New hospital for 12 million euros to see the light of day in Bucharest
It is set to open in the first quarter of 2022
Roumanie / Bucharest / Développement / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatie
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- Croatian cinema to hold a sensory friendly screening on 24 April
- “Croatian Islands – COVID-free zones”: a new campaign to enhance tourism
- Croatian clothing company designs anti-viral suit
- Zagreb develops an application to promote a healthier lifestyle
- Rimac unveils designs for its 200-million-euro campus in Croatia
- 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe: The 2021 list announced
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
“Croatian Islands – COVID-free zones”: a new campaign to enhance tourism
It seeks to provide accurate and reliable information on the COVID situation
Croatie / Innovations et recherche / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatian clothing company designs anti-viral suit
It eliminates the presence of viruses by 99% within 2 hours
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
Zagreb develops an application to promote a healthier lifestyle
Moje Sljeme allows users to explore hiking trails in Medvednica mountain
Croatie / Développement / Innovations et recherche
Rimac unveils designs for its 200-million-euro campus in Croatia
The new headquarters will be completed by 2023
Autriche / Croatie / Espagne / Grèce / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe: The 2021 list announced
This initiative by Europa Nostra will become annual from now on
Croatie / Innovations et recherche / Mobilité
Croatian tech company builds electric bicycle that acts as a tourist guide
The Guide B bike has been built for explorers and tourists
Croatie / Développement / Transformation numérique
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatia announces new criteria for tourists
As of 1 April, travellers who fulfil the required standards will be able to enter the country
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
“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”
Croatie / Labin / Opatija / Rijeka / Šibenik / Varaždin / Zabok / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Nine Croatian cities receive “City for Youth” title
The certificate recognises the outstanding youth policies of cities
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
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
Allemagne / Autriche / Belgique / Croatie / Danemark / Estonie / Finlande / France / Irlande / Lettonie / Lituanie / Pays-Bas / Portugal / Slovaquie / Slovénie / Suède / Tchéquie / Culture et Tourisme / Énergie renouvelable
Sustainable Travel Index: European countries rank highest
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
Croatie / 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
Croatie / Opatija / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
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
Croatie / Zagreb / Énergie renouvelable / Ville verte
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
Croatie / Šibenik / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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”
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Développement / Politique et réformes
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
Croatie / Ville verte
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
Croatie / Développement / Énergie renouvelable
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
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
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Éducation
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
Croatie / Ville verte
Artificial reef in Croatia will help protect and boost marine diversity
The reef is the first of its kind in the country
Croatie / Développement
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
Croatie / Split / Innovations et recherche
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
Croatie / Šibenik / Culture et Tourisme / Espaces publics
Sibenik mulls creation of its very own cable car connection
The cable car will link two of the city’s ancient fortresses
Croatie / Šibenik / Espaces publics
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
Croatie / Zagreb / Économie et financement
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
Croatie / Šibenik / Développement
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
Croatie / Split / Mobilité
E-tickets to be introduced on Split’s public transport
The city signed an agreement for the system’s procurement last week
Croatie / Split / Ville intelligente
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
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Mobilité
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
Croatie / Split / Développement
Split’s Botanical Garden slated for entirely new look
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Éducation
Dubrovnik kindergartens receive new laptops to facilitate digital education
The project through which they were procured was funded entirely by the EU
Dubrovnik / Split / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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 / Développement / Éducation
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
Belgique / Estonie / France / Roumanie / Slovaquie / Suède / Bratislava / Cluj-Napoca / Helsingborg / Iasi / Louvain / Paris / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb / Innovations et recherche / Transformation numérique
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 / Économie et financement
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 et Tourisme
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 / Transformation numérique
