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29th Decembre, 2021.
THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTHQUAKE ON BANOVINA
Government Presents Key Achievements in Post-quake Reconstruction of Banovina Region
The Croatian government and the Civil Protection Directorate presented the key achievements and plans in the post-earthquake reconstruction of the Banovina region in Petrinja on Wednesday, saying that over a billion kuna had been invested in mitigating the consequences of last year's earthquake. more
29th Decembre, 2021.
BY THE LANDGEIST WEB PORTAL
Croatia, second safest european country for walking alone at night
Based on statistics made by Numbeo, and compiled by the Landgeist web portal, Croatia is considered the second safest European country for walking alone at night, narrowly behind Slovenia, and ahead of Switzerland by more than three points. more
23, Decembre 2021.
CHRISTMAS TIME
No midnight or Christmas Mass at Zagreb Cathedral for first time in 141 years
The last time there was no midnight or Christmas Mass held in the Zagreb Cathedral was back in 1880 after the cathedral was damaged during the devastating magnitude 6.3 earthquake which struck the city in November of that year.
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23, Decembre 2021.
THE GOVERNEMENT PROJECT
I choose Croatia’ scheme aimed at bringing back expats, demographic revival
The government on Thursday adopted a conclusion on the "I choose Croatia" scheme to motivate emigrants to return with incentives to start a business and to encourage the population revival of areas with significant emigration. more
8th Decembre, 2021
Croatia, EC sign agreement on information campaign for euro introduction
Finance Minister Zdravko Maric signed in Brussels on Monday an agreement on partnership between Croatia and the European Commission in organizing an information and communication campaign on the introduction of the euro. more
8th Decembre, 2021
CROATIAN COMPANY
Mate Rimac: We Want to Develop Profitable Company, Create Something New
As Poslovni Dnevnik/Zoran Vitas writes, after a joint venture with Bugatti and the creation of the new Rimac Group, Mate Rimac and his dedicated team have a much harder job on their hands in Sveta Nedelja near Zagreb than they did before. more
8th Decembre, 2021
SOCIETY
Thousands of Serbian Citizens Applied for Croatian Passport
Of the 4,903 applications received by the Interior Ministry this year and last year, Serbian citizens submitted 2,982 applications.
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24th September, 2021
FROM ZAGREB
Plenković: Croatia rejects Bosnia’s assistance request in potential 1995 war crime case
The Croatian government on Thursday decided to turn down a request from the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take over the prosecution of high-ranking army officers due to suspicion of violations of international law during the 1995 Operation Flash. more
4th September, 2021
FROM ZAGREB
Plenković: Croatia rejects Bosnia’s assistance request in potential 1995 war crime case
The Croatian government on Thursday decided to turn down a request from the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take over the prosecution of high-ranking army officers due to suspicion of violations of international law during the 1995 Operation Flash. more
21th September, 2021.
76th MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK
Croatian president Milanovic: What comes of EU in next 10 years is paramount for Croatia
Croatian president Zoran Milanovic said on Monday in New York that the most important issue for Croatia would be "the fate of the European Union over the next 10 years" and that he measured the success of Croatia's EU membership "by the amount of absorbed EU funds. more
21th September,2021.
CORONA VIRUS IN CROATIA
Croatian COVID-19 team not considering tightening or relaxing restrictions
Minister of the Interior Davor Bozinovic said on Monday the national COVID-19 response team was not considering either tightening or relaxing epidemiological restrictions... more
7th July 2021.
ECONOMY
European Commission revises up Croatia’s 2021 GDP
The European Commission has revised its forecast for Croatia's GDP growth for this year to 5.4 percent from 5.0 percent projected this spring, while revising down its forecast for next year, to 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent. more
1st June 2021.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?
EU digital COVID certificates are live in Croatia
As of today, the EU digital covid certificates in Croatia are live, or what you may know better as the Covid passport.
more
31st May 2021.
