Nord Stream Court Ruling: A Croatian court approved the extradition of Ukrainian suspect Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, with the defense saying it will appeal. Zagreb Infrastructure: Zagreb’s Maksimir area is set for a new Maksimir stadium complex after an international competition picked an Italian design, while the city also unveiled plans for a major new pedestrian zone in the centre. Local Economy & Work: Croatia’s average salary hit €1,540, but workers report only slight gains, and the country is also rolling out a new tax-free investment account allowing up to €250,000. Agriculture Threat: Grapevine yellows (flavescence dorée) is spreading across 14 counties, forcing growers to remove infected vines with no direct cure. Culture & Tourism: The Neretva mouth hosts the Sand Art Neretva festival (Oct 2–5), Konavle’s Sokol Grad gets a panoramic lift, and Dubrovnik’s region is packed with events from majorettes in Srebreno to heritage projects and scholarships for local trades. International Ties: Croatia and the Maldives signed a political MoU on UNGA sidelines, and Croatia joined the US in signing the Artemis Accords. Travel Disruption: A Brussels Airlines flight to Heraklion diverted to Zagreb after a medical emergency.