Monthly Archives: December 2021
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The major dimensions of the Russian-American stalemate on Ukraine, Opinions & Blogs News
Amid mounting tensions between Russia and the United States and its NATO allies over Ukraine, Russian President Putin and US President Biden spoke by phone Thursday, ... -
Croatia’s current capital account surplus increases in third quarter
ZAGREB (Croatia), Dec.31 (SeeNews) – Croatia’s balance of payments current and capital account posted a surplus of 4.7 billion euros ($ 3.1 billion) in the third ... -
Seismologist Kresimir Kuk talks about earthquakes as Petrinja’s ground still moves
Post-earthquake Petrinja, December 2020 Copyright Marc Rowlands December 30, 2021 – Is the Republic of Croatia experiencing more earthquakes and tremors than before? With the natural ... -
Minority stake in Croatian hotelier Jelsa to be auctioned
ZAGREB (Croatia), December 29 (SeeNews) – A public auction will take place next month for 1,231,494 shares in Croatian hotel operator Jelsa [ZSE: JLSA], equivalent to ... -
75 cases of Omicron variant confirmed in Pakistan
The NIH says 12 of them are associated with international travel. ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Tuesday confirmed 75 cases of the Omicron ... -
Protein Subunit Vaccines: Why They’re More Important Than Ever
On Monday, December 27, 2021, the United Arab Emirates approved a new vaccine to be produced and distributed by Hayat Biotech, a joint venture between Abu ... -
Irish phosphorus surplus among the worst in the EU
An EU report has warned of excess phosphorus in Irish soils and ‘hot spots’ where nitrate concentrations are rising are expected to be the main areas ... -
Istrian Cossetto Malvasia tasting in Zagreb
December 28, 2021 – A vertical and horizontal guided tasting of Cossetto Malvasia from Istria took place at the Zagreb café-bar “Naša priča” by Flâneur. This ... -
Ston to get a cable car like Dubrovnik
by croatiaweek December 27, 2021 in News Dubrovnik Cable Car The Dubrovnik Cable Car, which was built in 1969, is a popular tourist attraction, offering tourists ... -
The Guardian’s Perspective on Compassion for the Stranger: Nowhere in Fortress Europe | Editorial
“For I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed ... -
The best RFE / RL surveys of the year
There is a problem with the remote and sprawling network of pipelines and pumping stations that helps Russia move its vast oil resources, making it the ... -
PHOTOS: Artifacts from the 6th century BC. AD discovered in a burial mound in northern Croatia
by croatiaweek December 26, 2021 in News (Photo: Institute of Croatian History / Facebook) ZAGREB, December 26 (Hina) – An exhibition of objects found in a ... -
Islamabad reports first confirmed case of Omicron – Pakistan
Islamabad’s first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus was confirmed on Saturday, a health official said. Zaeem Zia, District Health Officer of Islamabad (DHO), ... -
Portuguese community of Watsonville celebrates sister city designation
WATSONVILLE—Located along the west coast of the island of São Jorge in Portugal is Velas, a historic port town with a population of just over 5,580 ... -
10 players with massive real estate portfolios
GREENVILLE, NC (Stacker.com) – Famous actors seem to have it all: looks, wealth, talent, and top-notch real estate in gorgeous locations around the world. Their homes ... -
Croatian stock indices closed mixed before Christmas
ZAGREB (Croatia), Dec. 23 (SeeNews) – The main stock indexes of the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) ended in a mixed bag on Thursday, the last trading ... -
where to start with Croatia’s most famous writer – the Calvert Journal
Located in the middle of the Croatian capital, Slastičarnica Zagreb is a traditional Central European pastry shop, serving coffee, cakes, and the kind of ice cream ... -
52 thematic hiking trails in Split-Dalmatia County were presented
Photo: Adventure Dalmatia December 22, 2021 – Today, the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board (TZSD) presented 52 thematic hiking trails of Split-Dalmatia County with a length of ... -
Kosovo experts oppose prison outsourcing to Denmark – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. Editor’s opinion: ... -
Explore Italy next with the next luxury train from Orient Express
A show on the next Orient Express La Dolce Vita Dimorestudio In the 1960s and 1970s, the free spirit and glamor of “La Dolce Vita” spread ... -
Rijeka Civic Museum invites everyone to take part in the legendary Galeb ship exhibition
December 21, 2021 – The Rijeka Civic Museum has sent a public invitation to its citizens, but also to citizens of Italy, Germany, Austria, Britain and ... -
Animare Villas Croatia and TCN are offering 5 free nights!
