http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:01:47 +0200 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:01:47 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/24/respect-the-city-how-dubrovnik-is-managing-overtourism-without-losing-its-charm http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/24/respect-the-city-how-dubrovnik-is-managing-overtourism-without-losing-its-charm Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:53 +0200 Mayor of Dubrovnik Mato Franković tells Euronews Travel how the popular Croatian city is utilising data, staggered arrival flows and planning to reshape local tourism to preserve one of Europe’s best-known destinations for the future. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/this-croatian-island-has-a-centuries-old-way-to-beat-the-summer-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/this-croatian-island-has-a-centuries-old-way-to-beat-the-summer-heat Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:45:13 +0200 On the Adriatic island of Rab, traditional stone houses, shaded streets and long-established daily routines help residents cope with summer heat. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/06/artists-create-giant-sea-animals-from-sand http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/06/artists-create-giant-sea-animals-from-sand Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:58 +0200 Artists create large sand sculptures of marine life on Rab island in Croatia during the Festival of Sand Sculptures, turning the beach into a temporary exhibition. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/the-storks-were-here-before-me-pensioners-live-side-by-side-with-storks-in-this-croatian-v http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/the-storks-were-here-before-me-pensioners-live-side-by-side-with-storks-in-this-croatian-v Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0200 Every spring, white storks fill the rooftops of Cigoc, a Croatian village so close with the birds that locals there see them as family. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/02/travelling-to-croatia-here-are-the-destinations-to-visit-beyond-the-tourism-hotspots http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/02/travelling-to-croatia-here-are-the-destinations-to-visit-beyond-the-tourism-hotspots Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:02 +0200 Looking to discover Croatia beyond the headline hotspots? Euronews Travel asked the country’s tourist board which under-the-radar destinations travellers should visit and the events worth planning a trip around. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/24/toronto-streets-fill-with-panama-and-croatia-supporters http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/24/toronto-streets-fill-with-panama-and-croatia-supporters Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:54:12 +0200 Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:20 +0200 Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:52:04 +0200 Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/england-out-to-avenge-2018-semifinal-loss-to-croatia-as-they-start-world-cup-campaign http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/england-out-to-avenge-2018-semifinal-loss-to-croatia-as-they-start-world-cup-campaign Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:36:38 +0200 England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/from-fairytale-towns-to-secret-islands-europes-hidden-gem-travel-destinations-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/from-fairytale-towns-to-secret-islands-europes-hidden-gem-travel-destinations-for-2026 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:54 +0200 Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/fancy-exploring-europe-by-boat-now-you-can-via-uber http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/fancy-exploring-europe-by-boat-now-you-can-via-uber Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:34 +0200 Uber is setting sail for European waters this summer to offer travellers app-based access to boat rides and coastal getaways across major seaside hotspots. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/06/europes-first-commercial-robotaxi-service-rolls-out-in-croatia http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/06/europes-first-commercial-robotaxi-service-rolls-out-in-croatia Wed, 06 May 2026 16:53:51 +0200 A Croatian company has begun testing what it says is Europe’s first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb. Backed by Uber and powered by Chinese firm Pony.ai, the self-driving cars are currently operating in a limited rollout with a human operator still present. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/four-migrants-found-dead-near-croatia-slovenia-border-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/four-migrants-found-dead-near-croatia-slovenia-border-police-say Mon, 04 May 2026 18:20:01 +0200 More than 12,500 people used the so-called Balkan route in 2025, according to data from the European border agency, Frontex. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/croatia-signs-us-backed-deal-to-expand-balkan-gas-infrastructure-amid-eu-climate-concerns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/croatia-signs-us-backed-deal-to-expand-balkan-gas-infrastructure-amid-eu-climate-concerns Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200 US-backed pipeline and LNG expansion promise energy security but raise concerns over long-term fossil fuel dependence, environmental risks and tensions with EU climate and market rules. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/165000-digital-nomads-have-left-the-uk-which-countries-are-they-moving-to http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/165000-digital-nomads-have-left-the-uk-which-countries-are-they-moving-to Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:10:58 +0200 These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/summer-holidays-why-travellers-are-swapping-the-riviera-for-the-balkans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/summer-holidays-why-travellers-are-swapping-the-riviera-for-the-balkans Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:45 +0200 Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/croatia-announces-latest-protected-national-park-heres-what-travellers-can-do-there http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/croatia-announces-latest-protected-national-park-heres-what-travellers-can-do-there Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:09 +0100 This newest national park in Croatia offers access to stunning historic castles, oak forests, medieval towns and prehistoric caves, as well as extensive hiking and cycling trails. