Current events, tourism updates and stories shaping Croatia today.
Croatia is proposing a new ecocide law with fines of up to €50 million, alongside tougher prison sentences for arson and other serious environmental crimes.
Croatia Proposes New Ecocide Law With €50M Fines and Tougher Arson Penalties Read More »
A rare Mediterranean monk seal has been spotted along the Croatian coast. New research suggests that food availability may not prevent the species from returning to the Adriatic.
One of the World’s Rarest Seals Has Been Spotted Along the Croatian Coast Read More »
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Croatia early on August 28, with around 93% of the Moon entering Earth’s darkest shadow.
Lunar Eclipse Visible From Croatia in the Early Hours of Friday, Here’s Where to Watch Read More »
Scientists are tracking new species appearing in the Adriatic Sea, including the unusual sea walnut, while developing an early warning system to follow their spread.
New Species Are Arriving in the Adriatic Sea and Project ALIENA Aims to Spot Them Early Read More »
Dubrovnik appears in the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, with Stradun, Sponza Palace, Luža and the Jesuit Steps among the locations featured on screen.
Dubrovnik Takes a Starring Role in the Final Season of Outer Banks Read More »
A wildfire has broken out on the Pakleni Islands near Hvar, with local firefighters on the ground and four Canadair aircraft requested to assist.
Wildfire on Pakleni Islands Near Hvar Extinguished After Two-Day Firefighting Effort Read More »
A wildfire burning near the Croatian border has crossed into Konavle, while firefighters are also monitoring another blaze near Ivanica above Župa Dubrovačka.
Ivanica Fire Extinguished, Second Wildfire Near Dubrovnik Still Burning Read More »
Croatia will get its first regular passenger air connection with China this September, with Air China launching a new service linking Beijing, Bucharest and Zagreb.
First Regular Air Connection Between China and Croatia Launches in September Read More »
Two marmosets, Mini and Rio, have been transferred from Croatia to a specialised sanctuary in Spain after almost six years in captivity.
Monkeys From Croatia Arrive at Spanish Sanctuary After Years in Captivity Read More »
Scientists are releasing thousands of tiny octopuses into the Adriatic Sea in an experimental effort to control invasive blue crabs
160,000 Tiny Octopuses Being Released Into the Adriatic Sea to Fight Invasive Crabs Read More »