Zagreb Public Transport: Zagreb is moving toward easier ticketing, with a planned contactless bank-card payment system on ZET validators—part of a €4m procurement to modernize trams and buses for visitors and locals. Travel Rules for UK Tourists: A post-Brexit ETIAS digital travel authorisation is set to start later in 2026, with a €20 fee and possible border refusals for travellers without it—Croatia is listed among the affected destinations. US Entry Speed-Up: The US Global Entry fast-track list includes Croatia, meaning eligible travellers from partner countries can clear immigration faster via automated kiosks. Croatia Tourism & Safety: Wildfires on Brač have triggered mass evacuations by sea, with reports of ash falling into holidaymakers’ drinks and guests forced to flee as conditions deteriorated. Croatia in the Spotlight: Barcelona’s Hansi Flick named Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković for his debut in LaLiga at Sevilla, adding another Croatia-linked travel-and-sport talking point for fans heading to matches. Holiday Rentals: Jet2Villas is expanding its Mediterranean villa inventory via Awaze/Novasol, with new properties initially available in Croatia and across key European markets.