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New Approaches to Branding Croatian Olive Oil
Summary Croatian development expert Mira Lepur presented her vision for positioning Croatia’s olive oil sector globally at a symposium in Postira, emphasizing the need for a strong branding strategy and sustainability. Lepur...

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...

Beter partners with Entain CEE to expand content in Croatia and Poland
The agreement will see Beter provide ESportsBattle and Setka Cup tournaments to SuperSport and STS. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Entain CEE brands SuperSport and STS will integrate Beter’s fast-betting products - The deal covers esports formats...

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...

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction and Betting Tips | October 2nd 2025
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dinamo Zagreb return to action in the UEFA Europa League when they lock horns at TSC Arena on Thursday. Zarko Lazetic’s men head into the midweek clash on a run of five straight home victories and will be looking to get up and...
Iran Will Not Surrender to Pressure: President
President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s steadfastness in the face of international pressure, declaring that surrender is not in the nature of the Iranian people. Speaking on Tuesday at a ceremony honoring Iran’s national freestyle and...

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....

Amb. Trichilo meets with the president of the Croatian Parliament
The Ambassador of Italy to Croatia, Paolo Trichilo, was received by the President of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandroković. The conversation brought out full satisfaction on both sides for the excellent development of bilateral relations,...

2,000-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Discovered in Croatia
An interpretation of an ancient shipwreck. Credit: GreekReporter Archive Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman shipwreck in Barbir Bay, Croatia, where it lay undisturbed for nearly 2,000 years. The vessel, measuring about...

The worlds number 1 passport revealed – as UK and USA both drop to record lows.
79 Have passport, will travel; however, some passports benefit from visa-free access to more destinations than others. The level of “openness” a passport offers, the more potent and desirable it is, but potency rises and falls with world events...

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,...

Shooting World Championship: Zoravar Singh Sandhu Leads Indian Challenge After Day 1 Of Trap Qualification
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Veteran Indian shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu produced a steady performance to stay in touch with the leaders after the first day of men's trap qualification at the International Shooting Sports Federation...

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...
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....

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...