Food
Heat Waves Are Wrecking Your Car: These 6 Parts Suffer the Most
Extreme temperatures put extra strain on the engine, tires, brakes, and electronics. Simple checks before you hit the road can save you from costly repairs.
Politics
Janša Orders: Krško Must Operate Despite Hot Sava River
Slovenian government declares lower energy supply risk level and orders nuclear plant to operate at minimum capacity until August 12, while HEP and Croatian Ministry of Economy remain silent.
World
Italy in Turmoil: Pilgrims Sprayed with Water, Hungarians Turn Off Lights, and in Bosnia and Herzegovina Relief from 40°C Found in a Cave
Europe is battling a heatwave that has brought record temperatures, devastating wildfires, and forced governments to adopt unprecedented energy-saving measures.
World
Europe Sizzles: Wildfire Damage Reaches $22 Billion
Unprecedented heatwave wreaks havoc across the continent, prompting authorities to take extraordinary measures from turning off lights to sinking barges.
Croatia
Croatia Sizzles at 40°C: First Time This Summer
The Osijek-aerodrom station recorded exactly 40 degrees on Thursday. The heatwave shows no signs of letting up, but meteorologists forecast a change as early as Friday.
Croatia
Ten Fires in 48 Hours Near Rojnići
World
Heatwave Dims the Lights in Budapest and Bucharest
Croatia
Valpovo at 39.7°C: Yesterday's Hottest Spot in Croatia, Grude Already at 35.9°C by 11 AM Today
Croatia
Police Warn: River Currents and Muddy Bottoms Can Be Fatal
Croatia
Heatwave: How to Protect Your Health During High Temperatures
High temperatures can lead to serious health complications, with vulnerable groups particularly at risk. Timely response and adherence to recommendations are key to safety.
Croatia
Red Alert for Southern Croatia: Temperatures Up to 39°C
The State Hydrometeorological Institute has issued the highest level of warning for the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Citizens are advised to avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day.
Croatia
Hellish 39 Degrees Today with Red Alert in Effect
The State Hydrometeorological Institute has issued the highest level of heatwave warning for Thursday in Osijek and Slavonia, with relief in the form of thunderstorms expected on Friday and Saturday.
Croatia
Professor Grgić: Food Prices Could Jump 20 Percent
Agricultural expert Ivo Grgić analyzed the impact of the heatwave on domestic agriculture for RTL Direkt and revealed what citizens might see on their bills.
Croatia
Up to 40 °C by Thursday, Then a Shift Arrives
The peak of the heatwave is expected on Thursday, followed by a brief cooldown, but the heat along the Adriatic shows no signs of letting up.
World
Danube at Record Low: Nazi Warships and Mammoth Bones Emerge
Unprecedented drought reveals decades-hidden historical remains but also threatens nuclear plant shutdowns and an energy crisis in Central and Eastern Europe.
World
Heatwave Overwhelms Hospitals: Helicopters in Slovenia Take Off Up to Three Times a Day
While a storm brings brief relief, the number of seriously injured in the mountains and traffic rises dramatically, and emergency services are stretched to their limits.
World
Ljubljana marks eighth day above 35 degrees, breaking 2013 record
Extreme heatwave in Slovenia brings tropical nights to mountain elevations, while storms in the west offer brief relief.
Croatia
Varaždin Residents Get Free Access to Pools and Bathing Area Again
The City of Varaždin continues the measure introduced due to high summer temperatures, with free daily entry available upon presentation of an ID card.
World
Heat Wave Rocks Europe, Austria Hits 41.2°C
Record temperatures shift eastward, while low river levels trigger an energy crisis from Hungary to Croatia.
Croatia
Heat Wave Peak: Drava Runs Low, but Swimmers Won't Give Up
Temperatures hit 39.5°C, and the low water level of the Drava has become a gathering and cooling spot for hundreds of locals.