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Congestion across Europe as drivers set out on summer holidays

Huge amounts of traffic slowed down travel in Germany, Croatia and Slovenia as holidaymakers set off for trips as schools finished for the summer.

Culture news

World’s first museum dedicated to neckties opens in Zagreb

The museum’s “showstopper items” include a tie made of bulletproof material, an insight into silk moth cocoons and threads under a microscope, and a 3D exhibit featuring horses.

Europe News

Car shuttle trains are Europe's little-known green travel option

A train like this can take passengers from Vienna to the Croatian coast in 14 hours, eliminating the need for overnight hotel stops.

Europe News

Gunman kills at least six people at nursing home in central Croatia

The gunman is believed to be a veteran of Croatia's war of independence in the 1990s. Police officials said that he used an unregistered gun.

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Europe News

Red alert issued in Croatia over heatwave

The latest red alert comes as a sizzling heat wave sends temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places.

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Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction

A severe storm struck continental Croatia, hitting the easternmost region hardest.

Sport

Euro 2024: Italy reach knockouts after last-minute stunner vs Croatia

Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earns the Azzurri a precious point against Croatia to qualify for the knockouts, while Spain finish Group B first without conceding a single goal as they beat Albania 1-0.

World News

Euro 2024: Albania most fined nation as matches reignite Balkan feuds

The latest disciplinary proceeding hit Albania's Mirlind Daku as he chanted anti-Macedonian and anti-Serbian slogans on Wednesday.

World News

Power outages hit Balkan countries as region swelters in heatwave

Southeastern Europe has been slammed by a seasonally early heatwave coupled with rampant power outages. Both are leaving Balkan countries at a standstill.

Germany

Euro 2024 latest: Germany beat Hungary to qualify for round of 16

Germany cement their lead, while in Group B Albania write off Croatia's sensational two-minute comeback with a 95' equaliser.

Europe News

Which countries saw poorest voter turnout for European elections?

While Belgians, Luxembourgers and Maltese emphatically turned out to vote in the 2024 European elections, a number of Member States saw less than or around a third of eligible voters cast their ballots.

Europe News

Croatians ponder economic woes ahead of Sunday vote

Turnout is expected to be low on Sunday, when Croatian voters will choose between 300 candidates for 12 seats in the European Parliament.

Experiences

This new rail route links 3 sunny European countries in 2 hours

The route is perfect for a long weekend spanning three European countries.

Travel News

The once thriving Balkan holiday resort rising from the ashes of war

Could this bombed-out holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea be restored to its former glory?

World News

Croatia's conservatives embrace far-right party in new government

The ruling HDZ party took a major decision on Wednesday to form a coalition with a far-right nationalist party, signalling a shift towards the right as the European elections approach next month.

People

Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe?

Shoulder season travel and regional destinations top the Balkan country’s sustainable tourism strategy.

Culture news

Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

Croatia

Ruling conservatives win Croatia election - but there's a catch

The Croatian Democratic Union won parliamentary elections on Wednesday, however they will need support from the far right to stay in power.

Croatia

Croatia's bitter election pits prime minister against president

Croatians are going to the polls to elect a new parliament, and two rival establishment figures are fighting to come out on top.

Croatia

Croatians prepare for early election amid political turmoil

A vote on 17 April will be the first step of Croatia's “super election year,” involving European elections in June and the presidential vote in December.