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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.”

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PKP launches night train from Warsaw to Croatian coast

On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey.

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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.

Europeans' Stories

Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo

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.

Destinations

This Greek island is overwhelmed by 150 tourists per resident

Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds.

The Europe Conversation

US should stay committed to Europe, Croatia's PM Andrej Plenković says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Croatian prime minister stated that US support for Europe must remain steadfast amid political instability during the second Trump administration.

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Croatia's new 'graveyard law' stirs Serb minority's sentiments

MPs in Zagreb have passed a new legislation requiring the removal of gravestone inscriptions from the 1991-1995 war that citizens might find offensive. Serb minority representatives believe this solution is unilateral and tackles only one historical controversy.

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Croatia remembers victims of WWII concentration camp

Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands.

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Croatian farmers increasingly concerned by foot-and-mouth disease

Nearby countries such as Austria, Estonia and the Czech Republic have already implemented preventative measures after the disease was detected in Hungary and Slovakia.

Lifestyle

The million-dollar doorstop: How a 'rock' turned out to be a treasure

Now classified as a national treasure of Romania and a protected cultural asset, this discovery shows you need to keep your eyes peeled for what your family members are using to keep their doors ajar.

Culture news

Who just broke the world record for most tickets sold for a concert?

Have you heard of Marko Perković Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales.