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Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...

As Historic Heatwave Grips Europe, Coalition Says 'No to a Climate Law for Polluters'
As yet another dangerous heatwave pushes temperatures well into the triple digits across much of Europe, climate defenders on Monday renewed calls for stronger action to combat the planetary emergency—including by ensuring that the impending...

Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
As summer heats up on the Adriatic, the port of Split in Croatia is a hive of activity. Hundreds of tourists are flocking to board ships bound for cosmopolitan islands like Vis, with local authorities reporting full ferries and increased tourism....

Chaos in Europe as Spain hits 46C with Portugal, Italy and Croatia on red alert
Southern Europe is baking under an unrelenting heatwave which shows no sign of easing. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking emergency health warnings, and growing fears of wildfires pushing resources to the limit. Spain has become the...

CROATIA’S TOURISM IS A VICTIM OF ITS SUCCESS
As summer heats up in Split, Croatia, the port is a hive of activity. Helpers in white shirts direct cars onto island-bound ferries, and some vacationers sprint across hot asphalt, trying to make the Vis ferry. Jadrolinija, the state-run ferry...

Croatia’s Adriatic Waters Named Among Europe’s Cleanest for Swimming
Croatia joins an elite group of five EU countries—alongside Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, and Austria—with 95% or more of its bathing waters rated "excellent" in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) and European Commission assessment. Out of...

Azerbaijan, Croatia committed to strengthening cultural partnership
The collaboration between Azerbaijan and Croatia extends beyond political and economic spheres, thriving equally in the cultural domain. Throughout the years, the two nations have cultivated a vibrant cultural relationship built on mutual respect,...

Meet The Only English Language Theatre Festival in Croatia
June the 29th, 2025 – Did you know that glorious Dubrovnik is home to the only English language theatre festival in Croatia? As Mladen Miletic/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, 11 years ago, three enthusiasts launched the Midsummer Scene Festival, an...

Artist Creates Intricate Paper Sculptures To Address Our Ongoing Climate Crisis
“Plasticum.” (Photo: Ana Brecevic) For the French-Croatian artist Ana Brecevic, paper carries a paradox that she still finds fascinating, even after years of working with it. It’s a “fragile, almost ephemeral” medium, she explains, and yet has...

Croatia officially has one of the cleanest seas
by croatiaweek June 28, 2025 in News Croatia is renowned for its clear, clean sea Croatia has been ranked among the top five countries in Europe for water quality, according to the latest report by the European Environment Agency. Whether you...

Croatian Tourism Minister Praises June Numbers, But Issues Warning
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina has praised June’s excellent tourist numbers, but has issued yet another warning surrounding prices in the sector. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina...

Croatia has Huge Potential in Authentic Tourism Offer
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatia has some truly enormous potential in the authentic tourism offer, as tourists are now seeking something much deeper than a mere holiday in the sun. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, travel is a luxury for some, a necessity...

Sun, Safety and a Slower Pace: Croatia Ranked Among Europe’s Best Places to Live
Croatia has quietly climbed the ranks to become one of Europe’s most appealing places to live, outshining heavyweight neighbours like Italy and Greece in a new global quality of life index. In Numbeo’s 2025 mid-year rankings, Croatia secured the...

Croatia’s Žito Group launches IPO
Croatian agri-food giant Žito Group on June 26 launched a public offering of shares, aiming to raise between €118mn and €141mn to fund investments and strategic acquisitions as it prepares for a listing on the Zagreb Stock Exchange. Of that total,...

Croatia travel warning as people could be fined or jailed
The Foreign Office has warned of wildfires in Croatia. The country is a popular destination for holidaymakers and can boast beautiful coastlines, historic towns and warm weather. Tourism has increased in Croatia in recent years and it is now among...

Croatian Brand Podravka Eyes Expansion to Australia
June the 26th, 2025 – The much loved Croatian brand Podravka is eyeing expansion to the other side of the world – Australia. There are other foreign expansion targets closer to home on the radar, too. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the...

Heatwave brings temperatures up to 46°C across southern Europe
MADRID — A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in...

Dinamo Zagreb to host Youth Football Camp in Cleveland
by croatiaweek June 27, 2025 in Sport CLEVELAND, OHIO – GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Croatia’s most successful football club, is bringing its renowned youth academy experience to the United States this summer. From 23 to 27 July 2025, coaches from the...

slender steel bridge with integrated net seating expands over foša port in croatia
steel Bridge over Foša Links Heritage and Public Space Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir, Croatia, the Bridge over Foša is a contemporary pedestrian structure that connects the city’s historic core with Fortin Park across the...

Windswept island Pag brings taste of Croatia to the world
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Eat Hard cheese Paski sir is the product of herb-grazing sheep that cling to the rugged terrain in the face of fierce Adriatic winds. Author of the article: Published Jun 27, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute...