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INTERVIEW – Ivan Vuković – Dubrovnik tourism in the front line – Euro, Ukraine, cruise ships and how we can learn from Disney!
If you really want to know the tourism situation in Dubrovnik, you will have to talk to someone on the front line. And Ivan Vukovic (or ... -
Russian attack on Ukraine, fifth day
The meeting of the delegations of Russia and Ukraine on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, not far from the Pripyat River, is expected to start at any time. ... -
Western Balkans Investment Summit Highlights Green Energy Transition – Exit
The transition to green energy was at the center of discussions between six Western Balkan leaders at the EBRD’s fifth Western Balkan Investment Summit. The summit ... -
Spain extends current rules for EU/EEA countries and adds Peru to safe list
Spanish authorities have announced that current entry rules that apply to 29 European Union/European Economic Area countries will remain in place. Updating the list of EU/EEA ... -
Americans will have to register to travel to Europe in 2023
From 2023, American travelers will be screened before leaving for Europe. Getty OAs European countries drop their pre-arrival Covid-19 testing requirements, that doesn’t mean a long-term ... -
Poland begins to build a metal wall on the border with Belarus
Guards and military forces in Tolcze, near Kuznica, Poland, on the Polish side of the border with Belarus, watch Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. as work begins ... -
Hawaii to allow boosted travelers to avoid Covid-19 testing and quarantine
Want to visit Hawaii? A booster injection will allow you to avoid testing and quarantine. Getty ADestinations around the world are considering what it means for ... -
Croatians urged to put money in the bank ahead of euro changeover | Money
Of the 27 EU Member States, 19 currently use the euro as their currency. — AFP photo ZAGREB, January 18 ― The Croatian Prime Minister yesterday ... -
Brijuni National Park to get electric tourist vehicles
by croatiaweek January 7, 2022 in To travel Siniša Kukić and Marno Milotić (Press) The Director of the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency, Siniša ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
What we learned about global travel this week
(CNN) – Countries around the world have imposed travel restrictions after a new variant of Covid-19 was discovered in South Africa, more than 2.3 million Americans ... -
Macron asks for EU help to stop immigration to France
Helicopters buzzed above the waves and ships were already roaming the cold waters when French maritime rescue volunteer Charles Devos added his boat to help in ... -
EU proposes 9-month time limit for vaccines for travel before recall requirement
Share the article Last update 4 minutes ago The European Union will recommend a 9 month deadline on the validity of COVID-19 vaccines for travel within ... -
Four EX-YU markets forecast airline subsidies in 2022
The central governments of Slovenia, Macedonia, Serbia and Croatia will offer subsidies to airlines for the launch of new routes or the maintenance of existing services ... -
How Croatia is set to become the must-see superyacht destination of 2022
A bird’s eye view of the Freedom superyacht Goolettes With over 6,000 km of natural coastline and over 700 islands, Croatia is a natural yachting destination. ... -
6 weekly flights announced from Moscow!
