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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 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...

VIDEO: Croatian Air Force presents its new powerful new weapon
by croatiaweek September 2, 2025 in News (Photo: MORH/ F. Klen) The Croatian Air Force has been reinforced with a new modern capability following the official introduction of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial system. The ceremony took place on 2...

Andrii Matiukha and Favbet Foundation Support Croatian Humanitarian Aid Delivery for Ukraine
Ukraine has received a large-scale humanitarian shipment thanks to the support of Favbet Foundation and its president, Andrii Matiukha. The initiative involved Croatian companies Dobro Dobrim, Kefo d.o.o., Lochman & Rauscher, Medical Intertrade...

Finance Minister Sees Eurozone Entry as Guarantee for Economic Stability, Growth
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said that with its admission to the eurozone, Bulgaria has achieved a strategic goal for the country - its full integration into the European Union. During the launch of the national information campaign for the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Smooth Transition Ahead? How Bulgarian Businesses and Citizens Will Adjust to the Euro
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized that the euro offers more advantages than any previous national currency of EU member states. “It is a shared currency, not a foreign one we need to adopt. Nearly 400 million citizens use it daily,”...

Bulgaria Could Solve Its Budget Woes with VAT at 22%, Says Ex-Finance Minister
The start of the new political season in Bulgaria brings three pressing financial topics into focus: speculation surrounding the country’s eurozone entry, the 2025 budget deficit, and preparations for the 2026 budget. This assessment was shared by...

Croatia extends digital nomad visa to 18 months
Croatia has updated its digital nomad visa to allow remote workers from non-EU countries to stay in the Adriatic nation for an extended period, with unmarried partners of three years also eligible to join under family reunification rules. Olivia...

Meet the Croatian Road a Giraffe on His Way to Vienna Once Used
September the 2nd, 2025 – There’s a very old and very important Croatian road that was once used by a giraffe on his way from Egypt to Vienna. No, seriously. Croatia is known and commended worldwide for its truly excellently maintained motorways...

Why Sunderland's summer transfer business isn't quite done and the headache they're now working to avoid
Sunderland concluded nine deals on deadline day but their work isn’t quite fully done The Premier League transfer window has officially closed but Sunderland might still seal some outgoing business in the coming days and weeks. The Black Cats...

Croatia launches new platforms to make public services more accessible
by croatiaweek September 1, 2025 in News Minister Damir Habijan (Photo: Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation) In an effort to improve the accessibility and quality of public services, Minister of Justice, Public...

Croatian Hotel Figures H1 2025
Croatia’s hotel sector has experienced notable development in recent years, driven by a steady rise in tourist arrivals and ongoing investment in new hospitality infrastructure. A significant hotel concentration is in central urban areas,...

Croatian start-up SeaCras making big waves in sea protection
by croatiaweek September 1, 2025 in Business As climate change and pollution put increasing pressure on the world’s oceans and seas, a Croatian start-up is showing how science and technology can work together to protect the marine environment....

Geothermal resource above 100 °C confirmed after drilling at Osijek, Croatia
Geothermal well testing activities at Osijek, Croatia (source: City of Osijek) Geothermal well testing in Osijek, Croatia indicates resources above 100 °C, marking the second successful exploration site of the AZU in a four-site campaign. Testing...

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
Discovering Ziveli Winery in West Fresno Nestled between Kerman and Fresno, just north of the small town of Biola, Ziveli Winery offers more than just exquisite wines—it’s a place where history, family, and craftsmanship converge. Hosted by John...