Updated: Four Maltese dead in car accident in Croatia

Four Maltese people have died in a car accident in Croatia, after their rental car swerved off a coastal road and plunged down a ravine and into the sea. Croatian media reported that the accident happened on Thursday afternoon on the D8 state road...

Meta allows impersonation scams to run rampant as political deepfakes hawk phony benefits

By now, it is hardly a secret that social media, and Facebook in particular, has become a garbage dump for bad information. Already targeted by foreign actors as fertile ground in which to sow discontent and partisan hostility, its inextricable...

Reimagining the Role of Veterans in Nepal’s Democratic Future

As Nepal grapples with ongoing political instability, fractured governance, and a deepening crisis of public trust, an interim government has been approved—but are the strategic national challenges in sight? One potentially transformative group...

EDITORIAL: Countering Organized Political Violence, Everywhere, Part Three

Read Part One At its heart, fascism is about premising the needs of one group, often defined by race and ethnicity, over the rest of humanity; anti-fascists have always opposed this… — from “A Brief History of Anti-Fascism” by James Stout, on...

Ensuring equal political participation: strengthening the rights to vote and to stand for election of persons with disabilities in Vietnam

Ensuring equal political participation: strengthening the rights to vote and to stand for election of persons with disabilities in VietnamThis article provides policy makers with evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the rights of persons...

Croatia Marks World Tourism Day with Focus on Sustainability

World Tourism Day is being celebrated on Saturday across Croatia under the global theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” Events highlight tourism’s potential as a driver of positive change, stressing the importance of responsible...

BNB Governor: Bulgaria Gains Sovereignty, Not Loses It, with the Euro

Bulgaria’s integration into the European monetary framework is no longer a distant prospect but an ongoing reality, according to Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. In an interview with the Bulgarian Industrial Association’s...

Croatia Is Hosting Its Largest Military Exercise In The Past Seven Years

The seven-day joint military exercise of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia – Combat Power 25 – is being conducted in the land and air domains at the “Eugen Kvaternik” military training ground near Slunj, as well as at the Zirje naval...

President Milanović Visits Minnesota, Meets Governor Walz and National Guard Leaders

Croatian President Zoran Milanović met on Friday in St. Paul with Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz during his working visit to the United States. The President traveled to Minnesota to visit the state’s National Guard base, a strategic...

Croatian Parliament rejects immediate recognition of Palestine in vote

by croatiaweek September 26, 2025 in News The Croatian Parliament has voted on Friday against a proposal to immediately recognise the State of Palestine. Instead, a majority of MPs supported a resolution calling on the Government to monitor...

Croats Double Their Wealth in 10 Years

September the 27th, 2025 – Despite ongoing economic woes and inflationary pressures, Croats have managed to double their wealth in the last 10 years. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Edita Vlahovic Zuvela writes, Croats have managed to double their financial...

Croatian Parliament Rejects Proposal to Recognize Palestine

The Croatian Parliament today voted against a proposal to formally recognize the State of Palestine. Out of 121 MPs present, 44 voted in favor, 4 abstained, and 73 opposed. Lawmakers also voted on a separate proposal to suspend existing licenses...

Croatia Begins Introducing Cards for Retirees

September the 27th, 2025 – Croatia has begun introducing cards for retirees, and the novelty is that the actual amount they’re paid each month doesn’t matter. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, all people drawing their pensions in Croatia should receive...

Croatia’s earliest printed books showcased in new “Incunabula Croatica” monograph

by croatiaweek September 26, 2025 in News (Photo: NSK) ZAGREB, 26 September 2025 (Hina) – A major new work dedicated to Croatia’s earliest printed books has been unveiled in Zagreb. The National and University Library (NSK) this week presented...

BIS Implements “Affiliates Rule” (a 50% Rule) Applicable to Entity List and Military End User List

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued an interim final rule (the “Affiliates Rule”), effective September 29, 2025, automatically imposing corresponding restrictions on entities 50% or more owned directly...

Cannavaro takes new international job ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro is all set to take up a shock new international job ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Ballon d'Or winning ex-Juventus star was without a job since Dinamo Zagreb parted ways with him in April this year. However,...

Croatia culls 10,000 pigs after fresh ASF outbreak

CROATIA – Croatian veterinary services have begun culling around 10,000 pigs in the eastern Baranya region following what officials describe as the country’s most severe outbreak of African swine fever to date. The operation started this week...

‘Politicised’ judges: French right lashes out at judiciary over Sarkozy verdict

PARIS – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s five-years sentence quickly drew criticism from the far right and parts of the centre-right, who accused the country’s judicial system of being “politicised.” Sarkozy, who held office from 2007 to...

Croatian Parliament Votes Against Recognizing Palestine

Details. The Croatian parliament on Friday, September 26, rejected a proposal to recognize Palestinian statehood. This was reported by TV channel N1. Forty-four deputies voted in favor of recognizing the Palestinian state, four abstained and 73...

Despite federal government shutdown, these national parks are mostly open in North Carolina

What to know about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina as the federal government shutdown begins. The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will...