November 8, 2021 – Russian vaccination tourism to Zagreb is the latest trend, as Russian citizens flock to the Croatian capital for an EU-approved vaccine. Recall ... -
The Italy-Croatia battle for the name of Prosecco is about to erupt
PROSECCO, Italy (AP) On tiny plots of terraced land overlooking a bay shared by Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, Milos Skabar revives a centuries-old wine tradition known ... -
Croatian fitness enthusiasts think about mobile modular gym concept
October 22, 2021 – A group of Croatian fitness enthusiasts have come up with an interesting and innovative concept that will likely delight those who enjoy ... -
Amazing Istria – aromas, artefacts and architecture on the perfect peninsula of Croatia
The smell of truffles lingered in the air as I walked up the steep cobblestone streets to the ramparts that lined the edges of Motovun, a ... -
EU leaders call for investigation into alleged opposition by immigrants in Croatia and Greece
File photo: On September 29, 2020, near Velika Cladusa, immigrants march towards the border between Bosnia and Croatia, trying to cross the border known as the ... -
Official: Croats can travel visa-free to the United States from December 1, 2021
Croatia became the 40e member of the United States Visa Waiver Program today, September 28. From December 1 of this year, Croatians will be able to ... -
Croatia and Bosnia still grapple with land dispute over ‘two pebbles’ in the sea
Croatia is very proud – and possessive – of its sparkling coastline. Known as “the land of 1,000 islands”, it does not seem willing to cede ... -
Chronology: “He wanted to die rather than leave”: a year of migration
(Reuters) – Cold, hunger and danger. These are the conditions people face when they flee their countries, often risking their lives to escape circumstances ranging from ... -
Flights to Europe set to increase as US eases Covid travel restrictions
Tourists look at the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, August 25, 2021. Andrea Merola | Bloomberg | Getty Images The window to find cheap fares ... -
9 EU Mediterranean countries hold summit in Greece
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 | 04:08 Updated 1 hour and 34 minutes ago ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Nine European Mediterranean countries are holding a ... -
Italy draws closer to referendum on decriminalization of cannabis – 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. Before you ... -
Strong Croatian lineup at Budva cross-border coworking conference in October
September 11, 2021 – The digital nomadic buzz is abuzz in the Balkans, and the focus will be on Budva next month with strong Croatian and ... -
A new generation of architects launches Morpharos Studio in Hvar
September 8, 2021 – The innovative and young team that makes up the new Morpharos Studio architecture office on the island of Hvar creates contemporary Mediterranean ... -
Austria, Croatia Set Vaccine Expiration Date For Tourists, May Need A Booster
Austria and Croatia became the first European countries to impose a travel expiration date on coronavirus vaccinations. The two countries added new entry restrictions, noting that ... -
Lonjsko Polje Nature Park observatories add to the growing tourist offer
Lonjsko Polje Nature Park August 22, 2021 – The observatories at Lonjsko Polje Nature Park are another tempting addition to visitors this summer. To increase the ... -
“I live on $ 47 a day – this is how I spend my time”
Before Covid hit in March of last year, I was making a decent income of around $ 4,000 a month as a freelance video producer. But ... -
Lessons from forest fires in Turkey
Climate deniers should bow their heads in shame. A series of devastating natural disasters have plagued our planet in recent weeks: from devastating floods in China ... -
After the Dixie fire turns a California town into “wasteland,” locals cling to hope.
breaking up Dixie Fire Damage Investigation in Greenville, Calif., Thursday.Credit…Josh Edelson / Agence France-Presse – Getty Images After the Dixie fire destroyed the Gold Rush town ... -
Heat emergency leads to record high temperatures and fires in southern Europe
ATHENS – Greece was grappling with one of its hottest weeks on Tuesday as an intense heat wave swept across much of southern Europe and fueled ... -
Positive trends in Croatian travel and tourism sector, reveals HTZ director
The director of the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ), Kristjan Staničić, revealed that Croatia’s tourism trends are heading in the right direction as he predicts a ... -
INTERVIEW – Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia – Raj Kumar Srivastava
In 2018, around 50,000 Indian tourists visited Croatia, this number increased significantly in 2019 to reach 70,000. Why? Well, mainly because of a Bollywood movie. This ... -
Croatian airports recorded a 544% increase in passenger numbers in May
Croatia’s international airports are enjoying a strong rebound from last year’s poor numbers, with passenger traffic up 544% in May 2021 compared to May 2020. However, ... -
Skopje maintains lead over Zagreb as EX-YU’s third busiest airport
Skopje Airport welcomed more travelers than its traditionally busier counterpart in Zagreb during the first half of the year as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact ... -
Croatian bank improves 2021 GDP forecast to 6.8%
ZAGREB (Croatia), July 15 (SeeNews) – Croatia’s central bank has announced that it has improved its forecast for the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for ... -
