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Croatian media spotlight Albania’s AI minister
TIRANA, Sept 13 (TemA) — Albania has introduced “Diella,” a virtual minister in Prime Minister Edi Rama’s fourth cabinet, tasked with overseeing all public procurement. Rama announced the move on Thursday, pitching AI as a tool to cut corruption...

Zagreb’s main railway station to get major restoration
by croatiaweek September 13, 2025 in News Zagreb’s Glavni kolodvor Zagreb’s Glavni kolodvor, the Croatian capital’s main railway station, is one step closer to long-awaited restoration. On 12 September 2025, HŽ Infrastruktura signed a contract...

Uskok launched an Investigation into Bribery in Croatian Forests
Uskok, on the basis of the investigation into illegality in Croatian Forests (HŠ) started in 2023 in cooperation with the HŠ Administration and the police criminal report, launched an investigation against entrepreneur Marija Janković (50) and 16...

Dubrovnik Secures EU Funding for Park’n’Ride System and Green Infrastructure Projects
The City of Dubrovnik has signed two major contracts for the co-financing of strategic urban projects through the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITU) mechanism, aimed at improving traffic flow and expanding green infrastructure. Mayor Mato...

Front-Line Smiles: Kristina Obuljen on Life at the Dubrovnik Cable Car
With a warm smile and an energy that never seems to fade, Kristina Obuljen is one of the first people visitors meet when they step up to the Dubrovnik Cable Car. For her, every day on the job is a new story: a blend of early morning preparations,...

No More Tourist Parking: Dubrovnik Plans To Reserve Streets for Residents Only
After successfully easing congestion around the historic Old City with a special traffic zone, Dubrovnik is now preparing wider measures to reduce traffic pressure across the city. Central to this plan is the construction of a large Park&Ride...

Knights stuff Vikings on 2-point try, win Croatian Club Classic 14-12
HOUTZDALE — It’s been said countless times that football is a game of inches. Friday night at CNB Bank Stadium, it may just have been a game of millimeters. Moshannon Valley defender Alex Reifer stood up Tanner Ammerman a whisker outside the goal...

Luka Modrić at 40: A Croatian Legend
Luka Modrić played his 190th game for Croatia on Monday, September 8. A day later, he celebrated his 40th birthday. This is an age where, needless to say, many usually stop playing competitive sports at a high level. Yet, Luka Modrić at 40 is...

Croatian National Tourist Board Reopens Applications for Directors in France and Benelux
The Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) has published a public call for the selection and appointment of directors (m/f) of its overseas representative offices in two markets: France, with headquarters in Paris, and Benelux, with headquarters in...

Ivan Rakitic reveals how 'special' Luka Modric can boost Christian Pulisic with their Croatian bond at Milan
The Croatian connection on AC Milan grew this summer when Luka Modric, who joined as a free agent, combining with U.S. International Christian Pulisic. The American winger has a deep connection with the country, as his grandparents, Mate and...

Zagreb Airport Achieves Record Passenger Numbers in August
Zagreb’s Franjo Tuđman Airport recorded its busiest month ever this August, welcoming 490,994 passengers and surpassing the previous record set in July. The milestone represents a year-on-year increase of 11.8%, confirming Zagreb as one of...

Dubrovnik Winter Festival Returns: Dino Merlin to Headline New Year’s Eve
The 12th Dubrovnik Winter Festival will light up the city from November 29 to January 3, 2026, bringing a festive atmosphere filled with music, culture, and holiday cheer. This year’s highlight will be the spectacular New Year’s Eve concert on...

Ed Sheeran releases new music video filmed on Croatian coast
by croatiaweek September 12, 2025 in Entertainment (Screenshot/YouTube) Ed Sheeran has released today the video for his new single Camera, which was filmed in Croatia over the summer. The video features sweeping shots of Dalmatia, including the...

South Africa removes visa requirements for Croatian citizens
by croatiaweek September 12, 2025 in News (Photo: MVEP) Croatian citizens will no longer need a visa to travel to South Africa for stays of up to 90 days. The decision marks an important step forward in strengthening relations between the two...

Office for Croats Abroad: €1.8m for Croatian diaspora projects
by croatiaweek September 12, 2025 in News ZAGREB, 12 Sept (Hina) – The Central State Office for Croats Abroad has invited organisations of the Croatian diaspora around the world to apply, by 8 October, for a €1.8 million grant to support their...

Dubrovnik Steals the Show in New Season of Below Deck Mediterranean
Dubrovnik’s glittering coastline has landed a starring role in the upcoming season of Bravo’s hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean. All summer long, fans and locals spotted the show’s famous crew and the luxury superyacht Arika One docking...

Croatian Cello Virtuoso Explores Azerbaijani Music In Global 'Music Unites World' Project
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Laman Ismayilova Read more Since that defining moment when Stjepan Hauser (HAUSER) decided to fuse classical, pop, and rock music into a fresh, groundbreaking musical experience, he has been captivating audiences worldwide with...

Another Croatian town joins the geothermal research
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Croatian cello virtuoso explores Azerbaijani music in global 'Music Unites World' project [EXCLUSIVE]
Since that defining moment when Stjepan Hauser (HAUSER) decided to fuse classical, pop, and rock music into a fresh, groundbreaking musical experience, he has been captivating audiences worldwide with his arena performances. His viral rendition of...

easyJet Cancels Some Flights With Zadar and Dubrovnik Affected
September the 12th, 2025 – easyJet is cancelling some flights with the popular Croatian destinations of Zadar and Dubrovnik affected. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, easyJet will cut some of its flights from Croatia starting next summer,...