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July the 2nd, 2021 - The Croatian events industry has finally been given the green light to gradually return to some form of normal, following a horrendous period of uncertainty and depression as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but at what cost? As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marija Crnjak writes, 100 people are allowed to be gathered together following yesterday's new changes, and even more people can come together if they have their digital certificates. This will finally facilitate the holding of various business and entertainment events, but provisions are in force that will significantly affect the financial structure of participants and…

ZAGREB, 1 July 2021 - The Croatian coat-of-arms, a geographical map of Croatia, the kuna coin, the Glagolitic script and an image of Dubrovnik are the five selected motifs for the national side of the euro coin put to public consultation on Thursday. Citizens will be able to rate the five proposed motifs on the website euro.hr and add another, sixth motif of their choice. Their suggestions will be used by the Croatian National Bank Currency Committee in making the final selection, the National Council for Euro Introduction said after its ninth meeting on Thursday. The public consultation will last until 15 July.…

July the 2nd, 2021 - The Digital Menu Master F&B is something brand new here on the Croatian market, and intends to make life easier and more fulfiling for both the Croatian catering industry and guests. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marta Duic writes, representing a true novelty here on the Croatian market, the Digital Menu Master F&B application (Food and Beverage) promotes digitalisation in the HoReCa sector. The team behind this idea is successfully conquering foreign markets and working on new applications and ideas intended for caterers. “Our job is digitisation in HoReCa channels, primarily the digital menu with which we started…

July 2, 2021 - With the launch of United and Delta in Dubrovnik, the Adriatic pearl now has flights from New York through October.  More good news arrives from the Croatian coast as two major US airlines have launched to Dubrovnik! Namely Untied Airlines officially began operations on Thursday, July 1,  from New York’s Newark Airport, connecting New York and Dubrovnik for the first time in 30 years, reports Ex Yu Aviation. The inaugural flight on the 214-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft had just two seats available in economy class as of Thursday morning, the aviation portal added.  United will depart from…

July 2, 2021 - It will be Marin Čilić against Daniil Medvedev, the 2nd-best tennis player in the world, in the third round of Wimbledon to be played on Saturday.  The top-ranked Croatian tennis player Marin Čilić (ATP - 37) advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after defeating French qualifier Benjamin Bonzi (ATP - 119) on Thursday 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5 ) after three hours and three minutes of play. In the third round, Čilić will play against the second-best tennis player in the world, Russian Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. It will be their…

July 2, 2021 - Dedication to researching and developing the field of social sciences sees the Ivo Pilar Social Research Institute expanding scientific cooperation once again after Željko Holjevac's visit to Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ivo Pilar Social Research Institute, active as always, continues to expand its cooperation on scientifically explain social issues (symbolically noted as 2021 marks 30 years of the Institute). As reported on their official website, Institute headmaster dr. Željko Holjevac visited Sarajevo, the capital city of the neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina, from June 21-23. The main story of that visit was a signed bilateral cooperation agreement…

July 1, 2021 - How pet-friendly is the Croatian capital? Some things to know if you are considering travelling with pets in Zagreb.  Travelling to a foreign country with your pet can be a stressful experience if you are not aware of what awaits. So what do you need to know about taking a pet to Zagreb, how pet-friendly is the city, and what facilities are available for our four-legged friends? Pets are very popular in Croatia, and Croatians have a very relaxed attitude towards them. They are a common sight in cafes, where waiters will often bring a bowl…

June 1, 2021 - Digital nomads give back to communities in various ways. The second in a new series on TCN, following the lens of Steve Tsentserensky, one of the early recipients of the Croatian digital nomad permit. Where better to continue than Plitvice Lakes National Park? One of the discussion in Croatia these days surrounds digital nomads. What EXACTLY does Croatia get from digital nomads, especially if they do not have to pay income tax locally with the 12-month permit? It is a classic Croatian tourism short-term mindset, which has become sadly familiar over the decade I have been…

July 1, 2021 - Croatia moves to the semifinals of the Olympic basketball qualifiers in Split after a dramatic win against Tunisia.  Croatia opened their Olympic qualifying campaign on Wednesday against Brazil at Spaladium Arena in Split. After three years, Croatia's best basketball player Bojan Bogdanović played an official game in the Croatia jersey again.  After Brazil topped Croatia in their first game of the Olympic basketball qualifiers in Split on Wednesday (94:67), Croatia and Tunisia met on Thursday. The winner of the game would go to the semifinals.  1st quarter Bogdanović opened the scoring for Croatia with a 2pt fadeaway…

July 1st, 2021 - The pandemic has irreversibly changed the labor market, especially in the hospitality industry. A search for waiters in Croatia, and diligent and loyal employees is tough to find as the season approaches.  Caterers will remember 2020 and 2021 well. 24 sata reports, a year and a half after the start of the pandemic, it is clear that they are a vulnerable group to whom the crisis has brought great financial damage. Unconditionally closed, with only a slight shift in coffee to go, caterers have generally entered a cash deficit. Although things have been slowly returning to normal over…