Greek municipality sets out to build largest park in the Mediterranean
The development of the “Urban Grove of Panorama Pallini” will cost EUR 1 million
Greece / Development / Green City
Croatia
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- Mayor of Dubrovnik holds meeting with humanoid robot
- Zagreb searches households to find dogs without microchips
- Falling in love with Croatia: this fall again
- Filip Zoričić: I see Pula as a modern, developed, and green city
- Tourists in Croatia can enjoy discounts of over 35 percent in October
- World’s first afforestation project using a drone took place in Croatia
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Cities in Pictures
Mayor of Dubrovnik holds meeting with humanoid robot
View the gallery to see photographs of Mato Franković and Pepper
Croatia / Zagreb / Welfare and Health
Zagreb searches households to find dogs without microchips
Owners can face hefty fines and other legal consequences for not microchipping their pets
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Falling in love with Croatia: this fall again
FALL in Love With Croatia challenges the idea that the Mediterranean country is only worth visiting in the summer
Croatia / Interviews
Filip Zoričić: I see Pula as a modern, developed, and green city
An interview with the Mayor of Pula, Croatia
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Tourists in Croatia can enjoy discounts of over 35 percent in October
Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses will offer attractive prices under the “Month of Croatian Tourism” project
Croatia / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
World’s first afforestation project using a drone took place in Croatia
A drone ejected seed bombs in Grubišno Polje
Croatia / Opatija / Green City
Opatija gives century-old pine tree a second life
Elementary school children will transform the tree into homes for birds, insects, and bats
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation / Education and Sport
Zagreb launches new website dedicated to sports
The Zagreb Tourist Board seeks to position the Croatian city as a sports tourism destination
Austria / Croatia / Hungary / Slovenia / Green City
UNESCO names Mura-Drava-Danube basin the protected Amazon of Europe
The Amazon of Europe is the first five-country biosphere reserve and will require close cooperation between all parties
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Green City
Dubrovnik limits its use of disposable plastics
It has sought inspiration from the WWF’s Plastic Smart Cities initiative
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia views digital nomads as new opportunity for tourism
This new category of workers contributes to year-round and sustainable tourism
Croatia / Zagreb / Education and Sport
Zagreb trains teachers to recognise gender-based stereotypes
This is part of the KINDLE EQUALITY project which seeks to encourage girls to pursue STEM subjects
Croatia / Jastrebarsko / Culture and Tourism
Jastrebarsko to renovate Erdödy Castle with EUR 9.8 million project
The renovation will be co-financed by the European Union
Croatia / Development / Economy and Finance
Croatia supports the development of its islands with over EUR 1 billion
Future investments will be even more effective thanks to the Register of Islands
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Croatia anticipates economic growth of over 5 percent this year
This impressive percentage is owed to a successful tourist season
Croatia / Rijeka / Economy and Finance
Rijeka supports entrepreneurs with new virtual incubation programme
It seeks to promote economic growth and development by supporting new and aspiring businesspeople
Austria / Bulgaria / Croatia / Germany / Hungary / Romania / Green City
Scientific snapshot shows the Danube is in good ecological condition
According to the survey, wastewater pollution is down, however, microplastics are abundant
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia’s booming tourist season exceeds expectations
This success will accelerate the recovery of the country’s economy
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia’s efforts to ensure a successful tourist season pay off
The country recorded 3.7 million arrivals and 25 million overnight stays last month
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Croatia completes controversial bridge
However, travellers will have to wait one more year before they can use it
Croatia / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Croatia wants to make Sundays non-working days
This will improve health, reduce stress, and positively impact the environment
Croatia / Opatija / Culture and Tourism / Development
Opatija unveils Croatia’s first centre for innovation in tourism
Individuals with creative ideas in the field of tourism are encouraged to apply by 5 August
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia’s promotion of rural tourism proves successful
The “Experience local. Explore rural country!” campaign has recorded 33 million impressions in two months
Croatia / Green City
Croatia bans the sale of single-use plastic products
The new Waste Management Act seeks to reduce pollution and protect the environment
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Croatia launches pilot project urging hotels to reduce food waste
“Reduce food waste, cook for your guests” will benefit both the environment and business
Croatia / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Hilton Rijeka Costabella: one of the largest investments in Croatian tourism