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/02/croatias-plenkovic-defends-clear-and-unified-eu-stance-on-iran-as-divisions-surface-over-s http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/02/croatias-plenkovic-defends-clear-and-unified-eu-stance-on-iran-as-divisions-surface-over-s Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:51:17 +0100 Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/eu-asks-ukraine-to-repair-druzhba-pipeline-as-croatia-offers-alternative-route http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/eu-asks-ukraine-to-repair-druzhba-pipeline-as-croatia-offers-alternative-route Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:33:50 +0100 The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/eu-calls-emergency-meeting-over-hungary-and-slovakias-energy-standoff-with-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/eu-calls-emergency-meeting-over-hungary-and-slovakias-energy-standoff-with-ukraine Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:53:29 +0100 The European Commission has convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, escalating a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/19/another-croatian-town-to-crack-down-on-party-tourism-with-alcohol-sales-ban-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/19/another-croatian-town-to-crack-down-on-party-tourism-with-alcohol-sales-ban-this-summer Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:16 +0100 Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/croatia-will-not-join-trumps-board-of-peace-prime-minister-andrej-plenkovic-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/croatia-will-not-join-trumps-board-of-peace-prime-minister-andrej-plenkovic-says Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:41:21 +0100 Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/croatias-central-bank-chief-nominated-as-next-ecb-vice-president http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/croatias-central-bank-chief-nominated-as-next-ecb-vice-president Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:14:42 +0100 Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/03/cant-face-battling-the-crowds-at-your-favourite-holiday-spots-next-year-choose-these-dupes http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/03/cant-face-battling-the-crowds-at-your-favourite-holiday-spots-next-year-choose-these-dupes Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:03:11 +0100 As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/15/croatia-approves-radioactive-waste-site-despite-bosnia-protests http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/15/croatia-approves-radioactive-waste-site-despite-bosnia-protests Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:55:38 +0100 Croatia's parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical facilities, despite years of opposition from communities in Bosnia who warn it threatens 250,000 people. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/12/croatia-purchases-german-made-leopards-after-donating-tanks-to-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/12/croatia-purchases-german-made-leopards-after-donating-tanks-to-ukraine Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:51:59 +0100 Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/croatians-turn-to-cold-plunges-to-boost-health-are-near-freezing-swims-good-for-you http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/croatians-turn-to-cold-plunges-to-boost-health-are-near-freezing-swims-good-for-you Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:04:59 +0100 Local swimming group, Opatija Kukali, has been organising winter swims for 22 years. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/04/cold-water-swimming-in-croatias-opatija-grows-as-a-winter-wellness-tradition http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/04/cold-water-swimming-in-croatias-opatija-grows-as-a-winter-wellness-tradition Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:07:31 +0100 Cold-water swimming on Croatia’s Adriatic coast is attracting increasing interest as Opatija strengthens its long-standing reputation for health and wellness tourism. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/blaze-in-croatian-capital-zagreb-destroys-landmark-16-storey-vjesnik-news-tower http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/blaze-in-croatian-capital-zagreb-destroys-landmark-16-storey-vjesnik-news-tower Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:07:07 +0100 The fire seemed to be extinguished by Tuesday afternoon, although the metal and concrete construction was still smouldering. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/big-finish-in-zagreb-as-the-grand-prix-concludes http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/big-finish-in-zagreb-as-the-grand-prix-concludes Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:01:44 +0100 The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/judo-spectacular-middleweight-action-in-zagreb http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/judo-spectacular-middleweight-action-in-zagreb Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:33:33 +0100 Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/15/europe-shines-on-day-1-of-zagreb-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/15/europe-shines-on-day-1-of-zagreb-grand-prix Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:32:10 +0100 The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/07/tradition-sustainability-and-pomalo-how-croatia-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-travel-slow http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/07/tradition-sustainability-and-pomalo-how-croatia-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-travel-slow Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:55:24 +0100 At the World Travel Market in London, Bisera Fabrio from the Croatian National Tourist Board described a country defined by warmth, authenticity and a “genuine Mediterranean spirit”. