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Croatia Finally Moving Towards Year-Round Tourism
October the 7th, 2025 – According to Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina, Croatia is finally moving towards year-round tourism with excellent numbers recorded during the pre-season this year. As Glas Istre/Voice of Istria writes, HRT Dnevnik recently...

PHOTOS: Oktobeer Fest – the biggest party festival in Croatia – opens
(Photo: Dino Ninković) Oktobeer Fest has officially opened its doors at the Zagreb Fair (Zagrebački velesajam), kicking off with a drone display that lit up the skies above the city. The opening night drew large crowds eager to enjoy great music,...
TV Beats presents new series in development at the Co-Financing market and screenings of completed series
TV Beats Forum, focusing on scripted series as part of Industry @ Tallinn & Baltic Event, presents eight European series projects to be pitched at the TV Beats Co-Financing Market. Five recently completed titles will be screened as part of the...

Where to watch Spain vs. Georgia: Latest team news and TV information
Spain will look to make a hat trick of wins when they face Georgia in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match of October on Saturday. Spain are riding high on their winning momentum after bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss...

Where to watch Estonia vs. Italy: Latest team news and TV information
Italy will look to strengthen their automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they travel to Tallinn to face Estonia in a qualifier match on Saturday. The Estonia national football team have poor form on their back, having been...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Ireland: Latest team news and TV information
Portugal will look to continue their winning streak when they welcome Ireland in an intriguing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Since winning their second UEFA Nations League title in June, Portugal has been high on their winning streak....

Ivica Trušček shocks Christian Eckerlin and Alina Dalaslan remains undefeated at OKTAGON 78
This past Saturday, October 18, OKTAGON made history once again by becoming the first major MMA promotion to be broadcast on mainstream TV network, RTL, in Germany. Lanxess Arena played host for OKTAGON 78 and 20,000 fans packed into the venue to...

Central European Guy At Other End Of Bar Watching Some Sport With Mallets On Phone
BRECKSVILLE, OH—Speculating that the unnamed individual was unable to find the broadcast on even the most extensive of satellite TV packages, patrons at the Thirsty Goose Tavern confirmed Friday there was currently a Central European guy sitting...

A look at sitting volleyball, the Paralympic sport bringing its World Cup to Fort Wayne
Many cities across the United States are about to become major hubs for international sports competition in the coming years. The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, which will also be one of 11 U.S. cities playing host to the 2026...

How to watch Scotland vs Belarus: kick-off time, TV details, tickets and team news after Greece injuries and suspensions
Everything you need to know ahead of Scotland’s latest World Cup 2026 qualifier Steve Clarke’s men took another step closer to Canada, USA and Mexico, with a win the Scotland boss described as ‘not pretty’. After an underwhelming first hour,...

Taifas: Timișoara festival to feature Radu Jude retrospective, music, and literary events
The third edition of Taifas Balkan Film and Culture Festival, set to take place in Timișoara between October 13 and October 19, will include a retrospective dedicated to Romanian director Radu Jude. The public will be able to see the director's...

Tom Aspinall Calls 4,000-Day Glory Kickboxing Champ His ‘Best’ Sparring Partner to Counter Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
After Jon Jones retired from the UFC, it marked the end of Tom Aspinall’s reign as the longest interim champion in UFC history. Now, as the undisputed heavyweight champion, the Brit is set to make his first title defense against the dangerous...

Kranjčevićeva Stadium construction enters new phase in Zagreb
by croatiaweek October 10, 2025 in Sport (Photo: Grad Zagreb) Zagreb’s long-awaited stadium redevelopment in Kranjčevićeva Street has officially entered a new stage of construction, signalling visible progress on one of the city’s key sports...

A guide to Greater Boston's autumnal cornucopia of classical music events
In his great ode “To Autumn,” Keats addressed the season itself: “Where are the songs of spring?... Think not of them, Thou hast thy music too.” This autumn there’s an amazing amount of music — especially classical music — taking place around...

EBU adds 2026, 2030 FIFA World Cup coverage for Azerbaijan, Iceland, Malta
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the wide-ranging alliance of the continent’s public service broadcasters, has expanded its coverage rights for the 2026 and 2030 editions of the elite FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. This latest agreement...

Scenic Group announces launch of Scenic Ikon
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, set to join the Scenic Discovery Yacht fleet for its inaugural season from April 2028. This new vessel redefines ultra-luxury expedition cruising, offering discerning travellers unparalleled...

Where to watch Germany vs. Luxembourg: Latest team news and TV information
UEFA World Cup Qualifying Group A turned out to pull off some surprises in September and the first October clash will see Germany take on Luxembourg on Friday, October 10. Germany’s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a shaky start, opening...

Where to watch France vs. Azerbaijan: Latest team news and TV information
France will look to maintain their perfect start in Group D when they host Azerbaijan on Friday. Les Bleus top the table with six points from two games, while the visitors sit bottom with just one point from their opening fixtures. France have...

Where to watch Canada vs. Australia: Latest team news and TV information
Canada's national men's soccer team will return to Stade Saputo to face Australia in their first friendly match of their October window on Friday. Canada had a heartbreak when they lost the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Guatemala on...

Czech Republic 0–0 Croatia, FIFA World Cup European 2026 Qualifiers: Evenly Poised Clash Ends Goalless in Prague as Both Sides Stay Level on Points in Group L
The Croatia national football team had to share spoils with the Czech Republic national football team in the UEFA FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers match in Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czechia. The match ended in a goalless (0-0) draw. This was...