Tens of thousands gathered in Zagreb on Saturday. They want the government to take action on hazardous waste in the Lika region. Al Jazeera, DW, and Croatia Week all ran stories on the demonstration.
The rally drew attention to what locals say is a growing ecological threat. Demonstrators called on officials to act before conditions worsen.
Croatia has signed a $632 million deal to buy South Korean rocket launchers. The agreement is part of the country's ongoing military upgrade.
In football news, Luka Modric says he is not ready to leave the national team. The midfielder will play in Croatia's next Nations League games. Modric continues to be central in the squad, and his decision was welcomed by fans at home and abroad.