Croatia

Split Christmas Market 2026: Festive Season Set to Bring Holiday Cheer to Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

Split’s Advent programme will run from 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with concerts, family activities...

Croatian Self-Driving Cars Take to British Roads

From Zagreb to Manchester, Croatian mobility company Verne is helping bring autonomous taxis to European streets, challenging the assumption that the continent's next transport...

Adria’s Invisible Global Footprint

From the technology behind global communications to medicines, automotive engineering and digital worlds, the seven countries of Adria have contributed far more to modern...

Industrial Ambition

The Next Test for Mate Rimac

The Croatian entrepreneur built a global reputation by challenging the automotive establishment. Now, with Porsche departing, BMW adopting his technology and autonomous taxis operating...

Beyond the AI Hype

Who's Actually Building the Adria Region's AI Economy? From cancer diagnostics and digital identity to industrial engineering and creative automation, companies across the Adria region...

Are We Still in Control?

GPS makes his journeys easier, and a smartphone helps him check his emails. Yet Krešimir Mišak remains deeply sceptical about the direction of technological...

Peđa Bajović, stand-up comedian

Why Do You Say Balkans When You Mean Yugoslavia?

Peđa Bajović, Montenegrin-born, Serbian-raised, a Bosnian living in Croatia, Yugoslav leftover and stand-up comedian who has been trying to leave the profession for years When...

Zagreb Apartments Near Historical Affordability Limits as Prices Outpace Earnings

The average price of a square metre of a newly built apartment in Zagreb reached €3,518 in the first half of 2026, compared with...

Croatia Introduces Online Customs Service for Travellers From 1 November

Croatia will launch a new online customs service on 1 November 2026, allowing travellers to declare goods subject to import duties and pay the...

Renovation Costs in Croatia Rise as Skilled Tradespeople Become Harder to Find

Renovating a home in Croatia is becoming increasingly expensive, as a shortage of skilled tradespeople drives up prices and leaves homeowners waiting months or...

Ricky Gervais to Bring ‘Legend’ Stand-Up Tour to Zagreb in 2027

The show will take place at Arena Zagreb, bringing one of the world’s best-known comedians to Croatia’s capital as part of a European tour...

Croatia and China Seek to Strengthen Trade and Infrastructure Cooperation

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Zagreb to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation and international developments....

Zagreb Adds 39 New Camera Locations to Crack Down on Illegal Parking

The cameras will begin operating on 16 October, bringing the total number of monitored locations across the Croatian capital to 219, an increase of...

Zagreb – The Rules for Travelling With Dogs on Trams and Buses

The company has published an educational video to remind pet owners how to travel safely and ensure a comfortable journey for all passengers. Small dogs...

Mastercard to Introduce Offline Payments in Croatia and Across Europe by 2027

The initiative aims to make digital payments more resilient by allowing certain transactions to be processed even when an internet connection is unavailable, addressing...