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Croatia

New Road to Connect Makarska Riviera to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kostas Raptis

Croatian roads will undergo an ambitious plan in 2024, with 20 projects planned. One project will shorten the journey from parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Makarska Riviera, a popular summer destination.

2 years ago

Navigating Dubrovnik Without the Crowds

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Dubrovnik, also known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, has long captivated visitors and continues to gain popularity. Fans of Game of Thrones recognize it as the real-life King’s Landing, and it has recently been featured in films such as Robin Hood: Origins and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, drawing even more attention to the […]

2 years ago

321 FEST: Šibenik’s New Year’s Celebration

Kostas Raptis

321 FEST in Šibenik features headliners Parov Stelar and Stereo MC’s and a lineup of international and local acts on two stages.

2 years ago

Wizz Air Stops Flights on Three Lines to Split Airport

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Wizz Air has changed its summer flight schedule on three routes to Split Airport.

6 years ago

Marshal Tito’s Famous Yacht to Be a Floating Museum

Phil Butler

The once magnificent yacht Geleb (Seagull) of the famous Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito, may soon be a showpiece again.

7 years ago

Croatia Welcomed a Record 18.5 Million Tourists in 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

In 2017 Croatia welcomed a total of 18.5 million tourists, the most ever in a single year in the nation’s history, with Germans topping the list.

8 years ago

Zagreb Still Europe’s Best Christmas Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the voters of the European Best Destinations portal, Zagreb was named for the third time in a row the best Christmas destination in Europe.

8 years ago

LifeClass Terme Sveti Martin in Croatia Receives Halal Certification

Aleksandr Shatskih

LifeClass Terme Sveti Martin is the first-ever Croatian resort to receive Halal Certification. In 2016, the hotel catered to more than 1,750 guests of Islamic faith.

9 years ago

Brands Eyeball Croatia & Airbnb Competitiveness

Phil Butler

Fear of growing competition has made Croatia’s hotel market prime for big hotel management and development brands intent on expansion.

9 years ago

Valamar Riviera to Open Two Luxury Resorts in Rabac

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rabac is the site of the largest tourism project in Croatia. Valamar Riviera builds here two luxury resorts: Family Life Bellevue and Valamar Girandella.

9 years ago

Memories of Čakovec, a Croatian City with Village Charm

Mihaela Lica Butler

Čakovec is a simple, unassuming destination, with peaceful streets, and low-rise buildings, but it is home to the biggest fortification in Međimurje County.

9 years ago

Dubrovnik Announces Plans to Limit Tourist Access to Old Town

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Dubrovnik Carnival is one of the highly anticipated festivals of the year, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to the cobbled streets of the Old Town, but the city decided to comply with UNESCO’s recommendations to limit access of people to the World Heritage Site each day. According to news from the region, UNESCO […]

9 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Has More Raisins This Year, But Hundreds of Tonnes Are Sitting Unsold

2026-09-27 By Manuel Santos

Surging production and cheap imports leave Cretan raisins stranded in warehouses as ELGA assesses severe storm damage to local vineyards.

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Residents Block Heraklion-Moires Road Over Proposed Migrant Facility at Skouloudis Warehouses

2026-09-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Residents stage a road blockade near Athanatoi opposing the proposed temporary migrant reception structure at the Skouloudis warehouses.

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Heraklion Proposes €19 Monthly Bus Passes for Students

2026-09-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion proposes cutting monthly student bus passes from €45 to €19, with 12,500 passes to be subsidized if the City Council approves.

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British Parents Arrested After Minor’s Alcohol Intoxication in Rethymno

2026-09-27 By Manuel Santos

A 17-year-old British tourist was hospitalized for heavy drinking in Rethymno, leading to the immediate arrest of her parents under Greek law.

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Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later

2026-09-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The National Development Fund launches a study to explore development options for the 2,000-stremma Nikos Kazantzakis airport site in Heraklion.

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