18 things you need to know before visiting Croatia

With its glittering coastline, 1244 islands, endlessly fascinating cities and extraordinarily dramatic landscapes, Croatia has been steadily making its way up people’s must-go lists. Naturally, tourists are drawn to those beautiful Adriatic...

Croatia to provide 1-mln-euro humanitarian aid to Gaza: minister

ZAGREB, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Croatian government will provide one million euros (1.17 million U.S. dollars) this year in additional humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Gaza suffering from hunger, Croatian Minister of Foreign and...

Zagreb rolls out public bike system

The public bike system was officially launched by Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević, along with deputies Danijel Dolenec and Luka Korlaet. Currently, 500 bicycles are available to citizens at 40 stations. By the end of October, a total of 2,000...

Croatia detains military officer and girlfriend for suspected spying

(Reuters) -Croatia has detained a military officer and his Serbian girlfriend on suspicion of espionage, a regional office of the state attorney general said on Thursday. It said prosecutors had opened an investigation into the couple but provided...

Zagreb museums to open doors for free

(Photo: Marija Gasparovic/Zagreb Touristt Board) The City of Zagreb has unveiled the programme for the first-ever Zagreb Museum Weekend (Muzejski vikend – MUV), a brand-new cultural event that will bring together the city’s museums and...

Croatia to introduce taxi fare caps after tourist scams

by croatiaweek August 28, 2025 in News Croatia to regulate taxis The Croatian government has confirmed that it will soon introduce significant amendments to the Road Transport Act, aimed at reining in rising taxi fares and tightening regulation of...

Croatia largest foreign investor in Bosnia and Herzegovina

by croatiaweek August 28, 2025 in Business Mostar ZAGREB, 28 Aug (Hina) – Croatia was the largest source of foreign investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in 2024, accounting for almost a quarter of the total, the Central Bank of Bosnia and...

Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Ivan Njegovan

Even though it’s football season, college basketball is just around the corner, with the Buckeyes tipping off on Nov. 3. There were a lot of roster changes for Ohio State heading into the 2025-26 season, and over the next couple of months we will...

New cross-border trains strengthen Croatia and Slovenia link

(Photo credit: HŽ Putnički prijevoz) From 1 September 2025, Croatian Railways Passenger Transport (HŽ Putnički prijevoz), in cooperation with Slovenian Railways, has introduced four new trains on the Zabok–Rogatec–Zabok route. The move aims to...

Hanna set to take on the tennis world in Croatia

For the teams portion of the event, Hanna will compete alongside four Australians in the Queen's Cup (women's 75) against teams from Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, Britain, Sweden and the United States.

Croatia Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution as Palestinian FM Visits Zagreb

As part of Croatia’s annual Conference of Ambassadors, Consuls, and Military Attachés, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin delivered an address in Zagreb on Tuesday, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the...

NEM Dubrovnik and NEM Zagreb dates announced

The organisers of NEM events have confirmed the dates for the upcoming editions. NEM Zagreb 2025 will be held on December 8 and 9, 2025, at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, while NEM Dubrovnik will, as is tradition, be held at the Dubrovnik Palace...

Colourful hot air balloons take to the skies above Croatia

Croatia Joins Japan as Top Digital Nomad Destination

August the 28th, 2025 – Croatia has joined Japan as a top digital nomad destination according to nomads.com, with nomads from around the world staying an average of 69 days. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Josipa Ban writes, remote work from any country in...

BIS Amends the Export Administration Regulations to Authorize Certain Exports to Syria, Following OFAC’s Termination of the Syria Sanctions Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a final rule on August 28, easing export controls for Syria (the “BIS Rule”) under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Effective September 2, the BIS...

Croatia pauses applications for residential solar subsidies

The Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU) has announced that it will temporarily close the ongoing public call for incentives to install photovoltaic plants in family homes, which was opened on June 6. In just over two...

Croatia Economy Expands At Faster Pace In Q2

Croatia's gross domestic product grew at a faster pace in the second quarter partly reversing the slowdown seen in the first three months of the year, as household consumption and investments increased, preliminary estimates from the Croatian...

Fair-weather swimmer? You can still try open-water swimming in Croatia

Breathing to the left, I glimpse the rocky Croatian coastline, heavily forested with squat pine trees. To the right, the teal waters of the Adriatic Sea. Below me, squishy sea cucumbers and spiny urchins dot the seabed. While the water looks...

Swiss Masters Underwater Photography Competition Takes Place This Week

The Swiss Masters Underwater Photography Competition is taking place this week in the Verzasca Valley in the mountains of Ticino, Switzerland. The crystal-clear water of the Verzasca River, which sports visibility of up to 164 feet/50 meters will...

Island-Hopping in Croatia: The Secret Beaches Locals Keep Quiet

Hey there! If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping from one gorgeous island to another, far away from the usual tourist crowds, Croatia might just be your next adventure. The coastline here is packed with hidden gems, secret coves, and beaches that...