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Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
Multinational company Hitachi Energy, a silver sponsor of the BEF 2025 conference, is present in the Southeast Europe region through its Balkan Cluster, which covers seven markets – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo*,...
PM Modi’s Historic Visit to Croatia Opens New Doors for India-Europe Ties
On June 18, 2025, history was made as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped onto Croatian soil — the first Indian leader ever to visit the Balkan nation. Greeted warmly at Zagreb’s airport by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković himself,...

Magnus Carlsen leads; Garry Kasparov says Gukesh played some terrible games today
It’s been a comeback of epic proportions from Magnus Carlsen, who is now the sole leader in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament in Zagreb after eight rounds of blitz on Saturday. And there has been a corresponding slump from world...

Windswept island brings a taste of Croatia to the world
From Croatia's mainland, most of Pag looks inhospitably grey and rocky, but the island's lunar-like landscape is key to producing its delicious staple. Paski sir, the distinctive, hard Pag cheese, as it is known in Croatian, is the highly-prized...

Azerbaijani delegation visits National and University Library in Zagreb
On June 24, the Azerbaijani delegation, currently on a visit to Croatia, visited National and University Library in Zagreb, Azernews reports. The delegation was provided with detailed information about the library's history, collections,...
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Azerbaijan, Croatia expand cooperation in field of culture [PHOTOS]
An official meeting has taken place between Azerbaijan's Culture Minister Adil Karimli, and Croatia's Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Azernews reports. During the discussion, the current state of bilateral cultural relations...
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Baku, Zagreb strengthen creative industry ties [PHOTOS]
On June 24, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Croatia hosted a B2B (business-to-business) meeting bringing together representatives from the cultural and creative industries of Azerbaijan and Croatia, Azernews reports. The event focused on strengthening...

Azerbaijani Embassy in Croatia hosts B2B meeting of representatives of cultural and creative industries of two countries
Baku, June 25, AZERTAC The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Croatia hosted a B2B (business-to-business) meeting with the participation of representatives from the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) of both countries. The event aimed to strengthen...

10 beautiful boutique hotels in Europe – that still have availability for summer
Is there anything more delightful than a lovely boutique hotel? Elegant swimming pool set-ups, comfy lobby lounges, friendly bartenders and chic rooms you can pretend are your own little European pied-à-terre. The best have fabulous restaurants...

This former East German city is Europe’s most offbeat break right now
Some years ago, a decade or so after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany went through a surge of Ostalgie — nostalgia for the former East. I remember checking into an Ossi-themed hotel in Berlin under a forbidding portrait of the last East German...
World Steel Association: May 2025 crude steel production Up 5.5%
Crude steel production by region Africa produced 1.9 Mt in May 2025, up 5.5% on May 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 116.6 Mt, down 4.7%. The EU (27) produced 11.4 Mt, down 3.1%. Europe, Other produced 3.6 Mt, down 8.8%. The Middle East produced...
Croatian PM's special gift to Narendra Modi"
Next Article During his visit to Croatia, PM Narendra Modi was gifted a rare reprint of the first-ever Sanskrit grammar printed in Latin, originally published in 1790 by Croatian missionary Filip Vezdin. The gesture highlights the unique cultural...

Croatia Seeks to Boost Economic Links with India on Modi’s Pioneering Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Croatia’s Andrej Plenkovic in Zagreb, 18 June 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ANTONIO BAT. Croatia can play a significant role in connecting the Three Seas Initiative with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic...

Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic Hails PM Modi's Leadership
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic praised India's growing global leadership, citing its bold and inclusive vision for development, sustainability, and technical innovation. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's successful...
Croatia, India sign agreements to enhance cooperation
ZAGREB, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Four agreements were signed to enhance the cooperation between Croatia and India, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Wednesday. The agreements covered the fields of agriculture, culture, science and a...

Croatia: PM Modi participates in welcome ceremony at St Mark’s Square
Zagreb [Croatia], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a ceremonial reception in Zagreb, where he was accompanied by his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic. It is the historic first-ever visit by an Indian Prime...
Djokovic bomb drops on de Minaur
Barbora Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma Navarro, while Novak Djokovic powered to his 100th All England Club victory on Saturday. Djokovic’s win sets up a blockbuster...

A New Trailblazer in the Gay Travel Industry
OUTSFL's Staff Category: Local Published: 23 June 2025 Hits: 29 Courtesy photo. “Pride has always been in the heart of Impact Encounters,” says founder Duni Bauta. He created his company in 2016 to put in motion a concept of traveling with...

Croatia Reaffirms Strong Support for Moldova’s European Integration
Croatia has reaffirmed its support for Moldova’s path toward European integration, recognizing Moldova’s significant progress despite ongoing challenges. Jelena Milos, President of the European Affairs Committee of the Croatian Parliament, made...

Prices climb on Croatian coast as tourist season kicks off
Dubrovnik As the summer season begins along the Croatian coast, residents and visitors alike are already feeling the impact of a significant rise in retail prices. As RTL Direkt reports, data collected over the past three weeks show that prices of...