Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Hajduk Reveals New Away and Third Kits Inspired by Club's History

July 3, 2019 - Just before the start of the new season, fans of Hajduk were presented the club’s new, third reserve kit. 

While we know that the home kit is always white and the away kit a mix of blue and red, which are the traditional colors of the Split club, the third, reserve kit this season will feature the shades of light purple, or in other words, lavender. It is an ode the Hajduk’s beginnings, in particular, 1912 and 1913, when the first jersey was the same color. Recall, in recent years, the third kit has been grey or black.

Hajduk revealed the change to their fans on Wednesday. 

"The third Hajduk jersey for the 2019/2020 season was inspired by the beginning of the club's activities, more precisely, 1912. After the team formed, they immediately started with the first game. In 1912, goals were set up at Stari Plac for the first time and the team played in purple t-shirts and white trousers

It can be said that it is a jersey of lavender, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Mediterranean. The legendary Luka Kaliterna defended the net of the first team then, and Nikola Gazdić, the first Hajduk footballer to score more than 100 goals for Hajduk, made his debut.

Today, 107 years later, HNK Hajduk presents an almost replica lavender jersey from this important period of the club’s formation, this time created in cooperation with our technical sponsor - Macron, and in which the Hajduk HNK players will play some of their matches in the season ahead. The top is lavender, and the pants are white with motifs of lavender,” Hajduk said on their website. 

The third jersey is retro, decorated with a white polo collar and white embroidered sleeves. On the right side of the chest is Macron Hero, the new icon of the technical sponsor, while on the left is the Hajduk coat of arms. 

The away jersey, or Hajduk’s backup jersey for the 2019/2020 season, also experienced a change inspired by history. Namely, it pays homage to 1971, which has great significance in the club’s history - it is the year that Hajduk won the championship for the first time after a 16-year dry spell. Then, Hajduk’s tops were red and blue with narrow stripes.

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Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Brasserie on 7 and Zinfandel Raise 90,000 Kuna for Wi-Fi at KBC Split Children’s Clinic!

As if we needed another reason to love Split institutions Brasserie on 7 and Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar, today, we’re adding one more to the list.

Thanks to a heartfelt initiative by Maria Mustapić and Korana Bučić, Split’s leading lady restauranteurs and mothers themselves, the Children’s Clinic at the KBC Split Hospital is now fully equipped with free Wi-Fi, as a result of donations from fellow Split entrepreneurs which reached 90,000 kuna. 

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In an effort to give the children in hospital beds the same opportunities as their healthy peers, Mustapić and Bučić worked tirelessly in the spring, reaching out to local entrepreneurs and businesses around Split for donations to finally bring the children at KBC Split into the modern age. 

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And the response was overwhelming. 

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The donors

Namely, nine Split businesses came out to support the cause, including Pjaca hosteli,  Centaurus, Pro integris,Bagatin Med, Strateški Consulting BM, Dalmatian Wines (Vinarija Rizman), Alternativna tura, Saint-Gobain građevinski proizvodi Hrvatska, and Smart Net.

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Better yet, Split-based IT company Smart Net provided the WiFi and labor free of charge, leaving Mustapić and Bučić only to gather donations for the costs of equipment and cabling. Smart Net’s generosity didn’t end there, either, as they have offered to fund two years of maintenance for the service at the hospital! 

 

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All of the donors were acknowledged by the hospital staff and project leaders at a ceremony held at the Children’s Clinic of the hospital on Tuesday. 

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The donors and guests enjoyed a full spread of culinary treats crafted by none other than Brasserie on 7 and Zinfandel. Because is there any better way to say "thank you"? 

Mustapić and Bučić extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of the donors for making this dream a reality. 

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Tuesday, 2 July 2019

New Split Metro: A Total Fiasco?

July 2, 2019 - Not even one month after the city and county leaders were photographed in the brand new, air-conditioned train on the inaugural ride from Kopilica to the Split Ferry Port, a dated, vintage locomotive could be seen on the Split railroad tracks this week.

