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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Croatian mine-clearing vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING boosts local production in Ukraine
Croatian demining vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING has increased the localization of its production in Ukraine to 30% and plans to raise this to 50% by 2026 by producing armored vehicle bodies and other components locally. The company shared these...

Croatian Tourist Board & Expedia Promote Small Destinations
September the 24th, 2025 – The Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) and Expedia have teamed up to promote small destinations through the Destination Giveback initiative. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) has joined forces with...
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...

US falls off list of top 10 most powerful passports
The latest Henley Passport Index, a ranking that measures how many countries a traveler can visit without needing a visa, reports that the U.S. passport now ranks 12th globally, sharing the position with Malaysia. Last year, the U.S. was in...

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...

Latvia to mark EU Anti-Trafficking Day
October 18th is 'Anti-Trafficking Day' in the European Union, and it will be noted in Latvia by the continuation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' information campaign under the slogans “Don’t Let Yourself Be Used” and “Working Abroad”. "Its aim...

Croatia Invests in Nuclear Innovation to Secure Long-Term Growth
Croatia has announced plans to construct three small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) as part of its energy strategy. The move aims to boost national energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and contribute to the EU’s climate goals....

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...

Morocco Ranks 12th in the World, Still Africa’s Best in FIFA Rankings
Morocco just keeps on shining on the global football stage, and they’re still hanging onto a 12th spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The Atlas Lions have an impressive 1,710.11 points on the official FIFA website, and they’re still looking...