Milanović triumphs in Croatia’s presidential election opposing deployment of Croatian forces in Ukraine
Incumbent Zoran Milanović achieved a major win in the second round of Croatia’s presidential election, defeating rival Dragan Primorac by nearly 750,000 votes
Croatia’s presidential race heads to second round
Incumbent president Zoran Milanović missed a first-round victory in Croatia’s presidential election, setting the stage for a run-off on January 12, 2025
Far-right rises to power in coalition government in Croatia
The formation of a new government in Croatia by center-right and far-right parties is sparking concerns about media freedom, the rights of ethnic minorities, and the potential sell-off of public resources
Croatian Democratic Union secures most mandates in parliamentary elections
The Croatian Democratic Union secured the most mandates in the parliamentary elections on April 17, outpacing center and green options. The results of the election suggest a likely shift to the right
Thousands hits the streets in Zagreb in a massive anti-government protest
Croatians mobilized against the appointment of a state attorney who has been accused of communicating with people involved in scandals and fraud. The opposition has also demanded the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections
Journalists in Croatia fight against government’s attempts to stifle press freedom
Media workers staged protests in Zagreb and Split as government looks to criminalize unauthorized leaking of information from criminal proceedings
Leftists slam Croatia’s Eurozone entry amid soaring inflation
Croatians are now facing increased inflation due to conversion of the country’s currency to the euro, in addition to the ongoing cost of living crisis with rising food and energy prices across Europe
Trade unions in Croatia protest anti-worker labor act
Trade unions, civil society organizations and left parties in Croatia oppose the government’s proposal of a new labor act that they say will undermine workers’ rights and trade unionizing
Pride parades held in Croatian cities of Split and Zagreb
Braving homophobic attacks and prejudice, the LGBTQ community and rights groups in Croatia were able organize pride parades in two major cities, Zagreb and Split
Prime minister Andrej Plenkovic’s current term was due to end in October. However, he chose to call for early elections riding on the popularity over his handling of the early phase of COVID-19 outbreak






