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SDP main committee says government should resign
ZAGREB, March 12, 2022 – The main committee of the Social Democratic Party on Saturday supported the SDP parliamentary group in a motion to dissolve parliament ... -
Croatia should pay attention to Gulf countries, says PM in Dubai
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic Wikimedia Commons – Free for commercial use ZAGREB, March 5, 2022 – Croatia should “pay great attention” to Gulf countries which are ... -
Europe faces unprecedented influx of refugees since World War II, says interior minister
Image: Davor Bozinovic/Facebook ZAGREB, March 2, 2022 – Interior Minister Davor Božinović said on Wednesday that Europe would face an influx of refugees unprecedented since World ... -
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 ... -
WRC Croatia Rally – the mastery of the world’s best drivers for the second time in Croatia
(Photo credit: Uros Modlic) Details of Croatia’s biggest sporting event to date and one of the most-watched sporting events in the world have been revealed. The ... -
Croatian National Tourist Board and DNA Croatia join forces
February 23, 2022 – The Croatian National Tourist Board has partnered with the Digital Nomad Association Croatia. Good news, and it’s time to talk about the ... -
Asian markets hold great potential for Zagreb Airport
Zagreb airport saw high demand for flights from Asian markets before the coronavirus pandemic, leading Korean Air and Emirates to introduce operations in the Croatian capital ... -
Unexpected mine deal between Poland and Czechia upsets activists and experts – EURACTIV.com
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UK set to bolster NATO bid with major military deployment to Europe’s borders amid growing Russian aggression
T-72B3 tanks of the 150th Rifle Division of Russia’s Southern Military District take part in a military exercise at Kadamovsky Range. The division’s units will work ... -
Kyiv’s stance on minority rights ‘limits’ support in conflict – EURACTIV.com
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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 ... -
7 countries where the Covid vaccine booster is required to travel
New Delhi: As the travel and hospitality industry drew closer to the pre-Covid era, fear of Omicron across the world has again trampled on travelers’ hopes ... -
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 ... -
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), ... -
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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Priti Patel says there is no ‘quick fix’ to tackling Channel crossings after deadliest day
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said there was “no quick fix” to tackling migrants crossing the Channel in small boats as France called for further assistance ... -
Croatian Tourism Days 2021 awards recognize the best in tourism this year
October 30, 2021 – The Croatian Tourism Days 2021 awards closed the two-day event at the Sheraton Hotel in Dubrovnik on Friday evening. As part of ... -
Why Bulgaria and Romania failed in COVID mission – 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. The European ... -
Croats can now travel to the United States for business and tourism purposes without a visa
Croatian citizens will no longer need a visa to travel to the United States for purposes such as business or tourism, as the latter’s authorities have ... -
A booming destination
October 17, 2021 – Word is spreading – Zagreb for digital nomads. A look at the growing popularity of the Croatian capital, recently featured in the ... -
Digital Nomad Association Croatia launches ‘DNA Stay’ rental website
October 15, 2021 – Digital Nomad Association Croatia launches a new service to make finding accommodation more accessible – DNA Stay. There is an interesting time ... -
Traveling to Italy amid COVID-19: What you need to know before booking a trip
With the decrease in the number of hospitalizations in Italy and the increase in vaccination rates every day, the COVID-19 situation has improved considerably in the ... -
Pandora Papers: a new leak reveals the hidden riches of the Balkan PEPs
The files would also establish a link between the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in a murky € 15million offshore deal to fund the purchase of ... -
The EU walks a tightrope – EURACTIV.com
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ITS OFFICIAL – Croatians no longer need a visa to visit the USA from December!
