Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France)

THE CO-PRODUCTION PODCAST by Cineuropa 14/10/2025 - The producers of the upcoming film by Rúnar Rúnarsson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support The Co-production...

Croatian man's status as foreigner 'relevant' to his alleged Dublin murder, barrister says

Eoin Reynolds Three men accused of "brutally and savagely" beating a Croatian man to death on a Dublin street knew that their alleged victim was a foreign national when they chased him down, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal...

Raising pension contribution levels ‘could boost financial security in the UK’

The UK’s retirement system could be improved by bringing more people, including the self-employed, into private pension schemes and raising the contribution levels required under automatic enrolment, according to a global report. The UK was graded...

Croatia sitting on geothermal ‘gold’: Exploratory drilling brings results

by croatiaweek October 14, 2025 in Business (Illustration) Croatia must take full advantage of its additional energy potential and strategic position, experts said on Tuesday at the International Energy Forum – Interenef, held under the theme “New...

'Foreign c**t' comment relevant in trial of three men for alleged murder of Croatian national, court hears

20:00, 14 Oct 2025 Josip Strok(Image: GoFundMe) Three men accused of "brutally and savagely" beating a Croatian man to death on a Dublin street knew that their alleged victim was a foreign national when they chased him down, a barrister has told a...

First time in history more Croats live outside Croatia than in it

by croatiaweek October 14, 2025 in News For the first time in history, more Croats are living outside of Croatia than within its borders, Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Ivan Anušić, revealed at a conference in Osijek on...

The return of Bazaar – Zagreb’s first urban market reopens

by croatiaweek October 14, 2025 in Entertainment Bazaar – Zagreb’s first urban market reopens ZAGREB, 14 October 2025 – After several years away, Bazaar, Zagreb’s first and most popular urban market, is making a long-awaited return. The revived...

Croatia ready to acquire Serbian company NIS

Zagreb moves to protect energy interests as U.S. sanctions hit Russian-owned firm.Croatian Minister of Economy Ante Šušnjar announced that Croatia is prepared to purchase the Russian-owned oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) following the...

SPAR Croatia opens first city store in Zagreb

Urban concept store focuses on fresh, ready-to-eat meals for city shoppers.SPAR Croatia has officially opened its first SPAR City store in the centre of Zagreb, introducing a new urban retail format designed to meet growing demand for fast,...

Croatia Rejects Hungary’s Proposal to Acquire Stake in Adriatic Pipeline Operator, Janaf

Hungary’s state-owned oil and gas company, MOL, has unexpectedly moved to acquire a stake in the Croatian oil pipeline operator Janaf, a proposal swiftly rejected by the Croatian government, underscoring ongoing tensions over regional energy...

Scots gran fights for life in Croatia after ‘flu symptoms’ on return flight from Turkey turn out to be serious illness

A SCOTS gran has been left fighting for her life in Croatia after experiencing ‘flu symptoms’ and collapsing on a flight home. Gina Thomson, 66, from Dundee, was flying back to Edinburgh on September 9 after a week-long holiday with pals in Turkey...

Brit gran collapses on UK-bound flight as plane forced to divert to Croatia

Aileen, left, with Gina, right A British gran was left fighting for her life in a Croatian hospital after falling unconscious on a flight home from a holiday hotspot that had to be diverted. Gina Thomson, 66, fell ill on the plane as she returned...

EBRD supports a new solar plant in Croatia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior, non-recourse project finance loan of up to 12.2 million euros to RP Global Novalja for the construction of the 21 MW Novalja solar power plant in Croatia. The plant...

Expert gives verdict on Rangers’ financial approach to sacking Russell Martin

Rangers are searching for their next manager after sacking Russell Martin Finance expert Stefan Borson has given his verdict on Rangers’ decision to sack Russell Martin and the financial implications that will likely have come with it. The club...

Croatia names its most exemplary rural woman

by croatiaweek October 13, 2025 in Entertainment (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) The 25th annual Most Exemplary Croatian Rural Woman competition took place on the weekend, in Nova Gradiška, celebrating the achievements and...

Europe's 'best' Christmas market you can fly to from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

It is around a two-hour flight away 05:00, 14 Oct 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Old Town Square at the Christmas market in Prague, Czech Republic (Image: Photo...

Air Serbia To Enter Canadian Market

Air Serbia will enter the Canadian market next year with the launch of nonstop service between Belgrade and Toronto, marking a return to the country after more than three decades. The flag carrier plans to operate flights between Belgrade and...

Average Net Salary in Zagreb Reaches €1,623 in July

The average monthly net salary paid to employees in legal entities in the City of Zagreb for July 2025 amounted to €1,623, representing a 0.6% decrease compared to June but a 7.8% increase year-on-year. According to data from the City Office for...

Scots gran fighting for life in Croatia after falling unconscious on holiday flight home

Gina Thomson(Image: Supplied) A Scots gran is fighting for her life in Croatia after falling unconscious on a flight home from Turkey. Gina Thomson, from Dundee, had been flying back to Scotland on September 9 after a week-long holiday with pals...

EBRD grants €10m to enhance Tirana Bank’s trade finance services

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a financial boost for Albania's financial sector, with a package of up to €10m ($11.6m) for Tirana Bank to expand its trade operations. This collaboration represents the...