No Concessions Concerning Bosnia Croat Rights As Long as I’m President
ZAGREB, 10 July, 2021 – Croatian President Zoran MilanoviÄ has said that during his presidential term, Croatia will make no longer any concessions when it comes ... -
Surge in delta dampens Europe’s tourism hopes despite travel certificate launch, Europe News & Top Stories
LISBON / LONDON ⢠While not completely devastated, the vital summer tourist season for southern European economies will be far from scorching as the Delta variant ... -
[Full Text] Interview with HE Damir Kušen
Above, a bird’s eye view of Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. Photo courtesy of the Croatian Embassy Croatian ambassador seeks to get closer to Korea The Korea News ... -
An overview of travel rules in popular European destinations
Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who ... -
Best English Speaking University Courses in Croatia
June 24, 2021 – There is a selection of universities in Croatia that offer programs taught in English, whether undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees or postgraduate studies. ... -
Activists protest against EU migration policies at Croatian border
MALJÃVAC – Dozens of human rights defenders briefly blocked the border between Croatia and Bosnia on Saturday in protest against the European Union’s migration policies. Protesters ... -
Montenegrin government on the verge of collapse – Transitions Online
Plus, Ukraine wants clarification on its NATO outlook, mysterious swimmers follow a Crimean official, and more. The big story: Srebrenica’s legacy threatens fragile Montenegro government What ... -
UN report on pushbacks sparks cautious EU response
The European Commission cannot yet respond to a United Nations report on the rights of illegal refoulements of migrants and refugees. “We will have to complete ... -
No need to wait 14 days after the second dose
June 12, 2021 – In case you missed it, the vaccine rules in Croatia also changed on Friday, and there is no longer a need to ... -
It’s still early days, but Avanti and USTOA are optimistic about bookings in Europe
Offer airlines to restore or increase service to more Europe and more and more European countries are developing specific protocols for international visitors, “we expect the ... -
EU lawmakers pass virus OK, boosting summer travel hopes
BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to self-quarantine ... -
Renovated ERKS Premantura Summer Vacation Camp for the Blind
June 9, 2021 – A Premantura accommodation facility that caters mainly to the blind and visually impaired, but also their friends and families, has undergone a ... -
Frustration welcomes EU decision to maintain travel restrictions in US and UK | Voice of America
Have the European Union’s restrictions on travelers from the United States, Great Britain and some other major nations become politicized? The managing director of Wizz Air, ... -
Where and when can Americans travel abroad?
International travel is back on the agenda this summer for millions of fully vaccinated Americans, but with some countries already open to American travelers – and ... -
“Nice gift”: how Croatia attracts digital nomads | Life
Tourism accounts for around a fifth of the EU country’s economy of 4.2 million people, but the number of visitors has increased from 21 million in ... -
Countries keen to reopen for travel as pandemic recedes: Travel Weekly
Countries dependent on tourism are rushing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic. The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that the sector ... -
Hybrid conference “New generation of the EU and the Croatian path to recovery” held in Zagreb
May 27, 2021 – An introductory hybrid conference entitled “The new generation of the EU and the Croatian road to recovery” was held at the premises ... -
Where Can Americans Take Vacation This Summer?
Americans face a summer of travel turmoil, where to go, what to do when they get there, and curfew restrictions that can still be an unwanted ... -
Before traveling to Europe, read the fine print on COVID-19 testing | Trip
There is good news for travelers keen to dust off their passports after spending 2020 stranded at home: The list of countries lowering COVID-19 travel restrictions ... -
Croatia is ready to welcome foreign tourists, hoping they come
Croatia has opened up its beautiful Adriatic coastline to foreign tourists after a year of depressing coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions Through DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press May ... -
United Airlines happy to reopen Spain to foreign tourists
United Airlines applauded Spain’s decision to reopen to all vaccinated visitors from 7e June of this year. United flies to more European destinations than any other ... -
The Aquatika freshwater aquarium is preparing a special program for this weekend
Karlovac Aquatika freshwater aquarium Facebook page May 21, 2021 – A special program has been prepared by the Aquatika Freshwater Aquarium Karlovac every day this weekend, ... -
Croatia could get 20% of its energy from the Adriatic Sea
Professor Neven DuiÄ said oil and gas company INA will install offshore wind farms after the closure of its natural gas platforms in the northern part ... -
Return summer trip as EU agrees to let vaccinated Americans visit
npstockphoto / iStock (NEW YORK) – Summer travel bookings are increasing as the number of vaccines increases and borders reopen. The European Union announced Wednesday that ... -
Where can vaccinated US citizens travel?
