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Croatia Marks 30 Years Since Defeat of Serbs With Military Parade
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) – Thousands watched a military parade in Croatia’s capital on Thursday marking 30 years since a key war victory as the country looks to further boost its forces with a possible loan from a new European Union defense fund. A...

Scott McTominay ranked Scotland’s most attractive footballer – as Celtic star makes top ten
FOOTIE hero Scott McTominay has a new honour to his name... the most attractive Scottish player. The Napoli idol topped a new list of 100 Scots which saw Ipswich Town goalkeeper Cieran Slicker rank second ahead and Luton Town defender Kal Naismith...

Severe Weather Warning Issued for Dubrovnik This Weekend
The Dubrovnik city administration has issued a notice stating that the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) has released a weather warning for the Dubrovnik area. There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms, while during...

Tasted by the Editor: Dining Above Dubrovnik at Panorama Restaurant
They say location is everything. But what happens when location, cuisine, and atmosphere collide in perfect harmony? You get something like Panorama Restaurant, perched high above Dubrovnik on Mount Srđ, where every bite is paired with one of the...

On track to the region: Reviving rail links from Sarajevo to Zagreb
A new tourist line to Vares has drawn additional attention. Although it is not a regular line but rather a promotional one, “passengers are thrilled,” says Hadzibegic, adding that the media and travel agencies have responded extremely positively.
Eurozone inflation holds steady at 2 pct in July, despite regional variations
FRANKFURT, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Inflation in the euro area in July is expected to stand at 2 percent in July, as rising prices in some categories were offset by a 2.5 percent drop in energy prices, Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU,...

'Passion Is a Spark for the Vision': How the CEO of a New Powerboat Racing Series is 'Disrupting and Differentiating' Through Technology, Innovation — and Celebrity Star Power
Entrepreneur traveled to Monaco to watch the E1 race, an all-electric international powerboat racing series that takes place in various locations around the world throughout the year. The league is in its nascent phase — just the second season —...
Guinness World Record traveler picks the 15 most beautiful countries
After traveling to every country in the world—yes, all 195—Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford has revealed her top picks for sheer natural beauty, vibrant culture, and jaw-dropping views. Each destination on her list offers something...

“Want to work in Croatia? Learn Croatian” – new billboards go up in the capital
by croatiaweek July 26, 2025 in News (Photo: Domovinski Pokret/Facebook) A series of new billboards urging foreign workers to learn the Croatian language have appeared across Zagreb this week. The billboards, which feature messages in multiple...
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Now Working With an NFL Team
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Now Working With an NFL Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. From MMA gold to NFL sidelines, a champion shifts focus behind the lens. Life outside the octagon can take fighters in many directions. Some become...

New bridge opens, blending culture, innovation and links
After more than a year without a pedestrian bridge, the Panmure Basin has a fresh new look and is open to the community. Locals gathered at dawn on 19 July to celebrate the opening of Te Kōpua o Hiku, a striking new walking and cycling connection...

Athlone look to finish job and join European elite
Women’s Champions League first round, mini-group final: Athlone Town v ZNK Agram, Lissywollen (Sat, 4pm) – Live LOITV. Another full house is forecasted for Saturday’s Women’s Champions League showpiece in the Midlands, where Athlone Town are...

Skip the seed sludge for farm-fresh olive oil — straight from the Mediterranean
Seed oils. You’ve probably heard they’re really bad, but I bet you don’t know why. If you do, or think you do, I bet it’s because of the disgusting way they’re produced — you may have seen that stomach-turning video of canola oil being made — and...

Zagreb Votes Green Again: Can Možemo! Deliver?
After another set of good electoral results – this time at the local level – Croatia’s Green-Left Možemo! (We can!) stands at a critical juncture. Can the party deliver on its mandate of change while balancing its grassroots origins with the...

Diaspora on the Airwaves: Radio Novi Sad
Did you know that Slovak-language broadcasting can be heard in many countries around the world? Our colleague Ingrid Slaninková from the Slovak section of Radio Slovakia International set out to track down Slovak on the airwaves in all...

Zagreb ponovno bira zeleno: Može li Možemo! ispuniti očekivanja?
Nakon još jednog niza uspješnih izbora – ovaj puta na lokalnoj razini – hrvatska zeleno-lijeva platforma Možemo! nalazi se na ključnoj prekretnici. Može li istodobno ispuniti obećanja o promjenama, ostati vjerna svojim temeljima i odgovoriti na...

Croatian Foreign Minister Radman to Visit China
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman will visit...

Croatian intelligence warns of instability in Western Balkans
ZAGREB, July 22 – Relations between Kosovo and Serbia remain volatile, posing a persistent risk of escalation in northern Kosovo, Croatia’s Security and Intelligence Agency (SOA) warned in its annual report. The report highlights unresolved...

The Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia's Ambling Seaside City
The Croatian city of Dubrovnik may have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, but it has held a very special place in my heart for a long time, ever since I first visited in 2001. Back then, it was still recovering from the effects of...

Croatian garlic farm boosts output as imports rise
Since Croatia joined the European Union, there has been a steady decrease in domestic vegetable production with a rise in imports. Over the past decade, the value of these imports, including garlic, has increased by over 150 per cent. However, not...