A severe wave of wildfires is spreading across Europe, fueled by an intense summer heatwave, extreme drought and strong winds. Blazes have forced mass evacuations, destroyed homes and stretched emergency services, with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre warning of very extreme fire danger across parts of Central and Eastern Europe.

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Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from the spot and Goncalo Ramos heading a stoppage-time winner. The result sends Portugal into a Round of 16 clash with Spain and leaves Roberto Martinez weighing a major selection call.

FIFA world cup 2026: Portugal to face Spain in next round 

 Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from the spot and Goncalo Ramos heading a stoppage-time winner. The result sends Portugal into a Round of 16 clash with Spain and leaves Roberto Martinez weighing a major selection call.

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FIFA world cup 2026: Portugal face Croatia in round of 32 showdown

Severe storms have hit Croatia, leaving parts of Dubrovnik dealing with flooding, fallen debris, and widespread trash.
Residents and authorities are working tirelessly to clean up and restore normalcy after heavy rains and high winds battered the region.

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Croatia:  The annual two-day celebration attracts numerous visitors who dress up as characters from classic folktales and offers a range of mythology-themed workshops and engaging activities designed for both children and adults.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant three-nation tour to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 to 19, underscoring India’s growing global engagement and strategic outreach.&nbsp;&nbsp;Post Operation Sindoor, this will be PM Modi's first foreign visit. The tour begins with a landmark visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades, followed by his participation in the G-7 Summit in Canada. The visit will conclude with a historic first-ever trip to Croatia.&nbsp;“At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Cyprus on 15-16 June, 2025. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades. While in Nicosia, Prime Minister will hold talks with President Christodoulides and address business leaders in Limassol. The visit will reaffirm the shared commitment of the two countries to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen India’s engagement with the Mediterranean region and the European Union,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement on Saturday (June 14).<h2>Sixth consecutive G-7 participation</h2>In the second leg of his tour, PM Modi will visit Kananaskis, Canada, on June 16–17 at the invitation of his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, to participate in the G-7 Summit. This will mark his sixth consecutive appearance at the G-7 Summit.&nbsp;&nbsp;“At the Summit, Prime Minister will exchange views with leaders of G-7 countries, other invited outreach countries and Heads of International Organisations on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation, particularly the AI-energy nexus and Quantum-related issues. Prime Minister will also hold several bilateral meetings on the side-lines of the Summit,” the ministry of external affairs added.<h2>First official visit to Croatia</h2>In the final leg of his tour, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to Croatia on June 18, which will be the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Plenkovic and meet the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic. The visit to Croatia will also underscore India's commitment to further strengthening its engagement with partners in the European Union,” the ministry of external affairs said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation official visit to Cyprus Canada and Croatia from June 15 to 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant three-nation tour to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 to 19, underscoring India’s growing global engagement and strategic outreach. Post Operation Sindoor, this will be PM Modi's first foreign visit. The tour begins with a landmark visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades, followed by his participation in the G-7 Summit in Canada. The visit will conclude with a historic first-ever trip to Croatia. “At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Cyprus on 15-16 June, 2025. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades. While in Nicosia, Prime Minister will hold talks with President Christodoulides and address business leaders in Limassol. The visit will reaffirm the shared commitment of the two countries to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen India’s engagement with the Mediterranean region and the European Union,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement on Saturday (June 14). Sixth consecutive G-7 participation In the second leg of his tour, PM Modi will visit Kananaskis, Canada, on June 16–17 at the invitation of his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, to participate in the G-7 Summit. This will mark his sixth consecutive appearance at the G-7 Summit. “At the Summit, Prime Minister will exchange views with leaders of G-7 countries, other invited outreach countries and Heads of International Organisations on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation, particularly the AI-energy nexus and Quantum-related issues. Prime Minister will also hold several bilateral meetings on the side-lines of the Summit,” the ministry of external affairs added. First official visit to Croatia In the final leg of his tour, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to Croatia on June 18, which will be the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship. “Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Plenkovic and meet the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic. The visit to Croatia will also underscore India's commitment to further strengthening its engagement with partners in the European Union,” the ministry of external affairs said.

