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Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...
Croatia confirms major geothermal resource for district heating
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 30, 2025
The recorded reservoir temperature exceeds 100 degrees Celsius, and the well’s capacity meets the projected targets in full, the agency stated. The exploratory activities in Velika Gorica are part of a wider project to develop geothermal potential...
Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
As summer heats up on the Adriatic, the port of Split in Croatia is a hive of activity. Hundreds of tourists are flocking to board ships bound for cosmopolitan islands like Vis, with local authorities reporting full ferries and increased tourism....
Pro Tips on Avoiding Zagreb Crowds on July 5th
Total Croatia News
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June 30, 2025
July the 5th, 2025 – Thompson is set to have his record breaking concert in mere days. Here’s how you can avoid the dizzying Zagreb crowds on July the 5th. The asphalt’s sizzling, your navigation app is in meltdown mode hunting for a parking spot,...
Business zone along highway to Zagreb to be expanded – Construction of more than 550,000 m2 of business space planned
eKapija
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Between the highway to Zagreb and Svetog Save and Federika Felinija streets, that is, near the settlement of Radiofar near Surcin, the plan is to build a new business zone with a total gross developed area of 632,078 m2. This can be seen in the...
UNCHAIN 2025: Igniting Finance, Innovation, and Collaboration in CEE
Disruption Banking
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June 30, 2025
UNCHAIN is more than a fintech event—it’s a space where decision-makers from across Central and Eastern Europe come together in a relaxed, open atmosphere to spark meaningful interaction and lasting connections. Set against a vibrant summer...
Croatia sees over 6% growth in foreign tourist revenue
Croatia Week
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June 30, 2025
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News Krka National Park Croatian tourism continues its strong performance in 2025, with new figures showing solid growth in foreign visitor spending during the first quarter of the year. According to data released...
President to depart for official visit to Croatia on Tuesday
Radio Slovakia International
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President Peter Pellegrini will travel to Zagreb on Tuesday, July 1, for an official visit to Croatia at the invitation of Croatian President Zoran Milanović. The purpose of the visit is to reaffirm strong bilateral relations and promote the...
Thompson Set to Rock Zagreb: Over Half a Million Fans Expected at Record-Breaking Hippodrome Concert
The Dubrovnik Times
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Just five days remain until Thompson’s mega-concert, which is expected to attract more than half a million visitors. Due to the unprecedented influx of people heading to Zagreb’s Hippodrome—coinciding with the first major tourist changeover...
Retirees in Croatia to be allowed to work full-time
Croatia Week
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June 30, 2025
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News (illustration) ZAGREB, 30 June 2025 (Hina) – The Croatian Parliament has passed a new Pension Insurance Act allowing retirees to work full-time while continuing to receive half of their pension. The law,...
Hungary-based company signs agreements for hydrocarbon exploration in Croatia
CEENERGYNEWS
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June 30, 2025
The Croatian government and Aspect Croatia, a subsidiary of the Hungary-based division of US company Aspect Holdings, have signed new Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) for three exploration areas covering the counties of Sisak-Moslavina,...
Poultry business update: What did you miss this June?
Poultry World
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June 30, 2025
We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry from June, including the introduction of WingScan to Spain and a 3-in-1 poultry vaccine in India. This and more from the...
CROATIA’S TOURISM IS A VICTIM OF ITS SUCCESS
Tourism Review
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As summer heats up in Split, Croatia, the port is a hive of activity. Helpers in white shirts direct cars onto island-bound ferries, and some vacationers sprint across hot asphalt, trying to make the Vis ferry. Jadrolinija, the state-run ferry...
First Tourist Train From Sarajevo to Croatia Now In Function
Total Croatia News
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June 29, 2025
June the 30th, 2025 – Train travel in not only Croatia but the more immediate region is becoming more frequent. The first tourist train from Sarajevo in to Croatia is now running. Sarajevo in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most...
Croatia’s Adriatic Waters Named Among Europe’s Cleanest for Swimming
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia joins an elite group of five EU countries—alongside Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, and Austria—with 95% or more of its bathing waters rated "excellent" in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) and European Commission assessment. Out of...
There Are No Economic or Production Reasons for Food Price Increases, Says Agriculture Minister Tahov
Bulgarian News Agency
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There are no economic or production reasons for the increase in food prices, Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov told bTV on Sunday. He said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Food conducts daily analyses of agricultural products in the retail...
First direct train from Warsaw arrives in Rijeka, marking new era in Croatia–Poland travel
Croatia Week
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June 29, 2025
by croatiaweek June 29, 2025 in News (Photo: Grad Rijeka) Rijeka, 28 June – A new chapter in Croatian–Polish relations was written on Saturday morning as the first direct passenger train from Warsaw arrived at Rijeka’s main railway station. The...
Polish railways PKP launches direct rail link from Warsaw to Croatian coast
Euronews
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June 29, 2025
Published on 29/06/2025 - 15:18 GMT+2•Updated 17:38 The new 'Adriatic Express' rail route is a response to existing tourism from Poland to Croatia, as well as an incentive for new visitors to travel to the country. According to the Travel Croatia...
Azerbaijan, Croatia committed to strengthening cultural partnership
AzerNews
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June 29, 2025
The collaboration between Azerbaijan and Croatia extends beyond political and economic spheres, thriving equally in the cultural domain. Throughout the years, the two nations have cultivated a vibrant cultural relationship built on mutual respect,...
Croatian government raises tobacco excise duties, prices to go up
Croatia Week
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June 28, 2025
by croatiaweek June 28, 2025 in News Zagreb, 28 June 2025 (Hina) – The Croatian Government has adopted new regulations that will raise excise duties on tobacco products starting from 1 July. The decision is expected to generate an additional €74.7...