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Philippines, Croatia ink deal on hiring of hotel workers
Philstar
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July 27, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Croatia have signed the implementing guidelines for the pilot project on the recruitment and employment of Filipino hotel workers in Croatia. Through a hybrid signing ceremony in Manila and Zagreb,...
With cruise ships comes pollution. European ports search for ways to clear the air.
Christian Science Monitor
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August 1, 2025
The 19-deck Costa Toscana eases to the dock and disgorges thousands of day-trippers to the souvenir shops and eateries of this old city, a 10-hour invasion of tourists that sends most locals into retreat. “I don’t go downtown. It’s a sea of...
Croatian Government Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution Amid Growing Calls to Recognize Palestine
The Dubrovnik Times
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The only sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the establishment of two states, the government stated on Friday, following France’s announcement that it would recognize Palestine. On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron...
Croatia to give grants to encourage return of Croats to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia Week
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July 25, 2025
by croatiaweek July 25, 2025 in News Bosnia and Herzegovina ZAGREB, 25 July 2025 (Hina) – Registered legal entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have until 4 August to apply for financial support from the Croatian Ministry of Physical Planning,...
The Croatian hotel with its own huge kids play centre and history on its doorstep
Basingstoke Gazette
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Juggling two young kids, while trying to find a moment to relax, is a mission for any family – but thankfully, there is one hotel that’s geared up specifically for just this. If you’re travelling with children and want a holiday that balances fun,...
New museum, event venue coming to historic Jax Brewery site after post-Ida renovations
Nola - Louisiana
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Nearly four years after Hurricane Ida tore the roof off one of the historic Jax Brewery buildings and tossed it into the middle of Decatur Street, the five-story structure has undergone more than $10 million in renovations and is set to welcome a...
Carolina Basketball Adds Seven-Foot Transfer Ivan Matlekovic
On3
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August 1, 2025
North Carolina is making a late addition to its 2025-26 roster, acquiring post depth by way of the transfer portal. High Point reserve center Ivan Matlekovic committed to the Tar Heels, his agent confirmed to On3’s Joe Tipton late Thursday....
Where To Go Every Month of Year for Better Weather, Fewer Crowds, and the Best Prices
AFAR
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August 1, 2025
Just because you’d rather avoid crowds of tourists when you travel doesn’t mean you have to boycott popular destinations—you just have to know when to go. Off-season travel is the best way to feel like a local in a beautiful place. Even better,...
Croatian Passport Reaches World’s Top 10 for First Time
Total Croatia News
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July 25, 2025
July the 25th, 2025 – The Croatian passport has risen through the ranks and reached the world’s top 10 most powerful for the first time in history. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the latest Henley Passport Index has been published, ranking the...
World’s Governments Fail to Agree to a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining
Truthout
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July 26, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Despite growing momentum, world governments failed to agree to a moratorium on deep-sea...
Croatian Joseph Mikulec got the autographs of kings, presidents and others as he walked more than 320,870km
The New Zealand Herald
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July 24, 2025
He became a global sensation, followed by news reporters, featured in newsreels and welcomed by dignitaries. He visited at least 33 countries, travelling more than 200,000 miles (320,870km) - all on foot, with the book in tow: in a bag, on his...
Roberta Maffettone (European Commission): "Water reuse is key to EU circular water strategies"
Smart Water Magazine
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August 1, 2025
Since its application, we have worked closely with the EU Member States, research centres, and academic institutions to support its rollout. We focus on exploring water reuse initiatives across different sectors, ensuring they address current...
Croatia part of new bank transfer rules starting in October
Croatia Week
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July 24, 2025
by croatiaweek July 24, 2025 in News A new European Union regulation aimed at increasing the security of bank transfers will come into effect across all member states, including Croatia, on 9 October 2025. Known as Verification of Payee (VoP), the...
Croatian Navy Prepares 13 Vessels For Grand Naval Parade (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. From July 21 to 24, 2025, members of the Croatian Navy are conducting final preparations for the naval parade, which will be held on July 31, 2025, in the Adriatic Sea, south of the island of...
Governor Stein announces more than $2.6 million for ENC trails projects
WITN - North Carolina
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July 23, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Nature trails and boardwalks across Eastern Carolina can expect additional funding coming from the governor. Governor Josh Stein announced today that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources awarded $2,634,785 for...
Notable absentee: UEFA’s president hasn't been seen at the Women’s Euro 2025 since the...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Ceferin's absence at UEFA's main event for women — held every four years — has been a subject of private chatter among soccer officials at an event that has broken attendance records and delivered exhilarating matches. “Pity he hasn’t shown up,”...
Governor Stein announces $2.6 million boost for trails in eastern North Carolina
WCTI - North Carolina
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On Wednesday, July 23, Governor Josh Stein announced that the General Assembly has authorized more than $2.6 million to trail development and restoration projects in eastern North Carolina by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources....
Notable absentee: UEFA’s president hasn't been seen at the Women’s Euro 2025 since the opening day
WFTV - Florida
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July 26, 2025
BASEL, Switzerland — (AP) — While stadiums have been packed at the Women's European Championship in Switzerland, one notable figure has been missing: UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. Ceferin was present at the opening ceremony match between...
Croatian Foreign Minister Radman to Visit China
Global Times
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman will visit...
Croatia Offers Up to 156,000 BAM to Croats Returning to BiH
Sarajevo Times
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July 23, 2025
On the basis of the Assistance Program of the Republic of Croatia for the return of Croats to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the year 2025, the Vice-President of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Minister of Spatial Planning,...