Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Rijeka

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...

Rijeka Announces Carnival Season 2026

Now in its 43rd edition, the carnival once again highlights Rijeka’s reputation as a city of openness, creativity and strong local identity, where tradition...

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...

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...

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...

By Ivana Babić

Austria’s Enduring Influence in Adria

How a small Alpine nation still shapes the sea it once ruled Evening settles over Rijeka’s port, cranes glinting against a violet horizon. Freight trains...

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...

Croatia Proposes Stricter Housing Rules for Foreign Workers

Croatia’s Ministry of the Interior has proposed a new set of accommodation rules aimed at improving living conditions for third-country workers. The draft regulation...

Having One Job is Not Enough To Live Comfortabily in Croatia 

Common second jobs include service sector roles such as waiting tables, cleaning, passenger transport, and occasional manual work. Many feel that a single salary is...

New Rijeka Gateway Terminal Officially Opens

Croatia has officially inaugurated the new Rijeka Gateway container terminal, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport and maritime infrastructure. Described as one...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Armed Forces Modernization

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved several multi-year modernization projects for the Armed Forces, including...

North Macedonia to Welcome Two Major High-Tech Foreign Investments

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced two major foreign high-tech investments, one from Turkey and one from Germany,...

The Year Tech Became the System

AI stopped being a clever add-on and became the backbone—of power grids, regulation, capital, and national strategy. For years, artificial...

New Online Tool Makes Learning Slovenian More Accessible

The textbook, Naslon, is available in seven languages and focuses on practical language skills needed in everyday and official...

Croatia Unveils €2.18 Billion Defence Modernisation Plan

Croatia has approved a €2.18 billion military modernisation package, marking one of the country’s most significant defence investments to...
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