As Europe announced this week that it is rolling out the welcome companion to U.S. citizens this northern summer, transatlantic air traffic is expected to rebound. ... -
Vaccinated U.S. travelers could go on vacation soon
Summer vacation in Europe is getting closer to reality after European Union officials on Wednesday agreed to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors and any travelers ... -
Croatia could get 20% of its energy from the Adriatic
“According to our estimates, at least 20% of Croatian energy could be produced from the Adriatic,” Professor Neven DuiÄ from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and ... -
American Airlines offers “no quarantine” travel to Italy. Is the world opening up to American travelers?
American Airlines is one of a number of US carriers that are making deals for “quarantine-free travel” to European destinations in hopes of saving the summer ... -
Austrian MEP backs Tomislav Tomašević, says green policies are neither left nor right
ZAGREB, May 18, 2021 – Thomas Waitz, co-chair of the European Green Party, said in an interview with Hina that green policies are neither left nor ... -
YouTubers who travel the world find enchantment in Mexico City
Have you ever dreamed of giving up everything and becoming a full-time nomad? This is exactly what a young couple have been doing since early 2019 ... -
Portugal and the Netherlands, the last EU countries to ease travel restrictions
LISBON – Portugal and the Netherlands are the latest European countries to ease travel restrictions as COVID infections decline and the summer season approaches. Dutch citizens ... -
Bozinovic discusses digital green certificates for pandemic travel
May 9, 2021 – Home Secretary Davor Bozinovic discussed the controversial new ‘covid passports’ which he says are not passports and should not be qualified as ... -
What to know before booking your summer trip – CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) – More and more Americans are dusting their suitcases and heading to the airport every day. According to Peter Greenberg, CBS News travel contributor, ... -
The Guardian reveals illegal push-backs responsible for more than 2,000 deaths
In an article published on Wednesday, the British newspaper revealed that at least 40,000 people seeking asylum in the European Union have been illegally returned. These ... -
Slovenia still in talks on a new national carrier
The Slovenian Ministry of Economic Development and Technology said it was still looking for a solution that would lead to the creation of a national airline ... -
Croatia Airlines reports 89% drop in bookings in Q1
Croatia Airlines saw an 89% drop in bookings in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic ... -
A country-by-country guide and everything you need to plan a summer holiday
The Government has not exactly been fanning the flames of enthusiasm for well-deserved getaways this summer. All we know for now is that until May 17 ... -
European open borders signal supports world leaders at WTTC: Travel Weekly
CANCUN – The opening session of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) first post-pandemic global summit featured a video of children around the world explaining ... -
Places where vaccinated people can travel: See the updated list
The list of places that’s welcoming vaccinated people is growing by the week. Proof of vaccines is easing travel restrictions to some places, and is the ... -
EU allows vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe this summer – IR INSIDER
The EU has banned non-essential travel to Europe for Americans since March 2020, but according to the New York Times, the ban could soon be lifted ... -
Can Americans transit through European airports?
International travel is really complicated right now, and in this article I wanted to touch on an aspect of planning transatlantic flights that seems to be ... -
Frontex claims to have used more planes for border control in 2020
The EU’s border and coast guard agency Frontex says it is increasingly using chartered planes for aerial surveillance. This is according to a letter from Frontex ... -
Travel to Europe for fully vaccinated Americans may resume soon
Europe’s reopening to tourists is said to come more than a year after travel between the two continents was closed in an attempt to limit the ... -
Croatia ETF Airways to take delivery of first plane
Croatian start-up ETF Airways will take delivery of its first aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, in the coming weeks. The plane, leased to AerCap, is seventeen years ... -
Greece recognizes Sputnik V as ‘equivalent’ to EU vaccines – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, with on-the-ground coverage by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. **NOTE: The ... -
Croatia is open to tourism, Americans are welcome
Many (especially in the United States) are happy to plan trips after vaccination. Although I know that many people hope to travel to Europe, we have ... -
Greece officially reopens to tourism – here are the best hotels to stay
Of course, Ezon recognizes that things remain precarious, even in Greece. Although Minister Theocharis has announced the country’s aspiration to reopen, there is no guarantee that ...