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Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
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...

Korčula Celebrates Half New Year’s Eve with Music, Costumes, and Fireworks
If you're lucky enough to be on Korčula this evening, prepare for an unforgettable night. The island’s much-loved Maškarani Doček Pola Nove Godine—or “Masked Half New Year’s Eve”—is back, promising a riot of colour, music, and midsummer madness....

Pro Tips on Avoiding Zagreb Crowds on July 5th
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,...

Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
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....

Croatian Bishops Lead Historic Sacred Heart Consecration, Marking 125th Anniversary
Croatian bishops led their nation in a solemn consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, marking the 125th anniversary of an extraordinary 1900 ceremony that saw 160,000 young Croatians make a similar sacred pledge. The consecration...

Croatia sees over 6% growth in foreign tourist revenue
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...

Magnus Carlsen and chess grandmasters in Zagreb for showdown
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in Sport Magnus Carlsen (Photo: Frans Peeters/CC BY-SA 2.0) One of the biggest events on the international chess calendar returns to the Croatian capital this summer. The SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025, part of...

Bulgarian Karatekas Bring Home 3 Bronze Medals from Karate 1-Youth League in Croatia
The Bulgarian competitors at the third Karate 1-Youth League tournament for 2025 won three bronze medals. The tournament in the Croatian city of Porec ended on Sunday. After winning decisive matches, the bronze medals went to Adriana Boyadzhieva...

German and Croatian Youth Rock Dubrovnik: Music Exchange Deepens Ties with Bad Homburg
From Thursday to Monday, the Center’s space in the TUP complex was filled with rehearsals, socializing, and collaborative music-making. Adding a special musical touch to the exchange was the German band Skool Fighters, who arrived accompanied by...

Dubrovnik’s Summer Comes Alive with Music: Weekly Concerts and Klapa Performances Across the Region
The City of Dubrovnik and the Dubrovnik Tourist Board are continuing their beloved summer cultural programs, bringing music to the streets and seaside villages through the ongoing events “Ulicama našeg Grada” (Through the Streets of Our City) and...
DJ Ahmet Wins Big at IFF Art Film 2025
KOŠICE: Georgi M. Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet, a coproduction between North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia and Croatia, won Blue Angels for best film, director and actor in the International Competition of the 31st Art Film Fest.The festival took place...

Croatia star Bojan Bogdanovic announces retirement
The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now ZAGREB (Croatia) - Bojan Bogdanovic has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 36. Having made his senior team debut in 2010, he represented Croatia on the international level at two...

Demon Slayer Movie Drops First Look at Zenitsu’s Final Fight
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up for its big return with a new film hitting theaters in Japan later this Summer, and the first trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has given fans the first look at Zenitsu...

First direct train from Warsaw arrives in Rijeka, marking new era in Croatia–Poland travel
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...

Exhibition and Musical-Stage Oratorio Commemorate the Coronation of King Tomislav
The celebration of the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom and the coronation of King Tomislav on Duvanjsko Polje is approaching its peak, with the central celebration taking place in Tomislavgrad. On that occasion, the Tomislavgrad...

Azerbaijan, Croatia committed to strengthening cultural partnership
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,...

I'm a former travel editor and this hidden gem of a hotel in Croatia offers 5-star fun for kids – and 5-star relaxation for parents
I’ve got a terrible habit of booking holidays and then silently dreading them. I know it sounds strange, but I spend hours agonising over every review and worrying that the hotel/food/location won’t live up to my – let’s be honest, slightly...

Meet The Only English Language Theatre Festival in Croatia
June the 29th, 2025 – Did you know that glorious Dubrovnik is home to the only English language theatre festival in Croatia? As Mladen Miletic/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, 11 years ago, three enthusiasts launched the Midsummer Scene Festival, an...

Croatian Tourism Minister Praises June Numbers, But Issues Warning
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina has praised June’s excellent tourist numbers, but has issued yet another warning surrounding prices in the sector. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina...

Alix Earle Looks As Chic As Ever in Black and White Bandeau Bikini While Visiting Croatia
Alix Earle just jumped to the top of our vacation style mood boards with her latest Instagram reel. The social media star, podcast host and two-time SI Swimsuit model—having joined the brand as the first-ever digital cover star in 2024 before...