,ebruary 20th, 2022 - A group of Split writers is building an innovative app that will allows its users to experience a destination through stories, guided by unique fictional characters

It will soon be possible to experience the Adriatic coast on a whole new level: through exciting mystical-fantastic quests. Think along the lines of adventures of Indiana Jones, but seen through the eyes of characters rooted in authentic Croatian legends and myths. That’s the essence of the Adriatic Quest app, conceived and developed by a group of writers from Split, reports Slobodna Dalmacija.

‘Not only are we designing a unique app that will allow guests to experience the city through a story they can partially shape themselves, but a unique genre as well - a digital narrative. Ultimately, we’re building a much-needed bridge between the IT sector and writers, i.e. creatives’, said Ana Ban, one of the authors who are building the Adriatic Quest app, designed to provide a unique, authentic experience of tourist destinations.

Adriatic Quest is one of the awarded projects launched at the StartIT 2021 startup academy, organised by ICT County (ICT Županija) and the community Digital Dalmatia. After a two-month education, the team are on their way to launch the first prototype which is already raising waves in the tourism sector.

They’re currently negotiating with local tourist boards. Their goal for this season is to come out with a simpler version of the application that would only be based on a story with various possible scenarios, and which they would present solely through cooperation with tourist boards.

‘We’re also working on premium tours that will be designed as treasure hunts, hence the quest in the name, because they’ll give you the opportunity to have food and drinks, win tickets and other rewards, provided you solve a challenge along the way. It will also be a great marketing platform’, explained Ana, screenwriter and copywriter who came up with the idea for the app.

In a feature on ICT County, she explained what the app was all about.

‘Adriatic Quest is an interactive game based on a digital narrative, a combination of fun and travel. It tells a different story of the Adriatic, one that can’t be found in books. It showcases special places, introduces special people, and is entertaining as well. The user has a major role in the story, participating with all their senses, and the only thing they need to do is to pick a place, choose a character, and embark on an adventure. In short, it’s a digital tourist guide that allows you to experience a destination in a unique way’, said Ana.

It will also be possible to travel from one destination to another (think island hopping), all through stories told by the same character. The goal is to ensure the user meets the local population and discovers authentic features of the destination, which from a commercial perspective should be of interest to small local businesses as well.

Croatian writer and university professor Nebojša Lujanović is part of the team creating the attractive app.

‘I’m here to guide and edit the narrative part. Other aspects [of the app] aside, the protagonist of every story has to function as a literary character to an extent, if the user is to identify with them. Regardless of the fact that the writing will be accompanied by other content, such as images, videos, games etc, the story has to hold its own because that’s what’s going to generate interest. No pretty pictures can salvage a bad story’, said Lujanović. He took part in the selection and education of candidates who applied to write scenarios for the innovative app.

The writers have created an ensemble of unique characters, ranging from historians and explorers to a woman who suffered from burnout and now only wants to relax at the beach. There’s a little bit of everything thrown in the mix: history, fiction, literature, fantasy, ecology, making sure that every user finds something to their liking. They even came up with a story that will guide users to locations with the most scenic backdrops for Instragram photos.

‘There’s a lot of work to do, both in terms of IT and writing. The entire gaming industry is in need of good writers, and believe me, all of us involved in this project are only learning this now. There are opportunities for many different professions here, photographers, editors…’ said Ana Ban.

She also launched a hub for creatives in order to connect the cultural and creative industries with the IT sector and tourism. Ana invites everyone interested in this concept to contact them via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

‘All contributors are welcome, anyone who has an idea of any kind. We’re all only educating ourselves now because regardless of us having writing experience, we’ve never been digital authors’, said Ana. The team is also open to working with sponsors, as it would allow them to focus exclusively on the project.

February 20, 2022 - BlockSplit, the largest regional conference for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, will hold its third edition from May 23 to 25, organized by the Croatian umbrella association for blockchain and cryptocurrencies - UBIK.

The Blockchain Hub Split organizers, as well as participants at the BlockSplit conference held in Split in April 2018, were more than satisfied when they gathered about 500 programmers and entrepreneurs at the Faculty of Economics, who spent two days through workshops and lectures getting acquainted with the fast-growing blockchain technology, best known for enabling the development of cryptocurrencies. In its first edition, the conference attracted 28 world-famous speakers, and in addition to educating and connecting participants from several countries, it also increased the blockchain community.

