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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

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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

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Croatia battles forest fires

17/07/2017

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Hvar introduces fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

Hvar introduces tourist fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

12/07/2017

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Taxi drivers protest against Uber in Croatia

21/06/2017

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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

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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

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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

Croatia

Croatia votes for the second time in a year

Polls are predicting a close result and another coalition lacking a clear mandate to push through the painful cuts and restructuring being urged by European authorities.

11/09/2016

Croatia

Weary Croatians go to polls again in quest for political stability

A shifting of parties' political positions may facilitate coalition talks but voters remain sceptical it will deliver stable government?

09/09/2016

Croatia

Croatia prepares to vote in snap election to break stalemate

Croatia votes this weekend in an early general election – the second in less than a year as the EU’s newest country grapples with a political crisis that has revived divisions from the 1990s Balkan…

08/09/2016

Croatia

Drought threatens Croatia olive harvest

A prolonged drought in Croatia is threatening this year’s olive crop.

22/08/2016

Croatia

Croatia lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament amid political crisis

Croatian lawmakers have voted to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a snap election.

20/06/2016

Croatia

Clean up underway in Croatia after oil slick spotted

Clean up operations are still underway in Croatia after an oil slick was spotted on Thursday. The extent of the damage in Kostrena is not yet known

14/05/2016