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Croatia

Croatia
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Croatia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Zagreb
Head of State
President Zoran Milanović
Head of Government
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković
The partners have begun testing in Zagreb, Croatia, using Pony’s Gen-7 system and electric SUVs made by Chinese state-owned carmaker BAIC. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Pony AI to launch robotaxi service in Europe with Uber, local start-up

Partners aim to operate thousands of robotaxis in various European cities over the next few years after starting in Zagreb, Croatia, ‘soon’.

US, Israel war on Iran

As war in Iran roils energy markets, Europe pays price of ‘dependency’

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Nato

Serbia confirms it owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak

Donald Trump

Leaders invited to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in US. Who’s going?

Argentina’s Javier Milei and Hungary’s Viktor Orban confirm attendance after invitations go out.

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US President Donald Trump launched his ‘Board of Peace’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

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China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

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European Union

Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests

Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.

Burning trees are pictured during a wildfire in Carcastillo, northern Spain on Sunday. Photo: AP
European Union

Right-wing Croatian singer performs pro-Nazi salute with fans

One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs starts with the dreaded ‘For the homeland – Ready!’ salute, used by Croatia’s Nazi-era puppet Ustasha regime.

Art

Searing Catholic murals given new life at ‘Sistine Chapel of Pittsburgh’

Croatian-American artist fused Catholic iconography with biting commentary on war, capitalism, migrant labour. 90 years on, murals restored.

US-China trade war

Diplomats call for renewed world order to confront Trump tariff chaos

Multilateralism is the only way to preserve peace and order, Croatian envoy tells Beijing conference.

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Ambassadors to China meet in Beijing to discuss reform of international systems. Photo: X / @ ccg_org
Fame and celebrity

Balkan hotel’s turbulent century, from glamorous guests to Gestapo

Elizabeth Taylor hung out in its bar, world leaders were its guests, wars intruded. The Hotel Esplanade Zagreb has seen a lot in 100 years.

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The Hotel Esplanade in Zagreb. Photo: AFP
Tourism

Celebrate the funny side of life at HaHaHouse museum of laughter

Sumo fights in fat suits, distorted karaoke and choir of rubber chickens among attractions at museum that plays on laughter’s healing power.

Tourism

A Balkans tour led by a Serbian and a Bosnian? The rise of peace tourism

Mejdi Tours takes groups to places like Uzbekistan and Israel led by pairs of locals with opposing religious, political or ethnic views.

European Union

Croatia’s deputy PM quits over video of him firing gun from moving car

In the footage, the far-right politician is seen singing to loud music and shooting a pistol into the dark.

Croatian minister Josip Dabro speaks with officials during a meeting in Zagreb in May. Photo: AFP
European Union

Croatia’s President Milanovic wins second term in election landslide

Zoran Milanovic wins with 74 per cent of the vote, the highest score since Croatia’s independence in 1991.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
European Union

Croatian incumbent Milanovic headed for election victory, early results indicate

With 63 per cent of all votes counted on Sunday evening, the former social democrat Milanovic was clearly ahead with 50.1 per cent.

Crime

Teen stabs girl, 7, to death, wounds teacher, 3 more children in Croatia school

The suspect in the rare attack is a former student at the school.

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Tourism

Editorial | China benefits on all fronts as visitors soar

Tourism, business and mutual understanding are among the winners as travellers from more countries receive visa-free access.

Tourists pose for selfies in front of the Peace Hotel in Shanghai. The number of foreign visitors flocking to China is starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels. Photo: Xinhua
Tourism

Croatia the latest tourist-trap nation to mull short-term rental controls

With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sports minister pledges ‘any assistance’ Hong Kong athletes need in Paris

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung tours Olympic Village and says city is ‘proud of its athletes’.

Wimbledon

Sun continues to rise at Wimbledon, where Emma Raducanu awaits in fourth round

New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, who has a Chinese mother, beat China’s Zhu Lin to extend dream run at All England Club.

Lulu Sun plays a backhand return to Lin Zhu during their third round women’s singles match at Wimbledon. Photo: AP
Euro 2024

Defence key to misfiring France’s run to last 8 at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders.

France forward Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing against Poland in the group stage at Euro 2024. Photo: AFP
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Underdogs China will not be bullied by World Cup rivals, vows coach

China face uphill battle to get through next qualifying stage, but head coach Branko Ivankovic says side ‘has quality’ to compete with best.

China-EU relations

Chinese migrants smuggled into Italy in luxury cars and exploited, police say

The victims crossed the border posing as well-dressed Asian nationals in expensive vehicles, and were later treated like slaves.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Indian FA accuses sacked coach Stimac of using astrologer to select players

Ex-Croatia defender would not be the first manager to face accusations of allowing his beliefs to influence his team selection.

India’s FA has suggested former manager Igor Stimac used an astrologer to help with team selections. Photo: AFP
Euro 2024

Zaccagni rescues Italy with last-gasp goal leaving Croatia in Euro 2024 limbo

Italy progress in second place behind winners Spain with 1-1 draw against Croatia and will face Switzerland in the last 16.

Italy forward Mattia Zaccagni is jubilant at full-time in Leipzig after his crucial late goal. Photo: AFP
Euro 2024

Last-gasp Fullkrug goal rescues top spot for Euro 2024 hosts Germany

Result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia.

Euro 2024

Spain impress again at Euro 2024 but get helping hand from Italy to reach last 16

Spanish could have had the match won before Italy suffer stroke of misfortune in the tournament’s biggest match to date.

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