Croats, from December 1, will no longer need a visa for business and tourist trips to the USA! On Tuesday, US Secretary of State for Homeland ... -
PHOTOS: Enjoying the AFL Grand Final in Croatia
AFL Grand Final in Zagreb by Jozo Kolakusic Last Saturday September 25 was the largest gathering of Australian Croats and Australian expatriates in Croatia in 2021 ... -
PM meets the President of the International Judo Federation
ZAGREB, Sep 24, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković received on Friday for talks representatives of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the Croatian Judo Federation, ... -
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 ... -
Plenković says emotionality regarding freedoms in Croatia is not serious
ZAGREB, September 18, 2021 – Commenting on the Freedom Festival rally, which took place in downtown Zagreb on Saturday, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković called the emotionality ... -
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 ... -
Dean Kuchel to organize AMA session for digital nomads in Zagreb
Nimrod Dean Kuchel gave keynote address at Zagreb Digital Nomadic Week September 11, 2021 – This month’s Zagreb Digital Nomad Ambassador Nimrod Dean Kuchel will hold ... -
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 ... -
Airlines set to resume flights between UK and Australia from December
JAs tourists began to return to the Caribbean, its popular winter sun destinations were hit by a wave of coronavirus infections, causing lockdowns and tightened border ... -
# 1 Croatian Digital Nomad Lifestyle Trend on CNBC News
Aug 22, 2021 – Greater exposure of the Croatian digital nomad lifestyle, this time trending as the main story on CNBC News. It is said that ... -
Plenković says tourism results are good
ZAGREB, August 8, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković attended the 306th Sinjska Alka tournament in Sinj on Sunday, saying it was “a beautiful event” for ... -
Some Olympic medalists receive cash bonuses
TOKYO – After winning her first career gold medal at the Summer Olympics here, American wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock had big plans for the bonus money that ... -
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 ... -
Majority of EU citizens are in favor of the euro, Romanians being the most enthusiastic
Croatia is now near the end of the game for its entry into the euro zone. Last month, the European Central Bank (ECB) make a list ... -
UK Covid LIVE: Two-thirds of UK adults have suffered a double blow, says Sajid Javid, as travelers await holiday announcement
T Two-thirds of adults in the UK have received both doses of the Covid vaccine, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said. Mr Javid tweeted on Wednesday: “We ... -
No Concessions Concerning Bosnia Croat Rights As Long as I’m President
ZAGREB, 10 July, 2021 – Croatian President Zoran Milanović has said that during his presidential term, Croatia will make no longer any concessions when it comes ... -
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If I take out a loan with a bad credit score, will it impact my score on credit? Taking a loan with the lowest credit score ... -
The Informer: Another dark milestone for Covid, unfortunately | South Coast Registry
coronavirus, astrazèneca Four million of anything seems like a lot. Before the pandemic, that was almost as much as what singles winners received at Wimbledon. (They’ll ... -
Zagreb Digital Nomad Week 2021: 5 key points to remember
June 28, 2021 – After a Zagreb 2021 Digital Nomad Week full of action and reflection, some key points for Zagreb and Croatia. I wasn’t sure ... -
Countries that could go green, amber and red today
Which countries are currently green? Australia Brunei the falkland islands Faroe Islands Gibraltar Iceland Israel and Jerusalem New Zealand Singapore The South George and South Sandwich ... -
NCAA Moves Faster Toward Compensating Athletes
NCAA president Marc Emmert told the organization’s more than 1,100 member schools on Friday that he would ask for temporary rules as early as July to ... -
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 ... -
Croatian Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac visits Bavaria to discuss tourism cooperation
screenshot / Hrvatska demokratska zajednica ZAGREB, June 15, 2021 – Croatian Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac met with Bavarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs, ... -
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 ... -
Euro 2021 | England 1-0 Croatia result, goals, summary: UEFA Euro 2020 | Group D
Take the knee / boo the team The Football Association issued a statement asking England fans to respect the right of players to “kneel down” in ... -
We have struck a balance between financial health and security, PM tells CNN
ZAGREB, June 12, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said in an interview with CNN on Friday that during the coronavirus crisis Croatia combined measures to ... -
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn fans who boo England by kneeling | England
Boris Johnson has said he wants “the whole country” to side with the England squad, but refused to condemn those who booed the players by kneeling ... -
Greece deploys drones to prevent revelers from breaking COVID rules | Voice of America
ATHENS – Authorities on Greece’s most popular tourist island, Mykonos, will deploy more than a dozen drones to spot those defying security protocols aimed at preventing ... -
Cruise ships restart in Venice, spark environmental protests
VENICE, Italy (AP) – The first cruise ship since the pandemic passed through the heart of Venice on Saturday, escorted by triumphant tugs and delighted port ... -
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 ... -
bne IntelliNews – The challenge of bringing tourists back to the Adriatic
The tourism-dependent economies of Albania, Croatia and Montenegro hope that the summer of 2021 will bring large numbers of visitors back to the sunny shores of ... -
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 ... -
bne IntelliNews – The challenge of wooing tourists to the Adriatic
The tourism-dependent economies of Albania, Croatia and Montenegro hope that the summer of 2021 will bring large numbers of visitors back to the sunny shores of ... -
HDZ is a center-right party, voters should vote according to their conscience
ZAGREB, May 22, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Saturday that his HDZ party was a center-right, state-building, patriotic, popular and Christian party on ... -
PM says he is satisfied with the Fitch rating, the government is not working on creating the conditions for growth
Karolina Grabowska: Pexels ZAGREB, May 22, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Saturday expressed his satisfaction that the rating agency Fitch has maintained Croatia’s rating ... -
Czechia to conclude mutual travel agreements with several EU member states
The government of the Czech Republic is negotiating bilateral travel agreements with other EU member states to allow vaccinated Czech citizens to move freely across Europe. ... -
Big power wants to withdraw NATO forces from Kosovo – 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. Before you ... -
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 ... -
International Travel Is Finally Back This Summer. Here’s Where You Absolutely Shouldn’t Go Right Now To Avoid The Pandemic
After more than a year of global lock downs, there’s finally some good news on the international travel front. As of today—even as Johns Hopkins’ online ... -
Travel watch latest – US cruise market could reopen by mid-July – The Moodie Davitt Report
INTERNATIONAL. As the world edges towards the nascent stages of an international travel recovery, we bring you a regular update of relevant stories from mainstream and ... -
Health Minister Vili Beros announces changes in Croatian vaccine rollout
April 30, 2021 – Health Minister Vili Beros announced changes in the rollout of the Croatian vaccine following the embarrassing situation surrounding the Cijepi vaccination portal ... -
The state is functioning normally, I do not quarrel with President Zoran Milanović
screenshot / Hrvatska radiotelevizija ZAGREB, April 28, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Wednesday that the state was functioning normally, rejecting interpretations that it ... -
Greece recognizes Sputnik V as ‘equivalent’ to EU vaccines – EURACTIV.com
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Revitalization to lead to the development of Sisak-Moslavina County
Topusko Topusko Tourist Office ZAGREB, April 19, 2021 – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Monday that a revitalization program for Sisak-Moslavina County would enable its ... -
How I would fix Croatia’s broken tourist system
April 18, 2021 – The Croatian National Tourist Board is an irrelevant institution. An easy way to fix Croatia’s broken tourist system. With the exception of ... -
Deadly smoke set to return as India cuts spending on cooking gas program, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
Five years ago, Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe government of, has offered Indian women a chance to dramatically improve their lives with subsidies for cooking fuel in ... -
Parties fight over funding schedule
The Yukon Party is not impressed with the territorial government’s announcement of a new regional relief loan program. Through Whitehorse Star to February 26, 2021 The ... -
RBI publishes list of top 50 defaulting debtors, Rahul Gandhi calls them “friends of the BJP”
The top 50 bank debtors in India alone accounted for loans worth Rs 68,607 crore canceled in the banking system through September 2019, Reserve Bank of ... -
Country celebrates ‘Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day
From women taking center stage at farmer protests in the nation’s capital to a female deputy inspector running a police station, the country celebrated International Women’s ... -
Some banks reset 10 percent deposit mortgages
Some UK banks give back 10 percent mortgages to first-time buyers, but strict lending criteria mean fewer people will be eligible. Lloyds Banking Group says these ... -
UPDATE 1 – Slovak banks agree to defer loans for up to 9 months – Minister of Finance
(Add details, background) PRAGUE, April 3 (Reuters) – Slovakian banks have agreed to postpone loans and mortgages for up to nine months to help those affected ... -
Croatia opens its doors to digital nomads with special visa
From her home in the hilltop town of Labin on Croatia’s scenic Istrian Peninsula, Melissa Paul runs her own US-based business as a brand storyteller, social ...
