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A German light aircraft crashed in the Velebit Mountains in Croatia, resulting in the deaths of both occupants. Rescue teams located the wreckage and bodies after an extensive search in difficult terrain.
Authorities in Croatia have launched a search operation for a missing ultralight aircraft near Zadar, specifically in the Velebit mountain range. The search is actively ongoing to locate the aircraft and its occupants.
The search for the last missing Portuguese sailor from a shipwreck in the Velebit Channel has been suspended, with further efforts to continue as part of regular maritime traffic surveillance.
The body of one missing Portuguese tourist has been recovered near the Croatian island of Krk, while the search continues for another individual. Two other people who went missing in the Velebit Channel were rescued after spending hours in the sea.
The Greek Coast Guard rescued 240 migrants from small boats off the coast of Crete. Separately, a dramatic rescue operation occurred in the Velebit Channel involving Czech tourists on a stand-up paddleboard.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has commented on the remediation of illegally disposed waste at PPK Velebit in Gospić. This follows a USKOK finding confirming that the illegal landfill caused environmental pollution in Lika, prompting Sandra Benčić to criticize Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and relevant ministers.
The Velebno tourist and sports complex, which includes a ski resort and hotel, has been put up for sale on Velebit for 3.25 million euros.
The Croatian Ministry announced that the state has taken over the financing of the remediation of the illegal PPK Velebit waste dump in Gospić, with monitoring results showing no threat to water supply or air quality.
Novi Vinodolski, located near Zagreb, is highlighted as a destination that successfully combines the best of the Croatian Adriatic, featuring clear waters and a rugged coastline alongside rising mountains.
A visitor named Blanka from Zadar spontaneously collected trash near Kudin Bridge in Velebit Nature Park, earning praise from the park's staff. The park commended her actions as an example of true care for nature, restoring faith in people.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Veterans Affairs Tomo Medved, along with families of fallen Croatian veterans, unveiled a memorial plaque for seven members of the 133rd Brigade at Tulove Grede on Velebit.
Strong winds and storms in coastal Croatia caused numerous traffic bans, accidents, and long queues on key roads and border crossings, particularly on the A1 highway and near Velebit.
Meteorologists in Croatia are warning of a new storm system bringing strong, potentially hurricane-force winds, even as the country is still assessing damage from a previous storm. A red coastal warning has been issued for parts of the Adriatic coast, including Kvarner and Velebit Channel.
MAJSTORSKA cesta, remek-djelo cestogradnje i simbol Velebita, uskoro bi se mogla obnoviti, jer je prijavljen projekt ključan za turizam.
The wreckage of a small plane was found on Velebit mountain in Croatia, with two bodies recovered after an extensive search. Authorities confirmed that the victims were two Czech citizens who died in the crash.
A large tent for a wedding is being set up in Northern Velebit National Park in Croatia, with park authorities confirming that all official permits have been secured for the event.
The Croatian Geographical Society has warned about the severe consequences of illegal waste disposal in Gospić and called for urgent and comprehensive remediation of the former PPK Velebit site and surrounding areas.
A large-scale search and rescue operation is ongoing in Croatia's Velebit Channel, where two young Portuguese citizens have been found alive, while efforts continue to locate two others.
Two Czech citizens were rescued from the Velebit Channel after a storm swept them away on a SUP board. Despite difficult communication, they were located and saved near the island of Krk.
A speleological expedition on Northern Velebit, Croatia, confirmed a reduction of permanent ice in 33 explored caves, with some 3000-year-old ice completely disappearing due to climate change.
Od 1. do 6. rujna 2026. održava se deseto izdanje 100km duge avanture po Velebitu, što obilježava cijelo desetljeće otkako je domaća, vizionarska ideja prerasla u globalni pokret.
The Croatian Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund has launched new public procurement procedures for the remediation of scattered waste near a silo and the disposal of bagged waste at the former PPK Velebit location in Gospić. This initiative aims to address illegal waste in the area.
Human fish, displaced by recent floods in Croatia, have been successfully relocated to a rehabilitation center within the Cerovac caves in Velebit Nature Park, providing a new home for the endangered species.
Croatia is experiencing significant traffic jams, particularly at Lučko, and strong winds have led to traffic restrictions for certain vehicle categories on the Adriatic highway under Velebit.
A day of remembrance was observed in Krivi Put to honor Staff Brigadier Damir Tomljanović-Gavran, a hero of the Croatian Army who was killed by a sniper on Velebit.
Yellow weather warnings are in effect across many parts of Iceland today, with strong southeast winds or gales expected particularly on the southwest coast.
The State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ) has issued a red warning for the Velebit Channel due to hurricane-force bura winds, with partly sunny conditions expected in the northern Adriatic.
JELEN u NP-u Sjeverni Velebit uživa u prirodnom spa tretmanu.
A small plane traveling from the Czech Republic to Zadar, Croatia, disappeared from radar near the Velebit area, prompting an ongoing search operation. Adverse weather conditions are significantly hindering efforts to locate the aircraft and its occupants.
An HDZ official in Gospić defended his party's actions against criticism, asserting his strong HDZ loyalty. This defense came as other HDZ members justified the situation in Gospić by comparing it to environmental concerns like dead fish in the Sava River.
A coordinated search operation is ongoing for the last of four Portuguese individuals who went missing after their rubber boat sailed into a storm in the Velebit Channel. The search has entered its fifth day.
Colombia has declared three days of national mourning for the over 240 victims of a devastating earthquake, while rescue efforts continue to find more than 2,500 missing people. Miraculous rescues include a 32-year-old woman pulled alive after 36 hours and a two-month-old baby saved from the rubble.
A parked car exploded overnight on Velebitska Street in Split, with authorities confirming pyrotechnics as the cause and no injuries reported.
A foreign national on a stand-up paddleboard was carried across the Velebit Channel by strong winds from Karlobag all the way to Pag Island, where he was rescued after managing to keep his mobile phone.
A Senegalese football star announced his retirement from the national team following their elimination from the FIFA World Cup, citing dissatisfaction with the coaching staff. This decision comes amidst broader discussions about the tournament's impact and controversies.
Researchers in Croatia's Paklenica National Park, in collaboration with the Zagreb Veterinary Faculty, are studying bear behavior and their potential reactions to human encounters, having successfully tagged five bears with tracking collars.
The Highlander event, which began ten years ago with the goal of connecting people with nature through adventure, is now celebrating its major jubilee by expanding its reach across four continents.
A four-member crew from the Croatian Air Force helicopter, along with special forces and mountain rescue service members, successfully rescued an injured person from Anića kuk, the highest rock on Velebit mountain.
Olujna bura (stormy wind) near Velebit, Croatia, has led to traffic restrictions for certain vehicle categories on the Adriatic Highway, though the A1 motorway and Pag Bridge remain open.
Strong bura winds are causing significant traffic restrictions in Croatia's coastal areas near Velebit, with the Croatian Auto Club (HAK) reporting bans for certain vehicle categories.
Majstorska cesta, zaštićeno kulturno dobro i jedan od simbola Parka prirode Velebit, koja je za javnost otvorena 30-ih godina 19.
An early Sunday morning on the streets of Zagreb served two vivid scenes: while students stumbled towards their dorms with the last remnants of Saturday and night outs, vehicles were already multiplying on the streets...