Eurovision Tension: Eurovision kicked off in Vienna with Israel competing in the first semi-final while a Gaza-linked boycott by five countries kept the mood sour—yet Croatia still qualified, along with Moldova, Sweden, Greece, Finland, Belgium, Lithuania, Poland and Serbia. Tourism Mood & Culture: Croatia’s travel spotlight stayed upbeat: Istria’s producer-led food tours, a Pelješac Bridge Run returning as registrations open, and Split’s Diocletian’s courtyard still pulling visitors into late-night magic. Coastal Upgrades: Župa Dubrovačka keeps improving Srebreno and Beterina, adding beach info boards with QR sea-quality updates and planning a clearer “Dog Beach” setup. Infrastructure Watch: Pelješac Bridge repairs are planned after surface cracks were found on pillars—expected to start in October with minimal traffic impact. Jobs & Demand Signals: Croatia hit its lowest unemployment since records began, with tourism-linked sectors driving hiring, while Dubrovnik Airport reported strong April passenger growth. EU Border Focus: Croatia launched a €9.9m EU-funded project to expand accommodation and security infrastructure for migration and border procedures.