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Destinations

Europe's best kept secret islands to get away from the crowds

Some of Europe’s most popular island destinations are overrun with tourists. Have a quieter and more relaxing holiday on one of these little-known alternatives.

Mobility

The 3 new symbolic bridges that are reshaping the geopolitical world

Bridges are often largely symbolic. These three newly-constructed crossings are opening up trade and mobility - as well as shaping geopolitics.

Football Now

Belgium to finally win a World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

They're one of the most famous nations never to win a World Cup. Can their 'golden generation' finally deliver in Qatar?

Croatia

Man dies after torrential rain floods Croatian port town of Rijeka

A local school and dozens of other buildings were damaged in the flooding, officials said.

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Ocean

This is a drill: How Europe’s coast guards protect our seas

In partnership with the European Commission

For Europe’s coast guards, good coordination in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death.

Nature

How white storks captured the hearts of these European villagers

These sociable birds have formed decade-long friendships with locals, and even brought one married couple together.

Croatia

Three killed after a passenger and freight train collide in Croatia

Eleven others were injured in the incident late on Friday night, officials said.

Travel News

Which European countries rely most - and least - on tourism?

Which European countries rely on tourism most heavily? The answer might surprise you.

Series

Wine and windsurfing: Croatia's Pelješac peninsula

In partnership with Croatia

From fine wine to windsurfing, Postcards takes to the road to explore Croatia's Pelješac peninsula.

Croatia

'Walk with Tito' tour in Zagreb dives into ex-leader's legacy

The tour in Croatia's capital is aimed at reviewing objectively the legacy of Josip Broz Tito, the former Yugoslavia's Communist leader who still sparks heated debate more than four decades after his death.

Travel News

Finland could become the first EU country to trial digital passports

The country is looking to trial digital documentation to replace physical passports - something that is already in place in Ukraine.

Series

Island hopping in Croatia's stunning Elaphiti archipelago

In partnership with Croatia

Postcards goes island hopping around Croatia's wonderful Elaphiti archipelago.

Croatia

Croatia links divided region with new Adriatic coast bridge

Croatia has opened a long-awaited bridge connecting two parts of the country's Adriatic Sea coastline while bypassing a small sliver of Bosnia's territory.

Serbia

Tensions between Croatia and Serbia after memorial visit blocked

Croatian authorities said it was "unacceptable" that they had not been formally notified of the Serbian president's private trip.

Sport

European judoka secure five gold medals on final day of Zagreb Grand Prix

European judoka put on stellar performances, winning five gold medals, and pushing the Netherlands to the top of the table.

Sport

Judo Grand Prix in Croatia

Day two of the Judo Grand Prix in the Croatian capital Zagreb where local judoka Barbara Matic wowed the crowd with some incredible moves

Economy

Europe's week: EU economic woes mount & Ukraine war crimes commitment

Here are the top stories from Brussels this past week.

Economy

Croatia gets final approval to adopt the euro on 1 January 2023

The eastern European country will officially become the 20th member of the eurozone on 1 January 2023 — nearly a decade after first becoming a member of the European Union.

Slovenia

Slovenia will take down its migrant border fence with Croatia

It was put up in 2015 during the migrant crisis. But Slovenia's new prime minister says it's not working.

Destinations

Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje offer castles, culture and cuisine

In partnership with Croatia

If culture is your thing Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje regions are a one stop shop for wine, history and cuisine.