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Croatia Industrial Production Shrinks 0.9%
Croatia's industrial output logged a renewed decline in July, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Wednesday. The seasonally and working-day adjusted industrial production dropped 0.9 percent year-on-year in July, reversing a 2.1...

Croatia: The New Capital of Yacht and Catamaran Charters
The Adriatic coastline of Croatia has quietly emerged as the crown jewel of the European yachting scene, earning the title of the new capital of the yacht and catamaran charter market. With more than 1,000 islands scattered across crystal-clear...

The 10 most visited places in Croatia this year
by croatiaweek September 3, 2025 in News Makarska Croatia presented its results today for the tourist season for 2025, with figures showing 17.2 million arrivals, a 2% increase compared to last year. There were also 89.8 million overnight stays,...

From Croatia to the Vineyard
Editor’s note: As part of an ongoing series, The MV Times is sharing the stories of some of the hundreds of students who received permission to work in the country under the exchange visitor visa, commonly known as J-1. We started with Tinatini...

Vucic in Beijing Accuses Pristina, Zagreb, Tirana of Forming Military Alliance against Serbia
Source: Beta News / Politics | 03.09.25 | access_time 16:56 Aleksandar Vucic (BETAPHOTO/EMIL VAS/EV) President Aleksandar Vucic stated on Sept. 3 that he had used his presence at the military parade in Beijing, marking 80 years since the end of...

Croatia Embraces Bayraktar TB2 Drones for Surveillance and Precision Strikes
On 2 September 2025, Croatia took another step in the modernization of its armed forces with the official presentation of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial system. The ceremony took place at Colonel Marko Živković Barracks in Pleso, attended by...

From Zagreb to Dubrovnik: Taxi scandals prompt new rules
by croatiaweek September 3, 2025 in News Croatia to regulate taxis Croatia’s taxi industry has once again come under the spotlight, with shocking cases of passengers being charged hundreds, even thousands, of euros for short rides. What was meant...

Croatia Airlines Presents 6th New Airbus A220-300
September the 3rd, 2025 – Croatia Airlines has presented its sixth new Airbus A220-300, and it’s been named after a popular Dalmatian city. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatia Airlines has recently been able to boast of yet another new aircraft in...

Croatia’s Coastline Is Calling: Where to Go Beyond Dubrovnik
Why is everyone talking about Dubrovnik? Because this ancient city became King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, and walking along its impressive city walls feels like stepping through history and film. But Croatia is more than Dubrovnik – its...

Croatia: Recommendations for a reasonable price for the tourism product
The development of travel traffic, the progress of tourism reform and the competitiveness of prices in the tourism sector were the results of the third session of the Croatian National Tourism Development Council held under the Croatian Prime...

Zagreb to ban mobile phones in primary schools
by croatiaweek September 2, 2025 in News The City of Zagreb has issued a recommendation for primary schools to prohibit the use of mobile phones during school hours, covering both lessons and breaks. The decision is based on expert analysis...

Zagreb full of festivals in September: Guide to what’s on
(Photo: Julien Duval/Zagreb Tourist Board) As summer slowly gives way to autumn, Zagreb comes alive with a wealth of cultural, musical and gastronomic events. From literary gatherings and film screenings to street festivals and family-friendly...
Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding
Last updated: 17 minutes ago Nearly 2,000 lightning strikes were recorded within two hours as cars were swept away and emergency services struggled through flooded roads. Residents described the scale as unprecedented. “That’s never happened,”...

Croatia launches new digital platforms to streamline public services
Croatia rolled out two new digital tools aimed at making access to public services easier for citizens and businesses on September 1, Justice and Public Administration Minister Damir Habijan said, according to a government statement. The Croatian...

Croatia’s Inflation Holds at 4.1% in August, One of Eurozone’s Highest
Consumer prices in Croatia rose by 4.1% in August 2025 compared with the same month last year, the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) announced on Tuesday. The figure matches July’s annual inflation rate, breaking a three-month trend of...

UPMC Hillman expands cancer treatment options in Croatia with advanced radiation therapy

Asbestos scandal engulfs Italian ferry after controversial Croatia refurbishment plan
The Italy-flagged ferry Moby Drea, once cleared by Italian authorities for refurbishment in Croatia, has re-emerged as a controversial dismantling case after protests from Croatian civil society organizations exposed its heavy asbestos...

Keir Starmer copies Manchester City stars by dining at one of Croatia's top fish restaurants while pescatarian PM holidays in the Balkan country
By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 06:43 EDT, 2 September 2025 | Updated: 06:45 EDT, 2 September 2025 Sir Keir Starmer copied Manchester City stars by visiting one of Croatia's top fish restaurants while holidaying in the Balkan...

HNB Governor: Why food prices are climbing in Croatia, the property market and digital euro
by croatiaweek September 2, 2025 in News Governor of the Croatian National Bank (HNB), Boris Vujčić, has addressed why inflation has returned this summer, what is driving property prices, and how credit and tourism are being affected. Speaking in...

Croatia Airlines Welcomes Sixth New Airbus A220 Named “Zadar”
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which landed in Zagreb on Saturday. The 149-seat jet, registered as 9A-CAP, has been named Zadar and joins the national carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The...