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 / Développement
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 / Mobilité
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 / Entretien
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 / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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 / Entretien
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 / Innovations et recherche
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 / Entretien
Renato Krulčić: Pazin is a vibrant town, oriented toward green and smart solutions
Interview with the Мayor of Pazin in Croatia
Pakrac / Entretien
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 et Tourisme
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 / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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 / Entretien
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
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Fancy a drink? Find out more about the history of alcohol at Zagreb’s Museum of Hangovers
The Museum’s new “History of Alcohol” exhibition will be open between 10 and 29 November
Križevci / Entretien
Krizevci is a convincing champion of EU funds and a pioneer in the transition to green energy
Interview with Mario Rajn, Mayor of Križevci, Croatia
Split / Développement
Split’s entry into EBRD Green Cities heralds massive upgrades to local water infrastructure
Thanks to funding granted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the city takes another step forward towards sustainability
Kastav / Entretien
Kastav was the first in Croatia to adopt the Smart City Development Strategy
Interview with Matej Mostarac, Mayor of Kastav in Croatia
Zagreb / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb kickstarts new anti-COVID campaign
Local authorities want to involve all citizens in the “Fighters against coronavirus” project
Šibenik / Développement
Croatia’s Sibenik inaugurates new IT incubator
The Trokut Incubator makes up a part of the city’s overall agenda of fostering homegrown tech talent
Zagreb / Développement / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb kickstarts new social inclusion project
The initiative aims to develop new and effective social services and thus improve the lives of persons with disabilities
Rijeka / Développement
EU provides funding for upgrades to Rijeka port
Some 35 million euros are being allocated by the European Union to boost the port’s capabilities and its competitiveness
Karlovac / Mobilité
Hrvatski Leskovac – Karlovac connection to be renovated and expanded with EU funding
The 2.5-billion-euro project is meant to boost the region’s economy and provide additional opportunities for more sustainable mobility alternatives
Zagreb / Mobilité
Late night trams to make their return to Zagreb come 7 September
The service will be operational between 11:50 PM and 04:00 AM
Split / Culture et Tourisme
Split’s Archeological Museum celebrates 200-year anniversary
It is the oldest museum institution in Southeastern Europe
Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
European Commission looks toward extending European Capitals of Culture 2020 into 2021
The rethink is a direct consequence of the coronavirus pandemic
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Zagreb Design Week to take place between 1 and 6 September
The 7th edition of the event will take place in extraordinary circumstances and will be thoroughly prepared to meet the challenges
Zagreb / Développement
Zagreb’s post-earthquake reconstruction to be supported by government funding
National authorities will cover some 60% of the costs for repairing the damages
Prague / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme / Mobilité
Prague-Rijeka train connection enjoys unexpected success
In its first month of operations, the service has been used over 50,000 times
Šibenik / Développement
The revival of Sibenik’s city centre
Up until recently it was just a parking lot – now, the redesigned square also houses Croatia’s first water clock
Split / Développement / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Split finalizes preparation for construction of new suburbs
The flats that will be built in the area will go towards meeting the needs of young families, young researchers and the families of war veterans
Zagreb / Mobilité
Zagreb’s public transport bolstered through new additions
This is the second time in just three years that the city’s public transport fleet has received a massive upgrade
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Énergie renouvelable
Croatia flirts with solar-powered transport
The president of Croatia Zoran Milanović took part in the presentation of a solar-powered boat in Zagreb’s lake Jarun
Dubrovnik / Culture et Tourisme
Dubrovnik’s 71st annual summer festival picks up on 10 July
It will be held as previously announced but at a reduced capacity due to the uncertain epidemiological situation
Dubrovnik / Split / Trogir / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Économie et financement
After the lockdown: 33 thousand tourists currently in Croatia
Foreign tourists are again in the majority after almost 3 months
Dubrovnik / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Dubrovnik to build its first care home for the elderly in decades
Mayor Mato Franković signed a contract with the company that will plan the building of the future care home
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Zagreb gives back with fundraising drive-in cinemas
Film screenings are organized with the obligatory observance of social distancing measures
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
