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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...
Croatia Shines in 2024 MICHELIN Guide with Two-Star Glory and New Additions
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia can now proudly count one restaurant awarded two MICHELIN stars and 12 restaurants holding one of the prestigious MICHELIN stars—the world’s most renowned and recognisable gastronomic distinction. This was confirmed with today’s...
Croatia gets two new Michelin star restaurants in 2025 guide
Croatia Week
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July 1, 2025
Croatia now boasts 13 MICHELIN-starred restaurants with the newly released 2025 selection seeing two more Croatian restaurants added to the prestigious list. Krug in Split and Cap Aureo in Rovinj have both been awarded one MICHELIN star, joining...
Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’
Famagusta Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’ Cyprus led the European Union in bathing water quality this year, with 99.2% of its swimming sites rated “excellent,” according to a new report from the European...
Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...
News digest: Pellegrini, in Zagreb, confirms interest in LNG, urges EU to talk to Russia
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
Good evening. Here is the Tuesday, July 1 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in less than five minutes. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement 'Slovakia is not Hungary,' says...
Europe’s heatwaves: the holiday destinations with heat warnings in place
The Times
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Several countries in southern and eastern Europe are battling with a heatwave that’s seen temperatures rise above 40C during the last few weeks. Heat warnings are in place across large parts of France; Spain and Portugal broke temperature records...
Expanse Studios (GMGI) Obtains Croatian iGaming Certification
European Gaming
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July 1, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Expanse Studios, the B2B game development division of Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), has received official certification from Croatia’s Ministry of Finance for its flagship game Super Heli, with additional titles...
Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
As summer heats up on the Adriatic, the port of Split in Croatia is a hive of activity. Hundreds of tourists are flocking to board ships bound for cosmopolitan islands like Vis, with local authorities reporting full ferries and increased tourism....
The Travel Corporation brands to offer 16 new itineraries in 2026
Travel Daily Media
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July 1, 2025
The Travel Corporation (TTC)’s Trafalgar and its sister brands Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold announced the launch of 16 new itineraries for travel in 2026 today, 1st July. The announcement marks the largest introduction of new trips by the...
Hungarian forint outperforms peers in early 2025, boosting travel budgets
Daily News Hungary
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July 1, 2025
The Hungarian forint is off to a surprisingly strong start in 2025, gaining more than 3% against the euro and outperforming both the Polish zloty and the Czech koruna, according to a new assessment by K&H Bank’s chief analyst. With these currency...
Expanse Studios receives certification to enter Croatian iGaming market
Gambling Insider
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The company’s crash-style game Super Heli has been approved by the Croatian Ministry of Finance, marking the studio’s first official entry into an EU-regulated market. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Super Heli is the first of Expanse Studios’...
This AI travel agent can plan your next trip's entire itinerary - for free
ZDNet
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July 1, 2025
ZDNETSpending long hours in front of a computer screen trying to plan vacations could soon become a thing of the past. The travel industry has enthusiastically embraced generative AI in recent years. Expedia, for example, integrated a...
Inside one of Hvar’s Most Exclusive Beach Clubs: A Look at Beach Club Hvar
Total Croatia News
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July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 – Looking for somewhere chic on Croatia’s most exclusive island? Meet Beach Club Hvar. It is an iconic slice of Hvar architecture with quite the history. It has been named as one of the top 20 beach clubs in all Europe; hosts the...
First direct train from Warsaw arrives in Rijeka, marking new era in Croatia–Poland travel
Croatia Week
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June 29, 2025
by croatiaweek June 29, 2025 in News (Photo: Grad Rijeka) Rijeka, 28 June – A new chapter in Croatian–Polish relations was written on Saturday morning as the first direct passenger train from Warsaw arrived at Rijeka’s main railway station. The...
Croatia sees over 6% growth in foreign tourist revenue
Croatia Week
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June 30, 2025
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News Krka National Park Croatian tourism continues its strong performance in 2025, with new figures showing solid growth in foreign visitor spending during the first quarter of the year. According to data released...
Louise Thompson proudly showcases her stoma bag in a yellow bikini during sun-soaked Croatia getaway
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Louise Thompson proudly showcased her stoma bag in a yellow bikini during her recent sun-soaked Croatia getaway. The former Made in Chelsea star, 30, who nearly died when giving birth to her son in 2021, revealed last April that she had been...