From Saturday, 01.12.2018. a special (and free) "Advent" bus line will be introduced in Split. Recall, Advent in Split begins today! 

December 1, 2018 - The latest news from around Croatia's airports for new flights to Croatia 2019, with updates from Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Split and Zagreb airports.

It has been another busy few days for the airports of Croatia, as they gear up for what is certain to be a bumper 2019 season. An overview of the latest news regarding flights to Croatia 2019. 

Flights to Rijeka - Lufthansa Meets the European City of Culture 2020

These are good times for Rijeka Airport, located on the island of Krk. More new flight announcements are coming, as the city gears up to become the European City of Culture 2019, with the latest addition from one of Europe's top carriers. Lufthansa has announced that it will begin operations in the Kvarner region, with the German carrier commencing weekly flights from Munich to Rijeka each Saturday evening, starting on May 25 until October 26. The new Lufthansa flight adds to the three weekly connections to the Bavarian capital from Croatia Airlines - check out the timetable with Avioradar. 

Flights to Croatia 2019 - Volotea to Connect Athens and Dubrovnik

Low-cost Spanish airline Volotea continues its expansion in the Croatian market, with its latest flight announcement a new route from Athens to Dubrovnik, where it will compete directly with both Aegean and Croatia Airlines. The new flights will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from April 27 to August 31. For the flight schedule, check out ExYuAviation. 

Flights to Split - Finnair Strengthens Dalmatia, Leaves Pula

Finnish tourism interest in Croatia, in particular Dalmatia, is on the rise,and national carrier Finnair has announced that it will be increasing its services to Split for 2019. Finnair will be offering six flights a week between the Finnish and Dalmatian capitals, with the first flight commencing on April 16 until October 23. Finnair's connections with Dubrovnik will remain at the same level as this year, but the airline has decided to cease operations to Pula. Check out the flight schedules here.  

Flights to Zagreb - the Return of FlyDubai and Celebrations for Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines

The livery of FlyDubai will be seen once more in Zagreb, from as early as this weekend, as the low-cost Gulf carrier interchanges with Emirates to maximise load factor, as previously reported by TCN. In other Zagreb news, it was a moment of celebration for both Croatia Airlines, which welcomed its 2 millionth passenger of the year, while Turkish Airlines - which has become a strong regional player in recent years - celebrated 20 years of operations in the Croatian capital. 

(Photo credit - Rijeka Airport Facebook page)

Eurowings - Promoting Kvarner Tourism and a Zadar Codeshare with Austrian Airlines

Some nice promotion for the Kvarner region by Eurowings, whose planes are now adorned with promotional advertising for Kvarner, as shown in the photos above posted by the Rijeka Airport Facebook page. 

Meanwhile in Zadar, Eurowings has arranged a codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines.

To follow the latest news about flights to Croatia 2019, follow the dedicated TCN section.

November 30, 2018 - Because winter is the best excuse to be cooped up in the comfort of a theatre like HNK Split. 

November 29, 2018 - With the beginning of Split Advent just a few days away, you’ve most likely seen the famous holiday homes popping up on the Riva and Split’s city squares as preparations are more than underway. Decked out in Christmas decorations and cheer, the holiday celebration on the Riva becomes the center of Advent - a place with the best entertainment, souvenirs, and a vibrant gastronomic offering created by your favorite Split restaurants. 

To warm you up this winter season, Advent has prepared a different musical performance each day, where visitors can expect a diverse music and art programs, from themed evening performances of DJs and bands to daily concerts, klapa performers and classical music performers who will bring the traditional holiday atmosphere to both locals and foreign guests. 

Today, we can finally present you with the FULL concert calendar for the central stage on the Riva this Advent. 