The Croatian national theatre turns Zagreb into an open stage
With Croatian theatres still closed, the Croatian National Theatre has found an alternative way to delight its audience
Dubrovnik / Jastrebarsko / Karlovac / Opatija / Otok / Rijeka / Samobor / Šibenik / Slavonski brod / Split / Supetar / Trogir / Zabok / Zagreb / Économie et financement
Croatia eases lockdown measures in 3 steps
Economic and social activities in Croatian cities will gradually be restarted
Dubrovnik / Jastrebarsko / Karlovac / Opatija / Otok / Rijeka / Samobor / Šibenik / Slavonski brod / Split / Supetar / Trogir / Zabok / Zagreb / Innovations et recherche
Coronavirus chatbot educates the citizens of Vinkovci
Many Croatian cities have come up with innovative ways to provide citizens with trustworthy information about the virus and new lockdown restrictions
Dubrovnik / Rijeka / Zagreb / Économie et financement
Easter in the time of corona: Croatian cities open markets
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all markets in Croatian cities were shut down on 22 March
Karlovac / Zagreb / Innovations et recherche
Zagreb and Karlovac introduce “drive-in” coronavirus testing, warning for cities in Dalmatia
The aim of the new test method is to speed up diagnostics and increase the number of people tested
Zagreb / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb recovers from the earthquake amid coronavirus lockdown
Croatia's capital is remedying damages from the earthquake while fighting against coronavirus
Rijeka / Mobilité
Rijeka launches new e-bike sharing system
Now you can get to know the European Capital of Culture on an electric bike as well
Zagreb / Mobilité
Tramway extensions in the works in Zagreb
The mayor of the Croatian capital wants to establish a new link near the city’s airport
Rijeka / Zagreb / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb and Rijeka take safety measures after 3 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Croatia
Things you need to know if you are travelling to or from these Croatian cities
Split / Développement
Split to get a new city district
The second-largest city in Croatia is expanding further
Athens / Cork / Paris / Rijeka / Rome / Sibiu / Vienna / Culture et Tourisme
Découvrez quelles sont les meilleures destinations européennes pour 2020
Le vainqueur Colmar est également connu comme la ville la plus ensoleillée de France
Dubrovnik / Développement
New broadband infrastructure will provide Dubrovnik with ultra-fast internet
A contract for the project was signed by the mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Frankovic, and Croatian Telecom
Varaždin / Énergie renouvelable
Varaždin promotes recycling with a competition for households
Citizens who had the smallest amount of mixed waste in 2019 will get prizes
Zagreb / Développement
Zagreb – hotspot for digital nomads
The Croatian capital is proving to be a hit among people working away from the office
Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
Rijeka presents Capital of Culture 2020 opening ceremony
On 1 February, the Croatian city will greet visitors with tons of events, performances and cultural activities
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Jastrebarsko / Karlovac / Opatija / Otok / Rijeka / Samobor / Šibenik / Slavonski brod / Split / Supetar / Trogir / Zabok / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Croatian cities get ready for 15th annual Night of Museums
On 31 January over 200 cultural institutions will be opening their doors to visitors for free
Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Zagreb county boasts massive tourism increase in 2019
The region has attracted 14% more tourists compared to 2018
Rijeka / Split / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
Cities across Croatia offer free guided tours over the weekend
On Sunday citizens and visitors will have the opportunity to experience the best of what Croatia has to offer
Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
Goodbye, Plovdiv and Matera, welcome to Galway and Rijeka!
The new European capitals of culture 2020 gear up for a year jam-packed with events
Dubrovnik / Rijeka / Šibenik / Split / Culture et Tourisme
Croatian cities and towns offer unforgettable New Year’s Eve concerts
See the list with the most exciting artists and top singers performances in Split, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Zadar, Rijeka and many more
Zagreb / Éducation
Zagreb to host again the FIS Ski World Cup in January
The best male and female alpine skiers will compete for the Audi “Snow Queen Trophy” 2020
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Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatian cinema to hold a sensory friendly screening on 24 April
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
“Croatian Islands – COVID-free zones”: a new campaign to enhance tourism
Croatie / Innovations et recherche / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatian clothing company designs anti-viral suit
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
Zagreb develops an application to promote a healthier lifestyle
Croatie / Développement / Innovations et recherche
Rimac unveils designs for its 200-million-euro campus in Croatia
Autriche / Croatie / Espagne / Grèce / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe: The 2021 list announced
Croatie / Innovations et recherche / Mobilité
Croatian tech company builds electric bicycle that acts as a tourist guide
Croatie / Développement / Transformation numérique
Interactive screens enhance the tourism attractiveness of three Croatian cities
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatia announces new criteria for tourists
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme