Europe Croatia The Vukovar Water Tower, a symbol of Vukovar's defence during the siege by the Yugoslav People's Army and Serb rebels in 1991, was visited by 117.090 people in 2023; reconstruction, which began in 2017, has preserved 640 holes, the result of bombing
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