How some of the Croatian islands got their names
Vis Archipelago (Photo credit: Ante Babic) Recently we looked at how certain Croatian cities and towns got their names. Now we reveal the most likely origins of the names of some of the Croatian...
View ArticleThe world’s biggest bouncy castle in Croatia over the summer
The Monster coming to Croatia (The Monster) 11 March 2019 – The biggest bouncy castle in the world will be in Croatia over the summer. At over 300 metres long, The Monster is the world’s largest...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Croatian models successful at Milan & Paris Fashion Week
Croatian model Hana Grizelj at the Milan Fashion Week ZAGREB, 12 March 2019 – Chanel, Armani, Jil Sander, Vivienne Westwood, and Issey Miyake are just some of the renowned fashion houses which...
View Article2019 Hideout Festival on Pag announces beach party line-up
Hideout Festival 14 March 2019 – Croatian festival Hideout announce the return of their sun soaked beach party on the idyllic Adriatic coastline, with an all star line up to match. Adding to the...
View ArticleCroatian dancer Maja Kereš performing on Justin Timberlake’s world tour
Maja Kereš and Justin Timberlake (Instagram/Maja Kereš) 14 March 2019 – Croatian dancer Maja Kereš (31) is realising her dreams, performing on stage side-by-side with music star Justin Timberlake....
View ArticleTom Jones to perform in Dubrovnik this summer
Tom Jones 15 March 2019 – Legendary Welsh crooner Tom Jones will perform again in Croatia this summer. Jones will be back in Croatia again after two years and will play in Dubrovnik on 1 July as part...
View ArticleMore than 200,000 flowers at this year’s ‘Floraart’ show in Zagreb
Floraart ZAGREB, March 17 (Hina) – This year’s Floraart international flower show will be held on Zagreb’s Bundek lake from May 13 to 19 with more than 200,000 flowers on display, organisers said...
View ArticleFestival of Lights Zagreb to be held this week
Festival of Lights Zagreb (Photo: Doris Baric) 18 March 2019 – Zagreb’s historic center will be illuminated with cutting-edge lighting solutions based on the latest lighting technologies when the 3rd...
View ArticleZadar Wine Festival 2019 to be held in April
Zadar (Photo: Ivo Biocina/Croatian National Tourist Board) 18 March 2019 – The third edition of the Zadar Wine Festival will take place on 6 & 7 April 2019 at Arsenal in Zadar. Before the...
View ArticleWhitesnake in Zagreb – cheaper tickets until 31 March
Whitesnake Zagreb, 19 March 2019 – British rock legends Whitesnake, led by David Coverdale, will be back in Croatia this summer. Last week the band released their new single “Trouble Is Your Middle...
View ArticleŠibenik to host Kultur Shock from USA
Kultur Shock by Josipa Zekanovic A treat for alternative music fans in the Dalmatian city of Šibenik. Famous gypsy punk attraction Kultur Shock, a band with members from both USA and the Balkans who...
View ArticleJohnny Marr latest addition to the INmusic festival #14 lineup
Johnny Marr One of the world’s best guitarists and a former member of legendary bands The Smiths, Electronic, The The and Modest Mouse, Johnny Marr, is set to headline INmusic Festival #14’s OTP World...
View ArticleDylan Moran to headline summer comedy festival in Šibenik
Dylan Moran 22 March 2019 – Irish stand-up comedian Dylan Moran will return to perform in Croatia this summer. Moran, who is best known for co-writing and starring in the popular UK sitcom Black...
View ArticleAustralian indie star Courtney Barnett to play Zagreb for first time
Courtney Barnett (Photo credit: Mia Mala McDonald) Zagreb, 22 March 2019 – Australian singer Courtney Barnett, who is one of the world’s most prominent names in indie rock music over the last five...
View ArticleDavid Guetta, Armin van Buuren & Swedish House Mafia to headline Ultra Europe...
(Photo: Ultra Europe) 25 March 2019 – Organisers of Ultra Europe music festival, which will take place again in Split, Croatia this summer, have announced the phase two lineup on Monday. Big names...
View ArticleRijeka’s European Capital of Culture 2020 promo video released
Rijeka (Photo: Rijeka2020) In 2016, the Croatian coastal city of Rijeka was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture for 2020. Rijeka won the title for its programme “The Port of Diversity”,...
View ArticleVIDEO: The latest Croatian top 10 singles chart
Petar Grašo (screenshot) 26 March 2019 – Counting down this week’s official Croatian Top 10 singles of the week, according to the Croatian Discography Association’s Top40 list, as Petar Grašo enters...
View ArticleTOP 50 most popular boys & girls names in Croatia
Short names still in fashion (Pixabay) There were only a few changes to the list of the most popular names given to newborns in Croatia in 2018 from the year prior. The TOP 10 most popular baby names...
View ArticleThe Yacht Week’s unique floating festival across Croatia lineup announced
The Yacht Week (Photo: Adam Bertalan) The Yacht Week, a unique ‘floating festival’ that takes place across some of Croatia’s most breathtaking sailing routes throughout the summer, has announced phase...
View ArticleThe Courtyards: Zagreb’s award-winning tourist attraction back again this summer
(Photo: Dvorišta) Once again this summer, The Courtyards will tell stories about Zagreb never experienced before. During ten unforgettable days in July, visitors have a unique opportunity to peek...
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