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Croatian vocal and klapa music international activity

3 clusters · 46 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Split hosts 4th Meeting of Croatian Klapa Groups from abroad

Croatian vocal and klapa groups have demonstrated international presence through competition success and cultural gatherings. In late August, Croatian ensembles achieved recognition at international festivals. The Karlo

Croatian literary and cultural celebrations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Croatian cultural works presented in Split and Budapest

Various literary and cultural events have been held to celebrate Croatian heritage and authors. In Croatia, presentations were organized in Koprivnica for Božena Loborec’s diary collection and in Velika Gorica for Željka

Youth support and institutional development in the Balkans

17 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatia launches support program for parents of abuse victims

Regional efforts to support youth and vulnerable populations in the Balkans continue through financial aid, educational programs, and social infrastructure development. Recent initiatives have focused on educational supp

Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

11 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Waste management issues reported in Kragujevac and Gospić

Illegal waste disposal remains a persistent issue in Croatia and the wider Balkans. In addition to construction waste being abandoned in forests and roadsides in Kotoriba and Mraclin, new reports indicate that illegal du

Social and infrastructural issues in Croatia and Serbia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Social and housing challenges reported in Serbia and Croatia

Reports from Croatia and Serbia highlight a range of social experiences and systemic challenges within the Balkan region. Initial accounts focused on social trust and integration. In Croatia, some visitors noted high le

Community and cultural activities in the Balkans

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Balkan ethno-music festivals celebrate regional folk traditions

The Balkan region continues to host a diverse array of community-focused activities, spanning religious observances, cultural festivals, and sporting events. Religious and local traditions remain a focal point. The Serb

Gorizia cross-border cultural, culinary and sports festivals

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Gorizia to host major food festival and cross-border half marathon

The Gorizia and Nova Gorica regions are preparing for a series of cultural, gastronomic, and sporting events centered on cross-border identity and cooperation. Scheduled for September 24 to 27, 2026, the 21st edition o

Active aging and social inclusion in Croatia and Slovenia

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ozalj Red Cross expands support program for elderly residents

The landscape of active aging initiatives in Southeast Europe has expanded through new pilot programs, volunteer networks, and heritage-based engagement in Croatia and Slovenia. In Croatia, the ‘Strengthening the networ

Fish kills in the Sava and Spreca rivers

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Spreča River water analysis reveals poor conditions after fish kill

Mass fish kills have been reported in the Sava River basin, specifically affecting the Sava and Spreča rivers. In the Sava River, official analyses linked the mortality to wastewater discharges from treatment plants in

Slaven Belupo coaching change and season performance

2 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: International sports roundup: Football, basketball, and tennis results

Following a poor start to the season that saw the club secure only three points from five matches, Slaven Belupo dismissed head coach Mario Gregurina. The club subsequently appointed Silvijo Čabraja to a two-year contrac

Automotive and miniature vehicle exhibitions in Croatia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Croatia hosts classic car and miniature vehicle exhibitions

The Autići association, a non-profit based in Osijek, Croatia, announced the 15th Memorial International Meeting of Collectors of Toy Cars and Other Vehicle Models ‘Željko Balat’. The event was designed to promote techni

VK Galeb water polo tournament successes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: VK Galeb wins Šalata Masters veteran water polo tournament

The VK Galeb water polo club has achieved success across multiple age categories in recent competitions. In August, the club’s youth players secured first place in the Makarska Riviera League. Additionally, the 2013 gen

Catholic pilgrimages in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Pilgrims begin walking journey from Međugorje to Rama

Religious pilgrimages are being undertaken in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Croatia, pilgrims from Velika Gorica have commenced their 35th annual 42-kilometer trek to the shrine in Marija Bistrica. The journey,

Regional mosquito control and disinfestation campaigns

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Rijeka to conduct three-day mosquito control program

Municipalities and public health authorities in various regions have initiated mosquito control and disinfestation campaigns to manage flying insects. In Ragusa and Lugoj, authorities announced the commencement of third

Croatian First Football League fifth round

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: European football updates: Hajduk and Dinamo draw group opponents

The fifth round of the SuperSport HNL concluded with Hajduk Split securing a 2-0 victory against NK Lokomotiva at Poljud Stadium. Goals from Michele Šego in the 16th minute and Marin Šotiček in the 55th minute marked Haj