Split Proposes Late-Night Alcohol Sales Ban

Split, Croatia's vibrant coastal hub, proposes banning alcohol sales in grocery stores and liquor shops from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in nightlife-heavy areas to curb public disturbances and protect residents' quality of life. The measure, pushed by Mayor Tomislav Šuta, spares licensed bars, clubs, and restaurants, aiming for sustainable tourism amid the city's party reputation. City councillors vote soon, with potential rollout this summer and expansion to other neighborhoods if successful.