Destinations How Croatia is redefining what it means to travel slow 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”. 07/11/2025
Croatia Croatia reintroduces military service as tensions in Europe rise 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." 24/10/2025
Smart Regions EU castles become strongholds of sustainable cultural tourism In partnership with the European Commission Two ancient castles in the Croatian region of Istria have been renovated and refurbished to give them a second lease of life. This is how old stones are providing a glimpse into to the past — while creating jobs and boosting local economies. 13/10/2025
Green News How animals are helping boost climate change awareness in Europe 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. 14/09/2025
Destinations Why these ‘not hot’ European destinations should be on your list These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm. 10/09/2025
No Comment Jaškovo breaks own world record with longest strudel ever baked 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. 09/09/2025
No Comment Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding 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. 02/09/2025
No Comment Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog 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. 01/09/2025
Croatia Croatian pilot and partner arrested for alleged espionage in Kosovo 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. 28/08/2025
Travel News How Dubrovnik is using tourists to protect its cultural heritage 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. 22/08/2025
No Comment Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued 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. 13/08/2025
Europe News Croatian MEP's wartime photo causes a stir in neighbouring Serbia 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. 06/08/2025
Europe News Is Zagreb military parade a reflection of a new Balkan arms race? 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. 31/07/2025
The Road To Green Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap? In partnership with The European Commission Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies. 30/07/2025
The Road To Green Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example In partnership with The European Commission With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact. 30/07/2025
Destinations Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’? The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment. 11/07/2025
No Comment Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage. 08/07/2025
Culture news ‘Great shame for Croatia’: Pro-Nazi salutes at Marko Perković concert 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.” 07/07/2025
Travel News PKP launches night train from Warsaw to Croatian coast On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey. 29/06/2025
No Comment Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast 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. 17/06/2025