Zagreb
Unexpected blow for Croatia: "Sweden has become our problem"
Most of the infected are workers of the company "Djuro Djakovic Montaza" from Slavonski Brod, and some of the members of their families.
It is about 20 workers who returned to Croatia from Sweden on May 2 by plane via Frankfurt, which made that flight a new source of infection in Croatia, "Jutarnji list" writes.
Croatia Takes Down Cathedral Spire Damaged in Quake
The first spire was toppled during the earthquake, and the second, which was significantly damaged, on expert recommendations, was partly removed weeks ago.
A small amount of explosive was put on the spire to separate it from the cathedral building and it was then lowered to the ground by a crane.
Balkan Tourism Sector Braces for Summer Season Write-Off
Dragan Ivancevic's Hotel Adria in the Montenegrin coastal town of Budva stands empty, its doors shut by a government-imposed lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19.
For years, the money spent by tourists flocking to Montenegro's Adriatic coastline has been a mainstay of the former Yugoslav republic's economy, accounting for 21 per cent of national output last year.
Zagreb’s Museums Count Cost of Earthquake Damage
Valuable exhibits have been damaged at many of Zagreb's museums by the earthquakes that rocked the capital on Sunday.
The Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, which has over 450,000 different artefacts, said on Monday that it has sustained "severe damage to its permanent display and objects".
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Region Voices Solidarity With Quake-Hit Croatian Capital
Messages of support and offers of help have poured into Croatia after Sunday's earthquake of at least 5.3 magnitudes, which hit the capital and injured dozens of people as well as damaging buildings.
Earthquake Hit Zagreb Amid Partial Coronavirus Lockdown
A powerful earthquake rocked Croatia at 6:24am local time on Sunday morning just seven kilometres north of the capital, Zagreb, said the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, EMSC.
Many buildings were damaged, with walls and rooftops cracking. Dozens were injured, with a 15-year-old suffering life-threatening injuries.
Croatia Earthquake: 5,5 Magnitute, 1 Child Critical
The city of Zagreb was rocked by a series of earthquakes this morning, three in all, which has caused considerable damage in the Croatian capital at a time when its citizens were already dealing with the coronavirus emergency. Follow the live updates by Index.hr transmitted below:
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Croatian Capital Zagreb
A powerful earthquake hit Croatia at 6.24am local time on Sunday morning with the epicentre seven kilometres north of Zagreb, said the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, EMSC.
Another strong earthquake shook Zagreb at 7am, with both tremors causing widespread damage and panic amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Croatia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Croatian capital of Zagreb on March 22 at 6.30 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).
The quake, which occurred less than 10 kilometers north-northeast of the city center, was also reportedly felt by Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovenia, and Austria.
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In Fight over Zagreb Development, Activists Win Battle, War Goes on
Like in Belgrade, the Zagreb development has been met with a chorus of criticism from architects, activists and city residents concerned over transparency, sidestepping of procedures and the loss of public and green spaces to plush and pricey residential and commercial towers of glass and steel.
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