In Croatia held second round of local elections
Data from the State Election Commission (DIP) shows that Sunday's local runoff election in Zagreb was won by Tomislav Tomasevic (Mozemo!), that Ivica Puljak (Centre) won in Split, Marko Filipovic (Social Democratic Party) won in Rijeka and that Ivan Radic of the Croatian Democratic Union won in Osijek.more
14th May 2021.
IN
VELIKO TRGOVISCE VILLAGE
HDZ officials mark 99th birthday of party’s late founder Franjo Tudjman
A delegation of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), headed by party leader and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic , on Friday laid a wreath and lit a candle in Veliko Trgovisce village. more
28th April 2021.
INVESTMENT OF 526 MILLION EUROS
Peljesac Bridge ‘ensures integrity of Croatian territory,’ PM Plenkovic says
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Tuesday visited the Peljesac Bridge construction site in Komarna, noting that the bridge will be connected with span structures by October this year. more
23th April 2021.
INCIDENT IN SERBIA
Croatia’s ambassador to Serbia says disappearance of flag is ‘no accident’
It was "no accident" that the Croatian flag was taken down from Croatian ambassador's residence in Belgrade, and the incident reflects "part of the atmosphere" in Serbia's society, which continues to "feed on hate speech," Croatia's ambassador to Serbia, Hido Biscevic, said on Thursday. more
22th April 2021.
CORONA VIRUS IN CROATIA
Croatia reports 2,885 new cases, 46 deaths
Over the past 24 hours, Croatia has registered 2,885 new cases of the coronavirus infection, and there were 46 deaths, the national COVID-19 crisis management team said on Thursday.more
15th, April 2021.
HEALTTH CARE
Government and drug wholesalers reach deal on debt settlement
Health Minister Vili Beros said on Wednesday that the government and representatives of drug wholesalers had reached agreement on a debt settlement scheme.
more
12th, April 2021.
COVID PANDEMIC
Croatian pensioners to receive extra Covid pension supplement
Croatian prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Monday that an agreement has been reached with pensioners' representatives regarding COVID relief that will be paid to about 850,000 seniors in the end
of April or early May.more
12th april 2021.
AN INVESTMENT 200 MILLION EUR
Rimac Automobili to build a modern technology campus near Zagreb city (VIDEO)
Croatia's electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili on Monday presented a €200 million project for a state-of-the art headquarters which includes an on-site test track, accommodation facilities, a museum and other amenities, just 16 kilometres from Zagreb's city centre.more
9th March 2021.
COVID PANDEMIC
High level of antibodies after the first dose of vaccine
People who had recovered from COVID-19 had a considerably high level of antibodies after the first dose of vaccine, which did not increase after the second shot, so they most probably will not need a second dose, the director of the Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Zagreb, Alemka Markotić, said on Monday.more
9th March 2021.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND
3000 years old history discovered in the upper city of Zagreb
The Croatian Conservation Institute is carrying out investigative work at Government House necessary for its complete reconstruction, which was damaged in the recent earthquake, the Croatian Government said.more
22 Decembre, 2021
CELEBRATION IN ZAGREB
New Year’s Eve celebration in Croatia
Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomasevic said on Tuesday that a public open air New Year's Eve celebration in Zagreb's main square would "most probably" be held. more
26th November, 2021.
NEW YORK TIMES
In Dapper Croatia, Accessorizing in Style
ZAGREB, the capital, dresses to impress. Its distinctive specialties: neckties, handbags, hats and umbrellas.
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3th September, 2021.
COVID TIME
Croatia not following EU recommendation to take U.S. off safe travel list
“This is a recommendation. There have been situations before when Croatia did not follow the EU recommendations, so when it comes to American citizens, it will not this time either.
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4th, May 2021.
TOURISM
Tourist figures for April and Labour Day better than in 2020
During the Labour Day weekend there were 41,400 tourists in Croatia, who generated 157,000 bed nights, which is 277 percent more bed nights than in the same period last year.
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21th April 2021.
