
Search Suspended for Austrian Skipper Missing After Boat Fire Near Šolta
The search for an Austrian skipper who went missing near the island of Šolta has been suspended after his boat burned and sank. The incident occurred near the island of Svetac.
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The search for an Austrian skipper who went missing near the island of Šolta has been suspended after his boat burned and sank. The incident occurred near the island of Svetac.

An extensive search operation is ongoing for a missing Austrian skipper near the Croatian island of Šolta. The search involves aircraft, helicopters, and drones, with new footage of the large-scale effort being released.

Euronews has published a list of five European islands that remain largely undiscovered by tourists, offering authentic and less crowded vacation experiences, with the Croatian island of Šolta among them.

Following a severe maritime accident between the islands of Šolta and Brač, experts are questioning the cause and whether it could have been avoided, citing long-standing concerns about poor oversight. Experienced captains are also highlighting increasing safety challenges in the Adriatic Sea.

Police on the Croatian island of Šolta arrested a 42-year-old man for cultivating marijuana and found nearly four kilograms of cannabis, stalks, and 250 grams of amphetamine in his possession.

A modern luxury villa of 270 m² on the Croatian island of Šolta is for sale for 2 million euros. The new construction from 2024 features a pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and panoramic sea views towards Split, with an olive tree growing in the living room.

The search for an Austrian skipper who went missing near the Croatian island of Šolta two days ago has entered its third day and has been expanded to include the area around Hvar.

A skipper fell from a catamaran near Šolta Island in the Adriatic Sea and is currently missing, prompting a search and rescue operation. Emergency services are actively searching for the individual amidst strong stormy weather conditions.

The surviving captain of a sailboat that collided with a catamaran near Šolta, resulting in the deaths of four Czech citizens, has for the first time shared details of the horrific accident, describing the seconds as passing like a nightmare.

Four Czech citizens died after a catamaran and a sailboat collided between Brač and Šolta in Croatia. Divers recovered the body of the fourth victim, and an investigation into the causes of the collision is underway.

A tragic diving incident near Šolta, Croatia, resulted in the deaths of a diver and a police officer during a rescue attempt in an underwater cave, with further details of a 'shocking twist' yet to be fully revealed.

Zagreb police have concluded an investigation into five men suspected of organizing a land sale fraud on Šolta, defrauding a 77-year-old Russian citizen of 1.7 million euros.

Authorities are continuing their search for an Austrian skipper who went missing near the Croatian island of Šolta, with the search area now extended to Hvar.

The missing Austrian skipper is also being searched for by plane. While sailing south of Šolta, he fell into the water, and all trace of him was lost.

A reader from Šolta reports ongoing issues of 'savagery' and misbehavior at sea and on beaches in Potkamenica bay, causing fear among families.

The company operating the catamaran involved in a severe maritime accident near Šolta, Croatia, which resulted in four fatalities after colliding with a French sailboat, has issued a statement.

Among the most popular real estate listings on Index Oglasi is a stone house available for renovation on the Croatian island of Šolta.