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković notes that the 105-million-euro investment will result in economic growth
Croatia / Opatija / Culture and Tourism
Summer events allow Opatija’s visitors to explore the city’s history
The Time Machine Opatija programme will explore traditional music, vintage vehicles, and historical figures
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia exceeds last year’s tourism turnover with a 57% increase in visitors
It has recorded 2 million arrivals and 8.4 million overnight stays in 2021
Croatia / Labin / Green City
Labin to hold Living Streets Programme this weekend
It will promote sustainable mobility, offer educational workshops, and ban vehicles from Zelenice Street
Croatia / Welfare and Health
Croatia makes vaccines accessible to people who live in secluded areas
The government announced the launch of COVID vaccination buses
Croatia / Labin / Welfare and Health
Labin ensures chronic illnesses do not impair the lives of the elderly
Seniors with chronic illnesses will benefit from a number of services thanks to “BRIDGE – My Mobile Age”
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism
Zagreb offers citizens and domestic tourists free tours of the capital
Three distinct tours will be held: Insta Zagreb, Europe around Zagreb, and Graffiti & Street Art
Croatia / Šibenik / Culture and Tourism / Development
Krka National Park: the first protected area in Croatia to welcome digital nomads
Remote workers will be able to combine business and pleasure perfectly
Croatia / Jastrebarsko / Welfare and Health
Jastrebarsko helps young people find jobs with new initiative
#CareerStarter teaches the youth how to write resumes and cover letters, impress interviewers, and use online employment platforms
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia targets 12 countries with new promotional campaign
“Trust Me I’ve Been There” will be tailored to reflect the interests of each country
Croatia / Politics and Reforms
70 Croatian cities have elected mayors in the first round of voting
450 regions, including Croatia’s biggest cities, will have mayoral runoffs on 30 May
Croatia / Green City / Public Spaces
Kaštela installs smart benches and returns a landmark
The new benches in the Croatian city use solar energy to provide free device charging
Croatia / Digital transformation
Croatia is the first EU member to successfully test the Digital Green Certificate system
The Agency for Commercial Activity verified that all key components of the system are ready
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Croatia unveils two new opportunities for Digital Nomads
Remote workers can apply for a chance to win a one-month free stay in Zagreb
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia anticipates a more profitable tourist season than last year
The country expects a successful season and a long postseason
Croatia / Ireland / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Watch the official Capital of Culture handover ceremony tonight
Galway and Rijeka will hand the title to Esch, Kaunas and Novi Sad
Croatia / Development / Public Spaces
Kaštela's coastal square gets a futuristic design overlooking a Game of Thrones site
The city seeks to promote wellbeing and create new opportunities for its residents
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Croatia launches new campaign to promote rural tourism
The country’s rural areas offer peace, serenity, and safety
Croatia / Development
Croatia launches “Small Projects for a Better Tomorrow” competition
The deadline for applications is 26 May
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Croatian cinema to hold a sensory friendly screening on 24 April
Children with mental health difficulties will be able to enjoy a stress-free cinematic experience
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
“Croatian Islands – COVID-free zones”: a new campaign to enhance tourism
It seeks to provide accurate and reliable information on the COVID situation
Croatia / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Croatian clothing company designs anti-viral suit
It eliminates the presence of viruses by 99% within 2 hours
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Zagreb develops an application to promote a healthier lifestyle
Moje Sljeme allows users to explore hiking trails in Medvednica mountain
Croatia / Development / Innovation and Research
Rimac unveils designs for its 200-million-euro campus in Croatia
The new headquarters will be completed by 2023
Austria / Croatia / Greece / Spain / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism
7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe: The 2021 list announced
This initiative by Europa Nostra will become annual from now on
Croatia / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Croatian tech company builds electric bicycle that acts as a tourist guide
The Guide B bike has been built for explorers and tourists
Croatia / Development / Digital transformation
Interactive screens enhance the tourism attractiveness of three Croatian cities
In addition to providing information, the screens have built-in chargers for mobile phones, electric vehicles and bicycles
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Croatia announces new criteria for tourists
As of 1 April, travellers who fulfil the required standards will be able to enter the country
Croatia / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Rijeka begins the finale of its ECOC programme with two exhibitions
