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Tourists reveal the underrated European country that's so beautiful it blew them away
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
Tourists have revealed the surprising hidden gem destinations that unexpectedly blew them away - and one lesser-known European country has emerged as a standout favourite. A Reddit user recently prompted a discussion in the popular subreddit...
Croatia’s biggest concert stirs controversy as Nazi-sympathising singer Thompson returns to stage in Zagreb
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
ZAGREB, July 3 — A concert by a singer known for pro-Nazi sympathies will draw a record-breaking 450,000 fans to Zagreb this weekend and Croatian authorities yesterday warned people to steer clear as the event jams its streets. A dozen hospitals...
Traveling During the Heatwave in Europe? Here's What to Know
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 2, 2025
France The French government's meteorology department has a number of red weather warnings in place—including for the capital of Paris, where the temperature was forecast to reach a sweltering 104 degrees on Tuesday. Other affected areas include...
UAE airfares rise by up to 20 per cent as travel hits summer peak
The National News
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The beginning of school summer holidays brings with it an annual period of busy air travel. Last week, Emirates reported an expected 30,000 daily passenger count between June 25 and 30, and Dubai International Airport announced that about 3.4...
Wildfires in Europe Are Impacting Travelers—Here's What to Know
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 2, 2025
Wildfires in Europe are taking hold as a severe heatwave intensifies. The UK has faced its hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday July 1, 2025, and the Met Office has confirmed that this is...
Croatia Airlines launches five new seasonal routes from Zagreb
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Croatia Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of five new seasonal routes from Zagreb to Hamburg, Bucharest, Milan, Madrid, and Prague. The routes are part of the airline’s broader growth strategy, enabled by its new...
Croatia's tourism revenues expected to set new record this year: minister
Xinhua News Agency
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ZAGREB, July 2 (Xinhua) -- During the first six months of this year, Croatia recorded 7.5 million tourist arrivals and 29.3 million overnight stays, a 4 percent increase respectively compared with last year, Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports...
Nazi-sympathizing singer's huge gig to paralyze Zagreb
Ottawa Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Published Jul 02, 2025 • 2 minute read ELVIS BARUKCIC/AFP Photo by ELVIS BARUKCIC /AFP Article content ZAGREB — A concert by a singer known for pro-Nazi sympathies will draw a record-breaking...
Croatan grad Pierce Mahnke wins ADIDAS decathlon national title
Jacksonville Daily News - North Caroline
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That sounds such a demanding task that Pierce Mahnke even had to catch his breath when we recalled his feat in the decathlon during the recent ADIDAS National track & field meet in Greensboro. “Oh, my goodness, with the heat in Greensboro, I was...
Croatia reports tourist numbers for first half of 2025
Croatia Week
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July 2, 2025
Dubrovnik Croatia has reported a promising start to the 2025 tourist season, with data from the eVisitor system showing a 4 percent increase in both arrivals and overnight stays in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in...
Nazi-sympathising singer's huge gig to paralyse Zagreb
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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A concert by a singer known for pro-Nazi sympathies will draw a record-breaking 450,000 fans to Zagreb this weekend and Croatian authorities on Wednesday warned people to steer clear as the event jams its streets. A dozen hospitals have been put...
Croatia Airlines Launches Five New Summer Routes from Zagreb, Boosting European Connectivity
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia Airlines and Zagreb Airport held a special ceremony on Tuesday to mark the official launch of five new seasonal routes as part of the airline’s expanded summer flight schedule. The national carrier inaugurated flights from Zagreb to...
Traffic tips for travellers ahead of Thompson concert in Zagreb
Croatia Week
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July 2, 2025
by croatiaweek July 2, 2025 in News Zagreb ZAGREB, 2 July (Hina) – The Tourism Ministry, the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ), Zagreb Airport, and the Zagreb Tourist Board have issued a travel advisory for travellers regarding alternative...
Slovak-Croatian trade tops €1B, with room to grow, says President Pellegrini
Radio Slovakia International
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Foreign trade between Slovakia and Croatia has topped one billion euro in recent years. But there’s still room to grow, said President Peter Pellegrini on Tuesday at the opening of the Slovak-Croatian Business Forum, alongside Croatian President...
Rail ticket gives unlimited travel in 24 countries from £34 — but you need to be quick
Metro
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July 2, 2025
Planning your next adventure? (Picture: Getty Images) For 52 years, Interrail has been offering travellers a cheap way to explore Europe — and now they’re selling train tickets for 20% off. The One-Country pass allows for unlimited train travel...
Exclusive: Jeff Bezos' Megayacht Spotted off Croatian Island Ist – Are the Newlyweds Honeymooning in the Adriatic?
The Dubrovnik Times
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A reader of The Dubrovnik Times has shared exclusive photos of the Amazon founder’s €500 million sailing yacht Koru, anchored near the small island of Ist in the northern Croatian Adriatic. Alongside the 127-metre sailing vessel was Abeona, the...
When Croatia came to Budapest – highlights from the “Touch of Croatia” event
Daily News Hungary
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July 2, 2025
For the third year in a row, the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Hungary hosted its flagship promotional event, A Touch of Croatia, on 25 June 2025, at the European Commission Representation’s Europe Point (Európa Pont) in Budapest. The...
Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
The Bolton News
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Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries to be well-informed. This is especially true in the post-Brexit era, which has seen the introduction of new regulations in recent years....
‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Sets Summer Release Date
Marie Claire Australia
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July 2, 2025
A release date has finally been announced for Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling novel, People We Meet On Vacation. To celebrate the news, Netflix released a taster of what’s to come by way of a teaser featuring the...
Croatia Airlines expands with five new international routes from Zagreb
Croatia Week
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July 1, 2025
(Photo: Croatia Airlines) Zagreb, 1 July 2025 – Croatia’s national carrier has significantly strengthened its international flight network this summer by launching five new seasonal routes from the capital. Passengers can now fly directly from...