Culture

Three New Croatian Words Recognized At Dr. Šreter Awards

The winning words reflect contemporary social and technological developments, highlighting the language’s adaptability.The three new Croatian words...

Most Popular Baby Names In Croatia

Croatia has released the latest list of the most popular baby names, showing a mix of traditional favourites and modern choices among new parents. The...

Ljubljana Business School Marks 80 Years With Global Ambitions

The School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana is marking its 80th anniversary not merely as a historical milestone but as proof that a Slovenian...

Storm Rider Takes a Balkan Film Into America’s Toughest Market

Producer Neb Chupin explains why the film Storm Rider (Gospodar Oluje) is entering more than 300 U.S. cinemas through a high-risk self-release strategy —...

Author Atina Perković To Publish Groundbreaking Book On Femicide

Developed in cooperation with the Center for Criminalistic, Criminological and Legal Research, the book combines scientific research with authentic testimonies to shed light on...

Croatian Documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ Wins Prestigious European Award

The Croatian documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ has been awarded Best European Documentary, earning international recognition for its powerful portrayal of one of the most...

Via Dinarica Recognised Among World’s Top Hiking Trails by National Geographic

The recognition highlights its unique combination of pristine nature, cultural heritage and cross-border cooperation. Via Dinarica is a long-distance hiking trail running through the Dinaric...

Širom’s Latest Album Ranked Among the Year’s Best Folk Releases

Slovenian trio Širom has been praised by The Guardian, which ranked their fifth album, In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper, as the...

Serbia’s Controversial “Lex Specialis” on General Staff Sparks Legal and Public Worry

Designed to allow the demolition of the modernist building, once protected as a cultural monument, the law has been widely criticized for violating constitutional...

Why an Increasing Number of Croatians are Choosing to Return Home

In recent years, Croatia has begun to witness a notable shift in migration patterns as more of its citizens decide to return from abroad...

Istrian Sheep Cheese Gains EU-Wide Geographical Protection

A traditional sheep cheese from the Istrian peninsula, produced in both Slovenia and Croatia, has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status at the...

Makarska Recognized Among Top 3 European Cities for Innovative Retail Revival

Makarska has been named one of the top three finalists for the prestigious European Capitals of Small Retail award for 2026. The recognition highlights...

Evangelical Church Installs New Bishop Focused on Openness and Dialogue

Aleksander Erniša, 45, has officially taken over as bishop of the Slovenian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the country’s second-largest Christian denomination. Installed during a ceremony...

€3.4 Million Allocated For Six Croatian Projects Outside Croatia

The Croatian Government has approved the allocation of €3.4 million for six projects in 2025, aimed at supporting Croat communities living outside Croatia —...

Blue Heron Wins Top Honor at Ljubljana International Film Festival

Blue Heron, the contemplative and emotionally charged debut by Canadian-Hungarian director Sophy Romvari, claimed the prestigious Kingfisher Award at the 36th Ljubljana International Film...