Croatia War criminal in the Hague but still a war hero in Croatia The suicide of a convicted war criminal has highlighted the dominance of nationalist narratives in Croatian politics and media. 01/12/2017
Croatia Croatia refuses to ban abortion Croatia's Constitutional Court has rejected a call to ban abortion, saying the legislation does not breach the country's constitution. However, the court urged parliament to pass new abortion legislat 02/03/2017
Croatia Croatia's centre-right HDZ unexpectedly wins snap election Croatia's conservative Democratic Union party (HDZ) unexpectedly wins the country's snap election, but has insufficient seats to form a government. 12/09/2016
Croatia Croatia's Conservatives set to win most seats in parliamentary elections The Conservative Croatian Democratic Union – or HDZ – is set to get the most seats in the country’s parliamentary elections. 12/09/2016
Croatia Croatia votes for the second time in a year Polls are predicting a close result and another coalition lacking a clear mandate to push through the painful cuts and restructuring being urged by European authorities. 11/09/2016
Croatia Weary Croatians go to polls again in quest for political stability A shifting of parties' political positions may facilitate coalition talks but voters remain sceptical it will deliver stable government? 09/09/2016
Croatia Croatia lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament amid political crisis Croatian lawmakers have voted to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a snap election. 20/06/2016
world news Croatian government loses no-confidence vote A snap election will be called if a new cabinet cannot be formed within 30 days. 16/06/2016
Croatia Tihomir Oreskovic nominated as Croatia's prime minister-designate Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has nominated a prime minister-designate. Tihomir Oreskovic who is a technocrat was put forward by 23/12/2015
Croatia Croatia faces lengthy coalition talks after narrow win by HDZ Croatia’s conservative opposition has claimed victory in the country’s first election since it joined the European Union in 2013. Preliminary results 09/11/2015
Croatia Croatian election: migration and joblessness on voters' minds The ruling left-wing coalition and the conservative opposition appear neck-and-neck. 08/11/2015
Unreported Europe Liberland: utopian tax-free micronation or state of mind? Tucked away on the banks of the Danube is the tiny, would-be country of Liberland. The former Czech politician who declared himself its founder and 22/07/2015
the global conversation Croatian President Kolinda Grabar- Kitarovic from peace, recession to feminism The Croatian President has a clear vision for her country and Balkan region - she discussed peace, the economy, corruption and being the first female president in her country. 29/06/2015
Croatia New Croatia President Grabar-Kitarovic urges national unity to revive economy Croatia’s first woman president was sworn into office on Sunday, calling for national unity to help revive the country’s battered economy 15/02/2015
real economy EU macro regions - a way to resolve issues with your neighbours? Real Economy travels to Croatia,at the heart of one of the EU's macro regions, to see how a shared economy policy could boost prosperity. 27/01/2015
Croatia Croatia elects Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, its first female President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has been elected Croatia’s first female president. Winning by a whisker, the conservative challenger came out on top amid 12/01/2015
Croatia Croatia elects its first female president Croatia has elected its first woman president. The conservative opposition challenger Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic won by the narrowest of margins of 12/01/2015
Croatia Croatia: Josipovic's bid for second term will go to a run-off Croatia’s incumbent president Ivo Josipovic took a slight lead in the first round of elections for head of state on Sunday. But having failed to 29/12/2014
Croatia Croatia to have presidential run-off after inconclusive election Croatia is to have a presidential run-off between the two leading candidates after an inconclusive vote on Sunday. Incumbent Ivo Josipovic, a 28/12/2014
Croatia Croatia: Voters pick next president amid economic crisis Voters are go to the polls in Croatia on Sunday to choose their next president. Incumbent Ivo Josipovic, who is supported by the ruling Social 28/12/2014
Croatia Croatia: Economic crisis key issue in presidential vote Croatians go to the polls on Sunday to vote for their next president, an important role which permits a say in foreign policy and intelligence but 27/12/2014
Croatia Rally in Zagreb calls for better help for war veterans Hundreds march in Zagreb to highlight concern about the plight of former soldiers and their families not receiving enough help from the state. 10/12/2014
Unreported Europe Croatia: Building for the future Croatia’s luxury hotel’s in the holiday resort of Kupari have laid derelict for over 20 years. But now state and privately funded projects are 28/06/2013
right-on Croatia: hey, but I'm an EU citizen now! July 1, 2013, is the date of Croatia’s accession to the European Union. The membership brings with it new legal protection and rights. But how 24/06/2013
right-on EU accession and rights: voices from Zagreb After tough negotiations that lasted many years, Croatia is finally joining the club of European Union nations, becoming its 28th member. In terms of 24/06/2013
Unreported Europe Croatia: controversial golf course In the quiet countryside above the Croatian resort of Dubrovnik, a battle is unfolding. This David and Goliath tale pitches an international 03/05/2013
