Croatia’s parliament has voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country.

Defence Minister Ivan Anusic cites rise in 'various types of threats' amid regional concerns and Russia-Ukraine war.

The Republic of Croatia on Friday reintroduced compulsory military service following fears over the escalating Russia-Ukraine war and destabilization in the Balkans. With an 84-to-11 vote, the ...

A German made Leopard tank takes part in a military parade marking 30 years since a key war victory, in Zagreb, Croatia, Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — ...

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Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić arrived in Ukraine on Sunday 26 October on a two-day visit. Source: Anušić on X ...

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Croatia's left-leaning president, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for reelection this weekend against an array of ...

Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country ...

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A former Serb paramilitary commander during the 1990s’ Balkan wars was being extradited Wednesday from Australia to Croatia to face war crimes charges, authorities said. Dragan ...

Esam Alaydy spent nearly 15 years in Croatia before going home to Gaza – but the war there forced him and his family to return to the Balkan country and start life all over again. Esam Alaydy has had ...

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands watched a military parade in Croatia’s capital on Thursday marking 30 years since a key war victory as the country looks to further boost its forces with a possible ...