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Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Adriatic Heavy Metals: New Research Dives Deep into the Matter
September 1, 2021 - New research led by the scientists from Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) concerns Adriatic heavy metals. The current concentrations are small but worth monitoring. Learn more here. With scientists from the prestigious Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) already publishing their results from measuring the salinity of the Adriatic, the new endeavors show that salt isn't the only thing worth exploring in Croatia's geographical and tourist ace. IRB scientists Abra Penezić, Andrea Milinković, Saranda Bakija Alempijević, and Sanja Frka, alongside their colleague Silva Žužul from the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health in Zagreb, authored a scientific article ''Atmospheric…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Croatia Table Tennis Team Wins Bronze Medal at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics!
September 1, 2021 - The Croatia table tennis team of Anđela Mužinić and Helena Dretar Karić failed to qualify for the team competition final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo after losing to South Korea 0-2 in the semifinal. However, by entering the semifinal, they secured the bronze medal, their second Paralympic medal in their career after winning silver five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, reports HRT. It is the second medal for Croatia in Tokyo after Velimir Šandor's silver in the discus throw. The Tokyo semifinal was a replay of the Rio de Janeiro semifinal. But this time, Mi…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Croatia’s Industrial Production Up for Eight Straight Months
ZAGREB, 1 Sept, 2021 - Croatia's industrial production rose in July for the eighth month in a row, growing by nearly 4% on an annual level, indicating further recovery of production and the entire economy from the coronavirus crisis. The Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) reported on Wednesday that industrial production had shrunk by 1.6% in July compared with the previous month, while increasing by 3.9% compared with July 2020. This was slower growth than in June, when production had jumped by 8.3% year on year. "Growth in the volume of industrial production continued in July, albeit at a slower rate…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Resident Brits in Croatia: Wrongly Stamped Passport Won't Affect Rights
September the 1st, 2021 - We have been receiving many reports of resident Brits in Croatia having their UK passports stamped at the border when entering and/or exiting Croatia. While this shouldn't be happening, these stamps are just a meaningless little souvenir and will not have any effects on your rights under the Withdrawal Agreement (WA). Brexit has been done and dusted, and while there are still growing pains, the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic has overshadowed most of the infighting and arguing between the bloc and the Northern European island nation. With the economic part of the new relationship between…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Plenković Praises Relationship With Slovenia During Janša’s Term
ZAGREB, 1 Sept, 2021 - Croatia and Slovenia have improved their relationship during the term of the incumbent Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said at the start of the 16th Bled Strategic Forum in the Slovenian lakeside town of Bled on Wednesday. "I think that during the term of Prime Minister Janez Janša we have established excellent dialogue, excellent communication and cooperation. Economic relations, tourism, outstanding issues - they are all being dealt with to the satisfaction of both countries," Plenković said. He added that unresolved issues between the two countries, such as the border dispute,…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Croatia’s Coronavirus Update: 805 New Cases, Four Deaths
ZAGREB, 1 Sept, 2021 - Croatia has registered 805 new cases of the coronavirus infection over the past 24 hours, as well as four COVID-19-related deaths, the national COVID-19 crisis management team said on Wednesday. The number of active cases currently stands at 3,632, and there are 440 COVID patients in hospitals, including 59 on ventilators, which is six more than on Tuesday. Since 25 February 2020, when the first case of the disease was recorded in Croatia, a total of 374,803 people have contracted the novel virus, of whom 8,338 have died and 362,833 have recovered, including 383 in the…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Cafes Again Allowed to Serve Customers Indoors
ZAGREB, 1 Sept, 2021 - Cafes in Croatia are again allowed to serve their customers indoors as of 1 September after they were closed for nine months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Under the new rules announced by the national COVID-19 response team, cafes and restaurants can stay open until midnight, customers must be seated while drinking and eating and must wear face masks before taking their seats and when going to the toilet. In late November 2020, the national COVID-19 response team ordered cafes to close their indoor premises for business, allowing only those with terraces to operate. Catering…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
2022 World Cup Qualifier at Poljud: Croatia v. Slovenia Tickets On Sale TODAY!
September 1, 2021 - Tickets are on sale today for Croatia's 2022 World Cup qualifier at Poljud against Slovenia on September 7! Following the decision of the Croatian Civil Protection Headquarters from August 30 that public gatherings are still allowed in which only persons with an EU digital COVID certificate participate, the Croatian Football Federation confirms that the Croatia-Slovenia match will be played in the presence of spectators with a valid EU digital COVID and hereby informs the public about the ticket purchasing process. Ticket sales for the qualifying match between Croatia and Slovenia at Poljud Stadium (September 7 at 8:45…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
World's Best Naive Art: Authentically Croatian Hlebine School
September 1, 2021 – We visit Podravina to discover the incredible Hlebine School of Croatian Naive Art Croatia is sometimes difficult to find. Of course, with modern GPS and Croatia's nine international airports, getting here is no problem. But just where are you when you arrive? Looking down at your dinner, the plate may hold a dish recognisable across the Mediterranean. Above your head, the architecture could be Roman, Austro-Hungarian or modern, indistinguishable. Ottoman influence lies everywhere from the best-loved handheld snacks to the mountain of slippers in every dwelling's doorway. A friendly local wears the folk costume of the…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Croatia Basketball 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifier Group Announced
September 1, 2021 - The Croatia basketball 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifier group has been announced! In Tuesday's draw for the World Cup qualifiers, Croatia learned its European opponents. Croatia will face Sweden, Slovenia, and Finland in the hope of qualifying for a place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines (Jakarta, Okinawa, Manila). The draw took place at the Patrick Baumann Basketball House in Mies, Switzerland. It was closed due to the epidemiological situation and could only be watched live on the FIBA YouTube channel. The qualifiers will be played in six cycles over…
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
New Šibenik Panorama Oil Painting by Local Artist Welcomes Guests (PHOTO)
September 1, 2021 - A new Šibenik panorama oil painting can be noticed along the D33 road, welcoming tourists to the popular coastal Croatian town. Welcome boards are often old and worn, which hardly gives an excellent first impression. However, it's important to remember that welcome boards are usually a tourist's first contact with the destination, reports HRTurizam. Šibenik decided to take the initiative and ensure they gave off a good first impression with a creative project. Namely, earlier this week in Lozovac, along the D33 road, a large double-sided welcome board was set up showing an oil painting panorama…