This year, BlockSplit, the largest regional conference for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, will hold its third edition from May 23 to 25, organized by the Croatian umbrella association for blockchain and cryptocurrencies - UBIK, reports Jutarnji List. 

The organizers expect that the conference in Split will attract more than 300 experts and companies from all over Europe and beyond and announce top speakers, demonstration of the latest technologies, presentations, networking opportunities, and a week of accompanying educational and entertainment activities. The goal of the conference, as announced, is to accelerate the growth and development of the blockchain industry.

On this occasion, the president of UBIK, Vlaho Hrdalo, stated that the third edition of BlockSplit is coming in the most dynamic period of the blockchain industry since its inception.

"I am especially pleased that with the inclusion of UBIK in its organization, BlockSplit continued its development, which began in 2018. Previous editions of this conference represent a highly elevated scale that I believe we can surpass. As we are still the same people who created BlockSplit, the conference in this issue is in many ways a unique connection to the Web3 community of a country. Considering that we are once again in beautiful Split at perhaps the most beautiful time of the year, the satisfaction of all visitors will certainly not be lacking, especially when we discover the names of renowned lecturers that we have not seen in the wider region," said Hrdalo.

The conference program also includes practical workshops, and topics will cover the areas of marketing, law, design, DeFi, NFT, and gaming. Presentations and lectures by leading experts in the industry are also planned. Thus, visitors will be able to listen live to experts in the development of blockchain technology and learn about new processes for developing WEB3 products. In addition, numerous domestic and international companies will be represented at the exhibition part of the conference. A hackathon will also be held from May 27 to 29. 

Blockchain technology offers several possibilities for solving problems in many sectors, said the European Parliament Office in Croatia when they organized a workshop on blockchain technology in various areas of life and work last year.

The European Union, it was pointed out, believes that the proper use of blockchain technology can provide significant benefits to the European industry, economy, and society. Blockchain technology is essential for the digital transformation of the economy and is part of the EU's new program, Digital Europe, adopted by the European Parliament in April 2021. The program aims to invest in digital infrastructure so that strategic technologies can help strengthen Europe's competitiveness, move to a green economy and ensure technological sovereignty.

Blockchain technology, as noted, allows people and organizations who may not know each other to agree and permanently record information without third-party authorization mutually. By creating trust in data in ways that were not possible before, blockchain can revolutionize how we share information and perform digital transactions.

It should be noted that digitalization plays a crucial role in all EU policies, and digital solutions, as stated on the website of the EP Office in Croatia, provide significant opportunities and are critical to Europe's recovery and its competitive position in the global economy.

For more, make sure to check out our dedicated lifestyle section.

February 19, 2022 - The latest flight news to Croatia as 13 SAS Croatia lines from Scandinavia have been announced to Split, Pula, and Dubrovnik this summer. 

Croatian Aviation reports that SAS Scandinavian Airlines announced the upcoming summer flight schedule in which it plans to operate on 13 international routes to Croatian airports.

Namely, SAS Scandinavian Airlines is planning 13 regular seasonal routes to three Croatian airports - Pula, Split, and Dubrovnik. The summer program to Croatia announced for this year offers far more flights than last year, especially compared to 2020.

Most lines to Split
SAS is planning the largest number of operations to Split Airport, with seven lines announced:

Copenhagen - Split, from 16.04., once a week, from the end of June to the end of August every day, two weekly flights available until the end of October,

Oslo - Split, from 14.05. once a week, from the end of June to the middle of August every day, one weekly flight available until the end of October,

Stockholm - Split, from 07.05., twice a week, from the end of June to the middle of August every day, one weekly flight available until the end of October,

Bergen - Split, from 27.06., twice a week until mid-August,

Gothenburg - Split, from 14.05., once a week, from the end of June to the middle of August every day, one weekly flight available until the end of October,

Kristiansand - Split, from 28.06., twice a week until mid-August,

Stavanger - Split, from 27.06., twice a week until mid-August.

Scandinavian Airlines is planning 34 flights a week on these seven routes to Split Airport in the peak season. 

Four lines to Pula
SAS also announced four international flights to Pula Airport:

Copenhagen - Pula, daily from 26.06. to 13.08.,

Oslo - Pula, from June 27, twice a week until mid-August, three flights a week announced in July,

Stockholm - Pula, from June 24, four flights a week until mid-August,

Gothenburg - Pula, from June 26, three times a week until mid-August.

