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Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Private Exhibition of Academic Sculptor Pero Jelisić and Painter Davor Jelisić Held in Zagreb

oNovember 30, 2022 - A delightful evening of art, music and culture in Zagreb on Saturday, as academic sculptor Pero Jelisic held a private exhibition of his work  One of the many joys of living in Croatia is that every day is different, and there is often a surprise around every corner.  The plan for last Saturday evening was relatively simple - the long-awaited opening of Advent in Zagreb, once more restored to its pre-pandemic glory. There was palpable excitement from the little ones. A friend suggested I make an appearance at a private event he was attending. And so…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Canadian Goalkeeper Croatia Row: His Grandmother Speaks

November the 30th, 2022 - Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan caused an intense reaction during the Canada-Croatia match (during which Croatia really f*cked Canada, by the way, Mr. Herdman) with his comments about Croatia and ''Krajina''. Croatian fans launched a wave of anger (and literal physical items) at Borjan, who otherwise plays for Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) Belgrade. Croatian football fans aren't the only people Borjan has managed to upset with his statement about being ''born in Krajina, not in Croatia'', and his own grandmother, Stefica Borjan (83) has come out and said in no uncertain terms ''Jebala ga Krajina'' which…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Croatian Euros Can be Purchased Tomorrow But Can't be Used Yet

November the 30th, 2022 - Croatian Eurozone accession is drawing ever closer, with the final month in which the kuna will remain the country's official currency beginning tomorrow. You'll be able to purchase Croatian euros tomorrow, but you won't be able to spend them yet. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, in order for people to be as ready as possible to use the euro in the first days of 2023, banks, the Financial Agency (Fina) and Croatian post (Hrvatska posta) will make it possible for people to come and purchase a maximum of two initial packages of Croatian euros (coins) per transaction.…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Pozega Resident Flies Yugoslav Flag, Neighbours Call Police

November the 30th, 2022 - One Pozega resident has caused quite the stir by flying the flag of the former Yugoslavia on his property, resulting in the ruffling of his neighbours' feathers and them contacting the local police. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, a Pozega resident (male, 47 years of age) recently displayed and flew the flag of the former Yugoslavia on his own house in the town of Jaksic near Pozega, as reported by the Pozega-Slavonia County police, who found out about this after his neighbours made them aware of it. The police say that the 47-year-old "insulted the moral…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Keesing Technologies Showcases Croatian ID Cards at Trustech Fair

November the 30th, 2022 - The Trustech fair in Paris has seen Croatian ID cards showcased by the Dutch company Keesing Technologies, which highlighted them as among the most aesthetically pleasing. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, at the Trustech fair, which is deemed to be the most important technology fair for identity and payment solutions, the Dutch company Keesing Technologies decorated the exhibition space with images of the protective elements of Croatian ID cards, which can also be seen on the cover of the "Overview of travel documents" magazine. Trustech, the most important technology fair for solutions in the field of identity…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

How to Croatia - How Can I Work Legally and How Do I Find a Job?

November the 30th, 2022 - Imagining yourself lounging around on a Dalmatian beach with a cold beer in hand is all well and good, but unless you've won the lottery or have a foreign wage or pension coming in every month, how do you fund it? Here's how to get a job (legally), in this edition of our How to Croatia series. I know, it might be funny to read ‘working in Croatia’ considering the reality that the Croatian economy isn’t exactly booming and an enormous number of people are out of work for various reasons. There is a demographic…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Dalić and Kovačić ahead of Belgium: "A Tough Match Awaits, but We are Ready"

November 30, 2022 - The national teams of Belgium and Croatia held press conferences the day before their final 2022 World Cup Group F match in Qatar.  Croatia and Belgium meet on Thursday, December 1, at 18:00 local time at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Both national teams held press conferences with the coach and one player, with Belgium taking the floor first.  Player Timothy Castagne answered questions first. How did you feel after Monday's meeting, and will it change something on the pitch? "It wasn't a crisis meeting, as you might have heard. There were no insults. We…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Croatian Weather Service Finally Has Full Radar Coverage

November 29, 2022 - The Croatian national weather service (DHMZ) reported today that the latest in the series of radar devices was installed and fully operational on the Pelješac peninsula, which makes the entire national area covered with such devices. With the completion of the test operation of the radar device at the MRC Uljenje location on the Pelješac peninsula, radar data for the south of Croatia is available to the public, the DHMZ reported. It is the third, final modern meteorological radar on the Croatian part of the Adriatic. Its antenna and the dome were installed on October 19,…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Croatia Airlines Signs Contract with Airbus, Purchases A220 Planes

November 29, 2022 - Croatia Airlines and Airbus have signed a contract for the purchase of the most modern Airbus A220 aircrafts, a step towards Croatia Airlines replacement of all their aircraft with a new unified fleet by 2026 and a complete switch to jet propulsion. The Croatian national airline announced the signing of the contract today, reminding the public that the replacement of the fleet represents a long-term process of transition, and that there will be a period of adaptation of all business processes to the new aircraft. This, they say, will further optimize the operations of the national…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

FIFA Disciplinary Case Opened against Croatia for Fan Taunts at Canada Goalkeeper

November 29, 2022 - The FIFA Disciplinary Commission opened a case against the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) due to the fan behavior at the 2022 World Cup match between Croatia and Canada on Sunday, November 27.  "HNS was reported due to the discriminatory and xenophobic behavior of some Croatia fans at the match against Canada, as well as for the banners with the same content," released HNS on Tuesday.  A group of Croatia fans insulted Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian roots and who previously made statements about the Homeland War. When Croatia won 4-1, an offensive poster appeared in…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Advents in Slavonia Bringing Enchanting Atmosphere and Exciting Events

November 29, 2022 - The fairy lights are on, and the smell of mulled wine, sauerkraut, and gingerbread fills the air wherever you go. The famous Advent in Zagreb is already attracting visitors, as are Split, Zadar, Opatija, and many other cities. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun in the east, though! Visit some of the Advents in Slavonia, and we promise you'll want to stay and live in the winter wonderland in the east. Adventiranje Osijek Advent Osijek official website The long-awaited Adventiranje in Osijek is officially kicking off on the 2nd of December at the beloved…
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