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Croatia

Croatia Arms Coastal Towns with Retail Alcohol Bans to Fight Party Tourism

Manuel Santos

Croatia amends its Trade Act, allowing Split and other tourist hubs to ban retail alcohol sales after 9 PM to curb public drunkenness.

1 month ago

Dubrovnik Welcomes Easter with Colorful Decorations

Victoria Udrea

Dubrovnik’s beautiful Easter decorations feature large hand-painted eggs and spring nests in the Old City, Rector’s Palace, and Brsalje.

3 months ago

DERTOUR Acquires I.D. Riva Tours and Expands Travel Options in Croatia

Iorgos Pappas

DERTOUR acquired I.D. Riva Tours, an expert in Croatian vacations, including small-ship cruises, group trips, and vacation rentals.

1 year ago

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Croatia

Victoria Udrea

This guide to the best places to visit in Croatia will help you explore the country’s top attractions, from historic cities to stunning beaches.

1 year ago

Top 9 Literature Festivals in Eastern Europe to Visit in 2025

Victoria Udrea

These top 9 Eastern European literature festivals in 2025 offer unique cultural experiences and celebrate books, ideas, and conversations.

1 year ago

Croatian Wines Earn €5.7 Million Net in 2023

Iorgos Pappas

In 2023, Croatian wineries saw their net profits rise to €5.7 million, marking a significant 141.6% increase compared to the previous year.

1 year ago

British Tourists Propel Split and Hvar into Spotlight

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism in Split and Hvar sees a shift, with British visitors seeking luxury venues and corporate events, boosting 2024 records.

1 year ago

Upcoming Pical 5* Resort to Transform Poreč’s Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Valamar’s Pical 5* Resort in Poreč, a transformative 139 million euro investment that will bring luxury tourism to Poreč, will open in 2026.

1 year ago

Croatia Is Revamping Hospitality Legislation

Iorgos Pappas

Croatia is tackling short-term rental challenges through strategic legislation updates, aiming for sustainability and community well-being in tourism.

1 year ago

Record Olive Harvest, But Oil Output Drops in Croatia

Victoria Udrea

Croatian production of olive oil is at its lowest ever, prompting concerns over potential price increases.

1 year ago

Major Road Infrastructure Plans for Zagreb Between 2024-2028

Argophilia Travel News

Zagreb’s transportation infrastructure will undergo a significant renovation with Mayor Tomislav Tomašević’s €200 million proposal.

1 year ago

Karpathos Could Be A Solution to Overtourism

Victoria Udrea

Karpathos – the land of the Titans – boasts an ancient past, where evidence of human habitation dates back to 4,00
BC.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

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ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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