Only two lines to Dubrovnik
This summer, SAS will operate on only two regular lines to Dubrovnik. Namely, a line from Copenhagen has been announced, which should run daily from the end of June to mid-August, and a line between Stockholm and Dubrovnik, which will run twice a week in the same period.

SAS is announcing CRJ900, E195, B737-700 / 800, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft on routes to Croatia, with a capacity of 90 to 200 seats, depending on the aircraft type.

For more on flights to Croatia and other travel announcements, make sure to check out our dedicated travel section.

February 19, 2022 - 'Adopt, don't shop!' hopes to raise awareness about the issue of stray animals in Split and the importance of protecting abandoned animals.

A team from Split has decided to say "no" to violence against animals in a way we haven't quite seen before - a song. Nikola Vugdelija leads the Split team, a sociologist, who currently works at the Home for Education, reports Dalmacija Danas. 

He says that he has several hobbies, of which his focus is writing, music, and video, so he usually combines them into one. He strives to be socially engaged through the projects he is working on and created a song that you can listen to below.

"This is a story about little cats who live next to us, about the yellow cat, the black dog, and their entire team and responsibility towards them, in the hope that we will contribute at least a little to raising awareness about the protection of abandoned animals and their care. Thanks to everyone who participated: Luka Špika and the House of the Sun for their help with the mix and production; Karla Kuzmanić, who wrote the video; actors Marko Phoenix Mihaljević and Ante Stančin - Lukas, Dalibor Popović, Zvone Filipović, NO KILL shelter Animalis Center and the Protection Foundation animal Bestie," said Vugdelija.

The song's title is "Adopt, don't shop!".

"I found the inspiration for the story of the yellow cat after occasionally hanging out with him at the bottom of Tolstojeva, and the black dog ended up in an asylum and is now waiting for its foster parents. The project was attended by Luka Špika from the House of the Sun, responsible for the mix of music, and Karla Kuzmanić, a film student who worked on the video, and actors Ante and Marko. The goal of the project is to point out the need for responsibility towards animals," he added.

The big problem is the degree of abandoned animals, which is relatively high.

"Well, I think we are not aware of that, and this project was created to raise awareness about it. Problems with the attitude towards animals are just a copy of our society's problems - irresponsibility and ignorance. The real heroes of this story are people who take care of abandoned animals daily, and some need to be written about more often. Also, I believe that the Animalis Centrum shelter is an important factor in developing civil society in the area of Split and its surroundings," Nikola said. 

As a sociologist, he has his own opinion on why people torture animals.

"The theme of evil is an eternal philosophical theme; in the book "Philosophy of Evil," Svendsen says that a tiny part of evil falls on the part that refers to "demonic" or pure evil, to do evil for the sake of evil itself. Evil occurs much more often due to our irresponsible actions, actions without empathy. For example, there is a link between domestic violence and violence in general, with animal abuse, i.e., those who abuse animals are very likely to abuse people. There is no reason to justify such an act; there are various reasons for such behavior; some people do it out of fear, some out of lack or lack of empathy, desire for supremacy, sadism, pure malice, and malice. Although a person sins, again and again, every day, it is important to strive for the right and take a stand, and by their actions and example to point out what is good and what is not," he added. 

Nikola does not want to look far into the future but to use this moment.

"I don't know where life will take me and what I will do, but I will try to make what I do, apart from me, socially useful. Be responsible towards yourself and others, including animals."

Zvonimir Filipović, a member of the Bestie Foundation, also spoke about the subject. 

"In Split, as the second-largest city in Croatia, animals have even more problems. Firstly, many street cats are left to themselves or the goodwill of the citizens. Then there is the constant problem of abandoned dogs, from puppies to adult dogs; they are poorly kept (on a leash or in an insufficiently large space) but also abused. Also, peacocks in Gripe have multiplied uncontrollably, and more and more often they get into trouble, or they cause damage to citizens," Filipović believes.

There is no shelter for abandoned animals in the Split area. 

"In the entire Split-Dalmatia County, there is only one shelter for abandoned animals, and that is Animalis Centrum, the place where part of the video for the song "Adopt, don't shop!" was recorded. Politicians have made and continue to make numerous promises. Still, the fact is that no city or municipality has built a shelter and that dogs and cats from the streets of Split are currently going to Šibenik, to a distant place."

