Croatia–Spain Football: Spain fought back to beat Croatia 2-1 in Split in the Nations League, with Ivan Perišić scoring early and Mikel Merino turning the game around after the break; Perišić was later sent off, and Spain’s perfect group run keeps them on track for the quarter-finals. Sports & Culture Backdrop: The match comes after Croatia’s 7-0 loss to England in Rijeka, played under a fan-racism ban that left the stadium filled with children—an atmosphere shift now shaping how fans are urged to respond. Zagreb Film Festival Buzz: The 24th Zagreb Film Festival (9–15 Nov) announced major international names and new films, including Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Javier Bardem, plus European cinema highlights in its Great 5 and Revenge of the Film programs. Architecture in the Spotlight: Two new Croatian houses by Zagreb firm Njirić+ arhitekti showcase contrasting approaches, including a Double-Villa Bukovac that challenges Zagreb’s suburban planning rules. Community & Heritage: The Croatian American Civic Club’s annual indoor picnic returns in Farrell with ethnic food, music and dancing—another reminder of how diaspora culture stays alive. EU Politics & Israel Flag Row: A spat over an Israeli flag removal at the European Parliament on Oct 7 anniversary escalated into a sanctions debate, while MEP attendance concerns also surfaced.