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FIFA fines Croatia and Serbia for interethnic incidents at World Cup

The Serbian FA was penalised over a banner depicting its former province Kosovo as part of Serbia. Croatia was fined after its fans abused Canadian ethnic Serb goalkeeper Milan Borjan during the group match between the two.

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

Europe News

Prospects dim for Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Interior ministers are scheduled to meet on Thursday to vote on the accession of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.

Croatia

Series of anonymous bomb threats in Croatia linked to Ukraine visit

Police said they received several reports of explosive devices being placed at locations across the country.

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Sport

World Cup 2022: Croatia beats Japan, Brazil thrashes South Korea

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Monday -- at a glance.

Economy

Croatia leaps closer to euro with historic spending plans

Croatia is due to enter the Eurozone at the start of 2023.

Economy

Could a new euro coin help Serbia and Croatia value a shared history?

Both Balkan countries claim that the world-famous inventor is ethnically one of their own. But can Serbia and Croatia find common ground regarding Tesla's heritage after all?

Destinations

Explore the Pelješac peninsula for a fresh look at Croatia

Croatia’s new €420 million bridge has finally connected the mainland to the Pelješac peninsula, here’s what you should do when you visit.

Europe News

Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are 'ready' to join the Schengen Area

The European Commission has urged member states to accept the three candidates in the passport-free area.

Experiences

Smart tourism: How is tech transforming the world of travel?

Smart cities - from Paphos to Zagreb - are redefining tourism, using AR to bring art and history to life.

Italy

Rimini shaken as 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Italy's east coast

The earthquake did not cause any injuries or significant damage, authorities said.

Destinations

Europe's best kept secret islands to get away from the crowds

Some of Europe’s most popular island destinations are overrun with tourists. Have a quieter and more relaxing holiday on one of these little-known alternatives.

Mobility

The 3 new symbolic bridges that are reshaping the geopolitical world

Bridges are often largely symbolic. These three newly-constructed crossings are opening up trade and mobility - as well as shaping geopolitics.

Football Now

Belgium to finally win a World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

They're one of the most famous nations never to win a World Cup. Can their 'golden generation' finally deliver in Qatar?

Croatia

Man dies after torrential rain floods Croatian port town of Rijeka

A local school and dozens of other buildings were damaged in the flooding, officials said.

Ocean

This is a drill: How Europe’s coast guards protect our seas

In partnership with the European Commission

For Europe’s coast guards, good coordination in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death.

Nature

How white storks captured the hearts of these European villagers

These sociable birds have formed decade-long friendships with locals, and even brought one married couple together.

Croatia

Three killed after a passenger and freight train collide in Croatia

Eleven others were injured in the incident late on Friday night, officials said.

Travel News

Which European countries rely most - and least - on tourism?

Which European countries rely on tourism most heavily? The answer might surprise you.

Series

Wine and windsurfing: Croatia's Pelješac peninsula

In partnership with Croatia

From fine wine to windsurfing, Postcards takes to the road to explore Croatia's Pelješac peninsula.