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Teenager with Rare Disorder Becomes High School Student
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Teenager with Rare Disorder Becomes High School Student

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nevio Krešić, a 15-year-old from Dubrovnik with a rare genetic disorder, has successfully enrolled in high school.
  • His mother expressed joy and relief, noting that doctors had predicted he might not live to 15.
  • The article also briefly mentions a shooting incident in Čakovec and overcrowding in Croatian prisons.

Nevio Krešić, a 15-year-old from Dubrovnik, has achieved a significant milestone by enrolling in high school, defying the odds of a rare genetic disorder. His journey, which 24sata has followed for years, has made him a symbol of perseverance.

Nevio's mother, Tea Đurović, shared her profound happiness and relief. "They told us he might not even live to 15, and here he is, enrolling in high school," she told 24sata, highlighting the remarkable nature of his achievement. Nevio successfully completed elementary school and is now excitedly starting his studies at the Economic School.

The news about Nevio's educational progress is presented alongside other daily news items. These include a report on a shooting incident in Čakovec that left two people seriously injured, with the perpetrator still at large. Additionally, the article touches upon the issue of prison overcrowding in Croatia, noting that prisons are operating at 60% over capacity, particularly in pre-trial detention facilities.

They told us he might not even live to 15, and here he is, enrolling in high school.

— Tea ĐurovićNevio Krešić's mother, speaking about her son's achievement.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.