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Croatian president urges West to resume dialogue with Russia
Xinhua News Agency
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ZAGREB, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Western leaders should resume dialogue with Russia to help end the conflict in Ukraine, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said Tuesday following talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Zagreb. "There is no...
Croatia Shines in 2024 MICHELIN Guide with Two-Star Glory and New Additions
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia can now proudly count one restaurant awarded two MICHELIN stars and 12 restaurants holding one of the prestigious MICHELIN stars—the world’s most renowned and recognisable gastronomic distinction. This was confirmed with today’s...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...
Croatia gets two new Michelin star restaurants in 2025 guide
Croatia Week
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July 1, 2025
Croatia now boasts 13 MICHELIN-starred restaurants with the newly released 2025 selection seeing two more Croatian restaurants added to the prestigious list. Krug in Split and Cap Aureo in Rovinj have both been awarded one MICHELIN star, joining...
Is Croatia Embracing Controversial Nationalism at Concerts?
Asume Tech
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July 6, 2025
A massive concert in Zagreb has sparked outrage, as popular Croatian singer Marko Perkovic, known as Thompson, led a crowd of hundreds of thousands in performing a pro-Nazi salute. This event unfolded as nostalgia for Croatia’s nationalistic past...
The 20 most friendly countries for international travelers
AOL
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Curious which countries around the world tend to be most welcoming and friendly to international travelers? Gauging this type of personality trait on such a large scale is no easy task, but Remitly, a digital financial services company, conducted...
Politico: Lethal Heat Is Europe’s New Climate Reality with Thousands at Risk
To Vima
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July 1, 2025
Europe is facing a deadly new climate challenge as a severe heatwave grips Southern Europe, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius and putting thousands of lives at risk over the coming days, according to experts. Southern Europe is...
Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...
1,800-year-old Roman watchtower discovered along Croatian Danube
Croatia Week
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July 6, 2025
by croatiaweek July 6, 2025 in News (Illustration) MOHOVO, 6 July 2025 (Hina) – A unique archaeological discovery has been made in Mohovo, a village on the banks of the Danube near Ilok. The director of the Institute of Archaeology, Marko Dizdar,...
'World's largest-ever paid concert': 450,000 people flock to Croatia
CGTN
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July 6, 2025
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Zagreb on Saturday to attend a show by controversial Croatian nationalist rock singer Marko Perkovic Thompson. /Reuters Tens of thousands of people flocked to Zagreb on Saturday to attend a show by...
Master craftspeople numbers rise across Croatia as demand grows
Croatia Week
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July 6, 2025
by croatiaweek July 6, 2025 in Business The number of master craftspeople in Croatia continues to grow, with 861 individuals earning their master qualification last year. These skilled professionals have joined over 240,000 existing craftspeople...
In Croatia, Ambassador Trichilo on a mission to Mali Lošinj
ANSA
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July 6, 2025
Italy's ambassador to Zagreb, Paolo Trichilo, went on a mission to Mali Lošinj. Together with the Consul General of Italy in Rijeka, Iva Palmieri, he visited the headquarters of the Community of Italians in Mali Lošinj, meeting with the president...
Your Local Host: Croatia's New Sign of Authentic Hospitality
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia has just introduced a new quality label that celebrates what truly makes a stay memorable-local hospitality. The Local Host badge is more than a plaque on a wall; it's a mark of trust, authenticity, and connection. Designed to spotlight...
President to depart for official visit to Croatia on Tuesday
Radio Slovakia International
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President Peter Pellegrini will travel to Zagreb on Tuesday, July 1, for an official visit to Croatia at the invitation of Croatian President Zoran Milanović. The purpose of the visit is to reaffirm strong bilateral relations and promote the...
Croatia sees over 6% growth in foreign tourist revenue
Croatia Week
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June 30, 2025
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News Krka National Park Croatian tourism continues its strong performance in 2025, with new figures showing solid growth in foreign visitor spending during the first quarter of the year. According to data released...
Advance Capital Partners to acquire 60% stake in Slovenian retailer Mass
Retail Insight Network
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July 17, 2025
Owners of Slovenian footwear retailer Mass have agreed to transfer a 60% equity stake in the company to Advance Capital Partners. Mass, with a workforce of 520 across Slovenia, Croatia and Austria, has charted significant growth since being...
Controversial right-wing singer Marko Perkovic draws tens of thousands to Zagreb concert
Associated Press
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July 5, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A concert by right-wing singer Marko Perkovic, notorious for his perceived sympathy for Croatia’s World War II pro-Nazi puppet regime, has drawn tens of thousands of his fans to Zagreb on Saturday. Some 450,000 are expected...
PHOTOS: 100th birthday party for Zagreb’s iconic Hotel Esplanade
Croatia Week
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July 5, 2025
(Photo: Mario Poje) One of Zagreb’s most iconic landmarks, Hotel Esplanade, marked its 100th anniversary on Thursday evening with a celebration on its famed Oleander Terrace. The event brought together dignitaries, ambassadors, partners,...
Croatia star Bojan Bogdanovic announces retirement
FIBA Basketball
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The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now ZAGREB (Croatia) - Bojan Bogdanovic has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 36. Having made his senior team debut in 2010, he represented Croatia on the international level at two...
Thousands in Zagreb for Croatian nationalist singer’s ‘record breaking’ concert
SRN News
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July 5, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix ZAGREB (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people flocked to Zagreb of Saturday to attend a show by controversial Croatian nationalist rock singer Marko Perkovic Thompson, which was being billed as the world’s largest-ever paid...