He described the procedure for adopting animals.

"The most important word when adopting an animal is RESPONSIBILITY. Unfortunately, the Animalis Centrum shelter and the Bestie Foundation subordinated the whole foster care process to this very word. The best first step is to visit the shelter, meet the animals and when you fall in love with one of them, express your interest and fill out a questionnaire with frequently asked questions. After talking to a Bestie Foundation clerk, the temporary adoption phase usually begins, followed by a permanent adoption, after you are fully educated and informed about everything a pet adopter needs to know," he said. 

Animals are part of our ecosystem, and it is essential that we treat them with respect, Filipović believes.

"It is imperative to protect those we have tamed and put in a position where they depend on people from the irresponsible actions of individuals. So often, we humans directly cause their suffering and pain, which is why it is important to educate citizens on the issue of responsible pet ownership. The protection of wild animals is a special and equally important topic, and we also help wild animals that find themselves in trouble in urban areas," he concluded.

For more, make sure to check out our dedicated lifestyle section.

ZAGREB, 17 Feb 2022 - Split Deputy Mayor Bojan Ivošević, who threatened an editor of the Slobodna Dalmacija daily, Nikolina Lulić, saying he would "drink her blood" and was lambasted by the public, on Thursday promised that he would not be an "embarrassment" for the city authorities anymore.

"I am aware that I am no longer an activist but deputy mayor and something like that will never be repeated again and I will not embarrass our town," Ivošević said.

He apologized to Mayor Ivica Puljak (Centar), city councillors in the ruling majority for being connected to some of his wrong decisions.

This was his first public statement since the contentious episode with the reporter. He had promised not to address the public for "a month" but that today he considered it was only fair and necessary to make this statement, as he had been out of the country for a few days.

Apologies to Ms. Lulić and anyone who felt offended

"I apologize to Ms. Nikolina Lulić and anyone else who may have felt insulted by my words and my way of communication. I have learned my lesson and will change some things in my life," he said.

He told reporters that they have the right to do their job and that he will try and make information more accessible to them.

"I am still in my old 'mode' as an activist when communication was more informal but my current position as deputy mayor does not allow that anymore," he added.

I would ask someone who acted like me to step down

Asked if he would insist on resignation in the event that someone else had acted the way he did, Ivošević said that he would first ask for an apology and would probably call for their resignation if he were a part of the Opposition.

"I have already apologized to Ms. Nikolina Lulić and apologized again. I can apologize as many times as required," he added.

He did not wish to comment on a statement by the mayor's close associate Srđan Marinić that Slobodna Dalmacija tried to racketeer city authorities.

"I have learned that as deputy mayor I should not comment on the work of the media in any sense. If I wish to comment I cannot say anything in the capacity of deputy mayor. What I can say is that on two occasions we rejected to enter into business cooperation that was valued at HRK 460,000. I've learned my lesson I cannot comment on the work of media houses," he said.

For more, check out our politics section.

February 16th, 2022 - The gallery is named after Zoja Dumengjić, the architect who designed the hospital complex in Firule

It’s not every day that you hear about public medical institutions introducing art into their spaces, but the Clinical Hospital Center (KBC) in Firule, Split did just that by establishing a gallery in its central building.

The Zoja Dumengjić Gallery, named after the architect who designed the hospital complex in Firule, was opened at the ground floor of the central building of KBC Split on February 14th. As reported by Vizkultura, this was a joint project of the Croatian Association of Visual Artists Split (HULU Split) and the KBC Split. The initiative originates from the 41st Split Salon, named Not Completely Lost for Each Other and curated by Ivana Meštrov in collaboration with Ana Janevski.

Firule Hospital / Image by Sonja Leboš, UIII Archive

The newly established gallery is introducing itself to the public with its first exhibition, named Retropolis. It’s a project of the Association for Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Research (UIII), presented by visual anthropologist and ethnologist Sonja Leboš and visual artists Stella Leboš and Luana Lojić.

Retropolis is dedicated to Dumengjić, the famous architect and designer of the Firule general hospital in Split that opened in 1951.

‘The gallery will be modular and fluid, without a permanent location within the Clinical Hospital Center, and adaptable to the nature and diversity of media featured in contemporary art. However, the Zoja Dumengjić Gallery project is permanent in terms of its long-term intention. Such positive collaborations are truly rare, even in international terms, and make us especially happy as artists’, explained President of HULU Split Vice Tomasović.

