target High-tech Start-Ups in Croatia: Rimac Automobili pushing electric car limits Rimac Automovili, just outside the capital Zagreb, has more than 600 employees, half of them are engineers, designing and building hyper sports cars as fast as a bullet train 24/02/2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina Tough border control awaits migrants attempting to reach EU Migrants attempting to reach the European Union through Bosnia and Herzegovina have a dangerous journey ahead of them. 22/02/2020
Cult Dubrovnik celebrates the feast of Saint Blaise 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
no comment Stormy weather and high winds cripple ferry traffic on Adriatic Winds reaching speeds of 185 kilometres per hour cause widespread disruption and damages in several Adriatic coasts' countries. 06/02/2020
no comment 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
brussels bureau Croatian EU presidency says no to sanctions on Hungary and Poland The European Parlament last week requested strong action from the Croatian presidency on rule of law. Here is the reaction from the Croatian presidency. 20/01/2020
View 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
state of the union Europe's changing political map from Vienna to Madrid This week we look at how European politics is changing, with two more coalition governments being formed in Austria and Spain. 10/01/2020
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
brussels bureau Middle East crisis: EU's delicate balancing act between Washington and Tehran In the past week, the EU has struggled to find a voice on foreign policy amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Thursday, the new EU Council President on a visit to Croatia - dismissed those claims, insisting he would be play a more important role. 09/01/2020
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
Good Morning Europe 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 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina 'Ashamed' European rights chief demands closure of Bosnia camp “This is not a place for human beings,” said Dunja Mijatovic, Council of Europe rights commissioner as she visited the Vucjak camp. “It should be closed." 03/12/2019
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
the global conversation 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
World Europe's free travel zone is set to widen — what are the implications? What does Schengen expansion mean for Europe, and can the EU overcome its border policy crisis triggered by the migrant influx that began in 2014? 26/10/2019
brussels bureau EU Commission gives Croatia the greenlight for Schengen Countries and MEPs are divided as Croatia is given the greenlight to join the Schengen zone. 22/10/2019
Serbia Red Star Belgrade players ride on military vehicle to celebrate win Forget the customary open-topped bus, think more an armoured personnel carrier. That was the vehicle of choice for Red Star Belgrade football players on Tuesday as they celebrated progressing to the Group Stage of the UEFA Champions League. 28/08/2019
Bosnia and Herzegovina On Europe's doorstep: migrants stuck in Bosnian border camp Most of the 500 or more men in the camp want to make their way north into the European Union but are being intercepted by Croatian and Bosnian police – whom they accuse of heavy-handedness. 02/08/2019
Good Morning Europe 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
