Croatia

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.

27/09/2022

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.

10/09/2022

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.

08/08/2022

Croatia

'Walk with Tito' tour in Zagreb dives into ex-leader's legacy

The tour in Croatia's capital is aimed at reviewing objectively the legacy of Josip Broz Tito, the former Yugoslavia's Communist leader who still sparks heated debate more than four decades after his death.

07/08/2022

Croatia

12 dead as bus carrying Polish pilgrims to Bosnia crashes in Croatia

Poland's prime minister said the bus was taking pilgrims to the Catholic shrine in Medjugorje, Europe’s third-most popular pilgrimage destination.

06/08/2022

Series

Island hopping in Croatia's stunning Elaphiti archipelago

In partnership with Croatia

Postcards goes island hopping around Croatia's wonderful Elaphiti archipelago.

01/08/2022

Croatia

Croatia links divided region with new Adriatic coast bridge

Croatia has opened a long-awaited bridge connecting two parts of the country's Adriatic Sea coastline while bypassing a small sliver of Bosnia's territory.

27/07/2022

Sport

Judo Grand Prix in Croatia

Day two of the Judo Grand Prix in the Croatian capital Zagreb where local judoka Barbara Matic wowed the crowd with some incredible moves

16/07/2022

Economy

Croatia gets final approval to adopt the euro on 1 January 2023

The eastern European country will officially become the 20th member of the eurozone on 1 January 2023 — nearly a decade after first becoming a member of the European Union.

12/07/2022

Destinations

Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje offer castles, culture and cuisine

In partnership with Croatia

If culture is your thing Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje regions are a one stop shop for wine, history and cuisine.

09/06/2022

Economy

Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear

The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency.

01/06/2022

Residences

7 of the best campsites in Croatia for summer 2022

In partnership with Croatia

Whether you're looking for lakes, glamping or family fun, Croatia has you covered for your 2022 camping holiday.

25/05/2022

Croatia

Currency call: MPs back law introducing euro in Croatia from 2023

It will eventually replace the Croatian kuna.

13/05/2022

Croatia

Croatian woman allowed to have abortion after public outrage

Mirela Cavajda initially had her abortion request denied by doctors, even though her foetus had developed a serious illness.

12/05/2022

Smart Regions

Beech Power: the project protecting Europe's native forests

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s ancient Beech forests are one of the best natural resources we have when it comes to tackling climate change, but they also face a combination of threats. An EU project has made it a priority to preserve what's left. We’ll be seeing what’s being done to preserve these precious ecosystems?

09/05/2022

Croatia

Debate rekindled in Croatia after doctors deny woman an abortion

Miranda Cavajda was more than 20 weeks pregnant when doctors found that her unborn child had a brain tumour and no chance of a normal life.

06/05/2022

Destinations

Croatia drops all entry rules: Here are the 9 best places to visit

In partnership with Croatia

From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture.

04/05/2022

Smart Regions

The Croatian incubators hatching video gaming startups

In partnership with the European Commission

Over the last five years, the region of Sisak Moslavina in Croatia has become a video gaming hub thanks to EU funding.

25/04/2022

Croatia

Crashed drone in Croatia contained 'explosives', say investigators

The aircraft is believed to have flown from the Ukrainian war zone across three countries before crashing in Croatia.

13/04/2022

No Comment

Croatia opens cannabis museum

Rituals, healing or inebriation, nutrition, clothing, fuel or construction material, the millennial history and many uses of cannabis are on display in Croatia's first museum dedicated to the plant.

31/03/2022

Real Economy

The scandal of child poverty in Europe - are governments doing enough?

In partnership with The European Commission

One in four children living in Europe is at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The EU’s Child Guarantee initiative aims to end this by putting into action the European Pillar of Social Rights on Childcare and support to children.

23/03/2022

Croatia

Large drone that crashed in Zagreb 'contained explosives'

A large Soviet-era drone that appeared to have flown from Ukraine crashed in the Croatian capital on Thursday night.

11/03/2022

Economy

Croatia pulls design for €1 coin after plagiarism allegations

It had been selected to be minted to celebrate Croatia joining the eurozone next year.

09/02/2022

Tech News

Croatia to display prices in both Kuna and Euro from September 5

In 2023, everyone will be able to exchange kunas for euros free of charge in banks, in the Croatian Post offices, and in FINA (Financial services and payment systems) branches.

18/01/2022

Croatia

Croatia's population has dropped 10% in a decade, reveals census

Croatia's government has singled out the problem as a major challenge.

14/01/2022

No Comment

Croatia police display drugs seized in two raids

Croatian police on Tuesday displayed hundreds of pounds of drugs they said were seized in two separate operations last year in a southern Adriatic Sea port close to the famous resort of Dubrovnik.

11/01/2022