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WWII Artillery Shells Safely Removed from Seabed Near Hvar
July the 17th, 2026 – Croatian authorities have successfully removed several unexploded World War II artillery shells from the seabed near the island of Hvar. The move followed a coordinated operation involving police divers and bomb disposal experts. This highly dangerous ordnance was discovered underwater in an area frequently used by boats and recreationa
Two Bids Submitted for Major Contract on Croatian Lowland Railway Project
July the 17th, 2026 – Momentum has arrived as two bids have been submitted for the major contract on the ambitious Croatian lowland railway project. The commendable and extensive modernisation of the Croatian railway network has taken yet another promising step forward. As Poslovni reports, two bids have been successfully submitted for one of the ... Read mo
Five Centuries Later, These Three Italian Villages Still Speak Croatian
Croatia Above EU Average as Air Conditioning Electricity Use Doubles Across Europe
July the 17th, 2026 – Croatia has found itself above the EU average as air conditioning use ramps up across Europe amid more frequent, scorching heatwaves. As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, electricity consumption from air conditioning is rising rapidly, and Croatia is among the countries where cooling demand is above the Eur
Can Foreign Students Help Solve the Croatian Labour Shortage?
July the 16th, 2026 – Foreign students might be able to help the ongoing Croatian labour shortage, but experts have warned that the country’s infamous bureaucracy remains by far the biggest barrier. As Croatia continues to grapple with severe labour shortages across a growing number of different sectors, policymakers and education experts are increasingly lo
Makarska Becomes First Croatian City to Restrict Late-Night Alcohol Sales
Economist Warns Croatia Is Losing Ground as Mediterranean Tourism Evolves
Makarska Residents Divided Over Croatia’s First Late-Night Alcohol Sales Ban
July the 16th, 2026 – Makarska is the first Croatian city to introduce a late-night alcohol sales ban, but residents are divided over what results it might have on tourism. As Index reports, the recent decision from Makarska to become the first Croatian city to restrict late-night alcohol sales has sparked a lively debate among ... Read more The post Makarsk
Architecture in Zagreb: A City Marked by Eras
Croatian Scientists Launch International Summer School in Dubrovnik
July the 15th, 2026 – Croatian scientists who built successful careers abroad before returning to Croatia have launched an international summer school in Dubrovnik. After building highly successful academic careers abroad, Index reports that two Croatian scientists have returned home with a mission to put Dubrovnik on the map as a centre for cutting-edge sci
Croatian Scientists Turn Jellyfish Into Sustainable Fertiliser
July the 15th, 2026 – Croatian scientists from Rovinj have managed to turn jellyfish into sustainable fertiliser, transforming a common summer nuisance into something incredibly useful. What many swimmers see as an unwelcome summer issue packed with a painful sting could soon become a valuable agricultural resource. Index reports that Croatian scientists wor
Zagreb Airport Eyes Wizz Air Expansion
July the 15th, 2026 – Zagreb International Airport is very keenly eyeing Wizz Air expansion regardless of a somewhat slower June this year. Zagreb Airport recorded 438,178 passengers in June 2026, a modest increase of 0.5 percent compared with the same month last year. While growth slowed during the start of the peak summer season, ... Read more The post Zag
Croatia Ranked 2nd Most Affordable Mediterranean Destination for Holiday Costs
Croatian Private Landlords Warned Over 2026 Permit Deadline
July the 13th, 2026 – Croatian private landlords providing accommodation to tourists have been warned about the need to adhere to the 2026 permit deadline under recently introduced rules. There are a great number of private landlords who rent out their properties to visitors during summer across Split-Dalmatia County. They have been reminded to submit ... Re
Meet the Unusual Croatian Beach With 50 Degree Sand
Ex Luxury Nudist Paradise is One of the Most Striking Ruins in Dalmatia
July the 13th, 2026 – A former well known luxury nudist paradise is unfortunately now one of Dalmatia’s most striking ruins of all. Just a few kilometres from the centre of beautiful Primošten lies the now eerily abandoned Marina Lučica resort. The ruin is a once-celebrated naturist destination that has become one of Croatia’s most ... Read more The post Ex
Lowest Water Levels Ever Recorded on Drava River Near Osijek
July the 13th, 2026 – The lowest water levels recorded since records began being kept have been noted along Drava River near Osijek. The worryingly low water levels come as a result of a prolonged lack of rainfall in the eastern Croatian city begins taking its toll. The Drava River has reached its lowest recorded ... Read more The post Lowest Water Levels Ev
Croatia Begins Its Battle for Every Visitor as Pricing Issues Bite
Croatian Tourist Spending Continues to Rise Despite Price Debate
