Croatia–BiH Border Deal: Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a new agreement reshaping 58 border crossings, aiming to streamline traffic and cut summer congestion while aligning operations with Schengen rules; six crossings are upgraded to full international passenger and freight hubs. Croatian Tourism Pressure: Croatian landlords are increasingly questioning the Airbnb/Booking.com model as new levies and regulations hit ahead of peak season, pushing some back toward longer-term rentals. Croatia at the World Cup: Croatia has arrived in the US for its 2026 campaign with Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić among the experienced core, setting up group-stage games across Arlington, Toronto and Philadelphia. Regional Diplomacy (SEECP): Croatia’s foreign minister Gordan Grlić-Radman joined SEECP events in Sofia, where leaders focused on regional cooperation, connectivity and security; Bulgaria also met Kosovo’s foreign leadership on EU integration support. World Cup Politics & Prices: FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended record ticket pricing and brushed off visa-related controversies as the tournament begins across the US, Canada and Mexico. Culture Spotlight: ESPN’s Billie Jean King documentary Give Me The Ball! will open the Croatia International Film Festival in Šibenik on July 24.