Croatia

Travel News

Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe?

Shoulder season travel and regional destinations top the Balkan country’s sustainable tourism strategy.

05/05/2024

Culture news

Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

29/04/2024

Croatia

Ruling conservatives win Croatia election - but there's a catch

The Croatian Democratic Union won parliamentary elections on Wednesday, however they will need support from the far right to stay in power.

18/04/2024

Croatia

Croatia's bitter election pits prime minister against president

Croatians are going to the polls to elect a new parliament, and two rival establishment figures are fighting to come out on top.

17/04/2024

Croatia

Croatians prepare for early election amid political turmoil

A vote on 17 April will be the first step of Croatia's “super election year,” involving European elections in June and the presidential vote in December.

10/04/2024

Croatia

Croatian retailers raise the alarm over effects of Sunday trading law

The summer's tourism season promises will test how much the country's economy relies on shops staying open all week.

04/04/2024

Croatia

Croatia’s parliament dissolves, paying way for election this year

The country's capital Zagreb was hit by huge anti-government protests last month.

14/03/2024

Lifestyle

Museum of Broken Relationships: Where heartbreak is given a home

Opened in 2010, the Museum of Broken Relationships has become the most visited museum in Croatia - and a reminder of the power physical objects hold to connect and heal us.

22/02/2024

Croatia

Croatia recalls Coca-Cola drinks following cases of poisonings

Victims of the allegedly tainted drinks include a 19-year-old who was hospitalised with damage to the digestive tract.

08/11/2023

Croatia

Croatia holds annual World Olive Picking Championship

Which country has the best olive pickers? Well, Croatia held its World Olive Picking Championship to find out.

26/10/2023

Croatia

Croatia: Sharp rise in illegal immigration since Schengen entry last year

The Balkan nation has recorded the jump nine months after it joined the Schengen area, the world's largest visa-free zone.

29/09/2023

Croatia

Croatia announces new bill to recognise femicide as a crime

Croatia is set to introduce tougher measures to fight violence against women, including recognising the crime of femicide in its criminal code - a measure that’s still rare across Europe.

15/09/2023

Croatia

Greece treats jailed Croatian football fans 'like POWs' says president

Croatian president threatens to round up 100 Greek nations to retaliate for the treatment he believes has been unfairly meted out to Croat football fans.

25/08/2023

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Watch: Firefighters battle flames on Dalmatian coast in Croatia

A forest fire fueled by strong winds has engulfed homes and resorts in Croatia.

13/07/2023

Croatia

Two soldiers dead and a third missing after helicopter crash

Hungarian soldiers had been taking part in a training mission when the accident happened.

21/06/2023

Destinations

How to escape the crowds in Europe’s most overtouristed city

The southern Croatian city is planning a luggage drop-off system to reduce the noise of wheel-along suitcases.

19/06/2023

Croatia

Croatian president likens 'Slava Ukraini' slogan to 'Sieg Heil' salute

The Croatian president's remark is the latest in a line of controversial statements over the past year.

01/06/2023

Croatia

Why are Croatian MEPs downplaying terrorist and Nazi crimes?

Representatives from Croatia have recently been organising events dedicated to or featuring figures with less-than-stellar reputations. Why?

06/04/2023

Travel News

Croatia drops air border controls for Schengen zone countries

Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January. Now air borders have been dropped in the passport-free travel zone.

27/03/2023

Croatia

Croatia lifts air borders for Schengen zone countries

Travellers flying between Croatia and other Schengen zone countries will no longer have to go through border controls, marking the final step after the Balkan country officially joined the world's largest free travel area on 1 January.

26/03/2023

Economy

Croatians flock to Slovenia for grocery shopping after euro introduced

Cross-border shopping sees Croatians heading to Slovenia less than three months after the euro was introduced and grocery prices increased.

09/03/2023

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

21/01/2023

Real Economy

How is Croatia adapting to the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Governor of the Central Bank of Croatia Boris Vujcic says currency change will bring economic resilience.

11/01/2023

Economy

People in Croatia rejoice as border queues become a thing of the past

"Seamless travel will bring tangible results for people living along the border, working across the border or having family on both sides of the border," said EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

01/01/2023

Economy

EU chief celebrates 'immense achievements' of member Croatia

The chief of the European Union visited Croatia on Sunday to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the newest EU member nation, which switched to using the euro and joined the world’s largest passport-free travel area on New Year's Day.

01/01/2023

Economy

Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone

Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency and entered the borderless Schengen zone

01/01/2023