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Croatia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service After 17 Years
12/31/2025
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- The Croatian Ministry of Defence will reintroduce mandatory military service after 17 years.
- The ministry issued 1,200 call-up notices for medical examinations for men born in 2007, scheduled January 2026.
- Medical assessments will take place at health centers, with travel expenses covered by the Ministry.
- Those deemed fit will begin two months of basic training in March 2026 and receive about €1,100 monthly.
