Cardiology Breakthrough in Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik General Hospital has implanted its first next-generation Micra leadless pacemakers, placing tiny wire-free devices directly inside the heart for three patients, with procedures successful and normal function confirmed right after implantation. New Blood Test for Prevention in Croatia: Nightingale Health and Genom are rolling out a blood-based risk detection test across Croatian clinics and labs, estimating 10-year risk for chronic conditions like chronic kidney disease, fatty liver disease, heart attack, ischaemic stroke and type 2 diabetes. Zagreb School Incident: A sharp-object attack at an educational institution on Konavonska Street left three people injured; the student attacker is in police custody and authorities are investigating. Toxic Waste Protests in Zagreb/Lika: Tens of thousands rallied in Zagreb demanding urgent cleanup of hazardous waste linked to the Lika region and accountability, as new expert findings report microplastics around affected sites. Health & Safety at the Coast: Dubrovnik-Neretva County reports excellent bathing-water results for 122 of 127 tested beaches, with only two rated “satisfactory” but still meeting standards. Travel & Health Abroad: A Croatian climber was safely brought down from Mount Kinabalu after a five-day search-and-rescue operation, then transferred to Ranau Hospital for treatment.