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
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
Aid Zone Europe boosts firefighting response ahead of an expected record wildfire season European nations are stepping up their preparations to tackle wildfires this summer ahead of an expected record wildfire season. 27/06/2019
View 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
no comment Young Croat breaks world record by pushing 730kg Smart car 100km A young Croat has broken the Guinness World Record for pushing a car the furthest in 24 hours. 28/04/2019
Destinations A primitive atoll lost in the shimmering blue sea of Croatia This isle has always had a healing power. 18/04/2019