TOURISM
Croatia ‘intensively working on technical solutions’ for Covid passports
The Croatian Foreign Ministry's state secretary for Europe Andreja Metelko-Zgombic has taken part in an informal video conference of EU foreign ministers which discussed, among other things, the Covid-19 pandemic, first and foremost the introduction of Covid passports before the summer. more
20th April 2021.
TOURISM
United Airlines announces New York-Dubrovnik new route
The US company United Airlines will fly from New York to Dubrovnik from July to October, the airline said at a news conference on Monday.
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9th April 2021.
TOURISM
Law to enable reimbursement in money or another trip for vouchers
Buyers of travel arrangements which have in the meantime been cancelled and for which they have been given vouchers by travel agencies, will be able to choose another trip or get a refund, according to a proposal to amend the Tourism Services Act. more
9th April 2021.
LATEST NEWS
Flights to Croatia 2021: What you need to know
Flights to Croatia were becoming increasingly popular, and 2019 was the busiest year for Croatian airports. But then things turned around and it is still very unclear what the future will bring.
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3th April 2021.
TOURISM
22 000 tourists in Croatia ahead of Easter holiday
More than 22,000 tourists are staying in Croatia ahead of Easter, including 17,000 foreigners, and although the number is expected to increase over the holidays, turnover is not expected to reach the pre-pandemic levels, National Tourist Board director Kristjan Staničić said on Friday.more
9th March 2021.
TOURISM
Croatia safe to travel
The Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) said on Friday 5th March that the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs had removed the negative warning against travelling to four counties in Croatia.
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9th March 2021.
CULTURE
Croatian culture ministry ‘appalled’ by Meštrović Chicago monument review
The Bowman and the Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, by Meštrović which stands in Chicago’s Grant Park is one of 41 monuments and memorials in the Chicago..more
8th January, 2021
CROATS IN CANADA
The Government of Canada is contributing
$ 500,000 to Croatian earthquake relief
In response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Croatia a few days ago, fundraising efforts have been undertaken by members of the Croatian community (and friends thereof) around the world (including a number of campaigns within our own community in Canada). more
22 Decembre, 2021
BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA
HDZ BiH: Talks on electoral reform to resume after New Year’s holiday
Talks on the electoral reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina are expected to resume after the New Year's holiday, the Bosnian Croat HDZ BiH party said on Monday... more
23th April 2021.
INCIDENT IN SERBIA
Croatia’s ambassador to Serbia says disappearance of flag is ‘no accident’
It was "no accident" that the Croatian flag was taken down from Croatian ambassador's residence in Belgrade, and the incident reflects "part of the atmosphere" in Serbia's society, which continues to "feed on hate speech," Croatia's ambassador to Serbia, Hido Biscevic, said on Thursday. more
26st August,2021.
OSCE PA MEETING
The focus is on the situation in Afghanistan and its impact on Central Asia
With an aim to learning about the expected impact of developments in Afghanistan on neighbouring Central Asian countries and finding out how the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly can contribute to addressing concerns and meeting challenges.... more
4th May 2021.
RELATIONS BETVEN EU & RUSSIA
OSCE PA leaders call Russian entry ban on European Parliament President and other officials detrimental to inter-parliamentary dialogue
Leaders of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly expressed concern today over the decision of the Russian Federation to implement travel restrictions against the President of the European Parliament and seven other European Union officials. more
10th March, 2021.
MIGRATION
OSCE PA migration committee members discuss resettlement and assisted voluntary returns
Parliamentarians from the OSCE and Council of Europe participated in an online discussion on 5 March organized by the British House of Lords entitled “Refugees and migrants: Humanitarian emergencies, voluntary resettlement and assisted voluntary returns. more
10th March, 2021.
TRAVELS
Pirates: Commission must rethink vision on COVID-19 vaccine passport
The Commission’s plan to introduce a “Digital Green Pass” for EU citizens threatens fundamental rights in several respects.
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19th August 2021
Alon Ben-Meir comment
Where Did We Go So Wrong In Afghanistan?
President Biden’s decision to finally withdraw US forces from Afghanistan was the correct decision and certainly overdue.
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