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 […]
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Croatian Culture Week Visits Germany
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.
Croatia Airlines Strike: Day Two Cancellations
Despite assertions partner carriers would take up their slack in the even of a general strike, Croatia Airlines cancelled 22 flights on account of aircrew and pilots walking out. Today is the second day of a strike versus the airline over layoffs and pay cuts strikers say they cannot overcome.
Croatia’s Zoran Milanovic Pledges State-of-the-art Rails
News from Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic’s office last week is good news for fans of rail travel inside and outside Croatia. According to the official news the port of Rijeka will possess state-of-the-art facilities connecting the Croatian Adriatic with all of Central Europe.
The Art of Robert Farber Photo Exhibit Hits Dubrovnik
For visitors to Dubrovnik, running from April 4th through May 30th, the Journey through moods exhibition will be at the Dubrovnik Art Gallery. Works by American photographer Robert Farber there reflect the artist’s work since the late 1960’s.
Croatia Calling: the Carnival in Crikvenica
Winter is chased away and spring is summoned by the loud noise of drums each year at the Carnival in Crikvenica, Croatia lasts for over a month, from January till mid February. This carnival goes way back in Crikvenica, data in the State Archive placing an edition way back, in 1895. The first masks for […]
Tough Year Ahead for Croatian Tourism
Croatia’s Tourism Minister has warned that the country’s tourism industry is facing a challenge year ahead, in spite of several initiatives launched by the government to boost the nation’s appeal among foreign visitors.
Croatia Airlines Gets Speedy Government Aid before EU Entry
National carrier Croatia Airlines has just received a capital boost of EUR 106 million from the local government. The funds injection has been approved just before the Easter European’s country would join the European Union as a means to avoid strict competition regulations. The funds will be given to Croatia Airlines as a capital increase […]
Croatia’s Break Up Museum: A Story of Passion, Romance and Heartbreak
What becomes of a teddy bear once given away as a Valentine’s Day gift? Or a wedding dress from a marriage gone awry? Or a garden gnome thrown in a fit of rage against a windscreen during a stormy break up?
Croatia’s Picture Perfect Villages
A story from Adventurous Kate’s travel blog prompted us toe investigate the most picturesque villages in all Croatia. Meet Pučišća: The Most Beautiful Village in Croatia made us wonder?
Vrbnik Shows Off Her Vintners
This August 24 to 25, Vrbnik shows off her vintners, in a local festival known as Island wine days Krk – Vrbnik 2012.
Split Remembers Diocletian
If you are in Split this weekend, you cannot miss the Days of Diocletian, a reenactment of the Roman era, from August 17 to August 20.
Jazzinity Festival: Another Maribor 2012 Offering
Coming up August 13th through August 18th, the 13th annual Jazzinity Festival kicks off in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Another of the wonderful events in keeping with Slovenia’s Maribor 2012 offerings, the jazz event is actually one of the country’s most diverse musical programs this year.
Medieval Days at Fjera of Rab, Croatia
Today, July 25, the medieval island-city of Rab starts celebrating The Fjera of Rab, an enchanting three-day event recalling the town’s ancient past thorough a vibrant historical show. Reviving the spirit of the Middle Ages, the festival takes place together with the holidays of St Jacob’s Day (July 25th), St Anna’s Day (July 26th) and St Christopher’s Day (July 27th).
Select Italy Offers Unique Dalmatia Value
For Centuries Italians and the Venetians, ruled what is now the coast of Croatia. What is called Dalmatia, the gorgeous expanse of Mediterranean seaside wonder, is a place filled with not only beauty, but the mystique of the ages. These wonderful seascapes, Islands, and UNEXCO World Heritage cities, offer tourists a timeless view of what has appealed to travelers across eons of time. And Select Italy offers an all new gateway into these wondrous places – their Croatia contingent.