Zoja Dumengjić (1904-2000) worked as a designer at the Institute of Hygiene and the School of Public Health in the 1930s, where she specialised in healthcare facilities and was largely inspired by those designed by the renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Zoja Dumengjić / Archives of Zoja and Selimir Dumengjić

Dumengjić's work wasn’t entirely unrecognised during her long and prolific career: she won the Viktor Kovačić Lifetime Achievement Award in 1979, and received the Charter of the Split General Hospital in 1984 for her outstanding contribution to the development of the Firule hospital.

Directly inspired by the work of Zoja Dumengjić, the artworks that were displayed at the 41st Split Salon point to the importance of universally accessible architectural design for health. This principle is engrained in the very idea that led to the gallery being established in KBC Split in the first place.

‘I believe that the Zoja Dumengjić Gallery, in cooperation with HULU Split, will operate creatively and achieve long-term success within the KBC; that it will continuously strengthen Zoja Dumengjić's vision of architecture and visual arts in the service of health, but also make our patients and healthcare staff more familiar with the life and work of the architect who designed the Split hospital. I am especially glad that the gallery’s opening on the eve of the KBC Split Day which marks the merging of Firule, Križine and Toplice facilities into a joint institution’, said Dr. Julije Meštrović, director of KBC Split.

February 16, 2022 - The latest flight news to Croatia as Edelweiss summer flights to Croatia have been announced from Zurich, Switzerland to Pula, Split, and Dubrovnik. 

The Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss has announced several flights to Pula, Split, and Dubrovnik in the upcoming summer flight schedule, reports Croatian Aviation.

Namely, the sister company of the well-known Swiss International Air Lines is planning three routes to Croatia in the upcoming summer flight schedule, as it has operated in previous years. Compared to last year's summer flight schedule, slightly more weekly operations from Zurich to Pula, Split, and Dubrovnik have been announced, which is great news for all Swiss tourists looking to soak in the Croatian sun this summer. 

A320 aircraft with a capacity of up to 174 seats in the passenger cabin in this carrier's fleet have been announced on all routes to Croatia. The only exception is Split, according to which Swissa A220 aircraft should also operate at the peak of the summer season.

The Zurich-Pula line should begin operating on May 28, and two flights a week have been announced, every Wednesday and Saturday, until the end of the summer flight schedule, i.e., on October 22 this year.

The Zurich-Dubrovnik line has been announced from April 15, also twice a week, every Monday and Friday, until October 24 this year.

Significantly more weekly operations have been announced between Zurich and Split, and at the same time, this line will be the first to start operating on April 8. Edelweiss will gradually increase the number of weekly operations to Split, and as early as June, 5 flights a week have been announced, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

In addition to Edelweiss, a few other airlines fly from Croatia to Zurich, such as Croatia Airlines and the British EasyJet.

For more on flights to Croatia and other travel announcements, make sure to check out our dedicated travel section.

14 February, 2022 - The American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is docking in Split from 11 to 15 February, and members of its crew who visited this biggest Croatian Adriatic city on Monday expressed satisfaction with their stay.

"Food is incredible. The sights are amazing as well," Lieutenant Patrick Hageman, a pilot of an MH-60 Sierra helicopter, said after a sightseeing tour. He added that people "are welcoming" and that he "loves this city."

On Sunday, some of the 6,000-strong crew visited the Maestral home for children and helped in landscaping and cleaning the exterior of the home.

PM visits aircraft carrier 

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his ministers for defence, foreign and home affairs on Monday visited the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

They met with the commanding officer, Captain Gavin Duff, the Strike Group commander, Rear Admiral Curt Renshaw, and the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Zagreb, Mark Fleming.

Addressing the ship's crew and guests, Plenković said that NATO is not a threat to anyone, and that the US and Croatia have a good strategic relationship. 

The US Embassy said this is a routine visit aimed at strengthening the defence partnership between the United States and key allies and partners across the world. It is also a chance for the sailors to experience other cultures and take a rest from their demanding duties.

The US sailors also hosted representatives of the Croatian and foreign media and showed them around the 330-metre-long vessel.

