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15th Biograd Boat Show to Start on Thursday

Aleksandr Shatskih

The 15th edition of the prestigious Biograd Boat Show is scheduled between October 24, and October 27 this year, and is expected to break the record of 2012, when it attracted a record number of 240 exhibitors with more than 270 vessels. This is the largest boat exhibition in Croatia, an occasion for visitors to […]

11 years ago

Istria’s Gourmet Fall: Truffle Days 2013

Mihaela Lica Butler

For lovers of good food, there’s nothing better than a trip to Istria in the Fall, especially during the Truffle Days festival, which this year started September 9, and will last till November 3. You still have time to enjoy typical local truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, and fritada. October is the top season of […]

11 years ago

Lovran Chestnut Festival in Full Swing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Celebrating its 40th edition this year, Lovran‘s Marunada is a unique Autumn festival, revolving around the famous local sweet chestnuts, maruni. The event is an occasion for visitors to sample authentic local specialties prepared with these special delicacies, beyond traditional roasted chestnuts served with mead. Most of local restaurants, cafes and patisseries participate, offering different […]

11 years ago

Zagreb Film Festival Kicks Off This Sunday

Mihaela Lica Butler

If you happen to be in Zagreb this week, don’t miss the Zagreb Film Festival, which kicks off Sunday, October 20, 2013, at several locations, including Cinema Europa, Cinema Tuškanac, and MSU Cinemas. At its 11th edition, the festival features films of authors from all over the world, competing for the great prize, the Golden […]

11 years ago

Croatia to Have a Record Year in Tourism, Minister Says

Aleksandr Shatskih

Minister Darko Lorencin predicts that Croatia will have a record year in tourism. In a statement made recently, he mentioned that hotels had an occupation rate that reached even 97% in some cases and, based on these impressive booking rates, the minister predicts a successful 2013 in tourism for the country. The Minister also mentioned […]

12 years ago

Croatia in the Top 10 Bikers’ Travel Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

Where do European bikers like to ride most? According to a top commissioned by online tyre retailer Delticom, their favorite top 10 countries include, in order: Germany, Italy, France, Austria, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium. Exotic destinations like Chile, Ghana, Indonesia and South Africa made it also to the top, which […]

12 years ago

The Legendfest: Istria’s Legends Come to Life in Pićan

Mihaela Lica Butler

A festival for young and old, an opportunity to relive the Medieval glory of Pićan, The Legendfest will bring many fairy tale characters to life: witches, fairies and pirates, knights and dragons, giants and much more.

12 years ago

Summer Highlights of Croatia, the 28th Member of the European Union

Mihaela Lica Butler

Every Croatian city you choose to visit this year offers rich traditions, culture, and authentic experiences you’ll never forget.

12 years ago

Exclusive Viator Game of Thrones Tours in Dubrovnik

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel company Viator brings an exclusive new walking tour of Dubrovnik: fans of Game of Thrones can now visit and learn about all the locations used in the hit TV series.

12 years ago

Croatia Airlines Strike Partially Over: Planes Almost Aloft

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Tuesday Croatia Airlines management and the CA pilots’ union mutually agreed on a collective agreement dispute we previously reported on. While pilots may now go back to flying, the airline authorities and flight attendants still are at odds over their issues. The bottom line is, Croatia Airlines has fliers now, but no support on board for passengers, planes will probably remain grounded.

12 years ago

Croatian Culture Week Visits Germany

Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatian Culture Week opened up last Saturday, and is scheduled to run through this coming Sunday in Darmastadt, Germany. To mark the forthcoming entry by Croatia into the EU, the German city is previewing Croatia’s music and arts to the local German citizenry.

12 years ago

Croatia Flux: Airline Strikes, Railway Disenchantment, and Smugglers, Etc.

Phil Butler

As the Croatia Airlines strike heads into its fourth day Croatia’s Minister of Transport, Sinisa Hajdas Doncic (below) has said the carrier may go bankrupt if a restructuring plan set in motion is off the table. Meanwhile some 200 Railway Workers Union members protested outside government offices in St. Mark’s Square in Zagreb on Wednesday. By the looks of things Croatia is headed to EU membership carry some unclaimed transportation luggage.

12 years ago

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