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ZAGREB, 16 Nov 2021 - In the last 24 hours 4,443 coronavirus cases and 50 deaths have been registered in Croatia, the national COVID-19 crisis management team said on Tuesday. There are 33,760 active cases, including 2,378 hospitalised patients, 289 of whom are on ventilators, while 24,144 persons are self-isolating. Croatia has registered 544,330 coronavirus cases to date as well as 9,986 fatalities and 500,584 recoveries, including 4,695 in the last 24 hours. To date 3,288,144 persons have been tested for the virus, with 12,911 in the last 24 hours, and 50.76% of the total population and 60.66% of adults have been…

November 16, 2021 - Arctic Monkeys at Pula Arena will be one of the biggest shows in Croatia next year! The famous English indie band will perform at the preserved Roman amphitheater on August 16, 2022.  Arctic Monkeys, one of the world's most influential indie rock bands, will perform on one of the world's most unique outdoor stages next summer - the Pula Arena! The golden four from Sheffield will take the stage on August 16, 2022, organized by Charm Music Croatia, Vigna PR, and AND Production. The Arctic Monkeys started a musical revolution by becoming one of the first bands…

ZAGREB, 16 Nov 2021 - Dozens of staff have been protesting outside Zagreb's Remetinec prison since 6.30 am on Tuesday due to the enforcement of the COVID certificate mandate in public and state services as of today, as have dozens of staff of the Commercial Court in Split. One of the protesters outside Remetinec told the press they wanted equal treatment for staff, whether they have recovered from COVID or not, because everyone spread the virus, while another said they were not against vaccination but against forcible vaccination. In Split, Commercial Court employee Višnja Rakić said they were under no obligation to show personal data to…

November 16, 2021 - Zlatko Dalić hinted at who should replace Luka Modrić as the future Croatia captain - and he happens to be one of the biggest European stars this year.  A tearful Zlatko Dalić was seen at the final whistle after Croatia secured their spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Dalić admitted that this dramatic ending to the World Cup qualifications was moving and he was delighted to lead Croatia to defend the World Cup silver next year.  In an interview with Nova TV, Dalić was full of emotions.  "One of my biggest victories; it meant…

November the 16th, 2021 - Varteks was rescued from sinking once before, and this fashion brand has since become very well known and highly respected throughout the Republic of Croatia and even beyond. Tomislav Babic claims that despite issues having arisen once again, the company won't be abandoning Varazdin. As Novac/Jutarnji/Visnja Gotal writes, Varazdin's Varteks is once again emerging from another crisis. After wage arrears built up back during the summer months, one of the few remaining once-textile giants has finally re-stabilised its business. By selling part of the company's inactive real estate/property, the arrears managed to be paid out and…

November the 16th, 2021 - The import of foreign labour from outside the EEA into Croatia, typically from neighbouring countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, is proving cumbersome with the infamously slow and arduous Croatian bureaucracy. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Dario Knezevic writes, with the stil impaired liquidity due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ''getting the staff'' and having a qualified workforce is still the biggest problem of the Croatian hospitality and catering industry, especially since wages in the sector are still low and workers prefer to choose other occupations or instead opt for emigration. Importing workers is currently an…

November the 16th, 2021 - A brand new Zagreb Infectious Disease Clinic is set to be constructed. On top of that, the full renovation of part of the existing hospital will also be carried out next year. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the renovation of part of the current Zagreb Infectious Disease Clinic will begin at some point in 2022, and the construction of a new, modular building with additional insulation units is also planned. The new Zagreb Infectious Disease Clinic complex will cover 15,000 square metres and will be completed within a four to five year period, Vecernji list reported recently.…

November the 16th, 2021 - A list of Zagreb rapid antigen test locations, as well as the prices of the tests, has been published now that the use of covid certificates has been widened. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, organised by the City of Zagreb, rapid antigen testing (Croatian: BAT/English: RAT) can be performed at seven locations and the price of each test is 100 kuna. According to the decision of the National Civil Protection Directorate, Croatian covid certificates are mandatory for people and employees in public and state institutions as of today. There is a great need for testing in…

November 16, 2021 - Croatia's preparations for the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers will begin this weekend in Zagreb with a broader list of 24 players. Croatia's first qualifying match is on November 25 against Slovenia.  The Croatia basketball team coach, Veljko Mršić, has announced a wider list of 24 candidates for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Most of the players are from the Croatian league and will gather in Zagreb this Saturday to Monday. The list also includes Filip Krušlin and Marin Marić, currently without a club, reports HKS. The first qualifying round for the 2023 World Cup is…

November 16, 2021 - The Days of Traditional Croatian Flavors began on November 15, jointly organized by 11 county tourist boards in cooperation with local restaurants and under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. A press conference was held in Zagreb at the Zagreb County Tourist Board to present the culinary event officially.  In the next 14 days, lovers of good food will be able to enjoy local dishes made from traditional ingredients and traditional recipes in 108 restaurants. Each facility will offer two menus of three courses at prices starting from 95 kn, 125 kn, or 195 kn. A…