PM Modi will embark on a three-nation official visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 to 19

In first foreign visit post Operation Sindoor, PM Modi to visit Canada, Croatia, Cyprus starting June 15

Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic secured a decisive victory in runoff elections held Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

Croatia: Milanovic's landslide victory in Presidential run-off

Croatia's populist incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, was re-elected by a wide margin on Jan. 12, election results show. Milanovic defeated Dragan Primorac, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s HDZ party candidate, by a margin of 74.7% to 25.3%, with 99% of polls reporting. Watch this report for more details!

Croatia: Milanović defeats Primorac in presidential run-off

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Voters in Croatia began casting their ballots on Sunday as polls opened in the country’s runoff presidential election. Watch this report for more details!

Croatia: Incumbent President Milanovic expected to win polls, says reports

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic casts vote in second round

Croatia holds runoff in presidential election

Croatia is preparing for the second round of its presidential runoff election, with candidates intensifying their campaigns as voters prepare to make their final choice. The outcome could significantly impact the country's political future.

Croatia Gears Up for Round 2 of Presidential Runoff

Croatians cast their votes Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top, according to opinion polls.
His likely main rival among the eight contenders for the largely ceremonial post is Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party.
The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage.
Milanovic, backed by the left-wing Social Democrats party, is supported by 37 per cent of the electorate while Primorac has 20 per cent, according to an opinion poll released Friday.
But as none of the candidates are expected to garner more than 50 per cent of the vote to win outright, the new head of state is likely to be chosen in a runoff in two weeks.
"There will be two races," Milanovic told reporters after casting his ballot in downtown Zagreb, referring to the probable runoff.
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He urged people to take part in the vote, saying "it's worth it".
During the campaign, the two main rivals often traded insults, with Milanovic ridiculing Primorac as boring and as "fake as a 13-euro note".
<h2>Balance of power</h2>
By 1530 GMT, turnout was 36 per cent, the electoral commission said, down from nearly 39 per cent at the same time during the 2019 presidential election.
Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy.
But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991.
"All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP.
He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier that all levers of power fall into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many.
The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades.
Sharp-minded and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism.
But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric.
Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv.
That prompted Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU".
Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war".
"As long as I'm president, no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month.
Jure Tomicic, a 35-year-old IT expert from Zagreb, worries about the ongoing conflicts.
"As the head of state, we need a leader who will understand the situation more seriously, and not make jokes," he told AFP after voting.
Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy".
"I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign.
<h2>President-PM feud</h2>
For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. 
"This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics."
Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism.
"Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass.
Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters.
Voting stations close at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) when exit polls are expected. Official results are due late Sunday.
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The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage.

Croatians cast their votes Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top, according to opinion polls. His likely main rival among the eight contenders for the largely ceremonial post is Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party. The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Milanovic, backed by the left-wing Social Democrats party, is supported by 37 per cent of the electorate while Primorac has 20 per cent, according to an opinion poll released Friday. But as none of the candidates are expected to garner more than 50 per cent of the vote to win outright, the new head of state is likely to be chosen in a runoff in two weeks. "There will be two races," Milanovic told reporters after casting his ballot in downtown Zagreb, referring to the probable runoff. Also read: One child killed in Croatia school as former student goes on stabbing spree He urged people to take part in the vote, saying "it's worth it". During the campaign, the two main rivals often traded insults, with Milanovic ridiculing Primorac as boring and as "fake as a 13-euro note". Balance of power By 1530 GMT, turnout was 36 per cent, the electoral commission said, down from nearly 39 per cent at the same time during the 2019 presidential election. Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier that all levers of power fall into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp-minded and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". "As long as I'm president, no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month. Jure Tomicic, a 35-year-old IT expert from Zagreb, worries about the ongoing conflicts. "As the head of state, we need a leader who will understand the situation more seriously, and not make jokes," he told AFP after voting. Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". "I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign. President-PM feud For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. "Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass. Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters. Voting stations close at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) when exit polls are expected. Official results are due late Sunday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Croatia’s presidential election: Voting underway; incumbent Milanovic leads opinion polls

