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Gukesh looks to win Croatia GCT; Srikanth in Canada Open QF: Indian Sports LIVE, July 4
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...

Magnus Carlsen's 'Dominance' Questionable, Says Garry Kasparov After Gukesh's Win In Croatia
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 08:45 IST D. Gukesh defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb. The 18-year-old Indian now leads with 10 points. Carlsen and Gukesh in action (X)Defending world champion D....

D Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen in Croatia Rapid; registers fifth consecutive win
D Gukesh defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on Thursday (July 3). With this win Gukesh, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster claimed the sole lead with 10 points. A fifth...
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Bengals QB Jake Browning's fiancée Stephanie Niles poses in swimsuits during her visit to Croatia [In Pics]
Stephanie Niles, the fiancée of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, gave her followers a glimpse of her European vacation this week. On Thursday, Niles posted a carousel of photos and videos capturing moments from her beach getaway along...

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh Stuns Carlsen In Rapid Chess In Zagreb Grabs Sole Lead
(MENAFN- IANS) Zagreb, July 4 (IANS) World Champion D. Gukesh caused another sensation in the chess world by defeating World No.1 and five-time champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited...

D Gukesh Beats Magnus Carlsen at Grand Chess Tournament 2025 in Zagreb After Being Called 'Weaker' Player By Norwegian World No 1
D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in a sixth round contest at the Grand Chess Tournament 2025 that is being played in Zagreb, on July 3. This was a fifth win in a row for D Gukesh and with this, he has taken the sole lead in the rapid chess...

Croatia Shines in 2024 MICHELIN Guide with Two-Star Glory and New Additions
Croatia can now proudly count one restaurant awarded two MICHELIN stars and 12 restaurants holding one of the prestigious MICHELIN stars—the world’s most renowned and recognisable gastronomic distinction. This was confirmed with today’s...

Croatia Airlines expands with five new international routes from Zagreb
(Photo: Croatia Airlines) Zagreb, 1 July 2025 – Croatia’s national carrier has significantly strengthened its international flight network this summer by launching five new seasonal routes from the capital. Passengers can now fly directly from...

Croatia gets two new Michelin star restaurants in 2025 guide
Croatia now boasts 13 MICHELIN-starred restaurants with the newly released 2025 selection seeing two more Croatian restaurants added to the prestigious list. Krug in Split and Cap Aureo in Rovinj have both been awarded one MICHELIN star, joining...

Ivan Rakitic announces retirement, bids emotional farewell to football at 37
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 7: Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37, closing the curtain on a stellar career that spanned...

The President of Croatia has been accused of supporting the Kremlin
Main image by Slavko Midzor/PIXSELL Croatian President Zoran Milanović has been accused of supporting the Kremlin following his statements about the need for dialogue with Russia, which Prime Minister Andrej Plenković called effectively defending...

Geothermal expected to boost thermal spa tourism in Bjelovar, Croatia
Construction work at Terme Bjelovar in Croatia as of November 2024 (source: Terme Bjelovar) Geothermal resources in Bjelovar, Croatia are expected to help boost the local and regional economy through thermal spa tourism. With a geothermal resource...

Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean | International Conference "Paths that Last" in Split
The International Conference entitled "Paths that Last" was held with great success on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Split, Croatia, focusing on strengthening cooperation between cross-border and transnational Interreg Programmes with the aim of...

Tourists spend €170 daily in Croatia, compared to €250 in Italy and Spain
by croatiaweek July 3, 2025 in News Croatia Despite concerns over high prices, Croatia’s tourist season in 2025 is off to a mixed but ultimately hopeful start, with signs of recovery following a weaker spring. In May, tourist arrivals dropped by 9...

Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...

This Unusual Maze in Croatia Is Worth a Visit
July the 3rd, 2025 – Sea, sun, mountains, beaches… you’ve heard it all. What about an unusual maze in Croatia that changes its location each year? As Putni kofer writes, be it pumpkin seed oil or škrlet…. Ivanić-Grad is well known for the liquid...

Croatia confirms major geothermal resource for district heating
The recorded reservoir temperature exceeds 100 degrees Celsius, and the well’s capacity meets the projected targets in full, the agency stated. The exploratory activities in Velika Gorica are part of a wider project to develop geothermal potential...

Ivan Rakitic Bows Out Of Football at 37
Former Croatia international Ivan Rakitic has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37, bringing an illustrious two-decade career to a graceful end. Rakitic made the announcement on Monday via a heartfelt letter posted...

D Gukesh silences Magnus Carlsen's 'weaker player' jibe, finishes Day 1 in joint lead in Croatia
Magnus Carlsen, who recently suffered his first classical defeat to D Gukesh, questioned the Indian grandmaster’s skills in the rapid and blitz formats, labeling him as ‘one of the weaker players’. But Gukesh proved him wrong on Wednesday. read...

'Extraordinary' Modric to join AC Milan from Real Madrid
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri says Luka Modric will join the Italian side after Real Madrid's Club World Cup campaign. The Croatia captain, 39, announced in May he will end a 13-year career with the Spanish giants after the tournament in...