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/24/croatia-reintroduces-military-service-as-fears-of-war-spilling-over-from-ukraine-rise http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/24/croatia-reintroduces-military-service-as-fears-of-war-spilling-over-from-ukraine-rise Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:20:34 +0200 Croatia's Defence Ministry said the aim is to teach young people basic skills and knowledge that are "needed in crisis situations, so they would contribute to national security." http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/14/dogs-cats-and-hedgehogs-how-pets-and-animals-are-helping-with-climate-communication http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/14/dogs-cats-and-hedgehogs-how-pets-and-animals-are-helping-with-climate-communication Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:08:12 +0200 An eco-family of hedgehogs, a sun-shy cat, and cuddly pet dogs are among the fresh new ways to raise awareness of extreme weather and climate change. Jeremy Wilks reports from the European Meteorological Society annual meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/tired-of-europes-crowded-hotspots-put-these-not-hot-destinations-on-your-2026-itinerary http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/tired-of-europes-crowded-hotspots-put-these-not-hot-destinations-on-your-2026-itinerary Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:21 +0200 These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/09/croatian-village-jaskovo-sets-new-guinness-record-with-3136-metre-strudel http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/09/croatian-village-jaskovo-sets-new-guinness-record-with-3136-metre-strudel Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:53:18 +0200 The small Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed its place in the Guinness Book of World Records by baking a strudel measuring 3,136 metres in length. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/02/croatias-istria-region-hit-by-sudden-and-severe-flooding http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/02/croatias-istria-region-hit-by-sudden-and-severe-flooding Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:04:59 +0200 Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/01/croatia-hosts-fourth-open-hot-air-balloon-championship-in-prelog http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/01/croatia-hosts-fourth-open-hot-air-balloon-championship-in-prelog Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:57:04 +0200 In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/28/croatian-air-force-pilot-and-partner-arrested-for-alleged-espionage-reports-claim http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/28/croatian-air-force-pilot-and-partner-arrested-for-alleged-espionage-reports-claim Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:18:16 +0200 Croatian authorities arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner for allegedly sharing classified information about Kosovo peacekeeping operations over three years, according to domestic press. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/how-tourists-visiting-dubrovniks-city-walls-are-helping-croatia-preserve-its-cultural-heri http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/how-tourists-visiting-dubrovniks-city-walls-are-helping-croatia-preserve-its-cultural-heri Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:04:55 +0200 As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use tourism revenue to protect fragile monuments. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/13/extreme-heat-grips-southern-europe-with-red-alerts-issued http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/13/extreme-heat-grips-southern-europe-with-red-alerts-issued Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:52:51 +0200 Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/06/croatian-meps-wartime-photo-causes-a-stir-in-neighbouring-serbia-and-prompts-calls-for-res http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/06/croatian-meps-wartime-photo-causes-a-stir-in-neighbouring-serbia-and-prompts-calls-for-res Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:21:40 +0200 Tonino Picula's tweet commemorating Operation Storm sparked backlash in Serbia, with calls for his removal. An Austrian MEP and his party colleague from Vienna called it a serious diplomatic misstep. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/31/is-a-military-parade-in-zagreb-the-reflection-of-a-new-arms-race-in-the-balkans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/31/is-a-military-parade-in-zagreb-the-reflection-of-a-new-arms-race-in-the-balkans Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:53:42 +0200 The Croatian army parade commemorated the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm, the mission in which Croatian forces seized ethnic Serb-held territory in August 1995. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/11/find-your-pomalo-croatia-is-encouraging-travellers-to-seek-out-its-quieter-corners-and-cov http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/11/find-your-pomalo-croatia-is-encouraging-travellers-to-seek-out-its-quieter-corners-and-cov Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:24 +0200 The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/08/violent-storms-strike-central-europe-following-intense-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/08/violent-storms-strike-central-europe-following-intense-heatwave Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:14:42 +0200 After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/07/croatian-right-wing-singer-marko-perkovic-and-fans-make-pro-nazi-salutes-at-record-breakin http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/07/croatian-right-wing-singer-marko-perkovic-and-fans-make-pro-nazi-salutes-at-record-breakin Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:10:57 +0200 The Croatian right-wing musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy drew tens of thousands to a Zagreb concert this weekend, with pro-Nazi salutes that have been labelled as “a great shame for Croatia.” http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/29/polish-railways-pkp-launches-direct-rail-link-from-warsaw-to-croatian-coast http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/29/polish-railways-pkp-launches-direct-rail-link-from-warsaw-to-croatian-coast Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:18:26 +0200 On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/17/seven-injured-as-powerful-storm-lashes-croatias-western-coast http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/17/seven-injured-as-powerful-storm-lashes-croatias-western-coast Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:20:46 +0200 A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/climate-killer-methane-on-the-hunt-for-natural-gas-leaks-with-theo http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/climate-killer-methane-on-the-hunt-for-natural-gas-leaks-with-theo Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:52 +0200 I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions.