Zagreb Film Festival 2025 Approaches

ZAGREB: Films by Georgi M. Unkovski, Hana Jušić, Nikola Ležaić, and Stefan Đorđević are among the nine films to run in the Feature Film Competition of the 23rd Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF, 10 – 16 November 2025). The Feature Film Competition...

7 Tourist Cities Struggling to Handle the Crowds

From ancient canals to Mediterranean beaches, iconic destinations are buckling under the weight of unprecedented visitor numbers, sparking protests, new restrictions, and desperate attempts to preserve local life. Barcelona: When 26 Million...

ROYAL CARIBBEAN SETS THE TONE FOR SUMMER 2027 WITH EUROPEAN GETAWAYS AND A NEW BEACH CLUB

Families can explore the best of Europe with new experiences and iconic favorites, including Royal Beach Club Santorini and the bold return of Legend of the Seas MIAMI, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The summer of a lifetime is heating up as Royal...

'Patriotic' travel: Which Europeans are least likely to leave their home turf?

Published on 28/10/2025 - 9:02 GMT+1 •Updated 10:12 When travelling, EU citizens show a clear preference for domestic travel (71%) over intra-EU (21%) and extra-EU travel (8%). Spaniards are the most "loyal" to their country, according to the...

Plava Noć: Bringing the spirit of Dinamo Zagreb to Cleveland

by croatiaweek October 29, 2025 in Sport This November, Cleveland’s Croatian-American community will get a taste of Zagreb’s electric football energy. GNK Dinamo Zagreb, one of Europe’s most celebrated soccer clubs, is coming to the American...

Greece Eyes Ionian Islands as New Marine Tourism Hub

Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Stefanos Gkikas (third from left) attending the opening of the 2025 International Sea Tourism Festival in Agia Napa. Greece is moving ahead with investments along its western coastline and the Ionian...

Man Utd legend discovered brain haemorrhage after he threw up in toilet on family holiday

Edwin van der Sar suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2023 Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar was enjoying a family holiday in Croatia when his life took a sudden turn. The Dutch shot-stopper, who his celebrating his 55th birthday on Wednesday...

UN Tourism announces ‘World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025’; 52 destinations recognised, none from India this year

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation efforts. The announcement...

Royal Caribbean Announces It Will Soon Open Its First-Ever European Beach Club On A Popular Mediterranean Island

Just a few weeks before the official opening of Royal Caribbean's first Royal Beach Club in the Bahamas, the company announced it is about to open another beach club, this time in Europe. Royal Caribbean recently published a press release...

INTERVIEW: Can Albania’s tourism miracle last?

Albania’s fast-growing tourism sector risks being undermined by an influx of mass-market visitors driven by bargain prices and social media trends, unless the country pivots to higher-quality, sustainable tourism, the head of the Albanian Tour...

Croatia unveils new spatial planning and construction laws

Zagreb by Anka Bilić Keserović ZAGREB, 27 October 2025 (Hina) – Croatia’s final drafts of the Spatial Planning Act, Construction Act, and Energy Efficiency Act have been completed and submitted into legislative procedure. The package of three key...

United Airlines Adds Flights To New Cities In Croatia, Italy, Scotland, And Spain To Launch Summer 2026

United Airlines announced an expansion of its international network, introducing new nonstop flights connecting the United States to four European destinations for summer 2026, according to a recent press release. The airline will launch services...

Marriott finds Brits book holidays almost five months in advance

A new report by Marriott reveals that UK holidaymakers plan furthest ahead, with younger generations driving growth through passion-led travel, smart planning tools and a taste for luxury add-ons. Olivia Palamountain reports British travellers are...

More flights at Croatian airports but traffic controller numbers failing to take off

by croatiaweek October 28, 2025 in News As the number of flights and passengers continues to rise at Croatia’s airports, one profession quietly ensures that every take-off and landing happens safely, the air traffic controllers. Despite the...

Man gets probation and goes on vacation after leaving his puppies in Disney Springs parking garage

A man accused of leaving his puppies in his car at a Disney Springs parking garage last year took a plea deal and was recently sentenced to probation instead of jail so he could go on a European vacation. Days before his criminal trial was...

Preventive health tourism: Why combining wellness and medical care is the future

In recent years, the global understanding of health has transformed. People are no longer waiting for illness to strike before taking action. They are seeking knowledge, tools, and experiences that help them stay healthy, active, and balanced...

Zagreb’s traffic jams no longer just a rush-hour problem

by croatiaweek October 26, 2025 in News Zagreb Traffic congestion in the Croatian capital Zagreb has become a constant part of city life, with queues stretching from morning to night. According to data from the Zagreb police, nearly 20,000 more...

Zir – The Landmark Croatian Mountain Hiding a Secret Lake

October the 28th, 2025 – You likely had no idea it was called Zir, but this landmark Croatian mountain has been seen by countless drivers on their way to and from the coast. The secrets the “A1 mountain” hides however are far from well known. As...

Explore Worldwide unveils its 2026 travel trends

Adventure travel specialist Explore Worldwide has unveiled its top five predictions for travel trends in 2026. Backed by data from tens of thousands of bookings, traveller insights and industry analysis from the past 12 months, the findings point...

Grand Metropolitan Hotels to manage Sealeven Hotel in Croatia under Destination by Hyatt

Grand Metropolitan Hotels will manage the new Sealeven Hotel in Opatija, Croatia, opening in spring 2026 under Destination by Hyatt. ZURICH – Grand Metropolitan Hotels, leading hotel management company, has announced that it will take over...