AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeatwave Watch: Rijeka hit 39.6°C on Saturday—an August record since 1948—while DHMZ warns parts of Croatia could top 40°C soon, with Zagreb and Dubrovnik also seeing low-30s temperatures. Wildfire Response: Croatian firefighting crews returned after a 10-day RescEU mission in France, completing 225 flights and dropping 1,224 tonnes of water to help tackle major blazes near Bordeaux and Marseille. Border Chaos: Thousands of drivers faced up to 10-hour waits at the Croatia–Montenegro border in Konavle as summer traffic surged, prompting the local mayor to activate civil protection. Tourism Update: Croatia’s tourism picked up in July after a weaker June, with preliminary HTZ data showing about 1% growth in arrivals and overnight stays year-on-year and roughly 1.08 million visitors hosted daily. Adriatic Environment: Scientists warn the Adriatic is warming fast, with invasive species like lionfish and comb jelly appearing more often and ecosystems shifting. Maritime & Research: Croatia’s Hydrographic Institute put the retired research vessel Palagruža up for public sale, starting at €119,000 (ex VAT). EU Migration Politics: Croatia joined 22 EU countries calling for urgent EU interior-minister talks after Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis.
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