The outgoing President of the Republic, Zoran Milanovic, could hold on to his office in Croatia. The first round of the presidential election in Croatia will be held on 29 December and the second on 12 January. Watch for more details!

Zoran Milanovic Expected To Return As Croatia President

The outgoing President of the Republic, Zoran Milanovic, could hold on to his office in Croatia. The first round of the presidential election in Croatia will be held on 29 December and the second on 12 January. Watch for more details!



Pula, a historic Croatian city, showcases a breathtaking Christmas celebration that combines its rich cultural heritage with festive cheer. With stunning ice sculptures, traditional Christmas markets, and spectacular light displays, Pula’s holiday season draws visitors into a magical atmosphere, offering a unique blend of history and modern Christmas festivities.

History on Ice: Pula’s Spectacular Christmas Celebration Blends Tradition, Culture, and Festive Joy

Volunteer divers took to the waters of Milna Bay on the Croatian island of Brac,---Participating in an underwater cleanup effort organized by a local diving club. This marks the fourth such initiative this year.. The project aims to address the growing environmental toll of tourism as the busy nautical season drew to a close in one of the country’s most popular marinas...Watch in for more details!

Croatian Divers Tackle Underwater Waste In Cleanup

Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to squeak into the Nations League quarter-finals.&nbsp;

Portugal had already sealed top spot in Group A1. The draw allowed Croatia to finish one point above Scotland who continued their late surge with a 2-1 win over Poland in Warsaw.&nbsp;

In Group A4, Spain, already assured of qualification, beat last-placed Switzerland 3-2 in a match of penalty kicks in Tenerife.&nbsp;

Denmark secured second place in the group with a 0-0 draw in Serbia.&nbsp;

In Split, Portugal took a 33rd-minute lead when Joao Felix neatly finished a sharp counterattack. Rafael Leao then missed the target when clean through.&nbsp;

With Scotland winning in Warsaw after a third-minute goal from John McGinn, set up by teenager Ben Doak, Croatia were heading out.&nbsp;

Gvardiol, ghosting at the far post, had a header on 62 minutes disallowed for offside. He repeated the move three minutes later, sneaking in unmarked and onside to squeeze a close-range shot through Jose Sa. Gvardiol, a defender, has three goals in his last six Premier League games for Manchester City.&nbsp;

"It felt like two different games for us," said Gvardiol. "In the first half, we seemed a bit tired and needed to make changes. The second half was much better -- we had more energy, better control of the ball, and created more chances and we managed to score a goal."

Almost simultaneously in Warsaw, Kamil Piatkowski rocketed a cross shot into the top far corner of the Scottish goal to level for Poland.&nbsp;

In the 73rd minute in Split, left-back Nuno Mendes nearly emulated Gvardiol for Portugal but goalie Dominik Livakovic blocked.

In Warsaw, Andy Robertson headed home in added time to give Scotland a second win in four days, but Croatia comfortably saw out the draw they needed.&nbsp;

"I told the boys they earned this result through their hard work, though it seems we always have to struggle for it," said Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic.

"While there might have been a results crisis, there was never a crisis in our play."

Scotland go into a play-off to save their League A status. Poland are relegated.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scotland coach Steve Clarke said he was happy with his country's improvement.

"We started with three defeats, three narrow defeats, with good performances. The players didn't lose belief, I didn't lose belief in the players and they end up taking seven points from the last three games which gets us into the play-off," he said.