“Mirror 2020” and “Fiume Fantastika: Phenomena of the City” mark the beginning of Rijeka’s final month as the European Capital of Culture 2020
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism
“Zagreb likes Green” exhibition is on display at Franjo Tuđman Airport
Until 31 October, the baggage claim area will display 26 photographs of the city’s greenery as well as a model from “Little Zagreb”
Croatia / Labin / Opatija / Rijeka / Šibenik / Varaždin / Zabok / Welfare and Health
Nine Croatian cities receive “City for Youth” title
The certificate recognises the outstanding youth policies of cities
Croatia / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Free tours in Rijeka’s new Children’s House from 27 March to 1 April
Citizens are invited to see and experience the various cultural and educational activities offered by the new establishment
Croatia / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Rijeka will offer 50 cultural events in April
To mark the final month of its ECOC 2020 programme, Rijeka has organised numerous exhibitions, tours, concerts, and plays
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Plaja – Beach Finder: A new app for tourists in Croatia
This free mobile application allows tourists to locate the beaches of their choice based on category, type, or location
Austria / Belgium / Croatia / Czechia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Ireland / Latvia / Lithuania / Netherlands / Portugal / Slovakia / Slovenia / Sweden / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Sustainable Travel Index: European countries rank highest
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
Croatia / Rijeka
Croatia’s first Children’s House will open in Rijeka
The city of Rijeka has built a centre where children up to the age of 12 can develop and enhance their creativity
Croatia / Opatija / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Free tour of Croatia’s Rijeka will be held on 14 March
You can now register to attend a free tour of Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture 2020
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Dubrovnik launches first ever digital nomad-in-residence competition
Remote workers can now apply and get the chance to win a four-week-stay in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik
Croatia / Zagreb / Energy efficiency / Green City
Zagreb is planning the use of hydrogen for public transport
In collaboration with INA and ZET, the Croatian capital is working on the introduction of clean and sustainable methods of transportation
Croatia / Šibenik / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Krka National Park labelled as a “Safe Stay in Croatia” destination
This National Park is among the first protected areas to receive the label “Safe Stay in Croatia”
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Politics and Reforms
Over 60 million euros allocated for the upgrade of Dubrovnik’s water supply
The Cohesion Fund will invest more than 60 million euros in the water supply and treatment infrastructure in Dubrovnik
Croatia / Green City
1.18 million separate waste collection bins will be distributed across 400 cities in Croatia
By allocating bins and carrying out educational campaigns on the correct hierarchy of waste management, Croatia will encourage citizens to become more environmentally friendly
Croatia / Development / Energy efficiency
Croatia’s “Lastovo Island of Stars” project is being revived
The island of Lastovo is implementing new policies with the hopes of receiving the status of an International Dark Sky Park or Sanctuary
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Croatia introduces one-year temporary stay for digital nomads
The Republic of Croatia has opened its doors to digital nomads in an attempt to boost tourism and economic growth
Gabrovo / Gdansk / Helsingborg / Krakow / Pleven / Rzeszow / Sofia / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb
30 cities will compete for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf awards
The winners to the prestigious distinction will receive one million euros for environmental initiatives
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Education and Sport
Dubrovnik unveils a EU-funded student dormitory
The 216-million kunas project is expected to improve the quality of student life and decrease costs of living
Croatia / Green City
Artificial reef in Croatia will help protect and boost marine diversity
The reef is the first of its kind in the country
Croatia / Development
61 million euros to be invested in Croatia’s economy and society through EU’s cohesion policy
The investment will go towards the development and implementation of innovative practices that strengthen society
Croatia / Split / Innovation and Research
Split gets ready to launch its own Smart City Platform
The platform will allow citizens to take advantage of quick and easy two-way communication between themselves and local authorities
Croatia / Šibenik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Sibenik mulls creation of its very own cable car connection
The cable car will link two of the city’s ancient fortresses
Croatia / Šibenik / Public Spaces
Sibenik gets ready for massive expansion of green public spaces in 2021
Two sports fields and four children’s playgrounds will be built or modernized in the city over the course of the year
Croatia / Zagreb / Economy and Finance
Zagreb announces support for the preservation of traditional arts and handicrafts in the city
