Croatia Blaze in Croatian capital Zagreb destroys landmark news tower The fire seemed to be extinguished by Tuesday afternoon, although the metal and concrete construction was still smouldering. 18/11/2025
No Comment Zagreb skyscraper fire causes major damage A large fire tore through the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb, heavily damaging multiple floors, though authorities say there is no risk of the building collapsing. 18/11/2025
Sport Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo. 17/11/2025
Sport Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish. 16/11/2025
Sport Europe Shines on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour. 15/11/2025
Destinations How Croatia is redefining what it means to travel slow At the World Travel Market in London, Bisera Fabrio from the Croatian National Tourist Board described a country defined by warmth, authenticity and a “genuine Mediterranean spirit”. 07/11/2025
Croatia Croatia reintroduces military service as tensions in Europe rise Croatia's Defence Ministry said the aim is to teach young people basic skills and knowledge that are "needed in crisis situations, so they would contribute to national security." 24/10/2025
Smart Regions EU castles become strongholds of sustainable cultural tourism In partnership with the European Commission Two ancient castles in the Croatian region of Istria have been renovated and refurbished to give them a second lease of life. This is how old stones are providing a glimpse into to the past — while creating jobs and boosting local economies. 13/10/2025
No Comment Jaškovo breaks own world record with longest strudel ever baked The small Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed its place in the Guinness Book of World Records by baking a strudel measuring 3,136 metres in length. 09/09/2025
No Comment Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour. 02/09/2025
No Comment Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events. 01/09/2025
Croatia Croatian pilot and partner arrested for alleged espionage in Kosovo Croatian authorities arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner for allegedly sharing classified information about Kosovo peacekeeping operations over three years, according to domestic press. 28/08/2025
Travel News How Dubrovnik is using tourists to protect its cultural heritage As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use tourism revenue to protect fragile monuments. 22/08/2025
Europe News Croatian MEP's wartime photo causes a stir in neighbouring Serbia Tonino Picula's tweet commemorating Operation Storm sparked backlash in Serbia, with calls for his removal. An Austrian MEP and his party colleague from Vienna called it a serious diplomatic misstep. 06/08/2025
Europe News Is Zagreb military parade a reflection of a new Balkan arms race? The Croatian army parade commemorated the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm, the mission in which Croatian forces seized ethnic Serb-held territory in August 1995. 31/07/2025
The Road To Green Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap? In partnership with The European Commission Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies. 30/07/2025
The Road To Green Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example In partnership with The European Commission With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact. 30/07/2025
Destinations Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’? The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment. 11/07/2025
No Comment Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region. 17/06/2025
Europeans' Stories Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions. 21/05/2025
The Europe Conversation US should stay committed to Europe, Croatia's PM Andrej Plenković says In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Croatian prime minister stated that US support for Europe must remain steadfast amid political instability during the second Trump administration. 06/05/2025
Europe News Croatia's new 'graveyard law' stirs Serb minority's sentiments MPs in Zagreb have passed a new legislation requiring the removal of gravestone inscriptions from the 1991-1995 war that citizens might find offensive. Serb minority representatives believe this solution is unilateral and tackles only one historical controversy. 01/05/2025
Europe News Croatia remembers victims of WWII concentration camp Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands. 22/04/2025
Europe News Croatian farmers increasingly concerned by foot-and-mouth disease Nearby countries such as Austria, Estonia and the Czech Republic have already implemented preventative measures after the disease was detected in Hungary and Slovakia. 10/04/2025
No Comment Heavy rain triggers landslides and wall collapse in Dubrovnik Landslides and a wall collapse in Dubrovnik-Neretva County on Wednesday caused vehicle damage and traffic disruptions, including reduced lanes on the Adriatic Highway near Dubac. 26/03/2025
Travel News This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine. 25/03/2025