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Milanović and Primorac to compete in Croatia's presidential run-off

The polls suggest Croatia’s left-leaning president Zoran Milanović, who is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine, will win.

11/01/2025

Europe News

Exit polls show victory for Croatia's incumbent president Milanović

A poll by Ipsos shows Milanović leading with over 50% of the vote, with his main challenger Dragan Primorac, trailing far behind with 22%.

29/12/2024

Croatia

Will Croatia’s Trump-like president get re-elected on Sunday?

President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for re-election.

29/12/2024

Europe News

Croatian presidential election: Milanović faces battle for second term

The incumbent president, touted as the most popular politician in the Adriatic country, has been widely criticised for his populist views, including his opposition to the EU's support of Ukraine.

27/12/2024

Croatia

Knife attack at Zagreb school leaves 7-year-old dead, several injured

A knife attack at Prečko Elementary School in Zagreb left a 7-year-old girl dead and injured six others. The attacker, said to be a 19-year-old male, has been detained.

20/12/2024

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2,000-year-old ice rink opens in Croatian seaside city of Pula

For the first time in its two-thousand-year history, the iconic Arena in the Croatian city on the Adriatic coast has been transformed into a Christmas ice rink.

19/12/2024

Sci-Tech

Tech bootcamp in Croatia empowers rural women to drive innovation

In partnership with Huawei

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.

09/12/2024

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Zagreb lights up for Christmas with Advent Festival

Croatia's capital city Zagreb celebrates Christmas with Advent, turning the city into a festive wonderland. Historic buildings dazzle with lights, while markets and pop-up bars bring holiday cheer to the streets.

02/12/2024

Europe News

Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering.

15/11/2024

Moments

The party’s over: How Split plans to put a lid on overtourism

Split locals want to shake their city's image as a party destination and switch rowdy tourists for polite families.

02/11/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Russia's war must end no later than 2025

Zelenskyy spoke while on a visit to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, where he is participating in the third meeting of the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit.

10/10/2024

Health news

Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigma

They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.

29/09/2024

Sport

Rising Stars Shine at Judo Grand Prix Zagreb 2024

All the latest developments on the first day of the World Judo Tour.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Dozens arrested amid clashes after Croatia-Poland football match

Croatia's victory over Poland saw the two sides go level on points in Group A1 of the UEFA Nations League.

09/09/2024

Croatia

Hundreds of Croatian firefighters battle blaze near Split

Many Balkan countries have faced large blazes over the summer period, including Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia.

28/08/2024

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Croatia: Split suburbs under threat as fire rages in nearby hills

Large fires broke out on the hills above the Croatian Adriatic hot spot of Split on Tuesday night.

28/08/2024

Food and Drink

How a Croatian town uses a natural underwater cellar to age its wine

A unique geological phenomenon is transforming the world of wine in a small, coastal Croatian town.

06/08/2024

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Tourist towns evacuated as Croatia battles 122 wildfires

Wildfires broke out along Croatia's Dalmatian coast, near the tourist towns of Podgora and Tučepi, prompting evacuations.

01/08/2024

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.

25/07/2024

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.

22/07/2024

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.

13/07/2024

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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.

02/07/2024

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.

07/06/2024

Health news

Zagreb hosts disability rights festival with films and workshops

The festival focused on solidarity and social inclusion for people with disabilities runs from May 13-15.

14/05/2024

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?

13/05/2024

Travel News

Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe?

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

05/05/2024