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Croatia to get 13 new hybrid and battery trains in €117.9 million investment deal
Croatia Week
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July 4, 2025
Croatia’s first electro-Battery train (Photo: HŽPP) Croatia is taking another major step towards modernising its rail network with the signing of contracts for the purchase of 13 new trains. The €117.9 million project, financed through a loan from...
Nine EU member states receive $4bn in total for energy-related projects
Investment Monitor
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July 4, 2025
The European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Bank have announced a disbursement of €3.66bn ($4bn) from the bloc’s Modernisation Fund to advance energy-related initiatives in nine EU member states. The funding will support the...
EBRD Injects Fresh Capital Into Croatia's Thriving MSME Scene
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a 25 million euros loan to PBZ Leasing, a universal leasing company, for on-lending to local micro, small, and...
Sky-high protest: activists confront fossil gas in Croatia during heatwave emergency
Greenpeace International
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July 4, 2025
Pula, Croatia – Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) activists from six countries have climbed 135 meters (the height of a skyscraper) up a towering fossil gas installation platform known as a Jackup rig, to stage a protest in Pula on the...
Boat Rental Market Outlook Report 2025-2034 Peer-To-Peer Platforms Transforming The Industry, Tourism And Technology Innovations Drive Expansion Globally
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global boat rental market is projected to grow from USD 16.2 billion in 2025 to USD 26.8 billion by 2034, driven by a 5.8% CAGR. Key trends include the rise of digital booking platforms, eco-friendly boating,...
EU disbursed €3.66 billion for energy-related projects in CEE
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank announced that 3.66 billion euros have been disbursed from the Modernisation Fund to support 34 energy-related projects in nine EU Member States, all from the Central and Eastern European...
How to Rent a Yacht in Croatia Without Experience
Cruise Addicts - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
No Captain? No Experience? No Problem! How to Rent a Yacht in Croatia Without Ever Holding a Helm Dreaming of sailing along Croatia’s stunning Adriatic coast, hopping between island paradises like Hvar, Vis, or Korčula — but don’t know port from...
Croatia's foreign tourist revenue grows by 6% in Q1 2025
Azzet
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July 3, 2025
Tourism continues to grow in Croatia continues to grow with figures showing a solid increase in foreign visitors spending money in the first half of the year. Data released by the Croatian National Bank (HNB) revealed that revenue from foreign...
Fiume o morte! becomes most watched Croatian documentary of all time
Croatia Week
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July 3, 2025
Fiume o morte! (Photo: Restart) ZAGREB, 3 July 2025 – After a string of international accolades and glowing reviews from critics both at home and abroad, Igor Bezinović’s documentary Fiume o morte! has officially become the most watched Croatian...
The President of Croatia has been accused of supporting the Kremlin
The Odessa Journal
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Main image by Slavko Midzor/PIXSELL Croatian President Zoran Milanović has been accused of supporting the Kremlin following his statements about the need for dialogue with Russia, which Prime Minister Andrej Plenković called effectively defending...
Croatia among EU’s top three for inflation in June
Croatia Week
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July 3, 2025
by croatiaweek July 3, 2025 in Business Dubrovnik ZAGREB, 3 July 2025 (Hina) – Croatian Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Marko Primorac has stated that the government’s forecast for average inflation in 2025 remains at 3 percent, despite...
European tourism holds steady in Q2 2025, driven by resilient consumer demand and global interest
Travel Daily News
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July 3, 2025
Europe’s tourism sector showed a steady but more moderate performance in Q2 2025, with arrivals up 3.3% and nights down 0.7% year-on-year. Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and...
Updated: PN says patients given new ADHD medication with instructions in Croatian; PL replies
The Malta Independent
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July 3, 2025
The PN has said that patients are being given a new type of ADHD medication which is coming with instructions which are only in Croatian, meaning that patients are not able to become aware of what possible side effects they may face. “Patients...
Geothermal expected to boost thermal spa tourism in Bjelovar, Croatia
ThinkGeoEnergy
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July 3, 2025
Construction work at Terme Bjelovar in Croatia as of November 2024 (source: Terme Bjelovar) Geothermal resources in Bjelovar, Croatia are expected to help boost the local and regional economy through thermal spa tourism. With a geothermal resource...
Young Horizons Industry reveals its latest selection
Cineuropa
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03/07/2025 - 24 projects from 16 countries will be presented at Warsaw’s international co-production forum for films and series targeting young audiences Young Horizons Industry has announced the official selection for its ninth edition, set to...
Croatia Airlines launches five new seasonal routes from Zagreb
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Croatia Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of five new seasonal routes from Zagreb to Hamburg, Bucharest, Milan, Madrid, and Prague. The routes are part of the airline’s broader growth strategy, enabled by its new...
Warriors Trade Rumors: Three-Team Trade Sending Jonathan Kuminga to California Rival In Works, Dubs Landing 6'10 Croatian
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly working on trading Jonathan Kuminga to California-based rival, the Sacramento Kings. It's a three-team trade, which also involves the already-reported Dennis Schroder to Kings deal. According to NBC Sports...
Croatia: Community Centre
Rroma
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July 2, 2025
According to Milorad Mihanović, president of the Sitnice Local Board “the Roma settlement of Sitnice is one of the more well-organized in Međimurje. It has electricity, water, sewage, paved roads, and even broadband internet.” About 700 locals...
EU Modernization Fund Releases $4.31B to 9 Member States
Rigzone
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July 4, 2025
Nine lower-income European Union countries have received EUR 3.66 billion ($4.31 billion) from the Modernization Fund to support 34 energy transition projects, officials said Thursday. This is the biggest disbursement from the Modernization Fund,...
This Duplex in Croatia Takes Inspiration From the Eames House
dwell
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July 2, 2025
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Zagreb, Croatia Structural Engineer: M Plan...