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Dubrovnik’s Hot Even When It’s Not – Swiss Extends Flight Season!
Swiss International Air Lines has joined the growing club of carriers refusing to say goodbye to Dubrovnik just yet! The Star Alliance airline is keeping the holiday vibes going by stretching its Zurich–Dubrovnik route beyond the usual cut-off...

Send Flowers to Cyprus: Spread Dubrovnik’s Charm Far and Wide
Dubrovnik’s got this unreal vibe—think old stone walls, glittering sea, and sunsets that make your heart skip. If you’re hooked on this Croatian gem, flowers are a sweet way to keep that magic alive, even when you’re miles away. Whether you’re...

Rockfall Risk in Miramare Bay: Access Restricted as Dubrovnik Plans Major Safety Works
Due to heavy overnight rainfall from Monday to Tuesday, the likelihood of new rockfalls in Miramare Bay has increased. The safety of residents and visitors is a top priority, so we remind the public that access to the bay remains restricted for...

35th Animafest Animation Festival 2 – 7 June 2025 Zagreb, Croatia
The World Is on the Edge As the second-oldest animation festival in the world, after Annecy, Animafest Zagreb does not try to be all things to all animators. It sticks to strong competition programming, along with special programs with a nod to...

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia : Empowering Croatian Defence
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia is responsible for overseeing and organising the nation’s armed forces. We speak to Minister of Defence, Ivan Anušić, about the exciting slate of developments underway. Firstly, could you explain...

Croatian NGO Identifies 2,353 War Casualties of Operation Storm, Majority of Whom Were Serbs, Civilians
Source: Beta News / Region | 28.07.25 | access_time 19:45 Marking 27th Anniversary of Operation Storm (BETAPHOTO/HINA/Zvonko KUCELIN) The Croatian non-governmental organization Documenta announced on July 28 that it had identified 2,353 casualties...

Croatian scientists’ discovery may hold key to combatting water pollution
Scientists at Croatia’s Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) have become the first in the world to decode the genes of Dentitruncus truttae, a little-known intestinal parasite found in trout in the Krka River, identifying gene sequences that could help...

Two Million Euro Solution to Queues Coming to Croatian Borders
July the 29th, 2025 – A two million euro solution to the often endlessly long queues and jams at Croatian borders is looming. Could this innovative method send summer queues at crossings to the history books? Croatia’s accession to the border-less...

Croatia’s Žito shares debut on Zagreb Stock Exchange after record €130mn IPO
Shares of Žito Group, one of Croatia’s largest agri-food companies, began trading on the Zagreb Stock Exchange on July 28 following the country’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) by a privately owned company, which raised €130mn. Founded in...

Music and Culture Light Up Dubrovnik’s Streets and Surrounding Villages This Week
Dubrovnik's summer cultural programme is in full swing as part of the ongoing "Streets of our City" and "Summer Events in Tourist Areas" series, organised by the Dubrovnik Tourist Board and the City of Dubrovnik. This week brings a rich lineup of...

Croatian Salaries Rise: Average Net Pay Hits €1,451, Air Transport Tops Sector Earnings
The average net monthly salary in Croatia rose to €1,451 in May 2025, marking an annual increase of €127, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics. In gross terms, the average wage reached €2,019. Compared to April, net salaries increased...

Siemens AG Invests 80 Million Euros in Croatian Production Capacities
July the 28th, 2025 – Incredible news for business as the well known German giant Siemens AG approved a massive 80 million euros of investment in Croatian production capacities. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, this past week, the Board of Directors of...

Zagreb’s new cultural hub project moves ahead
by croatiaweek July 27, 2025 in News ZAGREB, 27 July 2025 – One of Zagreb’s most ambitious urban and cultural redevelopment projects, the transformation of the historic Paromlin complex, has reached a major milestone with the formal signing of a...

Resalta acquires Statkraft’s Croatian renewables business
Slovenia-based energy services company Resalta has acquired the Croatian platform of Norwegian state-owned Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, which focuses primarily on hydropower. The transaction includes a portfolio of...

Zagreb to Get New Cultural Centre
July the 27th, 2025 – Zagreb is set to get a brand new cultural centre with an impressive array of facilities and content available to all. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, The City of Zagreb recently took over the contract to co-finance the...

Incredible 300 Year Old Shipwreck Discovered in Dubrovnik
July the 28th, 2025 – This archaeological find has been sitting under the surface of the sea, right under the very noses of the city’s residents. The remarkable 300 year old shipwreck was found in the Old Port of Dubrovnik, right at the very...

Caught Between Gen Z and a Virus: My Dubrovnik Summer Survival
I feel like I’ve been hit by a train. Not a fast train, mind you. More like one of those slow regional ones. The train didn’t just hit me—it reversed back over me, paused, and then decided to do another lap for good measure. My mouth is a dust...

The Croatian hotel with its own huge kids play centre and history on its doorstep
Juggling two young kids, while trying to find a moment to relax, is a mission for any family – but thankfully, there is one hotel that’s geared up specifically for just this. If you’re travelling with children and want a holiday that balances fun,...

Croatian-made FPV drones to debut at big military parade
by croatiaweek July 26, 2025 in News (Photo: MORH/ T. Brandt) Osijek, 26 July 2025 (Hina) – Croatia’s Defence Minister Ivan Anušić has announced that FPV drones developed and produced by Osijek-based tech company Orqa will be publicly showcased...

Zadar Tourism Recording Positive Trends
July the 26th, 2025 – Zadar tourism has continued to record very positive trends as we’re now deep in the height of the summer tourist season. As HRT writes, the most recently held session of the Tourism Development Management Council, which took...