<h2>I can't ask for more</h2>

In Tenerife, Alvaro Morata's clever turn won a penalty just after the half-hour. Yvon Mvogo saved Pedri's low, hard spot kick but, after some pinball, Yeremi Pino, from the neighbouring Canary island of Las Palmas, scored.&nbsp;

Joel Monteiro dribbled through the Spanish defence for a spectacular 63rd-minute equaliser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bryan Gil stole the ball in the Swiss area to put Spain ahead again five minutes later.&nbsp;

Andi Zeqiri levelled again, with a penalty five minutes from time.

Deep into extra time, Bryan Zaragoza converted Spain's second spot kick.&nbsp;

For both the Bryans it was a first international goal.&nbsp;

"Here at home with a goal, the win," said Pino. "I can't ask for more."

In Leskovac in Serbia, the hosts needed to win to overtake visiting Denmark and reach the quarter-finals.&nbsp;

On a night when both goalkeepers, Dorde Petrovic and Kasper Schmeichel, were in eye-catching form, the hosts had to settle for a 0-0 draw. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The goalkeeping was less spectacular in Luxembourg in League C, where Northern Ireland blew a two-goal lead in Luxembourg to draw 2-2 but topped Group 3 when Bulgaria threw away a lead and drew 1-1 in Sofia against Belarus.

In Group 2, Romania beat Cyprus 4-1 in Bucharest to stay top of the group, two points ahead of Kosovo, who beat Lithuania 1-0 in Pristina despite playing the second half with 10 men.

In League D, San Marino came from a goal down to beat Liechtenstein 3-1 in Vaduz and edge Gibraltar to first place in Group 1.&nbsp;

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Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to squeak into the Nations League quarter-finals.

Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to squeak into the Nations League quarter-finals. Portugal had already sealed top spot in Group A1. The draw allowed Croatia to finish one point above Scotland who continued their late surge with a 2-1 win over Poland in Warsaw. In Group A4, Spain, already assured of qualification, beat last-placed Switzerland 3-2 in a match of penalty kicks in Tenerife. Denmark secured second place in the group with a 0-0 draw in Serbia. In Split, Portugal took a 33rd-minute lead when Joao Felix neatly finished a sharp counterattack. Rafael Leao then missed the target when clean through. With Scotland winning in Warsaw after a third-minute goal from John McGinn, set up by teenager Ben Doak, Croatia were heading out. Gvardiol, ghosting at the far post, had a header on 62 minutes disallowed for offside. He repeated the move three minutes later, sneaking in unmarked and onside to squeeze a close-range shot through Jose Sa. Gvardiol, a defender, has three goals in his last six Premier League games for Manchester City. "It felt like two different games for us," said Gvardiol. "In the first half, we seemed a bit tired and needed to make changes. The second half was much better -- we had more energy, better control of the ball, and created more chances and we managed to score a goal." Almost simultaneously in Warsaw, Kamil Piatkowski rocketed a cross shot into the top far corner of the Scottish goal to level for Poland. In the 73rd minute in Split, left-back Nuno Mendes nearly emulated Gvardiol for Portugal but goalie Dominik Livakovic blocked. In Warsaw, Andy Robertson headed home in added time to give Scotland a second win in four days, but Croatia comfortably saw out the draw they needed. "I told the boys they earned this result through their hard work, though it seems we always have to struggle for it," said Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic. "While there might have been a results crisis, there was never a crisis in our play." Scotland go into a play-off to save their League A status. Poland are relegated. Scotland coach Steve Clarke said he was happy with his country's improvement. "We started with three defeats, three narrow defeats, with good performances. The players didn't lose belief, I didn't lose belief in the players and they end up taking seven points from the last three games which gets us into the play-off," he said. I can't ask for more In Tenerife, Alvaro Morata's clever turn won a penalty just after the half-hour. Yvon Mvogo saved Pedri's low, hard spot kick but, after some pinball, Yeremi Pino, from the neighbouring Canary island of Las Palmas, scored. Joel Monteiro dribbled through the Spanish defence for a spectacular 63rd-minute equaliser. Bryan Gil stole the ball in the Swiss area to put Spain ahead again five minutes later. Andi Zeqiri levelled again, with a penalty five minutes from time. Deep into extra time, Bryan Zaragoza converted Spain's second spot kick. For both the Bryans it was a first international goal. "Here at home with a goal, the win," said Pino. "I can't ask for more." In Leskovac in Serbia, the hosts needed to win to overtake visiting Denmark and reach the quarter-finals. On a night when both goalkeepers, Dorde Petrovic and Kasper Schmeichel, were in eye-catching form, the hosts had to settle for a 0-0 draw. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Ravi Shastri wants India batters to 'think about' last Australia tour's performance in Perth The goalkeeping was less spectacular in Luxembourg in League C, where Northern Ireland blew a two-goal lead in Luxembourg to draw 2-2 but topped Group 3 when Bulgaria threw away a lead and drew 1-1 in Sofia against Belarus. In Group 2, Romania beat Cyprus 4-1 in Bucharest to stay top of the group, two points ahead of Kosovo, who beat Lithuania 1-0 in Pristina despite playing the second half with 10 men. In League D, San Marino came from a goal down to beat Liechtenstein 3-1 in Vaduz and edge Gibraltar to first place in Group 1. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nations League: Josko Gvardiol steals in to ensure Croatia reach quarter-finals; San Marino promoted