So, why has a much older model replaced our modern metro? Slobodna Dalmacija consulted HŽ Passenger Transport Company to find out more. 

“Since we have a new 7023 series train running on the Split - Split suburbs route and vice versa, on which the air conditioner broke the day before yesterday, in its place is the diesel-motor train of the 7122 series. Ongoing repairs of the new train are in progress, after which it will be in circulation again,” replied the state transport company.

The interest for the new Split metro can be seen by the fact that from June 11 to 30 June, from the central station at the Split Ferry Port to the station in Kopilica, the HŽ Passenger Transport company sold 670 return tickets together with HŽ and ‘Promet’, or just over 35 per day.

Since data for June is still being collected, as tickets are sold by both HŽ and the city public transport company ‘Promet’, at the end of the month, however, the calculation may be somewhat more favorable for passengers.

Whether the number of passengers will increase, time will tell, though it might help if the metro kept to their schedule. 

Namely, as readers revealed to Slobodna Dalmacija, one train scheduled to depart from Kopilica at 2:03 pm didn’t leave a half hour later!

“The worst is that none of the employees knew which train was departing. Thus, 50 passengers changed trains three times, and in the end, we didn’t even leave until 2:40. In the heat they moved us from train to train rather than let us at least stand in the waiting room,” the reader testified.

HŽ said that the cause of the delay was from a defect on the train that drove from Split to Kaštel Stari.

“Because of this, there was a delay for trains in urban-suburban transport. A substitute train has been introduced in traffic and the traffic is gradually normalized. We apologize to passengers who had difficulties with the train delays,” said HŽ Passenger Transport.

On the bright side, Split’s sense of humour has shined through the new metro fiasco, which you can see in the memes below.

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Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Ivan Mrvoš Wants to Build First Croatian Smart City in Split Area

Ivan Mrvoš, one of Croatia’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, and founder of the Solin company 'Include' can already boast a big year. Back in February, his smart benches secured him a spot on the Forbes ’30 Under 30 List’ in the Manufacturing & Industry category for 2019 in Europe. Shortly after, he started recapitalizing the company in which he raised 15 million kuna. The serious interest of investors is testified by the fact around 7.5 million was collected just on the first day - and Include's current value has risen to 110 million kuna, reports Index.hr on July 1, 2019.

Include has tremendously grown in five years and will exceed 50 employees by the end of summer. The company currently has open bids for 14 positions, and for those interested who are not from the Split area but want to work at their headquarters in Solin, they also offer accommodation. 

Namely, the end of summer, Include will employ 55 people and build a development team of 18 people to work on new products - and for Index.hr, Mrvoš even revealed his ambitious plans to construct a campus of 15,000 square meters. Thus, if this project is realized, it will be the first Croatian smart city for production, but will also house Include employees who are not from the Split area to permanently solve the problem of accommodation and output.

“We are negotiating with several investors and banks, and next year they would begin building the first Croatian smart city, a campus that would probably be located in the wider surroundings of Split. Whether it will be in Split, Solin, Klis, we still do not know. We are speaking to some of the mayors, so we'll see how that is going to develop. The idea is to make a production plant that would have about 4,500 square meters, with offices, production, laboratories and even a co-working area for startups from this area that are just beginning. Also, within the campus, there would be 30 apartments that would be used by Include employees who are not from this area, free of charge. That project would cost a total of about 28 million kuna. This is all still in the negotiation stage, but by the New Year we will definitely know whether we are going to do it or not,” said Mrvoš for Index.hr.

You can read the full interview on Index.hr.

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Monday, 1 July 2019

Digital Nomad Life in Croatia: Kenneth Huynh, from Philadelphia to Split

July 1, 2019 - As the number of digital nomads rises globally, some are choosing to spend some of their time in Croatia. A new TCN series meeting international digital nomads calling Croatia their temporary home. Meet Kenneth Huynh from Philadelphia.

