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Dubrovnik celebrates the feast of Saint Blaise

In partnership with Croatia

People from all corners of the Dubrovnik region gather to honour Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the city for over a millennium, who according to legend, saved it from the attack of a Venetian fleet.

10/02/2020

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Rijeka opens City of Culture celebrations

The city of Rijeka in Croatia on Saturday held its opening ceremony for the start of its year as European Capital of Culture 2020. The port city is the first in the country to be awarded the title, one it shares with Galway in Ireland.

03/02/2020

Croatia

Rijeka marks start of year as European Capital of Culture 2020

Over 70 events took place across the Rijeka, culminating in a performance of 'Industrial Opera' representing the city's heritage as a port.

01/02/2020

Croatia

Euroviews. Is the new EU Presidency a Russian Trojan horse? Croatia’s trial of the decade suggests it is ǀ View

Has Croatia's biggest trial of the decade handed Russia the keys to Europe? As the country takes over the Presidency of the European Union, fears that this is the case are rising.

15/01/2020

Croatia

Six people dead after fire engulfed part of nursing home in Croatia

Croatia's PM has been to the scene

11/01/2020

Croatia

Watch: EU must keep promises to Balkans on enlargement — Von der Leyen

"We have to deliver and keep our promises," von der Leyen said — in contrast to France's Macron who opposed opening accession talks until after reforms.

10/01/2020

Croatia

Croatian Social Democrat beats incumbent president in runoff vote

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the incumbent president of Croatia, has lost Sunday's runoff election to Zoran Milanović, leader of the country's Social Democrat party.

04/01/2020

World

Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure

The mayor of Rijeka says his city will live up to its 'Port Of Diversity' billing despite the more conservative nature of Croatia during the Adriatic port city's tenure as joint European Capital of Culture. Rijeka is sharing the honour with Galway in the Irish Republic.

02/01/2020

Croatia

Croatia presidential race to go to runoff on January 5

Conservative incumbent Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, who is running for a second term, will face a run-off on January 5.

22/12/2019

Croatia

Croatia goes to the polls in tight presidential election

Kolinda Grabar- Kitarovic is looking to win a second term in office as she faces challengers from the right and the left

21/12/2019

Smart Regions

EU renewable energy project lights the way

In partnership with the European Commission

A European Union-funded renewable energy project is helping to build bridges in the Balkans – and saving money at the same time.

16/12/2019

Croatia

Migrant shot by Croatian police in mountains near Slovenian border

Human Rights Watch called on European authorities to investigate the "shocking and unacceptable" shooting, which left the migrant critically wounded.

18/11/2019

Croatia

Croatia announces presidential election to be held on December 22

The Croatian prime minister has announced that a presidential election will be held later this year.

14/11/2019

World

Croatia and the Schengen zone: find out how the country will protect its borders

Global Conversation talked to the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic to discuss the country's achievements, the next challenges, but also the challenges of the wider region.

01/11/2019

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Small plane makes emergency landing on main highway in Croatia

Probably due to engine failure, a small two-passenger sports aircraft landed on the A6 motorway at the Ravna Gora junction in the direction of Rijeka.

17/08/2019

World

Much-delayed €420m bridge to connect Croatia back on track

Peljesac Bridge, one of the EU's major infrastructure projects, is set to cost €420 million. Construction work stalled for more than a decade, but now it's back on track.

30/07/2019

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 3 of Zagreb Grand Prix 2019 as Japan tops medals

Powerhouse performances from Georgia and Japan on Day 3 of Zagreb Grand Prix as Japanese judokas top medals standings with four golds and four silvers

29/07/2019

Sport

Great Britain's Gemma Howell strikes judo gold at Zagreb Grand Prix

Great Britain's Gemma Howell struck judo gold for a second time in two weeks after victory at the 2019 Zagreb Grand Prix and was our Woman of the Day

28/07/2019

Sport

Explosive judo and close clashes on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix 2019

Explosive judo on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix, Spain's Alberto Gaitero Martin is our Man of the Day and Canada's Jessica Klimkait our Woman of the Day

27/07/2019

The Cube

Hip-hop festival evacuated as nearby forest fire threatened revellers

Police advised organisers to act after heavy winds threatened to push the blaze closer to the festival site on the island of Pag.

16/07/2019

Croatia

Summer holiday traffic tailbacks begin

Elsewhere, Austria is to introduce a ban on vehicles leaving the motorway in Salzburg on weekends in a bid to help local communities suffering from gas emissions.

13/07/2019

Croatia

Watch: Music fills the air at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival

Over the 47 days of the season, the Dubrovnik will stage over 80 performances across thirty locations in the city.

11/07/2019

Earth News

Where are Croatia's greenest seaside resorts? Follow our guide

These eco-conscious hotels are looking to minimise their impact on the natural environment.

04/07/2019

Earth News

Croatia: new experiences to try this Spring

Our pick of new green initiatives sure to attract nature lovers as well as epicureans.

05/06/2019

Croatia

Euroviews. Russia’s efforts to control Europe’s gas supplies through Croatia ǀ View

Croatia’s biggest trial of the decade has just heard startling testimony from a Hungarian businessman, oil industry consultant Imre Fazakas. In yet another twist, his testimony, in my view, completely contradicts the case brought by Croatian government prosecutors.

24/05/2019

Destinations

A primitive atoll lost in the shimmering blue sea of Croatia

This isle has always had a healing power.

18/04/2019