Croatia

Today's news highlights a new domestic controversy as a police officer was filmed discarding a cigarette butt from an official vehicle on the island of Ugljan during fire season, igniting public outrage. This incident comes as the country is already grappling with the aftermath of recent blazes, particularly in Omiš, where residents fear further disasters amidst burned hills and crowded beaches.

Economic concerns are also at the forefront, with expectations of further increases in food prices. Simultaneously, a minister's claims regarding effective housing measures are facing scrutiny due to a lack of supporting evidence. Adding to the challenges, a new waste crisis has been uncovered in Jastrebarsko, complicating a school construction project.

In other significant domestic developments, a fugitive from Velika Gorica created a hostage crisis, threatening a family with a gun. The nation is also bracing for severe weather as a 'Genoese cyclone' approaches.