Split is a historic Croatian city on the Dalmatian coast, known for Diocletian’s Palace and a culture of resilience amid regional tensions.
Hajduk Split fans have chanted pro-Nazi and antisemitic slogans ahead of a Europa Conference League match, leading to arrests as authorities condemn the incident and UEFA weighs action. Ajax is linked to Amsterdam’s Jewish community, and the episode has drawn international condemnation.
A severe wildfire has forced the evacuation of about 1,000 people in Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, with Omis and Lokva Rogoznica among affected areas. The blaze, fed by gale-force winds, has caused casualties and widespread damage as firefighters battle the flames through Thursday night and Friday morning.