February 14th, 2022 - While most tourists tend to gravitate towards the coastline, there are many hidden gems to discover in inland Dalmatia. Meet the wells of Rajčica valley, a magical place that looks as if it came straight out of a fantasy novel

Less than an hour’s drive from Split, in the rugged karst landscape of the Klis hinterland, you’ll stumble upon an extraordinary site. Known as Rajčica, the valley near Nisko village is home to a cluster of 10 ancient wells.

And when we say ancient, it’s actually a bit hard to pinpoint the moment in time when the wells were built. They are commonly referred to as Roman wells, some believe they're from the Illyrian times, and it’s also said they date to late Middle ages, namely the 13th or 14th centuries.

Whatever the case, there’s a certain mystical quality to the picturesque site; it appears to be timeless. The wells are all alike in size and design; they’re closely spaced, each encircled by a dry stone wall and fitted with stone steps descending to the water surface.

Three of the ten wells are shrouded by greenery and have a lower water level, making them somewhat harder to spot. Since the site is located in a valley, heavy rain will often leave the area flooded; during summer droughts, the water level drops.

It’s unknown whether there are any underground rivers in the area, or if the wells are mainly getting water from precipitation. Nestled among the wells is a small pond where the cattle roaming the area often comes to drink. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The name of this wondrous site is another mystery that remains unsolved. Why Rajčica valley? The name literally translates to tomato in Croatian, but it’s believed to be more likely to refer to the place being a paradise in nature (raj = paradise, heaven). Finally, there are sources that claim the toponym originates from a family name that had a historical presence in the area (the valley of the Rajčić).

The wells of Rajčica used to be a seldom visited site, hidden away in a somewhat inaccessible location where one would have to fight their way through the thicket to get to the untouched clearing.

Rajcica valley / YouTube screenshot

These days, it’s more visitor-friendly. Backed by EU funding, Klis Municipality first had a forest road restored that connected the nearby villages of Brštanovo, Nisko and Matase, and which also doubles as an access road to Rajčica valley.

In a more recent part of the project, they had a picnic site built near the ancient wells. As of late 2021, there are seating areas, a grill, and even a balota rink as a nod to one of Dalmatia’s favourite pastimes. 

Picnic area / klis.hr

Rajčica valley gained in popularity since it was touched up a bit, especially as the pandemic drove more people to forgo urban destinations and spend time in nature instead. It’s not overcrowded yet, so if you happen to be looking for trip ideas, it just might be the perfect moment to visit the mystical wells before they become too popular among the locals and tourists alike. 

February 13, 2022 - Another milestone of cohesion in Croatia's digital nomad journey, as DNA Croatia announces the first We{dn}esdays Digital Nomads Croatia nationwide drinks events. 

After 19 years living in a country famed for its bureaucracy and infighting among interest groups, I am finding the Croatian digital nomad story to be beyond refreshing. So much cohesion and positive energy from talented and motivated stakeholders, who are gelling and forming a focused and cohesive roadmap to develop this new sector and opportunity for the country. 

At the heart of everything (at least it seems to me) is the energy of the Digital Nomad Association Croatia - the first of its kind in the world, if I am not mistaken - which is coordinating, connecting, advocating and promoting the sector with vision and energy. 

The recent Digital Nomad Reflection Day was the first time all the key stakeholders got to know each other and find out what others are doing in the sector. Four hours on Zoom flew by, and it was one of the best brainstorming sessions I have been part of in my time in Croatia. Read more in Cohesion, Unity & Planning at Croatian Digital Nomad Reflection Day 2022.

The latest landmark on the journey is DNA Croatia's announcement of we{dn}esdays, drinks for digital nomads and friends this Wednesday (16th) from 19:00 in bars in several cities all over the country: Swanky Monkey in Zagreb, The Daltonist in Split, Mama's in Dubrovnik, Beach Bar Bamboo in Zadar, and Rakhia Bar in Rijeka. A chance to meet other nomads, or find out more about the lifestyle if you are interested in becoming one or getting into the nomad tourism sector. There will be special drinks discounts for those coming. 

This is the first such event, and it will be repeated. All welcome. I will be raising a glass at Swanky Monkey, which is something I have been known to do there on occasion. So all welcome and please join. 

In other news, DNA Croatia has also launched its new Facebook page, which will be powered by the community. You can follow it here. 

For more news and features on digital nomads in Croatia, follow the dedicated TCN section.