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Economy
R. Jezic: the businessman behind the Croatian trial that could give Russia the keys to Europe ǀ View
Croatian courts are currently holding the biggest trial of the decade to determine the guilt of former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Hungarian industrialist Zsolt Hernadi, the Chairman and CEO of MOL Hungarian Oil, the largest foreign investor in Croatia (accused of bribing the former).
Europe
The new Western Balkans Route and the future of migration crisis
With the emergence of the new Western Balkans Route and continued illegal migration, how is Europe responding to the refugee crisis? Insiders’ host Sophie Claudet speaks to Gerald Knaus ‐ the founding chairman of the European Stability Initiative (ESI) think tank.
Europe
'Western Balkan route' for migrants, refugees stuck at borders
Thousands of migrants are stranded in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the border with Croatia. As the winter closes in, the external border of the European Union is inching towards a humanitarian emergency. Around 21,000 migrants have taken this route seeking safe refuge in the EU.
Business Planet
Beefing up business: How the EU can help SMEs protect their IP
In partnership with The European Commission
Intellectual property can mean the difference between an SME going global or going to the wall. An EU business support system exists to help companies profit more from, and protect, their IP.
World
Croatian border guards crack down on people smugglers
Croatia is the entry point for these migrants hoping to find a better life inside of the EU. The country is hoping to fulfil technical criteria to be allowed to join the border-free Schengen travel area by the end of the year. If successful they will join the Schengen zone the year after.
Sport
Georgia's Guram Tushishvili shines on thrilling final day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix
The final day of the Zagreb Grand Prix produced a sensational day of thrilling judo. Georgia's Guram Tushishvili won his second Grand Prix gold medal this year with a mesmerising display and has now set his sights on capturing his first world title in Baku in September.
Sport
Battle continues on Day Two of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix
Arena Zagreb hosted Day Two of Croatia's annual Judo Grand Prix, where Kosovo's Akil Gjakova was head and shoulders above the competition. He won his second World Judo tour gold of what is turning into a fantastic year for the Kosovar Judoka, showing how strong his nation's judo team is becoming.