Concert program from 01.12. to 31.12. (from 11.00 to 13.00)

01. 12. Klapa Kontra, Split Majorettes

02. 12. LILLY GEE + THE STRINGS

06.12. ST. NIKOLA (St. Nikola visits children, program adapted for the youngest, children's dances, acting groups, majorettes, children's plays, puppet figures from various children's cartoons; performers: Split Majorettes, Dance Studio NOA, Talent Studio M, Calimero kindergarten)

08.12. MUSICAL "MAMMA MIA" - ABAZZIA

09.12. Music Group SOL

13:12. ST. LUCIJA (Ana and Olaf visit children, program adapted for the youngest, children's dances, playgroups, children's plays, puppet figures from various cartoons; performances: Dance studio NOA, Talent studio M, Split Majorettes)

15:12. ZBOR LIJEČNIKA - SPLIT

16:12. STEFAN KOKOŠKOV (tenor), ZORAN VELIĆ (piano), DANIRA IPAVEC (accordion), BJANKA IVAS (soprano)

22.12.Providenca

23.12. Pink Panther

24.12. CLASSIC QUARTET SPALATO, KONCERT KLAPA ISKON

29.12.DISCO INFERNO MAGIC (BONEY M)

30.12.CITY MUSIC - ORCHESTRA IMOTSKI

31.12. POP ROCK CABARET (Šibenik)

Concert program from 01.12. to 31.12. (from 20.00 to 23.00) 

01.12. Opening concert GIULIANO 

02.12. DJ PAYO - RIVADROM 

03.12. DJ ALDO-RETROFON 

04.12. GOOD VIBES by DJ FleX 

05.12. DJ ALDO – RETROFON 

06.12. HARI RONČEVIĆ 

07.12. PINK PANTHER BAND 

08.12. POP ART BAND 

09.12. DJ PAYO - RIVADROM 

10.12. DJ ALDO-RETROFON 

11.12. GOOD VIBES by DJ FleX 

12.12. DJ ALDO – RETROFON 

13.12. KLAPA ŠUFIT 

14.12. DREAMERS BAND 

15.12. AURORA BAND 

16.12. DJ PAYO- RIVADROM 

17.12. DJ ALDO-RETROFON 

18.12. GOOD VIBES by DJ FleX 

19.12. DJ ALDO-RETROFON 

20.12. DJ PAYO – HIT MIX 

21.12.  DALMATINO 

22.12. POP ART BAND 

23.12. FOUR TENORS 

24.12. KLAPA ISKON 

24.12. XMAS EVE DJ PARTY 

25.12. CHRISTMAS PARTY DJ PAYO 

26.12. DJ ALDO RETROFON 

27.12. DREAMERS BAND 

28.12. SLAVONIJA BAND 

29.12. AURORA BAND 

30.12. DJ PAYO –HIT MIX 

31.12. DJ PAYO – HIT MIX 

01.01. GOOD VIBES by DJ FleX 

02.01. DJ ALDO RETROFON 

03.01. GOOD VIBES by DJ FleX 

04.01. NEW FRIDAY PARTY 

05.01. CLOSING - NENO BELAN & FIUMENSI 

06.01. AFTER PARTY - DJ PAYO

To see all of the Advent events, visit the Split Tourist Board here. 

To learn more about Split Advent, follow TCN's dedicated page here. 

After Zagreb's announcement of an even better Advent, Split Advent is not far behind.

The 15th round of the Croatian First League was played from November 23 to 25, 2018, which included the highly anticipated derby between Rijeka and Dinamo. 

The Split Dalmatia County Assembly has adopted a new budget for 2019.

The City of Split intends to invest heavily in restoring the cultural infrastructure of neglected parts of Diocletian's Palace.

Rehabilitation began on the infamous Split landfill, Karepovac, on November 22, 2017. 

November 21, 2018 - For Mediterranean Coast Day, which this year placed Split at the center of the international celebration, Split students of the School of Fine Arts created a mermaid mural from plastic waste with the message "Save Our Sea". The artwork is located at the city harbor as an appeal to the importance of preserving the Adriatic Sea to everyone coming to Split by sea.