Zagreb, Oct. 25 -- Croatia has reinstated compulsory military service amid growing security concerns in Europe linked to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Defence Ministry said, as reported by Euronews on Saturday.

According to Euronews, citing public broadcaster HRT, the announcement made on Friday stated that Croatia is returning to conscription after the Croatian parliament approved the measure with 84 votes in favour, 11 against, and 30 abstentions in the 151-member chamber, marking the country's first return to conscription since it was suspended in 2008 in favour of a fully volunteer military system.

Under the new policy, military service will last two months and focus on providing "basic military training" to young citize...