As recently featured on TCN, the world is projected to have a billion digital nomads by 2035, people from all over the world doing all manner of jobs and business with one thing in common - a flexible, mobile workplace connected to the Internet. If even a fracture of that number becomes a reality, the economic opportunity for countries which can attract these wealth-generating individuals has the potential to dwarf Croatia's current tourism revenues. And there are few countries better placed than Croatia to take advantage. Safe, beautiful, great gourmet scene, top tourist destination, English widely spoken, well connected to other destinations, and a superb lifestyle. 

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In order to look at the issue in more detail, we have decided to look at some of the digital nomads who have Croatia in their lifestyle plan, and to find out why Croatia, what Croatia offers, and what are the things that countries should be looking out for to take advantage of this economic opportunity. I am very grateful to Tanja Polegubic from Split's waterfront co-working space, Saltwater in Split (see location below) for her help in connecting me to various digital nomads using her space. 

Our next digital nomad in Croatia is Kenneth Huynh, who enjoyed Dalmatian sunshine after arriving from Philadelphia. 

You are one of a growing number of digital nomads. Tell us briefly who you are and what you do.

My name's Ken, I'm 38 and I currently work in Strategy and Product Management for a fintech innovation agency based in San Francisco as well as New York City called Kunai ( www.kun.ai). Our customers are large international financial institutions, payment networks, regional banks, credit unions, and hedge funds. Essentially we help big companies innovate their services and modernize their digital experiences.

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Working from your laptop rather than in an office seems like the dream lifestyle. What are the main pros and cons?

Well, I actually haven't worked in a proper office in almost 10 years! So right now I'd say it'd be tough to ever go back to a daily office experience again:)

What I love about work from the laptop is the freedom to be productive in places and spaces that inspire and energize. Spaces aren't just about light, location, or free coffee. It's also about kinetically connecting with the people around you and being inspired by their passion. Depending on where you are in your career or energy cycle, you either need to be surrounded by passion or by calm. That's the beauty of being a "laptop professional".

In terms of the cons, it's very easy to go with your more passive inclinations. If you're not a morning person, unless you have meetings you might feel inclined to sleep in. Or if you're naturally someone who works at a moderate pace, it's possible to not accelerate your progress. It really requires you to be self-motivated, driven and know yourself. It's not for everyone at certain stages of their career!

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Laptop living gives you the freedom to travel and choose your place to live. Where are the global hot spots currently for digital nomads?

International tech hubs are emerging all over the world. I hear Berlin and Paris have built up some excellent pools of energized people and talent. Startups are popping up all over the place there. Eastern Europe is also emerging, specifically Poland, Ukraine, and increasingly parts of the Balkans like Slovenia and Croatia. Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires are places where great South American talent is emerging. In Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore are places where internationally oriented talent is percolating. 

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You chose Croatia and specifically Split - why?

My ex-girlfriend had Croatian heritage so I had a strong desire to see and experience the beauty, food and culture of the amazing region as well as coast. I'm also kind of a Roman history buff, so I had to see Diocletian's palace. Lastly, I've heard about a growing tech scene in Croatia and Split sounded like a solid starting point:)

What are the most important things a destination should offer to be most compatible for the digital nomad lifestyle, apart from that all-important good WiFi?

Great food, friendly people, excellent peaceful accommodations, great coffee shops, and other likeminded people. I found all that during my experience at Saltwater Split. Also, somewhat selfishly, I'd also add a decent amount of English speakers:)

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What are the competitive advantages that Croatia has to attract more digital nomads?

I think Croatia benefits a great deal from its gorgeous surroundings, close to so many naturally beautiful places. If you're a sea lover or wine lover, it's a paradise. Croatia's proximity to continental Europe's centers or commerce and culture are also a huge asset. Terrific cuisine is a huge plus. I also found my experience with local culture appealing too, I think there's something to be said for just good people. Lastly, a growing scene of technologists and thinkers is a gigantic asset. I hope it continues to grow even more!

