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Underneath the arches: lessons in design at an old Victorian school
Photographs Ingrid Rasmussen I press the buzzer of sculptor Lucille Lewin’s Marylebone home, a former early Victorian primary school on Chiltern Street, look through the railings of the cast-iron gate, and the second one beyond it, and imagine...

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 identifies another city with geothermal potential for district heating
This marks the second successful completion of exploratory activities within a broader project aimed at developing geothermal potential for district heating in Croatia. At the end of June, good news came from an exploration site in Velika Gorica....

While 'KPop Demon Hunters' slays, Korea's indie animation creators are having their own moment
Published: 07 Sep. 2025, 16:15 Updated: 07 Sep. 2025, 16:42 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Still from director Joung Yu-mi's ″Paranoid Kid″ (2024) [SIWFF] While “KPop Demon Hunters” is sweeping the mainstream animated world, there...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Croatia signs €285mn deal to expand broadband network to rural and island areas
Croatia’s economy ministry on August 28 signed an agreement to launch a €285mn national broadband project aimed at expanding high-speed internet to rural regions, coastal areas and islands. A government statement said the project, which is to be...

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...

Croatia’s FSRU heads to Türkiye for regasification capacity upgrade
The floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) serving Croatia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the island of Krk has left for Türkiye, where its capacity is set to get a boost thanks to the installation of an additional component. FSRU...

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...

The best ‘slow travel’ destination in the world is in the UK
‘Travelling’ doesn’t need to mean staying in hostels, taking overnight buses between cities, and trying to fit an entire city’s-worth of activities into a three-day stay. It can be much more laid back. You can take your time in each location and...

Household investment booms in Europe as low bank interest drives a shift
Households across Europe are increasingly moving money out of low-interest savings bank accounts and into investment assets, with Ireland leading the continent in growth. According to a new study by decentralised exchange ApeX Protocol, Irish...

Croatia Edges Closer to its OECD Goals
August the 29th, 2025 – Croatia is edging closer and closer to its OECD goal as it becomes an increasingly attractive investment location. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the Ministry of Finance has recently announced the finalisation of...

Meet the Kupa – The Croatian River With a Mysterious Source
September the 1st, 2025 – The Kupa is the longest Croatian river that both begins and ends within the borders of the country, and it has a somewhat mysterious source. As Putni kofer/Martina Hrupic writes, the Kupa is one of the four rivers that...

Discover 40 Top EdTech Companies & Startups in 2025
EdTech has become one of the most essential parts of global education in 2025. Schools, universities, and businesses are no longer tied to learning in one location or format. Online platforms, mobile tools, and AI assistants are enabling people to...

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...

Finances of people with disabilities are worse in the Balkans and Baltics
By Carolina Cardoso & Damaso Jaivenois Published on 28/08/2025 - 9:54 GMT+2 •Updated 10:00 Almost a quarter of people who have a disability in the European Union (EU) are struggling financially, says Eurostat. People with disabilities...