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In a small village above the Croatian coast, Suzi Sirotnjak has spent 30 years doing something supermarkets cannot: remembering what her customers need, knowing their stories and keeping a community connected... croatiaweek.com/croatian-vil…

Inside a Croatian village shop that has survived 30 years of change

By Vicki Sussens For my Brsečani partner and I, the daily visit to Suzi’s Mini-Market in Brseč is a charming walk past a sheep-filled meadow into the old centre. On our way, we greet a neighbour...

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Tougher rules on energy drinks for under-18s in Croatia. Here’s what is planned and what it could mean: croatiaweek.com/croatia-ener…

Croatia plans wider restrictions on energy drinks aimed at under-18s

Croatia is preparing new legislation to expand restrictions on energy drinks and similar products for people under the age of 18, with proposed measures covering advertising, product registration and...

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Back in 2000, Croatia’s close protection service had just 3 women. Today, that number has risen to 22. A call for more equal opportunities for women in the demanding security profession. More👇 croatiaweek.com/croatia-wome…

The changing role of women in close protection services in Croatia

Croatia has called for equal opportunities for women in close protection services, with an international meeting in Zagreb focusing on recruitment, career development and retaining personnel in...

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After more than six years, Zagreb’s Mimara Museum is set to welcome visitors back. Restored after the 2020 earthquakes, it features its original yellow façade and a new permanent exhibition. It opens to the public on 7 November. Details: croatiaweek.com/zagreb-mimar…

Mimara Museum reopens after six-year, €75 million restoration

Zagreb's Mimara Museum has completed a six-year restoration costing approximately €75 million, with the institution preparing to welcome visitors back to its historic building on 7 November. The...

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Croatian swimmer Jere Hribar sets three pool records in the US... croatiaweek.com/jere-hribar-…

Croatian swimmer Jere Hribar sets three pool records in the US

Croatian swimming international Jere Hribar has been named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Men's Swimmer of the Week after a standout performance for Louisiana State University (LSU), setting three...

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Toyota offers battery warranty of up to one million kilometres in Croatia… croatiaweek.com/toyota-batte…

Toyota offers battery warranty of up to one million kilometres in Croatia

Toyota has introduced an extended warranty for the drive batteries in eligible hybrid and fully electric vehicles in Croatia, offering coverage for up to 10 years or one million kilometres, whichever...

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Split Christmas Market 2026: Music line-up and new attractions announced... croatiaweek.com/split-christ…

Split Christmas Market 2026: Music line-up and new attractions announced

Split’s Christmas market will feature Croatian and regional music acts, a returning ice rink, a panoramic Ferris wheel and a packed New Year’s Eve programme, with festivities running from 27 November...

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Peru makes it easier for Croatian descendants to trace their family roots... croatiaweek.com/peru-croatia…

Peru makes it easier for Croatian descendants to trace their family roots

LIMA, 28 October 2026 (Hina) – A Croatian association in Peru has signed an agreement with the country’s National Superintendence of Migration to improve access to historical documents relating to...

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From Australia to Croatia: Luke Pavillard granted change of sports citizenship... croatiaweek.com/luke-pavilla…

From Australia to Croatia: Luke Pavillard granted change of sports citizenship

Australian-born water polo player Luke Pavillard has been cleared to represent Croatia in official international competitions after World Aquatics approved his change of sporting nationality, the...

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Rural communities in Croatia get a new way to see a doctor... croatiaweek.com/croatia-mobi…

Rural communities in Croatia get a new way to see a doctor

Residents of several rural communities in eastern Croatia are gaining access to primary healthcare closer to home following the launch of a mobile medical clinic in Vukovar-Srijem County. The first...

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Around 3,000 Croatians helped build the Suez Canal, new research reveals... croatiaweek.com/croatians-su…

Around 3,000 Croatians helped build the Suez Canal, new research reveals

ZAGREB, 27 October 2026 (Hina) - Around 3,000 Croatians from the eastern Adriatic coast and surrounding regions are believed to have taken part in the construction of the Suez Canal in Egypt, one of...

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Croatia targets population decline with new measures for young families and diaspora... croatiaweek.com/croatia-demo…

Croatia targets population decline with new measures for young families and diaspora

Croatia is preparing new measures to address population decline, support young families and encourage the return of Croatian emigrants and their descendants, with Slavonia among the regions in focus....

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Tourists in Croatia now spend €162 a day, but one familiar complaint remains... croatiaweek.com/tourists-cro…

Tourists in Croatia now spend €162 a day, but one familiar complaint remains

Tourists visiting Croatia are spending more per day than in the previous national survey, although concerns about restaurant prices remain among the findings of new research into visitor behaviour....

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New €237.5 million national children’s hospital moves forward in Zagreb... croatiaweek.com/croatia-nati…

New €237.5 million national children's hospital moves forward in Zagreb

Croatia is moving ahead with plans for a new National Children’s Hospital in Zagreb, with a €237.5 million grant agreement signed for the first phase of the project. The agreement was signed ahead of...

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More than 150 years old, this has just won Croatia’s Tree of the Year title... croatiaweek.com/croatia-tree…

More than 150 years old, this has just won Croatia's Tree of the Year title

A white mulberry tree in Adamovec, north of Sesvete near Zagreb, has been named Croatia’s Tree of the Year 2026, winning public support with its connection to local history, poetry and cultural...

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Croatia vs Czechia in Osijek – tickets go on sale this week from €30... croatiaweek.com/croatia-czec…

Croatia vs Czechia in Osijek - tickets go on sale this week from €30

Tickets for Croatia’s UEFA Nations League match against Czechia in Osijek go on general sale on 27 October, with prices starting at €30. Croatia will play Czechia at Opus Arena on Sunday, 15 Novemb...

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Zagreb Airport has welcomed its four millionth passenger of 2026 earlier than ever before... croatiaweek.com/zagreb-airpo…

Zagreb Airport reaches major milestone earlier than ever before

Zagreb, October 26, 2026 – Zagreb Airport today welcomed its four millionth passenger of the year 2026, reaching this significant milestone earlier than ever before and reinforcing its position as...

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Ryanair launches new Zagreb route to Poland for winter... croatiaweek.com/ryanair-zagr…

Ryanair launches new Zagreb route to Poland for winter

Ryanair has launched a new route connecting Zagreb with Warsaw Modlin Airport in Poland, with the first flight taking off on Monday, 26 October. The airline will operate four weekly flights on the...

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Hvar opens walkway honouring 27 academics linked to the island... croatiaweek.com/hvar-walkway…

Hvar opens walkway honouring 27 academics linked to the island

Stari Grad on the island of Hvar has opened a new walkway celebrating academics, scientists, writers and artists who have made lasting contributions to Croatian and international science and culture....

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How many months’ salary buys a Zagreb apartment? A 25-year comparison... croatiaweek.com/zagreb-new-b…

How many months’ salary buys a Zagreb apartment? A 25-year comparison

New-build apartment prices in Zagreb have more than doubled over the past decade, with buyers facing one of the least affordable periods in nearly 25 years when property costs are measured against...

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