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To learn more about Croatia for the digital nomad, check out the Total Croatia Digital Nomad guide

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Sunday, 30 June 2019

Over 200 Aircraft, 52,000 Passengers at Split Airport this Weekend

June 30, 2019 - Here we are - the last weekend of June, the second official weekend of summer, and already deep into the Split tourist season. 

You might recall that last weekend as we formally welcomed the new season, Split estimated 112,000 travelers from Croatia, around Europe and the world thanks to airplanes, ships, ferries, and catamarans.

And the weekend before that, on June 15th, which officially marks the start of the tourist season, figures revealed that 140,000 passengers would travel through the Split Airport and ferry port that weekend. 

The interest was even so great that extra ferry lines for Supetar on the island Brač were introduced. 

It should come as no surprise then that one day away from July, the figures are only growing bigger. 

Namely, this weekend, 212 aircraft are expected to fly to Split, which will bring 52,000 passengers from more than a hundred world destinations, reports Splitski Dnevnik.

Mate Melvan from Split Airport said that on Saturday, 110 planes would take off and land in Split, bringing 28,000 passengers, and on Sunday, 102 aircraft would transport 24,000 passengers.

From Friday to Sunday, more than 70,000 passengers and more than 13,000 vehicles are expected at the Split Ferry Port, announced Jelena Ivuljić from Jadrolinija.

It was also rumored that 21,500 passengers and 4,058 vehicles passed through the port on Friday and that Saturday’s numbers were somewhat higher, with more than 26,000 passengers and 4,800 vehicles expected, while the number of passengers on Sunday is 22,500 and 4,200 vehicles. 

We also announced back on June 14th that the new terminal at Split Airport was slated to open in “approximately two weeks” as technical checks were underway and they only needed the Croatian Ministry for Construction and Spatial Planning to issue an operating permit. We are still waiting for news about the opening date today. 

Fortunately, the new one-way traffic regulation at the Split Ferry Port seems to be significantly reducing crowds, as you can see in the video posted on Saturday.

To say that summer is well and truly here would be an understatement. 

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

The Story of Two Top Taekwondo Players Who Swapped Sweden for Split

June 29, 2019 - At a time when thousands of young people are leaving Croatia in search of a better life, job, and prospect than Croatia can offer, two young, top athletes chose precisely the opposite when they decided to swap Sweden for Split. 

Jutarnji List uncovers the story of Nikita and Leon Glasnović, a brother and sister who have been members of the Split taekwondo club ‘Marjan’ for the past two years. Nikita proudly boasts two European medals, one world medal and was a semi-finalist of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. Thanks to their Croatian parents and holidaying in Dalmatia every summer, it didn’t take much to make the move to Split for good.

Nikita had no problem swapping a European country like Sweden for the small but mighty Croatia. 

“The difference between Croatia and Sweden is day and night. Not once in my life in Sweden did I experience the strong team support that I do in Croatia. We are constantly together and I am speechless when I see how well our team is arranged, how well the system works, from the organization to the coach and physiotherapist. Nothing worked in Sweden, and it was only quarrels and disorganization. Without our parents, we could not have done anything and they were the ones who funded our development. We received nothing from the system but a scholarship from the Olympic Committee before the Olympics in Rio,” Nikita said.

Nikita’s younger brother Leon has a similar experience. He recently competed for Croatia at the World Championships in Manchester in the category up to 58kg.

“The biggest problem in Sweden was the lack of support from the system and the Federation. I competed for the Swedish national team and had to borrow a doctor from Serbia for my fight. In Croatia, we have everything we need. I feel that behind us is a whole team of people and that they give everything to make sure the athletes have what they need.”

