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Destinations

These are solo travellers’ favourite cities in Europe

From finding things to do alone to ensuring that you’ll be safe throughout your adventures, there are a lot of things to consider when deciding where to jet off.

22/10/2023

Croatia

Croatia: Sharp rise in illegal immigration since Schengen entry last year

The Balkan nation has recorded the jump nine months after it joined the Schengen area, the world's largest visa-free zone.

29/09/2023

Croatia

Croatia announces new bill to recognise femicide as a crime

Croatia is set to introduce tougher measures to fight violence against women, including recognising the crime of femicide in its criminal code - a measure that’s still rare across Europe.

15/09/2023

Destinations

After an autumn getaway? This travel tool tells you the cheapest dates

We tried a new travel tool to find out the best time to visit some of Europe’s most popular destinations.

01/09/2023

Croatia

Greece treats jailed Croatian football fans 'like POWs' says president

Croatian president threatens to round up 100 Greek nations to retaliate for the treatment he believes has been unfairly meted out to Croat football fans.

25/08/2023

Sport

All Croatian final brings joy to the local crowd in Zagreb

Barbara Matic and Lara Cvjetko, the country’s two most decorated judo athletes, seeded 1 and 2 at the event, meeting in the final.

19/08/2023

Sport

Brazil is on top on the day one of #JudoZagreb

William Lima and Jessica Pereira both fought hard to take home gold for their country at day one of the Judo tournament in Croatia.

18/08/2023

Greece

UEFA and Greece to clamp down on football hooligans

The fan was stabbed to death as rival supporters from AEK in Athens and the Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb fought pitched battles outside the Greek club's stadium last week.

16/08/2023

World News

Extreme weather: Norway considers more evacuations, Portugal fires

From torrential rain and subsequent flooding in Norway and Croatia, to scorching temperatures in Spain and Portugal, we take a look at this week's weather across Europe.

11/08/2023

Greece

Night of mayhem: Greek football fan killed in brawl with Croatian side

Violent clashes between groups of ultras led to nearly 100 arrests.

08/08/2023

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WATCH: Chaos as powerful storm hits Slovenia

A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain hit Croatia and Slovenia on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring several, local media said.

20/07/2023

World News

At least 5 dead as strong storm sweeps Balkans region after heat blast

A powerful storm hit the Balkans with strong winds and heavy rain Wednesday, killing at least five people in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia and injuring dozens, police and local media outlets said.

20/07/2023

Travel News

Croatia's tourist numbers - and prices - soar after joining Schengen

Figures released by Croatia's Ministry of Tourism show a 12 per cent increase in visitors compared to 2022.

18/07/2023

No Comment

Watch: Firefighters battle flames on Dalmatian coast in Croatia

A forest fire fueled by strong winds has engulfed homes and resorts in Croatia.

13/07/2023

Destinations

From Croatia to France: Europe’s busiest Airbnb regions

New data shows the uneven growth of Airbnb-style stays across Europe, as places aim to become 'year round' destinations.

05/07/2023

Sport

Modrić extends Real Madrid contract until 2024

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday.

26/06/2023

Croatia

Two soldiers dead and a third missing after helicopter crash

Hungarian soldiers had been taking part in a training mission when the accident happened.

21/06/2023

Destinations

How to escape the crowds in Europe’s most overtouristed city

The southern Croatian city is planning a luggage drop-off system to reduce the noise of wheel-along suitcases.

19/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.

10/06/2023

Croatia

Croatian president likens 'Slava Ukraini' slogan to 'Sieg Heil' salute

The Croatian president's remark is the latest in a line of controversial statements over the past year.

01/06/2023