Heatwave hits Croatia
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People are seen near the central square of Zagreb, Croatia, June 28, 2026. Croatia issued red weather alerts -- the highest warning level -- for the coastal regions of Rijeka and Split, while Tomislav Tomasevic, mayor of the capital Zagreb, announced that admission to the city's public swimming pools would be free over the weekend. (Xinhua/Ma Zhen)

A flock of pigeons hide in the shadows in the central square of Zagreb, Croatia June 28, 2026. Croatia issued red weather alerts -- the highest warning level -- for the coastal regions of Rijeka and Split, while Tomislav Tomasevic, mayor of the capital Zagreb, announced that admission to the city's public swimming pools would be free over the weekend. (Xinhua/Ma Zhen)