Made in Croatia

September 3, 2020 – Scientists from the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb were integral to an international effort to realise the world's first fully functioning quantum communication network. 100% spy-free, it's the communication system of the future Despite what some apps tell you, no online communication is completely secure. However, we have moved one step closer to that becoming a reality thanks, in part, to quantum physicists from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb. Working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Bristol (UK) and the Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the international team have built…

September 3, 2020 - Three of Croatia's most internationally famous venues in the events industry were lit in spectacular red on Monday. Pula amphitheatre, Zagreb Arena and Fort Punta Christo were bathed in light from sunset until after dark Three of Croatia's most internationally famous venues used by the events industry were lit in spectacular red on Monday. Pula amphitheatre, Zagreb Arena and Fort Punta Christo, also in Pula were bathed in light from sunset until after dark. Though the change in appearance was enjoyable and visually impressive, the action was undertaken to send a strong message. It was part…

September 3, 2020 - The world of AI is transforming the way we do things. Meet the new concept of National AI Capital. In my Human Resources career, I was working on different Human Capital related topics, from different angles. Since it is obvious that we are globally becoming an economy that is much more dependent on human capital, then on any other form of capital, I spent some time researching it a bit deeper. Some of my thoughts will be published soon. But as a part of the Human Capital story, I also researched and wrote about different aspects…

August 31, 2020 – 21 Croatian sailors trapped on the ship Zagreb since March are currently anchored in the Philippines. They cannot disembark and have so far failed to be replaced, because of Coronavirus. For some, it is their 10th month on the ship. Their contracts have expired and they have stopped being paid. Being homesick is an accepted part of the job for long-distance seafarers. But 21 Croatian sailors trapped on the cargo ship Zagreb for 5 months are being pushed to the limit of their nerves by their current confinement. Through no fault of their own, the 21…

As Suzana Varosanec/Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 31st of August, 2020, when it comes to a large production investment in the total amount of about 600 million kuna, nominated at the end of 2019 for the status of a strategic investment project, the door now is wide open for it and for the included Croatian experts through its recent inclusion on that very list. As a result, in Croatia, among other things, the relatively rapid start of serial production of the first aluminum products for the German BMW is expected, with Croatian experts on hand to once again show the…

August 29, 2020 – The team of Croatian scientists' published results prove that extracts from a medicinal fungus stop tumours growing, spreading and help chemotherapy. A team of Croatian scientists has proven that a known medicinal fungus can be used in effectively fighting colon cancer. They published their findings in a renowned science journal over the past week. The team, led by Boris Jakopović (Dr Myko San, Croatia), presented the results of effects on colon cancer by a complex series of extracts from the Agarikon.1 medicinal mushroom. They proved that the extracts strongly inhibit the growth of existing tumours and…

Novska, August 29, 2020 – The Sisak-Moslavina County Development Agency SIMORA has launched a large project for the development of the gaming industry based in Novska, which has recently been included in the list of strategic projects of the Croatian Government. Thus, 23 students will start the first grade of high school this year in Novska as video game developers. Last year, the same course was introduced at the Technical School in Sisak, which was the first to receive a decision to start implementing this new curriculum. It was already announced then that Novska High School, since Novska is the…

August 27, 2020 - Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has purchased the car to test his speed skills to the maximum - the Rimac C_2. Croatia does not produce many cars, but the ones they do produce are pretty special, world-class even. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of Mate Rimac and the team from Rimac Automobili, whose company essentially is the Croatian car industry, Croatian automotive excellence in globally famous.  The Rimac magic has attracted significant investment from major players in the automotive industry, including Porsche and Hyundai, and some of its buyers are no less high-profile.  Another big PR…

As Marta Duic/Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 25th of August, 2020, at the end of July, Zenja Moskaljov, the owner of the Zagreb pet shop Dog & Style, set up a vending machine in front of his store with a specific range of products for pets. The idea developed, he revealed, at a business lunch with a friend and business partner, franchise mentor Andrija Colak, who connected him with the company Automatik servis from Buzet, which sold him a vending machine. In this particular vending machine you can find basic products for pets - sweets, toys, daily meals, and dog…

Zagreb, August 25, 2020 - The day after the earthquake in Zagreb, in those most vulnerable moments, a portal dedicated to Zagreb was born. Named after a famous song, Beli Zagreb Grad has so far published more than 500 inspiring stories about Zagreb, and its founder, student Barbara Grgić, told TCN her story and commented on the portal's past five months. Beli Zagreb Grad is a project by a Dalmatian Hinterland girl, as Barbara, who is originally from Knin, likes to say. She came to Zagreb in 2015 to study Coatology and Latin at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, and…