Croatia

Croatia

Waves of rubbish wash up in Dubrovnik port

A cleanup operation is underway in Croatia after huge amounts of rubbish washed up in Dubrovnik's Old Town port, including a weapon from World War Two.

19/12/2017

Croatia

War criminal in the Hague but still a war hero in Croatia

The suicide of a convicted war criminal has highlighted the dominance of nationalist narratives in Croatian politics and media.

01/12/2017

Croatia

'They think I'm crazy': the challenge of being vegan in the Balkans

More and more people are beginning to stand up for the rights of animals in the countries of the former Yugoslavia.

30/11/2017

Croatia

The man who walked more than 3,000 km in solidarity with refugees

Croatian writer wanted to cast spotlight onto countries on refugee route.

02/11/2017

Economy

The Brief from Brussels: Croatia eyes euro adoption

30/10/2017

Croatia

In Croatia just 30 refugees have jobs. Prince Soniyiki wants to change that

He found work via a TV show and a former army leader, now he wants to help other immigrants do the same.

04/10/2017

Sport

Teddy Riner delivers gold-plated performance at Zagreb Grand Prix

It was big Ted’s day on the final outing of the Zagreb Grand Prix and and the Frenchman Teddy Riner was worth his weight in gold The nine-time world champion and double Olympic champion thrilled the c

02/10/2017

Sport

Judo: Zagreb Grand Prix day two

Some outstanding displays of technical prowess in the Croatian capital with the Hungarian anthem ringing out at the close of proceedings

01/10/2017

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Croatian floods hit homes and schools

Hospitals and houses have been flooded in Croatia following torrential rain in the Istrin peninsula.

11/09/2017

Croatia

The dark side of tourism: Dubrovnik residents use TV to decide when to go out

22/08/2017

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Wildfire brought under control in Croatia

07/08/2017

No Comment

Fires destroy over 10 acres of pine forest in Croatia

Firefighters in Croatia have brought a blaze under control after it spread over 10 acres of forest

03/08/2017

No Comment

Croatia battles forest fires

17/07/2017

Croatia

Hvar introduces fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

Hvar introduces tourist fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

12/07/2017

No Comment

Taxi drivers protest against Uber in Croatia

21/06/2017

Croatia

Croatia refuses to ban abortion

Croatia's Constitutional Court has rejected a call to ban abortion, saying the legislation does not breach the country's constitution. However, the court urged parliament to pass new abortion legislat

02/03/2017

Croatia

Skydiving stunt celebrates St. Valentine's

Three of the world's top skydivers have marked this St. Valentine's day by jumping above a heart-shaped island in Croatia.

14/02/2017

Sport

Moelgg ends eight-year victory drought

Manfred Moelgg was all smiles on Thursday as the Italian ended an eight year wait for another win on the Alpine skiing world cup circuit.

05/01/2017

Croatia

Croatia: migrants hospitalised after being found in packed van

They were found in a serious condition, dehydrated and apparently had not eaten for five days.

19/12/2016

Croatia

Croatian charity calender launched to help Down's syndrome children

A charity calender is being produced featuring Croatian actors, sporting stars, pop singers and TV personalities.

10/10/2016

Next Series

Sustainability and a sea of change for the ship industry

New international standards require ocean vessels to reduce air pollution. How does altering power affect the safety of a ship?

26/09/2016

Next Series

Takeaway: ship safety

Ships burn fuel, polluting the atmosphere New regulations demand to cut the emissions The easiest way would be to reduce engine power But underpowered ships can be unsafe in storm They’re also slower,

26/09/2016

Sport

Russia wins most medals at Zagreb Judo Grand Prix

The Zagreb Grand Prix 2016 has ended with the competition producing a new crop of champions, many of whom won medals for the first time.

25/09/2016

Sport

New winners grab medals glory on day two of IJF World Cup in Zagreb

Day Two of the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb, Croatia, and with most Olympic stars taking a well-earned break or others being at the wrong stage of their preparations, it was an all-new set of judoka carr

24/09/2016

Croatia

Croatia's centre-right HDZ unexpectedly wins snap election

Croatia's conservative Democratic Union party (HDZ) unexpectedly wins the country's snap election, but has insufficient seats to form a government.

12/09/2016

Croatia

Croatia's Conservatives set to win most seats in parliamentary elections

The Conservative Croatian Democratic Union – or HDZ – is set to get the most seats in the country’s parliamentary elections.

12/09/2016