The Croatian capital would not exist without its traditional crafts, according to the city’s mayor
Croatia / Šibenik / Development
Sibenik’s Triangle for innovation celebrates success in first months of operation
All of its offices have already been filled, as well as more than half of common workspaces
Croatia / Split / Mobility
E-tickets to be introduced on Split’s public transport
The city signed an agreement for the system’s procurement last week
Croatia / Split / Smart City
Split heralds launch of city’s own Geographic Information System
The system is a hallmark of any smart and developed city and has been in development for years
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility
Dubrovnik’s city companies receive new cargo bikes through sustainable mobility project
They will make the operations of the recipients more environmentally friendly and sustainable in the long-term
Croatia / Split / Development
Split’s Botanical Garden slated for entirely new look
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Education and Sport
Dubrovnik kindergartens receive new laptops to facilitate digital education
The project through which they were procured was funded entirely by the EU
Dubrovnik / Split / Welfare and Health
Croatian towns cancel New Year’s Eve celebrations to provide support to Petrinja earthquake victims
The cities that have joined the initiative are Zadar, Sibenik, Split and Dubrovnik
Split / Development / Education and Sport
EU funding supports childcare and educational opportunities in Split
Four kindergartens in the city had their capacity substantially improved thanks to the city’s latest project
Belgium / Estonia / France / Romania / Slovakia / Sweden / Bratislava / Cluj-Napoca / Helsingborg / Iasi / Leuven / Paris / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Tackling the corona crisis locally: lessons from EU cities
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
Split / Economy and Finance
Split’s new budget marks significant progress for the Croatian city
Authorities will have some 1.3 billion kuna at their disposal in 2021
Zagreb / Culture and Tourism
Zagreb presents plan for the future of Kino Europa
Kino Europa is one of Zagreb’s most famous cultural landmarks and the local government wants to promote it even further
Rijeka / Digital transformation
Reporting problems to authorities gets smarter in Rijeka thanks to new app
“Ctiy Eye” or “Gradsko Oko” will make it easier for citizens and officials to stay in touch
Split / Development
Split announces new measures to help support local businesses
The new measures are meant to help the city’s economy survive amidst the constantly shifting circumstances of the pandemic
Dubrovnik / Mobility
11 new modern buses on their way to Dubrovnik
The purchase of the new vehicles will substantially bolster the city’s public transport network
Labin / Interviews
Valter Glavičić: Let us turn our history into a heritage and build upon it the Labin of tomorrow
Interview with the mayor of Labin in Croatia
Zagreb / Welfare and Health
Zagreb gets ready to launch massive COVID-19 testing campaign
Amid a surge in cases, local authorities want to escalate their response to the disease
Ozalj / Interviews
Come and visit Ozalj - a small town with rich history and hardworking people proud of their heritage
Interview with Gordana Lipšinić, Mayor of Ozalj in Croatia
Zagreb / Innovation and Research
Croatia’s first vending machine for pets can be found in Zagreb
Snacks, toys and all manner of other goodies are available for purchase at the machine
Pazin / Interviews
Renato Krulčić: Pazin is a vibrant town, oriented toward green and smart solutions
Interview with the Мayor of Pazin in Croatia
Pakrac / Interviews
Pakrac is a small town full of good people, rich in facilities, both for locals and tourists
Interview with Anamarija Blažević, Mayor of Pakrac in Croatia
Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
European Parliament agrees on European Capital of Culture extensions
The proposal pitched by the European Commission will extend the status of Rijeka and Galway as European Capitals of Culture well into 2021
Zagreb / Welfare and Health
Zagreb’s mayor makes parking free near healthcare institutions
The decision by the local government will be in force until the epidemiological situation in the city stabilizes
Rovinj-Rovigno / Interviews
Rovinj-Rovigno is a place where past, present and future intertwine in a juncture of ancient traditions and modern solutions
Interview with Marko Paliaga, Mayor of Rovinj-Rovigno in Croatia
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Mayor of Dubrovnik holds meeting with humanoid robot
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Zagreb searches households to find dogs without microchips
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Falling in love with Croatia: this fall again
Croatia / Interviews
Filip Zoričić: I see Pula as a modern, developed, and green city
Croatia / Culture and Tourism
Tourists in Croatia can enjoy discounts of over 35 percent in October
Croatia / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
World’s first afforestation project using a drone took place in Croatia
Croatia / Opatija / Green City
Opatija gives century-old pine tree a second life
Croatia / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation / Education and Sport
Zagreb launches new website dedicated to sports
Austria / Croatia / Hungary / Slovenia / Green City
UNESCO names Mura-Drava-Danube basin the protected Amazon of Europe
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