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Is Poland the New Croatia? DW Claims Czech Tourists Think So…
August the 19th, 2025 – Poland is certainly far cooler than Croatia during the summer, and it has definitely found its place on the European tourist map in more recent years, but do Czech tourists prefer it? DW has claimed that Poland is the new...

Croatian president reaffirms no troops will be sent to Ukraine
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday reaffirmed that his country will not send troops to Ukraine. "I have received a mandate from the Croatian people to uphold this position, and therefore I repeat that Croatian soldiers will not...

Is Israel Committing Genocide In Gaza? International Court Will Take Years
South Africa instituted a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in late December 2023, claiming Israel was violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide through its...

Croatian leader reassures nation will not send its soldiers to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday reiterated that Croatia will not send military forces to Ukraine. “I have received a mandate from the Croatian people to maintain this stance, so I repeat that Croatian soldiers will not take...

Croatia Says It “Will Not Take Part” in Ukraine War
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday firmly ruled out any involvement of Croatian troops in the war in Ukraine, saying the country "will not take part in 'other people's wars.'" In a Facebook post, Milanovic reaffirmed that...

Croatia Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic (C). X/ @zagreb_info August 18, 2025 Hour: 9:48 am On Monday, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said that Croatian soldiers will not take part in “other people’s wars,” referring to the conflict in Ukraine....

Croatian president rejects Zagreb’s participation in EU contingent in Ukraine
BELGRADE, August 18. /TASS/. Croatia has no obligations to the "coalition of the willing," therefore, Zagreb’s participation in the proposed deployment of a European military contingent to Ukraine has been ruled out completely, the country’s...
Croatian president rules out sending troops to Ukraine
ZAGREB, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Monday that Croatian soldiers will not take part in "other people's wars," referring to the conflict in Ukraine. "Croatia is a member of the European Union and NATO and only...

Croatia’s accommodation landscape set for big change
by croatiaweek August 18, 2025 in News Hvar Croatia’s ambitious tourism reform, designed to shift the industry from mass arrivals to a more sustainable, higher-quality model, is beginning to stir unease among private hosts. With private...

Croatia’s Leader Rejects Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has publicly rejected any involvement of his country's military in the war in Ukraine, stating unequivocally that he holds a direct mandate from the public to maintain this stance. "I have received a...

President: “Croatian soldiers will not fight in other people’s wars”
by croatiaweek August 18, 2025 in News President Milanovic (Photo credit: Ured PRH) President Zoran Milanović has stressed that Croatian soldiers will not take part in the war in Ukraine, saying the government is not authorised to commit Croatia...

Bosnian Serb prime minister steps down as political turmoil deepens
Bosnia’s Serb entity plunged deeper into political crisis Monday as Prime Minister Radovan Viskovic resigned, paving the way for a government reshuffle while banned leader Milorad Dodik continues to defy the central government. The announcement...

Baku State University hosts international expert meeting on global navigation satellite systems
Baku, August 18, AZERTAC On August 18, the expert meeting of the “Systems, Signals and Services” working group began at Baku State University (BSU). Co-organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the International...

Referendum on confidence in Republika Srpska leadership set for late September — president
BELGRADE, August 18. /TASS/. A referendum on confidence in the political course of the leadership of Republika Srpska (the entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) will be held at the end of September, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik said. "We...

Milanović: Croatian Soldiers Will Not Join Foreign Wars
Croatian President Zoran Milanović has strongly criticised Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s involvement in discussions with the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” warning that Croatia has no obligations beyond those stemming from its EU and...

Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
Guy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondent ShareSave Hundreds of thousands attended a concert by Marko Perkovic in Zagreb A "neo-fascist Croatian Woodstock" or patriotic, anti-establishment fun? Last month's mega-gig by the ultra-nationalist singer...

Malaysia's 'ASEAN Shenzhen' Needs Some Significant Legal Reform To Take Off - Here's How
(MENAFN- The Conversation) The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has been hailed as a game changer for ASEAN. Launched in January 2025, this cross-border initiative brings together Malaysia's land and workforce with Singapore's...

From Europe to Asia: Global Walkers Converge on Lika for Croatian Walking Festival
The Croatian Walking Festival, set to take place on September 6 and 7 in Gospić, is once again proving its international appeal. Organisers have confirmed the arrival of large walking groups from the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and the United...
Pick up the phone, Popa: Socceroos could lose another rising star to Croatia
It’s not an empty threat. Croatia is closely monitoring Segecic, and has already poached another of Australia’s rising stars, with goalkeeper Anthony Pavlesic - who, like Segecic, was born and raised in Sydney and played youth international...

International recognition of Palestine: Political marketing or genuine change?
Recognition as political marketing Major peace initiatives Netanyahu and Lapid: Competing visions for Israel’s future role in the Middle East International involvement: Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations as organizers of the New York...