Omiš Fire Aftermath: Croatia’s central Dalmatian wildfire has been brought under control, but the damage is described as “astronomical,” with homes, businesses, boats and cars destroyed as residents return to assess losses. Coastline Rescue: In the same crisis, hundreds fled into the sea and were pulled to safety by local boats and crews, including a heavily pregnant woman and families with small children. Heritage at Risk: The Croatian Army has been deployed to help recover a reconstructed Roman ship replica stranded on a sandbank in the Drava near Osijek, protecting the 18-metre, six-ton vessel from permanent damage. Dubrovnik Art & Sea: Kristina Banden’s “Conversations with the Sea” arrives in Dubrovnik at JK Orsan, shaped by months in the city’s sailing community and focused on the culture behind the Adriatic. Film & Docs: DokuFest Prizren’s 25th edition wrapped with Merve Dilşad Aladağ’s “As the Spring Arrives, Water Recalls the Nomads” winning the Balkan Dox Competition, with a Croatian special mention for Srdjan Kovačević’s “The Thing to Be Done.” Sports & Legacy: Zrinka Ljutić won the Karl Burtscher Senior Memorial Race at Roundhill in New Zealand, linking Croatian skiing to Austrian alpine history. Tech & Business: Arrow Electronics expanded IBM distribution coverage to include Croatia, aiming to support enterprise-ready infrastructure, automation and data solutions via local channel partners. Digital Nomads: A study ranks Spain top for remote work, with Croatia placing third thanks to affordable living and a dedicated digital nomad visa. Travel Culture: Dubrovnik’s Stradun Classic Festival returns (Aug 28–Sep 6) with Mischa Maisky and Stefan Milenković among the headline classical names.