Young Roma Brides Sold in Northern Croatia
ZAGREB, May 23, 2018 – Živi Zid MP Branimir Bunjac warned at the start of a parliamentary session on Wednesday that Roma girls in the northern Međimurje region were sold as young brides as early as the age of 15 and called on state institutions, ministries and members of parliament to join in a campaign to raise awareness of this problem.
Croatia Has Spent 5 Billion Kuna on Mine Clearance
ZAGREB, May 23 (Hina) - In the last 20 years, Croatia has spent nearly 5.5 billion kuna (743 million euro) on mine clearance operations, and 595 people have been injured by mine explosions since the end of the 1991-1995 war, including 203 fatally, the Croatian parliament was told on Friday.
Women's Network Demands Implementation of Istanbul Convention
ZAGREB, May 23, 2018 - Members of the Women's Network of Croatia held a protest outside the government offices on Wednesday, demanding speedy and efficient implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, known as the Istanbul Convention, and warning that since its ratification by the parliament three women have been killed.
WTA Croatia Bol Open: Despite Lack of Support, Professional Women’s Tennis To Be Played this Summer
The WTA Croatia Bol Open will be held from June 5 to 10, 2018, at the Bluesun Tennis Center in Bol.
Top 5 Day Hikes Near Korčula Town
When you just can't stay on a beach, or have great wine and food or enjoy the islets any more, it's time for a walk!
Vela Luka Hosts Conference on Health Tourism
Last week Korčula Island hosted conference initiator MEP Ruža Tomašić, political officials, representatives of four Croatian ministries and the European Commission, foreign investors and directors of institutions to discuss the future of health tourism on the island.
Pošip Nerica 2016 by Jakša Krajančić Wins Gold Medal at Decanter
The wine made by young Korčula winemaker received 95 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the most prestigious international wine rating, while his Pošip Mindel from 2015 received a bronze and 89 points
Croatian Hotels Raise Prices, Fail to Notice Mediterranean Rival Recovery
Could the recovery of tourism in countries like Turkey threaten to take the wind out of Croatia's wings?
Ultra Europe: Joe Bašić Talks Record Year, Split Accommodation, and Economic Benefit of Festival
Ultra Europe will return to Split from July 6 to 8, 2018.
Darijo Srna Reveals End of Career Plans: "I will play another season, even for NK Neretva!"
The legendary captain of the Croatia national team and Shakhtar Donetsk could choose a function in the Ukrainian club, but he wants to return to the pitch one last time.
