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June 18th, 2021 - The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released an updated map of Europe, Croatia no longer red!   Slavonia County, Karlovac County, and Moslavina are now marked in green, while the rest of Croatia is orange Like Metković reports.  The ECDC map is updated weekly using data from Thursday at 23:59. Colors for individual areas are determined by combining the number of confirmed cases of infection in the past 14 days per 100 thousand inhabitants, and the percentage of the population tested. ECDC Twitter Belgium is no longer in the red zone on the…

June 18, 2021 - On international picnic day, TCN introduces Piknika, an excellent way to enjoy food and nature while others cook for you!  Summertime is ideal for weekend trips and new experiences in nature, and one of them should be a picnic. We present a wonderful project by two friends who found a way how to offer urban families a great experience – time in nature and a delicious lunch on a blanket! Just over two years ago, friends Ana Gašparović and Aleksandra Kuratko Pani were exchanging their experiences of weekend trips and enjoying nature and came up with…

18 June, 2021 – Mali Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula is famous for its top quality oysters and mussels. But, recent drop in sales is threatening the livelihood of local producers and the Peljesac Peninsula oyster and mussel production as a whole. The Peljesac Peninsula in Dubrovnik-Neretva Country is without a doubt one of the most beautiful parts in all of Croatia. Wine production and the cultivation of oysters and mussels have given it a well-earned international reputation. Traditions that span centuries, beautiful scenery and amazing historical towns and villages have turned Peljesac into one of the most favourite destinations…

June 18, 2021 - Continuing our look at different perspectives ahead of Zagreb Digital Nomad Week 2021 & Zagreb Digital Nomad Ambassador Project, some thoughts from co-founder of Croatia's first-ever co-working space, Mexican Hermes Arriaga. Ahead of Zagreb Digital Nomad Week 2021, which starts on Monday, we continue our look at Zagreb innovators from the co-working scene to get their perspectives on the current situation and future possibilies. One of the early movers and shakers came all the way from Mexico. Hermes Arriaga has had quite an impact as co-founder of the first co-working space in Croatia, Impact Hub Zagreb,…

June 18, 2021 - The latest flight news to Croatia as an Air Canada Zagreb service will launch from Toronto in 2022!  Great news for the Canadian market in Croatia as Air Canada plans to launch a service between Toronto and Zagreb from June 2 next year. Namely, Ex Yu Aviation reports that Air Canada will take over the route from Air Canada Rouge. Air Transat also operates on this route and plans to resume its seasonal service to Zagreb service on May 29 next year with the 332-seat A330-200 jet. Recall, Air Transat canceled all already announced flights on the…

June 18, 2021 - A look at meaningful tourism in Bakar this summer.  The past period has been very challenging for all those associated with tourism, from service providers to travelers themselves. However, according to the well-known proverb that every evil is for something good, the more resourceful ones have successfully used the unpleasant "new normal" situation to create new content and stories. Rumors about one of the (unexpected) winners of the corona crisis prompted us to visit Bakar, a small town on the Kvarner coast. No giving up We wanted to experience this newly discovered destination and learn firsthand…

June 18, 2021 - A new fast line connects Split and Sutivan on Brač this summer, allowing tourists and locals even more options between the island and the mainland.  Namely, since June 15, the new daily line has been in operation (excluding Sundays) from Split to Sutivan on Brač Island.  SPLIT - SUTIVAN - SPLIT Line operated by Krilo Shipping Company Boat: KSC "Naranča" Crossing time: 30 Minutes Ticket price: 30 Kuna Schedules: Preseason and postseason: June 15 - July 1 & August 30 - September 15 SPLIT -> SUTIVAN Monday - Friday from Split at 09:30 & 16:15 Saturdays from Split…

June the 18th, 2021 - Mozemo! and SDP have joined up at the Croatian capital city's helm and have presented 28 of the main Zagreb projects they intend to implement as a team. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, SDP and Mozemo! have signed a coalition agreement on cooperation in the City of Zagreb. The draft agreement contains 28 points on their programme cooperation, which will ensure a majority in the Zagreb City Assembly. A list of 28 Zagreb projects that will be crucial during their first term has also been published, and we're bringing you a list of them below in full:…

June the 18th, 2021 - The much talked about new Rijeka Hilton Costabella Resort is set to open its doors as the summer season rapidly approaches, with high hopes for their first Croatian tourist season, despite the coronavirus-dominated uncertainties which still reign. Kvarner Bay has increased in popularity in terms of tourism over recent years, with many preferring the often more temperate climes in comparison to a very hot and humid Dalmatian summer. The close proximity to Istria is also a bonus, particularly for wine lovers. Not to mention its close connections to be able to visit both Italy and…

June the 18th, 2021 - Croatian car registration plates can now be ordered in an urgent procedure, just like people can do with various other documents issued by MUP such as passports and personal ID cards. There's nothing quite like booking a flight and then realising there isn't enough time on your passport, or that it has expired entirely. While you should never let that happen in the first place, it sometimes does. MUP has an urgent procedure in which a new Croatian passport can be issued rapidly, and the same can now be done with license plates. As Poslovni…