State Statistics Bureau registers a 0.2% increase in population in 2024. Consumer spending sees 28th months of annual growth but slows dramatically on a monthly basis. Firefighters contain wildfires on the Island of Mljet and the Pelješac peninsula. Parts of Istra County see flooding after torrential rains this morning. Rijeka falls short of the Europa League after a 5:0 drubbing at the hands of Greek side PAOK.