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Croatia faces 2°C hike in average temperatures by 2070
Croatia is on track to see average temperatures rise by more than 2 degrees Celsius by 2070, bringing longer heatwaves, droughts and a higher risk of wildfires, but timely action could still blunt the worst effects of climate change, according to...

Who can book their place at the 2026 World Cup this week?
Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when minor nations from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches. Myanmar's Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first goal in a 5-1 win over Macau. All confederations are...

Na koga će Zvezda u Ligi Evrope – moguć put u Zagreb
Zasad je poznato 19 učesnika, dok će preostalih 17 biti poznato nakon mečeva kvalifikacija u sredu i četvrtak. Beogradski crveno-beli biće smešteni u drugi šešir, a tu su trenutno Plzenj i Seltik, koji je takođe eliminisan u plej-ofu za Ligu...

50 Top Pizza: New York and Italian Masters Locked in a Tie for World’s Best Pizzeria
What’s the best pizzeria in the world? It’s a tie for 2025. Anthony Mangieri’s Una Pizza Napoletana, located in New York, is still tops on the planet, according to the Italian guide 50 Top Pizza. But, in a repeat of 2022, Mangieri shares that...

Croatia grape imports rise as local supply stays limited
At markets in Šibenik, white table grapes are sold for €6 (US$6.55) per kilogram, while in Zadar and Dubrovnik prices reach €7 (US$7.65). In Pula, the same fruit costs €8 (US$8.75) per kilogram, nearly the same as veal shoulder, ribs, or neck in...

Former UWGB standout continues pro basketball career in Croatia
HOBART (NBC 26) — Cody Schwartz is preparing for the next chapter in his professional basketball career. The former West De Pere and UW-Green Bay star will soon leave for Zagreb, Croatia, where he will play in what he says is the most competitive...

Italy avoids disaster; Kosovo wins in World Cup qualifying
Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the...
Slovenia and Croatia launch ecosystem preservation project
Ljubljana/Opatija, 25 August - Slovenia and Croatia have launched a joint project to increase the resilience of forest and agricultural ecosystems and improve endangered habitats. As part of the FoRESisT project, the possibilities to revive and...

Croatia second highest share of citizens living abroad in the EU, new data reveals
by croatiaweek August 18, 2025 in News A new report from the European Parliament, based on Eurostat data, shows that Croatia is among the European Union countries with the highest share of citizens living abroad within the EU. According to the...

Croatia’s accommodation landscape set for big change
by croatiaweek August 18, 2025 in News Hvar Croatia’s ambitious tourism reform, designed to shift the industry from mass arrivals to a more sustainable, higher-quality model, is beginning to stir unease among private hosts. With private...

Wadephul: Key Role in Integrating the Western Balkans into the EU Belongs to Croatia
Source: Beta News / Region | 25.08.25 | access_time 16:05 EU flags (PHOTO: EUROPEAN UNION/Zucchi Enzo) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Aug. 25 that Croatia should be the European Union’s key member state in integrating the Western...

Private rentals in Croatia make shift to long-term tenancies
by croatiaweek August 25, 2025 in News Private rentals in Croatia hit turning point as growth slows The long-standing trend of constant growth in private family accommodation in Croatia has finally come to a halt. For years, the number of beds...

New York brings olive oil world stage to Croatia
by croatiaweek August 25, 2025 in Food & Wine POSTIRA, BRAČ – 25 August 2025 – Croatian olive oil is stepping firmly into the international spotlight this autumn. From 16–18 September, the town of Postira on the island of Brač will host the...

Croatia Says It “Will Not Take Part” in Ukraine War
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday firmly ruled out any involvement of Croatian troops in the war in Ukraine, saying the country "will not take part in 'other people's wars.'" In a Facebook post, Milanovic reaffirmed that...

Croatia Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic (C). X/ @zagreb_info August 18, 2025 Hour: 9:48 am On Monday, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said that Croatian soldiers will not take part in “other people’s wars,” referring to the conflict in Ukraine....

Croatia’s Leader Rejects Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has publicly rejected any involvement of his country's military in the war in Ukraine, stating unequivocally that he holds a direct mandate from the public to maintain this stance. "I have received a...

"Floridians Found Not Guilty": Europeans Just Named The Worst American Tourists By State
We all know by now that Canadians are avoiding the United States. This has hurt so many states across America. Taking Vermont as an example, the state took its begging to the next level, with free admission deals for Canadians last month. With...

France vs Iceland Prediction and Betting Tips | September 9th 2025
France and Iceland will be looking to make it two wins from two in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they square off on Tuesday. Arnar Bergmann Gunnlaugsson’s men have failed to win their last 19 games against Les Bleus and will...

Burger Festival Zagreb Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 50 Flavours and National Line-Up
On Trg Dr. Franjo Tuđman, the jubilee tenth edition of the Burger Festival Zagreb, the most visited street food event in the region, will take place. From September 4th to 14th, visitors will be able to enjoy a rich selection of burgers and an...

Breakthrough in eastern Croatia as 211°C water source discovered at 4,582 metres
by croatiaweek August 24, 2025 in News (ENNA Group/Screenshot) Slavonia, eastern Croatia has made a significant step forward in tapping into its geothermal potential, with a newly discovered hot water source reaching temperatures of over 200°C. At...