A pictures corner of Southern Croatia a unique celebration of creativity in nature has unfolded the sand art Neretva Festival held in Croatia brings together artists from around the globe to craft elaborate yet fleeting sound sculptures and this year participants used rakes and sticks to create some pretty stunning designs.

Croatia: Sand meets art in a breathtaking dance of impermanence

A gunman entered a nursing home in northwestern Croatia on Monday shooting dead five people, including his mother, and injuring six others, a government minister said.

One of the wounded later died in hospital taking the death toll to six, while four remain in critical condition.

One of the victims was a nursing home employee, Marin Piletic, minister for labour, pension, family and social policy, told journalists.

"According to the information we have, the mother of the killer had been in the nursing home for 10 years," Piletic said.

Authorities have given no motive for the attack.

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Croatian media reported that the gunman, born in 1973, is a war veteran.

"We are shocked," Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic told reporters in Split.

"This is really a monstrous act of the murder of a group of people, of the mother and other very old people who happened to be there.... We condemn this crime."

The killer fled the scene, but was later arrested by the police, N1 news portal reported.

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A gunman entered a nursing home in northwestern Croatia on Monday shooting dead five people, including his mother, and injuring six others, a government minister said.

A gunman entered a nursing home in northwestern Croatia on Monday shooting dead five people, including his mother, and injuring six others, a government minister said. One of the wounded later died in hospital taking the death toll to six, while four remain in critical condition. One of the victims was a nursing home employee, Marin Piletic, minister for labour, pension, family and social policy, told journalists. "According to the information we have, the mother of the killer had been in the nursing home for 10 years," Piletic said. Authorities have given no motive for the attack. Also read: Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with `one-in-a-million shot`: Report Croatian media reported that the gunman, born in 1973, is a war veteran. "We are shocked," Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic told reporters in Split. "This is really a monstrous act of the murder of a group of people, of the mother and other very old people who happened to be there.... We condemn this crime." The killer fled the scene, but was later arrested by the police, N1 news portal reported. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Six killed as gunman opens fire after entering nursing home in Croatia

A grim search is underway in Croatia for the remains of victims killed during war more than three decades ago. Earlier this month, investigators found the remains of 10 people at this garbage dump. Watch in for more details!

