World / Croatia Croatia to Reintroduce 2-Month Mandatory Military Service Move comes amid rising European tensions and military buildup By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Aug 16, 2024 10:00 AM CDT Copied Army Forces of Croatia walk during the rehearsal of the French Bastille Day parade at the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, Tuesday, July 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File) Croatia will restart a two-month mandatory military service as of January 1, announced Defense Minister Ivan Anusic on Thursday. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in Europe due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and increased military activities in the Balkans, which experienced severe conflict in the 1990s. Croatia had suspended conscription in 2008 in favor of a volunteer-based system. Anusic emphasized that "the modernization and equipment of the Armed Forces is proceeding as planned and in accordance with the agreement with our allies and the NATO leadership," assuring that there will be no budget cuts in this sector. Other European countries are also considering or have already reinstated compulsory military service due to similar security concerns. Latvia reintroduced conscription last year, and Serbia, Croatia's main rival in the Balkans, is similarly considering it. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Serena Williams Undergoes Surgery to Remove Neck Cyst 13 hours, 57 minutes ago Paris Launches Ambitious Eco-Revamp Ahead of Notre Dame Reopening 20 hours, 47 minutes ago Elton John Brings Televangelist's Story to Broadway 21 hours, 17 minutes ago Historic Vote May End Aristocrats' Role in Parliament 21 hours, 47 minutes ago Santa Monica College Shuts Down After Campus Shooting 22 hours, 18 minutes ago Cricket Coach Fired Amid Assault Allegations Oct 15, 2024 4:00 PM CDT Ilia Malinin Elevates Figure Skating With Legal Backflip Oct 15, 2024 3:00 PM CDT 'Full-Scale Human Catastrophe' Looms in Southern Africa Oct 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT Tori Amos Pens Children's Book Oct 15, 2024 1:00 PM CDT Maine Shooting Victims Sue Army for Inaction Oct 15, 2024 12:40 PM CDT Walgreens to Close 1.2K US Stores in Revamp Oct 15, 2024 11:18 AM CDT Judge: Missouri Halloween Sign Law Is Unconstitutional Oct 15, 2024 9:22 AM CDT Jury Selection Advances in Delphi Murder Trial Oct 15, 2024 9:16 AM CDT King Charles Is Heading to Samoa Oct 15, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Cruz and Allred Face Off in Key Texas Debate Oct 15, 2024 1:45 AM CDT Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Take In a Baseball Game Oct 15, 2024 1:15 AM CDT Jim Harbaugh Tackles Health Concerns in Surprise Press Talk Oct 15, 2024 12:50 AM CDT Trump Campaign Owes St. Cloud $209K for Rally Oct 14, 2024 6:58 PM CDT Report an error