Leon is still a high school student in Sweden where he intends to enroll in college, but the education system is far different than in Croatia - the athletes have more freedom to match their careers.

“The education system in Sweden is free and allows me to enroll in college after finishing high school, and continue living in Split and take online classes.”

Sweden and Croatia differ in their sporting achievements, and it’s easy to see that Nikita and Leon have Croatian genes.

"I like that you live for success in Croatia, and there’s pride when you win something. I like to be part of the national team where the fans cheer for you from the stands while you're fighting, and I love cheering for my teammates.”

The Glasnović siblings believe they have acquired all the preconditions for achieving their sports goals at the Marjan taekwondo club.

“We received everything after coming to Marjan, from physiotherapists to nutritionists, doctors, coaches, teams, absolutely everything. My wish is to win an Olympic medal, which is the only one missing,” Nikita said, and Leon joined:

“I believe that I will continue doing this and train to reach the level to win medals at all major competitions. This is the primary goal in my career, to be in the top and climb the podium at every major event.”

Leaving their life in Sweden has not been challenging, and they quickly adapted to Split as their new home.

“We adapted from the first second, and Split agrees with us - the way we live, the climate, the relaxed life. Everything is easy here and we like it. I only miss family, but I hope mom will come soon and we will be together. I never regretted the fact that I decided to change my nationality,” Nikita makes clear.

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

Croatia and Germany to Meet in Split as Final Test Before Water Polo World Championships

June 29, 2019 - After losing the FINA World League title to Serbia in a dramatic final in Belgrade last week, the Croatia water polo team continued their preparations in Šibenik for their next challenge - the World Championships in South Korea. 

When Croatia lost the FINA World League final to Serbia in Belgrade last Sunday, not only did they lose the title, but they missed out on a chance to secure the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer. Recall, winning the World League automatically granted you a ticket to Japan. 

Fortunately, after a thrilling final in Belgrade, the Croatia water polo team has no reason to be ashamed, and they have yet another chance at securing the next summer Olympics - the FINA World Championships in South Korea in July, where Croatia will play in Group B against the USA,  Kazakhstan, and Australia. 

Thus, the team gathered in Šibenik on Thursday to continue preparing for Gwangju. Coach Ivica Tucak counted most of his squad, except for four older players - Andro Bušlje, Maro Joković, Xavi Garcia and Anđelo Šetka - who received 24 hours of rest after the Belgrade tournament and were not required in Šibenik until Friday.

In addition to the players who competed in Belgrade, Tucak called up goalkeeper Toni Popadić (Jug Co), center Luka Lozina (Jug Co) and two wingers Luka Bukić (Mladost) and Ante Visković (Jadran).

Specifically, this means that 20 players will take part in the Šibenik preparations, including goalkeepers Bijač, Marcelić and Popadić; centers: Lončar, Vrlić, Krapić and Lozina; defenders: Bušlje, Buljubašić, Benic, Macan; and wingers Joković, Garcia, Miloš, Bašić, Šetka, Vukičević, Fatovic, Bukić and Visković.

The team will stay in Šibenik until July 4, with the exception that on Monday, July 1, they will meet the national team of Germany at the Zvončac pool in Split from 9 pm as their final test before they travel to South Korea. And if you can’t make the game in Split, you can catch it on HTV 2. 

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Following the friendly on Monday, the Zvonač pool will also host a round robin tournament including the national teams of Germany, Australia, and Kazakhstan. The three water polo nations will meet on Tuesday with the final at 8:30 pm on Wednesday. 

Croatia’s first game at World Championships is on Monday, July 15 against Australia. 

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Friday, 28 June 2019

Joe Bašić Talks New Ultra Europe Site, Festival Layout, and Plan for Residents

June 29, 2019 - Ultra Europe, as you already know, will leave Poljud and move to the Park Mladeži stadium this year. Since it’s been the talk of Split this week, Ultra Europe’s main man Joe Bašić, the owner of MPG Live, has finally sat down for an interview to discuss the new chapter for the massive electronic music festival in Split. 