Croatia: War victims found in mass grave at garbage dump

Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024, hours before their match against Slovenia, accusing Croatian and Albanian fans of chanting about the killing of Serbians. The incident took place during the Group B match in Hamburg on Wednesday (Jun 19) when both sets of fans chanted "Kill, kill, kill the Serb".&nbsp;

Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Football&nbsp; Association of Serbia, issued the threat and called upon UEFA to take strong action.&nbsp;

"What happened is scandalous and we will ask [European governing body] Uefa for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition," Surbatovic was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Serbian state-owned broadcaster RTS.&nbsp;

“We will demand from UEFA to punish the federations of both selections. We do not want to participate in that, but if Uefa does not punish them, we will think how will we proceed," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Serbian FA fined</h2>

Surbatovic also referred to the $15,000 fine imposed on the Serbian FA after&nbsp;objects were thrown and a provocative message was displayed during Serbia's Euro 2024 defeat by England on 16 June. Notably, the Serbian fans had displayed an&nbsp;ultra-nationalist banner proclaiming Serbian dominion over Kosovo.&nbsp;

“We were punished for isolated cases and our fans behaved much better than the others. We Serbs are gentlemen and we have an open heart, so I appeal to the fans to remain gentlemen," said&nbsp;Surbatovic.&nbsp;

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UEFA are yet to acknowledge the complaint made by the Serbian FA but if the Balkan country pulls out of the tournament, both Slovenia and Denmark,&nbsp;who they are scheduled to face, would be awarded a 3-0 win.&nbsp;

UEFA on Wednesday cancelled the credentials of a Kosovar journalist named Arlind Sadiku after he made a nationalist double-eagle gesture towards Serbian fans during the match against England.&nbsp;

The gesture is provocative as it mimics the eagle on Albania's national flag. There have been several instances where making the said gesture has led to fights between Serbian nationalists and ethnic Albanians, who make up the vast majority of Kosovo's population.

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Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024, hours before their match against Slovenia, accusing Croatian and Albanian fans of chanting about the killing of Serbians.

Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024, hours before their match against Slovenia, accusing Croatian and Albanian fans of chanting about the killing of Serbians. The incident took place during the Group B match in Hamburg on Wednesday (Jun 19) when both sets of fans chanted "Kill, kill, kill the Serb". Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, issued the threat and called upon UEFA to take strong action. "What happened is scandalous and we will ask [European governing body] Uefa for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition," Surbatovic was quoted as saying by Serbian state-owned broadcaster RTS. “We will demand from UEFA to punish the federations of both selections. We do not want to participate in that, but if Uefa does not punish them, we will think how will we proceed," he added. Also read | Euro 2024: Denmark's Eriksen who suffered cardiac arrest in 2021, scores goal after 1,100 days in tournament Serbian FA fined Surbatovic also referred to the $15,000 fine imposed on the Serbian FA after objects were thrown and a provocative message was displayed during Serbia's Euro 2024 defeat by England on 16 June. Notably, the Serbian fans had displayed an ultra-nationalist banner proclaiming Serbian dominion over Kosovo. “We were punished for isolated cases and our fans behaved much better than the others. We Serbs are gentlemen and we have an open heart, so I appeal to the fans to remain gentlemen," said Surbatovic. Watch | Gravitas: Will Russian Ally Serbia Invade Kosovo? NATO Boosts Forces Amid Escalating Tensions × UEFA are yet to acknowledge the complaint made by the Serbian FA but if the Balkan country pulls out of the tournament, both Slovenia and Denmark, who they are scheduled to face, would be awarded a 3-0 win. UEFA on Wednesday cancelled the credentials of a Kosovar journalist named Arlind Sadiku after he made a nationalist double-eagle gesture towards Serbian fans during the match against England. The gesture is provocative as it mimics the eagle on Albania's national flag. There have been several instances where making the said gesture has led to fights between Serbian nationalists and ethnic Albanians, who make up the vast majority of Kosovo's population. (With inputs from agencies)

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