Croatia's Defence Ministry said the aim is to teach young people basic skills and knowledge that are "needed in crisis situations, so they would contribute to national security." By Gavin Blackburn Published 24/10/2025 Croatian troops participate in a military parade marking 30 years since a key war victory in Zagreb, 31 July, 2025 -  Copyright  AP Photo Croatia's parliament voted to reintroduce compulsory military service on Friday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in Europe...

Attorneys refused access to their refugee clients’ interviews with the Border Guard. Photo: Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights On a...