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April 20, 2022 – The Vukovar business scene here always welcomes new and exciting ideas and products, but appreciates anything handmade, this time made by Tomislav and Mara Ozdanovac of T&M. They are a young married couple from Vukovar who decided to invest their time, money, and a lot of work into what used to be a hobby yet fulfilled them on multiple levels. After years of careful consideration, saving, planning, and worrying, they finally decided to take the plunge and try and make a living producing wooden household and decorative items, as well as embroidery, both traditional and modern.…

April 14, 2022 - The Travel Man show, watched by over 2 million viewers in the UK and other parts of the world, featured Split as one of the newest destinations for its 10th season, with the hosts enjoying the culture, sights, activities, and cuisine of the popular Dalmatian town. British comedian Joe Lycett and Irish comedian, actress, and writer with a British address, Aisling Bea, spent 48 hours in Split, reports Slobodna Dalmacija. This is the second episode of the 10th season of the humorous travel show "Travel Man: 48 hours in ...", which was recently broadcast on the popular British channel Channel 4.…

14th of April 2022 - The City of Vinkovci, the Independent Trade Union (DZZP) and the Vinkovci Technical School, along with the support of multiple companies from Vinkovci, have announced the distribution of fasting meals for all citizens on Good Friday. As Novosti.hr writes, the now traditional event that occurs every Good Friday before Easter will have fish and potato salad on the menu this year as well. Future chefs, more precisely the students of the Vinkovci Technical High School will be in charge of preparing the food. Mayor Ivan Bosančić will also take part and help in the morning food…

April 14, 2022 - Infobip presented its new innovation center, the Alpha Centauri campus, which has firmly placed Zagreb and Croatia at the forefront of the technology industry in this part of Europe. “At Infobip, we are committed to developing the entire technology community in Croatia, and we are doing this on three levels. The first is the development and innovation led by our employees in Croatia and worldwide. The second is to place Croatia at the center of the development community in this part of Europe through Infobip Shift. And third, we provide knowledge and open the doors of…

April 14, 2022 - German duo and global pop phenomenon Milky Chance have announced a concert in the Croatian capital as part of their 'Tour Again' European touring schedule.  Indie-pop sensation Milky Chance is again preparing to delight the audience at Tvornica Kulture (Culture Factory) on December 4 with a concert as part of the European 'Tour Again'. Milky Chance, a German duo including singer and guitarist Clemens Rehbein and DJ and producer Philipp Dausch became a global pop phenomenon back in 2013, recognizable by infectious melodies and sound that mixes influences from electronic music to reggae and R&B. Anthony Molina…

ZAGREB, 13 April 2022 - The Centre for Peace Studies (CMS) NGO warned Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in an open letter on Wednesday of pushbacks and the failure to call to account those responsible for the violation of human rights of refugees and other migrants, which, it said, happen on a daily basis. The CMS warns in the letter that Croatia has not been considered a humane country for a long time due to its treatment of refugees. It notes that the Netherlands on Wednesday decided to suspend the return of refugees to Croatia under the Dublin Regulation due to unlawful and forcible expulsions…

ZAGREB, 13 April 2022 - The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday awarded 33 contracts worth over HRK 65 million from the Rural Development Programme. Minister Marija Vučković said the aid focused on those transforming agriculture by increasing productivity and capacity as well as using new technologies. We are also focused on improving living conditions in small local communities, she added. Higher food prices Asked by the press about higher food prices, Vučković said inflation started being higher than expected last year already and that the government responded promptly, notably in cattle breeding, which she said was the first sector to feel the…

April 13, 2022 - The employees of the US Embassy joined forces with scouts and foresters, as well as the Croatian MEP Karlo Ressler, to plant a thousand new oak seedlings in the Marča forest near Kloštar Ivanić as part of the Šumoborci Afforestation Program. As 24Sata writes, the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of US-Croatian diplomatic relations, which is being marked this year, was an excellent opportunity for employees and officials of the US Embassy to join the afforestation campaign as part of the largest Croatian volunteer afforestation program symbolically called Šumoborci (Forest Fighters), under the media sponsorship of 24Sata.…

9 April 2022 – Griffon vultures have made a home along Croatia’s 6,278 km coastline for as long as anyone can remember. But like much of the world’s biodiversity, griffons have been placed under increasing pressure to coexist with their human neighbors over the past several decades. Since the early 90s, locals on the island of Cres have been banding together to protect their feathered friends. Introducing Beli Visitor and Rescue Centre for Griffon vultures, a tourism must for anyone looking to taste the breath of Croatia’s wild beauty. Above the sparkling waves of the Eastern Adriatic, one of Croatia’s…

April 13, 2022 - The new issue of the gourmet magazine Eat Know Love Istria is out exploring stories, experiences, and the heritage of beautiful Istria, all through one of life's greatest joys - food. Although many call it a hidden gem, Istria has long been recognized around the world for its enticing natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and excellent gourmet offer that combines modern and traditional in a unique way, providing an exceptional experience to all who find themselves there. Today, this green oasis of playful experiences is, quite deservedly, at the very top of the world's gourmet locations,…