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Wednesday, 17 November 2021
PM Says Laws to be Amended to Punish Non-Compliance with COVID Certificate Mandate
ZAGREB, 17 Nov 2021 - Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Thursday announced legislative changes and sanctions for persons defying the COVID-19 certificate mandate and inciting protests, describing as unusual protests against mandatory testing. Addressing a government session, Pleković said that he had instructed Justice and Public Administration Minister Ivan Malenica, Health Minister Vili Beroš and Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović to see which of the relevant laws should be amended to introduce fines for those defying rules introduced by the COVID-19 response team. He recalled that the introduction of COVID-19 certificates did not make vaccination compulsory but made it possible…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
40 Environmentally Friendly Anchorages Set Up in Kornati National Park
November 17, 2021 - With the long-term objective of protecting the sea surface and preserving Posidonia, the Sunce Association through the SASPAS project has installed 40 environmentally friendly anchorages in four bays of the Kornati National Park using a technique that will not negatively impact the environment. During July 2021, through a project by Interreg Italy - Croatia SASPAS within the Kornati National Park, a total of 40 environmentally friendly anchorages were set up in the bays: Kravljačica, Strižnja, Šipnate, and Tomasovac, reports HrTurizam.hr. In each of these bays, 10 anchorages have been set up for vessels up to 16 meters long,…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Opatija Celebrates Advent Again This Year With a Fully Decorated City
November 16, 2021 - Many cities on the Croatian coast seek to position themselves as attractive winter destinations, and the jewel of Kvarner Bay is not far behind, as Opatija celebrates Advent again this year with hundreds of thousands of special decorations in every corner of the city. Winter will once again dress Opatija in lavish Advent attire, reports Turističke Priče. The most romantic and solemn part of the year is the best opportunity to get to know this famous European destination in a unique atmosphere. It is a time when holiday magic is felt in every corner of the…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Government to Extend Deadline for Submission of Applications for Croatian Citizenship
ZAGREB, 17 Nov 2021 - The Croatian government on Thursday adopted changes to the Croatian Citizenship Act, put forward due to a large number of citizenship applications based on a law that went into force on 1 January 2020 and problems in their submission, caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline for the submission of applications for Croatian citizenship under the current law expires on 1 January 2022 but since the pandemic has made it difficult for many to apply, the deadline will be extended by one more year. The pandemic has caused problems in the submission of applications at diplomatic missions…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Minister: 390 People Died of COVID-19 Over Past Week, 70% Were Not Vaccinated
ZAGREB, 17 Nov 2021 - Over the past week 390 people have died of COVID-19 in Croatia and 273 of them (70%) were not vaccinated while ten were under the age of 50 and were not vaccinated, Health Minister Vili Beroš said at a government session on Thursday. The largest number of COVID-19 patients are hospitalised in the hospitals in Split, Rijeka and Zagreb's Dubrava hospital, while the latter hospital and the hospitals in Split and Osijek have the largest number of patients on ventilators, he said. Hospital capacity for COVID patients is being increased as needed while other non-essential…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Croatia Logs 6670 New COVID Cases, More than 10,000 Deaths Since Outbreak
ZAGREB, 17 Nov 2021 - Croatia has logged 6,670 new COVID cases in the past 24 hours and 64 new deaths bringing the total death toll since the outbreak of the pandemic to more than 10,000. There are currently 37,144 active cases and 2,433 patients are in hospital treatment while 323 of them are on ventilators, the national COVID response team reported on Wednesday. Since 25 February when the first case of the novel coronavirus was detected in Croatia, there have been 551,000 cases of the contagion and 10,500 people have died as a consequence while 503,806 have recovered, with…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
PM: Introduction of COVID Certificate Requirement Without Major Difficulties
ZAGREB, 16 Nov 2021 - Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on Tuesday that according to information he received at the inner cabinet's meeting, the introduction of COVID certificate mandate in state and public institutions practically proceeded smoothly. I believe it is good to raise the level of health safety this way. We expect a vast majority of citizens to adapt to this situation, Plenković told the press after a session of the leadership of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). Asked to comment on the position of local and state official regarding COVID certificates, for example that of Sinj Mayor Miro Bulj, Primošten…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
First Glovo Express Store in Croatia Opens for Suppliers 0-24h, Every Day
November 17, 2021 - The first Glovo Express store in Croatia intended for Glovo suppliers will work 0-24h every day of the year, acting as a micro-logistics facility that speeds up delivery. Glovo, the largest player in the delivery application market in Croatia, has opened its own store, reports Jutarnji List. Namely, Glovo Express is a store that is not intended for end customers but Glovo suppliers and works 0-24h every day of the year. The concept of the new Glovo store is called the Micro Fulfilment Center, which means that it is a micro-logistics facility that speeds up delivery. If…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
UNESCO Recognizes Trogir Brand Strategy as Positive Cultural Tourism Example
November 17, 2021 - The Trogir brand strategy 'Marked by Masters,' officially presented in November 2019, has been recognized by UNESCO as a positive cultural tourism example. At the end of 2019, the city of Trogir made a big step forward by presenting a new branding strategy, slogan, and visual identity, which was complemented by signage in the city, promotional materials, and a new website, jointly created by the city and the tourist board, reports HRTurizam. Thus, Trogir became the first destination on the coast and the first city in Croatia, which began branding at such a serious and professional…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Increase in Ryanair Zagreb Christmas Flights from Dublin, Eindhoven, Stockholm
November 17, 2021 - The Croatian capital will be busy this holiday season with an increase in Ryanair Zagreb Christmas flights from Dublin, Eindhoven, and Stockholm! The Irish low-cost airline is offering a number of weekly flights around Christmas and New Year on several existing routes, as well as on routes running in early December, reports Croatian Aviation. In addition to the new lines announced for next summer, Ryanair is also preparing for increased demand on European lines around Christmas and New Year and has thus made several operational changes to the lines from its Zagreb base. Ryanair is showing great…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Istrian Flying Goat Beverage Likely to Impress as Expansion Eyed
November the 17th, 2021 - Ever seen an Istrian flying goat? Probably not. You've probably never seen a flying goat from any location if we're being honest, but you can now taste one if you should so desire. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marta Duic writes, in the Bokoon tavern, which is part of Valamar's Premium Camping resort in Funtana not far from Porec, the cooperation of two Istrian craft brands was presented - the Istarska kapljica distillery and Count’s drinks. The new Istrian flying goat gin is the result of the hard work of Istarska kapljica from Kastelir, which already produces fourteen…
