Friday, 16th January 2026

Croatia

Rijeka Announces Carnival Season 2026

Now in its 43rd edition, the carnival once again highlights Rijeka’s reputation as a city of openness,...

Croatia And Norway Bolster Defence Cooperation

Ivan Anušić, who is leading a Croatian delegation that includes the Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces, discussed current and future collaboration opportunities, the...

Transport Of Crude Oil To NIS Begins Through Croatia’s JANAF Pipeline

The move follows the issuance of the necessary licences, allowing roughly 85,000 tonnes of crude to reach Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) this week, a...

Croatia Proposes Nationwide Ban On Mobile Phones In Primary Schools

Croatia’s Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has put forward a proposal to prohibit the use of mobile phones in all primary schools, marking...

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Visits Croatia

Rutte toured a military base showcasing Croatia’s modern equipment such as Rafale jets, Black Hawk helicopters, and Bayraktar drones, and commended Croatia’s rapid defence...

Croatia Rules Out Deploying Troops To Ukraine

After an international meeting in Paris aimed at advancing peace and security guarantees for Ukraine, it has been confirmed that Croatia will not send its...

Croatia Extends Free Rail Travel

The Croatian government has confirmed the continuation and expansion of its free public rail transport programme, extending the benefit to additional groups and enhancing...

Croatia Aims for Faster Permits and Greener Buildings Under New Construction Rules

Croatia has adopted new building laws designed to significantly speed up construction permit procedures while promoting zero-emission and energy-efficient buildings. The reforms are part...

Croatian Herbal Teas From Podravina Brew Success on Global Markets

In the fertile Podravina region of northern Croatia, the cultivation and processing of medicinal herbs have blossomed into a thriving export industry. At a...

Croatian Referee Ivana Martinčić Ranked Third Best In The World

Croatian football referee Ivana Martinčić has been named the third best female referee in the world, according to the latest international rankings, marking one...

Zagreb Prepares Open-Air Concerts for New Year’s Eve

Zagreb will welcome the New Year with two public concerts on 31 December: the main New Year’s Eve concert at Ban Josip Jelačić Square...

Croatia’s Next-Gen Thermal Attraction: Wellovar Complex Rises in Bjelovar

Construction of the Wellovar geothermal sports and recreation park in Bjelovar is rapidly taking shape, positioning it to become one of Croatia’s most advanced...

Croatia Finishes 2025 In FIFA World Rankings Top 10

Croatia’s national football team has capped off 2025 by cementing its place among the world’s elite, finishing the year ranked 10th in the latest...

More Cars, Fewer Babies: Croatia Faces Demographic Paradox

In 2024, there were nearly 2.66 million registered vehicles, with passenger cars alone numbering almost two million, yet only 32,069 children were born that...

Major Driving Licence Overhaul in Croatia Under New EU Rules

Drivers in Croatia are set to see significant changes to the driving licence system as new European Union rules aim to improve road safety...