Sofia Opera to Perform Die Walkure to Sold Out Theatre in Zagreb

Eleven days before the official opening of the new season, the Sofia Opera will perform at the Croatian National Theatre. The troupe will present its acclaimed production of Die Walkure, a performance that has already garnered enthusiastic reviews...

PHOTOS: 1,600 kids keep Croatian traditions alive in Vinkovci

by croatiaweek September 14, 2025 in Entertainment (Photo: Vinkovačke jeseni) For six decades, the youngest participants at the Vinkovci Autumn Festival have proudly carried forward the traditions of their elders. What began as a small gathering...

Sudan's military-aligned government rejects latest peace plan

Sudan's army-aligned government has effectively rejected a new peace plan proposed by the US and three regional powers, arguing that only the Sudanese people could decide the future of their country and refusing to be left out of postwar...

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...

How Malta is using a 19th century law to target homelessness

Malta is one of the few European Union countries that still uses antiquated laws dating back to 1854 to crack down on the homeless. Most member states have either abolished similar laws or had them ruled as being unconstitutional by a court. Over...

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...

Croatia Among 142 Countries Backing UN Resolution for Two-State Solution

Croatia on Friday joined 142 countries in voting for a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly aimed at giving fresh momentum to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The text, prepared by France and Saudi Arabia, passed...

Croatia and Korea Join Forces Thanks to Well Known Company DOK-ING

September the 13th, 2025 – Croatia and Korea have joined forces owing to the companies DOK-ING and LIG Nex1. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian innovation hub DOK-ING and South Korean company LIG Nex1 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding,...

Croatia is Becoming a Year-Round Destination, Price Challenges Remain

September the 13th, 2025 – Croatia is rapidly transforming into a year-round destination, but price challenges still pose a threat to success. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the decline in tourist overnight stays during the month of...

Businesswoman Sentenced for R4.5 Million International Property Scam

In a landmark ruling, the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted and sentenced 44-year-old Amanda Gloria Edgar to a direct 10-year imprisonment term for fraud and money laundering. The sentencing was handed down on Wednesday,...

Croatia named host of UEFA Women’s Futsal Euro

by croatiaweek September 13, 2025 in Sport ZAGREB, 13 Sept (Hina) – Croatia has been awarded the hosting rights for the UEFA Women’s Futsal European Championship, which will take place in Osijek from 14 to 21 March 2027, it was decided at an UEFA...

Indonesia Selects ‘Sore: Wife From the Future’ for Oscars’ International Feature Race

Indonesia has selected Yandy Laurens’ “Sore: Wife From the Future” as its entry for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The romantic sci-fi drama, produced by Cerita Films and starring Sheila Dara Aisha and...

Carry on up the Danube: President Daniel, 20, stakes claim for ‘new’ country

DJ: By 2022, I had moved to Dover, England, and popped over to plant the flag. And then in February 2023, I went over with three mates to plant the flag properly. The national flag of Verdis.Fitz: Hang on, as an Australian-born man, you’ll recall...

Ed Sheeran Releases Music Video Filmed in Croatia

September the 13th, 2025 – British star Ed Sheeran has released his music video filmed in Croatia for the song “Camera”. Popular British singer Ed Sheeran was recently in Croatia filming in various locations for his new music video. With him was...

International student enrollment declines nationwide, JMU to release data soon

UPDATED 9/12/2025 at 11:25 a.m. The Trump administration’s immigration and international student policies have affected college campuses, especially those that foster large international communities. JMU has yet to publicly release census data...

Croatia Opposition Proposes Fascist Salute Ban, With Controversial Loopholes

The SDP press conference on Friday. Photo: SDP As an outcry grows over the frequent use of the salutes and symbols of the World War II-era fascist Ustasa movement, the head of Croatia’s main opposition Social Democratic Party, SDP, on Friday said...

Summer season ends on a high for Croatia’s motorways

by croatiaweek September 13, 2025 in News (Photo: Silverije/CC BY-SA 3.0) Croatia’s state-owned motorway operator, Hrvatske autoceste (HAC), has reason to be satisfied with the summer season after closing the peak period in positive figures. From...

S&P Confirms Croatia’s Credit Rating at ‘A-’ with Positive Outlook

Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed Croatia’s long-term credit rating at ‘A-’ and its short-term rating at ‘A-2’, both with a positive outlook, the Croatian government announced on Saturday. The confirmation signals renewed...

Electronic Passport Control soon at International Airports in BiH

Passengers at international airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka, should soon receive the option of electronic travel document control (so-called e-gate), which will significantly speed up the border crossing...

Croatia Airlines Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi on Airbus A220 Fleet

Croatia Airlines passengers can now enjoy unlimited free in-flight internet on the airline’s new Airbus A220 aircraft, thanks to a partnership with Hrvatski Telekom (HT). HT announced that all passengers, regardless of their telecom provider, will...