Waste & Enforcement: Croatia’s anti-corruption probe linked to illegal dumping near Gospic moves from investigation to cleanup, as about 650 tonnes of bagged non-hazardous waste from the former PPK Velebit site start being shipped to cement plants in Istria and Slavonia for use as alternative fuel. EV Incentives: Croatia is rolling out a new state scheme offering citizens up to €9,000 toward new electric cars (up to 40% of price, with higher-price models excluded) plus up to €2,500 for certain electric two-wheelers, with a call expected in October. Urban Mobility Rules: Traffic experts in Zagreb propose tougher electric scooter rules, including registration tied to owners, compulsory insurance and periodic technical checks, after a recent crash involving minors highlighted safety gaps. Port & Trade: Adriatic Gate Container Terminal at Rijeka hits 4 million TEUs since joining ICTSI in 2011, underlining the port’s role as a regional Adriatic gateway. EU Defence Innovation: The EU Parliament backs the €115m AGILE programme to speed defence tech innovation, targeting fast grants for SMEs and start-ups. Wine Tech: A Croatian firm launches WorldWineryMap, mapping 4.3m vineyards and 100,000 wineries worldwide, with parcel-level data for users. Business Travel & Services: SAS EuroBonus expands status matches for elite members across major airline alliances, while Croatia’s tourism and mobility ecosystem also sees new transport ticketing changes (ZET) and more connectivity announcements.