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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.

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.

World

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.

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.

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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

Smart Regions

EU renewable energy project lights the way

In partnership with the European Commission

A European Union-funded renewable energy project is helping to build bridges in the Balkans – and saving money at the same time.

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."

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.

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.

World

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.

World News

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?

Europe News

Croatia en route to join Schengen

Countries and MEPs are divided as Croatia passes next step in Schengen process.

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.

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.

World

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.