EU has ‘sound’ legal basis for Ukraine reparation loan, says von der Leyen

Brussels has a legally “sound” basis for using hundreds of billions of euros’ worth of immobilised Russian central bank assets to fund a so-called “reparation loan” to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday....

Croatia and Slovenia Promote Tourism in Japan

September the 25th, 2025 – Croatia and Slovenia have jointly promoted tourism in the very heart of Japan, showcasing the beauty of both of these neighbouring nations. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the Croatian National Tourist Board and...

Europe’s Largest Military Is Bigger Than France, Germany, and the UK’s Combined

Europe has long been known for its military history, partly because it was the site of the largest war the world has ever seen. Since then, Europe’s defense landscape has changed into a mix of NATO allies and nations with some of the strongest...

PHOTOS: Croatian and UK armed forces in joint military drill

by croatiaweek October 1, 2025 in News (Photo: MORH) Excellent cooperation between the Croatian and British armed forces was showcased today at the international military exercise Sava Star 25, held at the “Gašinci” training ground in Gašinci....

VIDEO: Croatia to get another new modern stadium meeting standards for European matches

by croatiaweek October 1, 2025 in Sport Arena Bjelovar (Photo: Dario Hrebak/Facebook) The central Croatan city of Bjelovar is set to welcome a brand-new, modern sports arena which will meet the requirements for both domestic and European...

Tourism Minister Glavina: September Up 6%, Croatia Moving Toward Year-Round Tourism

Croatia recorded a six percent increase in tourist arrivals and overnight stays this September compared to last year’s record-breaking month, Minister of Tourism and Sport Tonči Glavina announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the 9th international...

EU’s Renewable Energy Directive remains a catalyst for renewables amidst political uncertainty

The report also reveals that political uncertainty is becoming an increasingly important challenge in the transposition and implementation of RED III on top of persistent barriers such as limited data for mapping processes, administrative...

US Government shutdown felt in Croatia: Embassy issues update

by croatiaweek October 1, 2025 in News (Photo credit: Miki Bratanić) ZAGREB, 1 October 2025 – The ongoing shutdown of the United States federal government has also reached Croatia, with the American Embassy in Zagreb announcing temporary changes...

Croatian president’s speech at the UN General Assembly in New York

(Photo: Office of President of Croatia / Marko Beljan) Croatian President Zoran Milanović addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, underlining Croatia’s commitment to peace, multilateralism and...

Hungarian MOL-Croatian INA war: MOL CEO Hernádi bribed Croatian PM with €10M?

It was a mistake to sell shares of INA, Croatia’s oil company, especially in light of the energy crisis, declared Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Tuesday in Zagreb, emphasising that his position on this matter has been clear for a long...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Hungary hosts its largest military exercise

Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 was the Hungarian Defence Forces’ (HDF) largest and most complex military exercise aimed at enhancing defence capabilities along with NATO defence plans and procedures. It is the most significant training exercise of...

Croatian Foreign Minister: Recognition of Palestine Premature Without Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Croatia’s Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman said on Tuesday in New York that the conditions for recognising a Palestinian state have not yet been met, stressing that hostilities must cease and all hostages must be released first. His comments...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Croatia to cull 12,000 pigs after swine fever outbreak

Officials blame wild boars, illegal trade for virus spread Croatian breeders must cull nearly 12,000 pigs after an outbreak of African swine fever at farms in the east of the country, Reuters reported, citing authorities on Tuesday. The disease,...

Tuesday night football sees Northside dominate Lejeune amid potential government shutdown

Head coach Sam Cassou, in year one at Lejeune, just told his players, play like it's the last game of the year, but against an undefeated Northside squad, who wasted no time attacking the Devilpups with a #24 Sincere Columbus rush TD. Keith Boyd...

Zagreb and Shanghai Celebrate 45 Years of Friendship in China

September 23, 2025 – Zagreb continues to raise its profile on the international stage, this time in China, with a ceremony marking 45 years of friendship between Zagreb and Shanghai. Since my first two trips to China earlier this year, I have been...

Great Numbers for Croatian Tourism in September

October the 1st, 2025 – There have been some excellent numbers for Croatian tourism in September, with the number of fiscalised receipts issued also encouraging. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the high expectations for the post-season...

Savouring delicious food and autumn sun in Croatia

Apart from a few packed-away sun loungers and the odd shuttered beach kiosk, summer is firmly keeping its grip on the Croatian island of Lošinj in the northern Adriatic. The sea is still warm as I plunge into the turquoise waters of Čikat bay, one...

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...