December 21 – Calling all travel writers and bloggers! Animare Villas Croatia and Total Croatia News are offering 5 nights free accommodation in one of the ... -
Thirty years of Croatian national bank observed
ZAGREB, 20 Dec. 2021 – The Croatian National Bank (HNB) is the central monetary institution that has played a crucial stabilizing role in the past and ... -
Could the branding of sustainable Croatian tourism translate into more luxury?
December 20, 2021 – Could the branding of sustainable Croatian tourism be the key to encouraging more luxury tourism? As all things renewable become more and ... -
Sunce Hotels invests 44.2 million euros in the renovation of its facilities
December 20, 2021 – Dalmatian hotel brand Sunce plans to invest a huge amount of money in the general ‘redevelopment’ of their many facilities with the ... -
Handcrafted Pasman Items Sought In The Zagreb Market
December 19, 2021 – OPG Matulic from Pasman Island just off the coast of Zadar started working only a decade ago, and they caught the attention ... -
Road trips with excellent pit stops: Dargaville
To travel Dec 18 2021 20:005 minutes to read Old wooden heritage houses litter the landscape of Dragaville. Photo / 123rf In this series, Peter Dragicevich ... -
Unique Croatian luxury hotel among the 10 best in the world for 2021
by croatiaweek December 18, 2021 in To travel (Photo: Villa Nai 3.3) A head-turning luxury boutique hotel, which opened this year on the Croatian island of ... -
ETC reveals the performance of key EU travel markets in 2021
Travel across EU member states was 63% lower than in 2019, the European Travel Council (ETC) revealed, also noting that there is a clear, strong and ... -
We must protect children at the borders of Europe | See
The opinions expressed in View articles are solely those of the authors. On September 2, 2015, three-year-old Alan Kurdi lost his life just off the coast ... -
Have you ever been to a party where the host is chasing you?
December 17, 2021 – Have you ever been to a party where the host is chasing you? A foreign perspective from the annual Croatian Tourism Days ... -
European Council stresses importance of vaccination, including booster
Photo: Goran Stanzl / PIXSELL ZAGREB, December 16, 2021 – EU leaders on Thursday underlined the importance of vaccination in the fight against COVID-19, including a ... -
The world’s best (and worst) new luxury hotels
Despite the difficult times of the global pandemic, 2021 has been a triumphant year for the luxury hotel industry – proof of the sector’s mistrust. While ... -
Croatian bank raises GDP growth forecast for 2021 to 10.8%
ZAGREB (Croatia), Dec.15 (SeeNews) – Croatia’s central bank has raised its forecast for the country’s economic growth in 2021 to 10.8% from 8.5% in September, it ... -
Coronavirus: latest global developments | ASEAN Post
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Omicron spreads at ‘unprecedented rate’ The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the new variant of the ... -
PHOTOS: Kvarner Christmas – Cool Coastal Towns & Spectacular Snowy Nature
December 14, 2021 – From the enchanting parks of Opatija and the incredible expanse of the town of Rijeka to the snow-capped mountains of Učka and ... -
Where to watch the 2022 UEFA Women’s EURO Final: TV, stream
Find out how to watch UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 from July 6 to 31, wherever you are. Please check each broadcaster’s schedules for details on which ... -
Obituary of Lawrence Monette (1942 – 2021) – Resident of Santa Clara, CA
Laurent K. MonetteDecember 14, 1942 – November 28, 2021Santa Clara residentLarry, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021. He ... -
Spain to introduce digital nomad visa
Spain will introduce new measures to attract digital nomads after the country’s government approves these measures. Thanks to the digital nomad visa, many talented people from ... -
Japanese tourist says space travel is ‘amazing’
MOSCOW (AP) – A Japanese space tourist on Monday dismissed criticism from those who questioned his decision to pay a fortune for a trip to the ... -
When does the estate become good and should I continue to monitor? – The latch
Hit HBO series Succession concludes its third season tonight (December 13) with the penultimate episode certainly leaving us with plenty of questions (is Kendall Roy dead ... -
American Airlines forced to cut international flight schedules 2022
In the summer and early fall, American Airlines hoped to receive up to 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners soon. This is not the case. THE ADVERTISEMENT In ... -
Brijuni National Park becomes Blue Park for Marine Conservation and Management
December 10, 2021 – The Institute for Marine Conservation awarded Brijuni National Park the Blue Park Gold Award for achieving the highest scientific standards in marine ... -
Cody Schwartz’s basketball takes him home again
