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Sarajevo and Zagreb strengthen Partnership and open new Perspectives for Cooperation
The Mayor of Sarajevo, Samir Avdić, is on an official visit to the City of Zagreb, where he met with the Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević. This is the first meeting between the mayors of the two capitals, which will mark 25 years of friendly...

Essential Tips & Financial Hacks US Tourists Should Know Before Traveling to Croatia
Croatia is one of the top spots in Europe for U.S. travelers. In 2023, more than 700,000 Americans visited, according to the Croatian National Tourist Board. People come for the old towns of Dubrovnik and Split, the clear Adriatic Sea, and prices...

August Tourism in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Reaches 2 Million Overnight Stays
According to eVisitor data, Dubrovnik-Neretva County recorded 430,000 arrivals and nearly 2 million overnight stays in August, matching last year’s strong results. County Tourist Board director Julio Srgota said the figures confirm stability...

Beloved Scottish city named among world's happiest holiday destinations
A Scottish city has been named among world's happiest holiday destinations. Edinburgh has been ranked one of the happiest holiday destinations in the world, earning a place in the global top five and taking the crown as the happiest city to visit...

The best places to visit in Croatia, according to travel pros
Croatia has been on my to-do list for years, and if it’s not already on yours, it will be soon. With beaches that give Greece a run for its money and dramatic landscapes that look like they were pulled straight from a movie set (or, more...

British motorists face new restrictions when travelling to Europe from next month
Motorhome owners are being warned of serious consequences if they do not prepare themselves for new European Union rules being introduced within weeks. Drivers could be refused entry to the European Union if they fail to comply with the new...

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile
Nigeria’s U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles have departed the country for Chile for a 12-day final phase camping in the South American nation ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. The seven-time African...

Intrepid Travel lists top underrated destinations for 2026
Intrepid Travel has released its top 10 under-the-radar destinations for 2026, with Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island taking the top spot. The company’s Not Hot List showcases areas with lower visitor numbers, infrastructure readiness for increased...

The Croatian town Brits always skip is named one of the cheapest beach resorts in Europe
WHEN Brits go to Croatia, they mainly visit Split or Dubrovnik - but a lesser-visited small town has been named one of Europe's cheapest. On easyJet's Cheap Beach Index, the town of Nin got a score of 50.1 thanks to its cheap food and drink and...

Have You Ever Been to the Largest Artificial Lake in Croatia?
September the 15th, 2025 – Croatia is full of bodies of water, but have you ever paid a visit to the largest artificial lake in Croatia? Dubravsko jezero is so much more than just another lake. As Putni kofer writes, across the world, lakes have...

PHOTOS: 1,600 kids keep Croatian traditions alive in Vinkovci
by croatiaweek September 14, 2025 in Entertainment (Photo: Vinkovačke jeseni) For six decades, the youngest participants at the Vinkovci Autumn Festival have proudly carried forward the traditions of their elders. What began as a small gathering...

Charming Brac: Discover an Authentic Croatian Island of Untouched Nature and Tradition
September 14, 2025 – An appreciation of charming Brac. My friend Ana kept talking about her grandmother’s village on Brac. “You have to go,” she’d say every time Croatia came up in conversation. “It’s not like the other islands.” I nodded politely...

Are you looking for some last minute sunshine? From as little as £89 a week, here's our definitive guide to autumn's best holiday bargains for every kind of trip
Fancy a spur-of-the-moment autumn getaway? If you’ve never tried it before, this could be the year that changes your mind. A hot British summer combined with economic uncertainty and improved booking apps have resulted in a glut of last-minute...

United States Leads Growth in Dubrovnik’s Nautical Tourism as Arrivals Rise in 2025
Nautical tourism in Dubrovnik has shown stable growth during the first eight months of 2025 compared with last year, according to data from the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) covering the period up to August 31. In August alone, Dubrovnik...

Croatia is Becoming a Year-Round Destination, Price Challenges Remain
September the 13th, 2025 – Croatia is rapidly transforming into a year-round destination, but price challenges still pose a threat to success. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the decline in tourist overnight stays during the month of...

EasyJet flight from Turkey to Bristol diverted to Croatia after medical emergency
Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter 07:43, 14 Sep 2025 A holidaymaker has described the moment her flight to Bristol Airport had to be diverted to another country when a passenger suffered a suspected heart attack and needed urgent medical...

Ed Sheeran takes home Hajduk Split shirt from Croatia
by croatiaweek September 13, 2025 in Sport British music star Ed Sheeran spent part of his summer in Croatia, where he filmed the video for his latest song Camera alongside actress Phoebe Dynevor. The video, which was released this week, features...

Ed Sheeran Releases Music Video Filmed in Croatia
September the 13th, 2025 – British star Ed Sheeran has released his music video filmed in Croatia for the song “Camera”. Popular British singer Ed Sheeran was recently in Croatia filming in various locations for his new music video. With him was...

Croatian National Tourist Board Reopens Applications for Directors in France and Benelux
The Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) has published a public call for the selection and appointment of directors (m/f) of its overseas representative offices in two markets: France, with headquarters in Paris, and Benelux, with headquarters in...
29 European countries to scrap passport stamps for biometric systems: Implications for African travellers
By April 2026, European countries will rely on biometric systems such as facial images, fingerprints, and digital records to fully replace traditional passport stamps, long a symbol of travel and international movement. The EU is not alone in this...