match between Hajduk and Ajax in Split, Torcida fans chanted pro-fascist and antisemitic slogans. Croatia's president and prime minister condemned the incident, the Israeli embassy expressed shock, police opened an investigation, and the club apologized.
Bekzod NazarovBerlin has urged Zagreb to constructively resolve bilateral disagreements that threaten to derail Montenegro's EU accession — the most advanced candidate. Croatia previously handed over a list of eight demands. Germany, France and Luxembourg are pressuring Zagreb, while the European Commission is involved in talks between the parties.
Aziz KarimovCroatia has sent EU governments a document with eight conditions for Montenegro, including compensation for the Morinj camp detainees, the fate of 14 missing persons, property disputes, the return of the sailing ship Jadran and border settlement. Zagreb is blocking four negotiation chapters, although Montenegro has already closed 21 of 33 and is considered the frontrunner for EU accession by 2028.
Aziz KarimovEuronews published a report on a journey through Dubrovnik: a walk through the Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, kayaking along the city walls, a trip to the island of Lopud, the Blue Caves, cooking traditional peka and a zipline on Mount Srđ.
Shahnoza Ergasheva
