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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.

3 weeks 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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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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