Namely, Bašić sat down with Slobodna Dalmacija to run through the stadium and auxiliary grounds, answer the concerns of Split citizens, discuss security, and address how adequate the new space is for such a manifestation. 

So, why is the public concerned that the new location isn’t suitable for this event?

“Because people have not experienced it yet. I brought the best foreign and local experts who worked with the world's greatest spectacles and they said that this space was ideal. And when we say space, we are talking about the main stadium, a few terrains around the stadium and a large lawn, as well as part of the Turkish Tower. This is a huge area in the city center that is not well utilized. We've been reviewing and analyzing all of this for weeks, and professionals who work on the biggest projects said that the space, with some modifications, is great for Ultra. That’s when we officially went out to the public with the news.” 

And what do the US owners of Ultra have to say?

"Everything was approved by the management from Ultra in Miami before we signed the contract. We had to document everything, explain it all to them, and then they checked everything. Do you think Americans would bless an inadequate ground? This is no joke to them, and if something weren’t right, they would tell us to look for another location. Believe me, this is an unused ground that we will, in a few days, with a little bit more effort, turn into a compact whole. You will all be surprised at how good it will look.”

How many people can fit in the stadium and the surrounding area?

“According to the estimates, about 55,000 people. All this together has about 60,000 square meters. The main stage is the same as Poljud, and this year it is even bigger, then we have the Ultra radio stage at the parking lot of the Turkish Tower, which will be open to the public, and then the Resistance stage in the meadow to the left and the UMF stage on the right, opposite the Joker Mall. We have about 25,000 square meters of pure green space, meadows that we did not have at Poljud. So people can sit and drink beer with each other and enjoy one of the three major stages in these three spaces, which are close to each other, and it does not take much time to travel between the Resistance stage to the Main Stage, for example, which was an issue when the festival was organized at Poljud.”

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What's the price tag on renting the new location? 

"People think we wanted to move here because it was cheaper. That is not true; we will have the same costs as at Poljud.”

And will they be investing in the space?

“This area is segmented: football, athletics ... We, in agreement with our new partners, want to make it a unique place for sports and events, to make it more modern, more practical. But most importantly, this is the agreement of all partners . So, it's a new part of Split that will be used by both the city and the sports clubs, as well as Ultra. But we do not want to have the exclusive right to this space, and we should open it for other events as well.”

When will work begin for this year's festival?

“We already began. About 1500 people will work in the entire production. Part of it is easier than at Poljud because the whole area is already enclosed by fences and walls, while around Poljud we had to implement complicated fencing.”

The media raised the issue of security this week. 

“We had a meeting with the police. They walked the space with us and were surprised by the potential and size of it, as well as the number of emergency entries and exits, and the number of places that could be used for emergency services. The flow of people will be greater than at Poljud, and thus the safety. As I mentioned, the space is already fenced and it will be easier to secure it.”

And the issue of noise, since many residential buildings are nearby. 

“Many think that the noise was ideal at Poljud. But it will not be anything different here. We will turn to the north, and we have sound experts who will arrange it all. Of course, the music will be heard, but we will do everything to make the tenants of the surrounding buildings feel it the least.”

How are ticket sales going?

“For now, we have sold 15 percent more tickets than last year, which would mean about 45,000 visitors per day, and about 120,000 for those three days.”

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Where will the main entrance be located?

“The main entrance will be from Ul. Hrvatske Mornarice and the crossroads leading to the Turkish Tower, and there will be a special entrance for VIPs, emergency services. In the parking lot of the Turkish Tower, there will be ticket booths and other accompanying facilities, and then there will be a large official entrance with security check and bracelet check.”

And the exit?

“The exit will be towards the Joker Mall. When the party ends, they will exit at that second exit, where there will be taxis, buses.”

