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Croatia’s Adriatic Waters Named Among Europe’s Cleanest for Swimming
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatia joins an elite group of five EU countries—alongside Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, and Austria—with 95% or more of its bathing waters rated "excellent" in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) and European Commission assessment. Out of...
Pro Tips on Avoiding Zagreb Crowds on July 5th
Total Croatia News
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June 30, 2025
July the 5th, 2025 – Thompson is set to have his record breaking concert in mere days. Here’s how you can avoid the dizzying Zagreb crowds on July the 5th. The asphalt’s sizzling, your navigation app is in meltdown mode hunting for a parking spot,...
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
The Journal
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July 1, 2025
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday. UK Met Office UK Met Office EXTREME HEAT ACROSS southern European countries will continue today, with red alerts issued for cities across the region due to dangerously high temperatures. A ‘heat dome’ –...
UK Travel Firm Great Little Escapes Collapses: What Customers Need to Know and When Refunds Open
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 30, 2025
Thousands of British holidaymakers have been left reeling after one of the UK's leading travel firms, Great Little Escapes (GLE), abruptly ceased trading, cancelling summer plans and raising urgent questions about consumer protection. As of 13...
Turkey wildlfires mapped and latest advice for travel to Izmir
iNews UK
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June 30, 2025
Adnan Menderes airport remains operational and package holidays are continuing as normal with firefighting efforts under way British travellers with trips booked in Izmir, Turkey faced disruption as forest fires grounded flights on Sunday. Izmir...
Chaos in Europe as Spain hits 46C with Portugal, Italy and Croatia on red alert
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Southern Europe is baking under an unrelenting heatwave which shows no sign of easing. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking emergency health warnings, and growing fears of wildfires pushing resources to the limit. Spain has become the...
'I've been to every country in Europe and one had the bluest water I've ever seen'
Daily Express
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July 3, 2025
An intrepid traveller who's visited every country in Europe has claimed one nation on the continent has the bluest water she's "ever seen". Lexie Limitless, a US YouTuber who became the youngest person to visit every country at the age of 21, has...
President to depart for official visit to Croatia on Tuesday
Radio Slovakia International
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President Peter Pellegrini will travel to Zagreb on Tuesday, July 1, for an official visit to Croatia at the invitation of Croatian President Zoran Milanović. The purpose of the visit is to reaffirm strong bilateral relations and promote the...
Europe heatwave: Full list of holiday destinations with ‘red heat’ warnings
Time Out
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We all know by now that summers are getting hotter every year. And while more and more travellers are choosing to forego classic Mediterranean holiday destinations like Italy, Spain and Portugal, opting instead for a ‘coolcation’ in northern...
All Aboard for Rijeka! First Direct Train from Warsaw Arrives, Boosting Summer Tourism
The Dubrovnik Times
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The first direct summer train connecting Warsaw and Rijeka arrived at Rijeka’s railway station on Saturday, carrying 166 passengers and officially launching a seasonal rail link between Croatia and Poland. As part of efforts to promote Croatian...
Retirees in Croatia to be allowed to work full-time
Croatia Week
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June 30, 2025
by croatiaweek June 30, 2025 in News (illustration) ZAGREB, 30 June 2025 (Hina) – The Croatian Parliament has passed a new Pension Insurance Act allowing retirees to work full-time while continuing to receive half of their pension. The law,...
Thompson Set to Rock Zagreb: Over Half a Million Fans Expected at Record-Breaking Hippodrome Concert
The Dubrovnik Times
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Just five days remain until Thompson’s mega-concert, which is expected to attract more than half a million visitors. Due to the unprecedented influx of people heading to Zagreb’s Hippodrome—coinciding with the first major tourist changeover...
Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations
Euronews
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July 3, 2025
Published on 03/07/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 More and more popular tourist destinations in Europe are introducing cruise ship restrictions and passenger taxes as they face increasing pressure from overtourism Some are cutting the number of liners...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
The charming Croatian town with an Italian touch
The Times
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Midway along the Istrian coast of Croatia, the exquisitely photogenic old town of Rovinj juts out into the Adriatic, its weathered houses cascading down to the water’s edge. Part of the Republic of Venice for centuries, it remains Croatia’s most...
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
Croatia has Huge Potential in Authentic Tourism Offer
Total Croatia News
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June 28, 2025
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatia has some truly enormous potential in the authentic tourism offer, as tourists are now seeking something much deeper than a mere holiday in the sun. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, travel is a luxury for some, a necessity...
Croatia officially has one of the cleanest seas
Croatia Week
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June 28, 2025
by croatiaweek June 28, 2025 in News Croatia is renowned for its clear, clean sea Croatia has been ranked among the top five countries in Europe for water quality, according to the latest report by the European Environment Agency. Whether you...
Croatian Tourism Minister Praises June Numbers, But Issues Warning
Total Croatia News
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June 28, 2025
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina has praised June’s excellent tourist numbers, but has issued yet another warning surrounding prices in the sector. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina...
Polish railways PKP launches direct rail link from Warsaw to Croatian coast
Euronews
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June 29, 2025
Published on 29/06/2025 - 15:18 GMT+2•Updated 17:38 The new 'Adriatic Express' rail route is a response to existing tourism from Poland to Croatia, as well as an incentive for new visitors to travel to the country. According to the Travel Croatia...