Russia’s War Transforms Ukraine into a World-Leading Military Producer

Executive Summary: Russia’s 2022 invasion triggered a surge in Ukraine’s defense sector, experiencing a 350 percent growth since 2022. Ukraine leads globally in tactical and long-range drones, aiming to become the world’s “drone capital.” Upcoming...

Croatian Tourism Minister: “Wise pricing needed for 2026″

by croatiaweek October 1, 2025 in News Split OPATIJA, 1 Oct 2025 (Hina) – Croatia’s tourism sector has continued its upward trajectory this year, with September recording a six percent increase in arrivals and overnight stays compared to last...

Croatian Food Prices to Inflate More Than Eurozone in 2026

October the 1st, 2025 – Croatian food prices are set to inflate at twice the pace of those in the rest of the Eurozone in 2026. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Edita Vlahovic Zuvela writes, Croats spend about a quarter of their income on food, and if housing,...

Kosovo’s Osmani slams Serbian president over war rhetoric

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vučić’s call for war are a dangerous echo of the darkest chapters of recent history, President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani said on Saturday. Reacting to Osmani’s call on Europe to prevent Serbia’s aggressive tactics, Vučić...

Retired military officer issues Pete Hegseth a stark warning: 'Ignore at your own peril'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth must realize his key warrior ethos is off base, or face "peril," according to a retired military officer on Saturday. Robert McTague, a retired military officer who did two tours in Iraq, and also served in...

Malta welcomes a world-class fleet

by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media 13 Oct 03:41 PDT 15 October 2025 The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on...

Miami International Piano Festival Announces 2025–2026 Season at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

The Miami International Piano Festival (MIPF) has announced its 2025–2026 season, returning to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with a diverse lineup of performances featuring internationally acclaimed pianists. The upcoming season includes one...

Zagreb kicks off decarbonization of public transport

Croatia has earmarked EUR 50 million for firms providing public urban and suburban transport services to install chargers for electric buses. Zagreb is also in the process of procuring 70 electric buses. The grant agreement was signed by Minister...

President Pezeshkian: Surrendering is not in our nature

President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s resolve in the face of foreign pressure, declaring that the nation will never bow to coercion. Speaking on Tuesday at a ceremony honoring the national freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling teams for...

Croatia’s Aircash wallet adds DCB in deal with DIMOCO

DIMOCO, a leading provider of carrier billing solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Aircash, a licensed EU electronic money institution and the first Croatian fintech platform. Through this collaboration, Aircash – which bills itself...

Drones that shut Munich airport were 'military', report says as thousands of Oktoberfest visitors are hit by delays

The drones that forced Munich airport to close on Thursday and Friday evening in the middle of Oktoberfest were 'military', a report has confirmed. German news outlet Bild reported that the drones spotted hovering over the travel hub were military...

Croatia marks Police Day: “We are among the safest countries in the world”

by croatiaweek September 30, 2025 in News (Photo: MUP) Croatia has marked Police Day and the feast of St. Michael, the patron saint of the police, on Monday with a special ceremony in Zagreb. This year’s commemoration carried the motto “Security...

Zagreb to host first SUPR DUPR Pickleball Camp this October

by croatiaweek September 30, 2025 in Sport Pickleball enthusiasts are set to gather in the Croatian capital next month for the first SUPR DUPR Pickleball Camp, taking place on 11–12 October 2025 at P&P Academy, Borčec 44, Zagreb. The camp,...

Croatia, working with mines

A deminer prepares for work, Otočac, Croatia, September 2025 - photo by Silvia Maraone Croatia will be mine-free by the end of the year, thirty years after the end of the war. What will happen to the deminers who will not be able to retire after...

JD Vance hails Trump's Gaza peace plan as ‘great moment for the world'

US Vice President JD Vance has said Donald Trump is on the cusp of achieving “true peace in the Middle East”, with developments unfolding in Gaza. Early on Sunday morning, he told ABC show This Week that Hamas has indicated it is holding 20 living...

President of Latvia and Prime Minister of Croatia sent congratulations to Moldovan citizens

Moldovan citizens have clearly chosen freedom and democracy, and the European future of the country "shines brighter than ever." The results of Sunday's elections confirm the trust that citizens have in the leadership of the Republic of Moldova,...

Croatia Launches First Battery-Powered Train, Built by Končar

Croatian Railways has officially introduced its first battery-powered train, manufactured by Končar, marking a major step towards greener and more sustainable public transport. The new train is designed to operate on non-electrified railway lines...

Zagreb develops electric bus network with state grant

Croatia’s Ministry of Economy and the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency signed a grant agreement with Zagreb’s public transport company ZET to build 62 double charging stations, thus providing 124 charging points at the...

Croatia Receives Sixth EU Recovery Fund Payment Worth €835.6 Million

The European Commission has paid Croatia the sixth installment under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, amounting to €835.6 million. “Reforms and investments linked to this payment will drive positive changes for Croatian citizens and...

Croatia, who is afraid of the wolf?

Wolf – photo courtesy of Josip Kusak Until recently, it was under strict protection, but since 2024, partly at the request of the European Commission, the wolf’s protection status has been downgraded, so today this species is potentially huntable....