HOBART, Wis. (NBC 26) – Cody Schwartz has already left and returned once to northeastern Wisconsin on his basketball run after finding himself homesick during his ... -
It’s not Hogwarts, but this Harry Potter actor’s real estate portfolio could be just as big
(STACKER) – Famous actors seem to have it all – looks, wealth, talent, and top-notch real estate in stunning locations around the world. Their homes have ... -
Cruise tax revenue estimated at nearly 1.5 million kuna in Dubrovnik
Photo credit: Grgo Jelavic / PIXSELL December 10, 2021 – The cruise industry has been one of the hardest hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, but ... -
How to ‘uninstall’ like a digital nomad
Traditions on the road Wherever they travel during the holidays, they bring their traditions with them, like watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, eating seafood on Christmas ... -
Atlantska Plovidba and Podravka bring down Croatian stock indices
ZAGREB (Croatia), Dec. 8 (SeeNews) – The main stock indexes of the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) fell on Wednesday due to the losses of the shipping ... -
10 players with massive real estate portfolios | Entertainment News
Famous actors seem to have it all – looks, wealth, talent, and top-notch real estate in stunning locations around the world. Their homes have all the ... -
Eco-village Vrsine and Inland Marina: Holidays in Natural Dalmatia
December 7, 2021 – How a small community preserves the authentic sights, scents, sounds and flavors of traditional Dalmatia by providing a sustainable and all-natural vacation ... -
10 players with massive real estate portfolios | Entertainment
Famous actors seem to have it all: looks, wealth, talent, and top-notch real estate in gorgeous locations around the world. Their homes have all the amenities ... -
The beauty of the Croatian coast
Kieran walsh A beach on the Adriatic Sea. Croatia is not that famous for tourism in Ireland. Dubrovnik is well known and some of the most ... -
Latest Sports Update | National News from the Associated Press
NFL-SCHEDULE More wins: Lions dominate Vikes 29-27 for 1st W of week 13 WITHOUT DATE (AP) – Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra ... -
Also Zagreb, the ideal destination for digital nomads
December 5, 2021 – Zagreb’s digital nomads are on the rise, and with endorsements like this from one of the rising stars of the nomadic conference ... -
Diary of a Croatian trial: the deputy lawyer appears miraculously!
December 5, 2021 – Kingdom of Accidental Tourism v The Fat Blogger Round 5, and the most dramatic audience yet. I have to admit that I ... -
Hoteliers Expect Advent Festivities to Drive Better Business Results
ZAGREB, December 4, 2021 – Zagreb hotels as well as hotels opened in December elsewhere in Croatia expect Advent season and Christmas and New Year festivities ... -
The filming of Game of Thrones in Croatia brings 180.7 million euros to the economy
by croatiaweek December 4, 2021 in Business Dubrovnik, who played King’s Landing in the hit HBO series ZAGREB, 4 Dec. (Hina) – Film tourism linked to ... -
Marko Gajski from Lešić Dimitri from Korčula receives the 2022 Rising Chef’s Trophy
Marko Gajski (second from left) and the LD team with the trophy Marko Sitar December 3, 2021 – During the Relais & Châteaux Group’s annual conference ... -
Šibenik’s warm welcome makes it a city for everyone
December 3, 2021 – On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how inclusive Šibenik makes it a welcoming city for ... -
The best vegan travel agencies
A better way to travel. A recent to study discovered that meat is responsible for 57% of greenhouse gases from food production. Producing plant-based foods is ... -
Tourism linked to Game of Thrones brings in 180 million euros for Croatia
Photo credit: Grgo Jelavic / PIXSELL ZAGREB, 2 Dec. 2021 – Film tourism linked to the mega-popular HBO series “Game of Thrones”, which began filming in ... -
Great interest in Slavonia as an incentive destination
by croatiaweek December 2, 2021 in To travel Slavonia (Photo: Pixabay) ZAGREB, December 2, 2021 – The Croatian National Tourist Office presents the Croatian tourist offer ... -
Ultra Europe returns to Croatia in 2022 for the 8th edition of the festival
ULTRA Europe, the world’s premier destination music festival, is delighted to announce its return to Split, Croatia, July 8-10, 2022 after a two-year hiatus. The eighth ... -
Secret European getaways for the traveler who has been everywhere
It would be laughable to describe Europe as “an unknown destination”. Even at a time when the UK’s relationship with the mainland is a little more ... -
Bunnings customer basically made a ram out of his car and wood
A chaotic Bunnings buyer goes viral on TikTok for attempting to haul several yards of lumber in a way only Mr. Bean would attempt. In a ... -
Acquisition of Sunce Hoteli by Eagle Hills
Šavorić & Partners advised Eagle Hills Zagreb Real Estate, part of UAE-based real estate developer, Eagle Hills, on its acquisition of Sunce Hoteli in a deal ...