Europe Croatia The Croatian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will soon propose compulsory basic military training to take place after high school; the training is expected to last one month, but the date of practical implementation remains uncertain
Europe Croatia The Week of Croats Abroad will be held from May 25 to 31 in Zagreb and Zagreb County, aiming to increasing the visibility of Croats living outside Croatia and raising awareness of their contribution to the country’s creation and development
Europe Croatia Easter tourism has boosted the season opening, as tens of thousands of visitors - primarily from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy - boosted arrivals in Istria and Dalmatia
Europe Croatia The biggest tourism project in years opened after over 18 months of uninterrupted construction; the new five stars resort in Poreč is the most significant tourism investment in Croatia is a flagship for Valamar Riviera
Europe Croatia Croatia is officially free of landmines thirty-one years after the end of the Homeland War; the effort to clear all known minefields cost 208 lives, including those of 41 deminers, and around 1,2 billion euros