What will happen with the other entrances, for example, those near Ul. Hrvatske Mornarice and the residential buildings that face the stadium?

"It will all be closed, secured, and no one will have access, so the visitors will not come close to the residential buildings. This will already reduce noise and pressure towards the buildings near the stadium.”

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Friday, 28 June 2019

Evo Ruke at Đardin: Live Music and Performances for 73 Split Summer Nights

On Friday, June 28, the 6th Evo Ruke! summer festival begins at Đardin park in Split. Namely, this series of concerts and performances transform Đardin into a jazz, blues, and rock'n'roll paradise.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the live performances of local performers on 73 summer evenings this year, with acts ranging from songwriters to themed days, and even exciting cover bands. And the best part? Entrance is free every night. 

The opening evening will feature The Splitters and the Harpoon Blues Band, Trio Trabacool on Saturdaya, and Cabaret à la Carte on Sunday. The concerts begin at 9:15 pm and the event will last until September 8th, reports Dalmatinski Portal

“Citizens, Evo Ruke! invites you to the most beautiful Split park - Đardin where you will surely not stumble upon a bad music note, and where at any time of the day or evening you can always find refreshments and carefully selected Croatian musicians who are prepared to satisfy even the most finicky of guests. Also, let your friends know that something special and different is happening in Split’s Đardin this summer. To be involved in the story, follow the HR Radio Split program and read Dalmatinski Portal. Breath in a little city culture, citizens,”  said the organizers. 

For the opening, the organizers emphasized they have prepared 'something new' - The Splitters, whose excellent single ‘Oboji me’ has hit the radio before their new album is out on Croatia Records, and ‘something old’, or the Harpoon Blues Band who have taken the stage in Split for years. The audience will take care of ‘something borrowed and something blue’, the organizers concluded.

You can find the list of all bands you can catch at Evo Ruke! this summer below. 

Nola - Pula,

Elena Stella & A.J. Jazz Trio - Zadar/Biograd,

El Gato - Šibenik,

Citizen Dick - Split,

Francesco & Southern Cooking - Čiovo,

Behave - Zagreb,

Go Lilly - Split,

Šetači - Split,

Cortez - Split,

La Grange - Široki Brijeg,

Harpoon Blues Band - Split,

Goodies - Šibenik,

Azil - Split,

Reah - Šibenik,

Swingin' 4 - Split,

Boa II - Zagreb,

Afterfire - Split,

Teška odluka - Split,

Gyass Band - Subotica,

D.I.L.F - Split,

Dreamers Band - Split,

Richman - Zadar,

Acoustic Bang - Split,

Atomsko sklonište - Pula,

Cabaret a la carte - Split,

The Fogsellers - Šibenik,

Barbara Munjas - Rijeka,

Waveform - Split,

Čuvari svirala - Split,

Voodoo Ramble - Duga Resa,

Jurasiko - Kaštela,

Boris Krivec Band - Split,

Mind Zoo - Split,

Ciotog - Split,

Spectrum - Vodice,

Combo Project - Split,

Little Sister - Split,

Trio Brodarići - Split,

Gretta - Zagreb,

Eksjurok - Split,

Pink Panther Band - Split,

Cima & Co - Trogir,

Trio Trabacool - Split,

Noa & The Funkblasters - Split,

Bas Rouge - Split,

Desafinados - Split,

Bravo Band - Split,

Pop Art - Split,

Imgellad - Split,

The Splitters - Split,

Bang Bang - Zagreb,

Electric Mombasa - Split,

Flores Acoustic - Split,

Peter Smith & Hosters - Split,

Osmi putnik feat. Giuliano - Split,

Šporkestar - Split,

Get Vintage - Imotski,

Jazzy Fever - Rijeka/Split/Ljubljana,

DJ Dupli - Lost Generation

Zlatni Grgur - the awards ceremony and the festive concert and the 10th-anniversary celebration of the St@rt Festival. 

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