New tunnel in the heart of Barcelona lets the city breathe easy
Its creation was considered one of the most complex urban planning operations in the city
Espagne / Barcelona / Développement
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- Šibenik unveils art installation featuring a 300-kilogram book
- Zagreb wants to be the world’s first city to have a driverless taxi service
- Rijeka to combat youth unemployment and inactivity with new programme
- Gallery: Dubrovnik Winter Festival 2021
- Croatian city equips elementary school with outdoor classroom and library
- Fernando Kirigin: Opatija’s main concern is to remain known as a 'safe destination'
Croatie / Šibenik / Villes en images
Šibenik unveils art installation featuring a 300-kilogram book
The city seeks to celebrate the life and work of the famous botanist, Robert Visiani
Croatie / Zagreb / Mobilité / Transformation numérique
Zagreb wants to be the world’s first city to have a driverless taxi service
Rimac Automobili has received a grant worth EUR 200 million as part of the country’s recovery and resilience plan
Croatie / Rijeka / Éducation
Rijeka to combat youth unemployment and inactivity with new programme
It will help young citizens between the ages of 15 and 29 enter the labour market
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Villes en images
Gallery: Dubrovnik Winter Festival 2021
Citizens and tourists can admire the Christmas lights and decorations until 6 January
Croatie / Villes en images
Croatian city equips elementary school with outdoor classroom and library
Krapina made these additions following the outbreak of COVID
Croatie / Opatija / Entretien
Fernando Kirigin: Opatija’s main concern is to remain known as a 'safe destination'
An interview with the Mayor of Opatija
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
Visit Rijeka this winter and access its attractions for free
Tourists who book 2 or more nights in the Croatian city before 31 March will be gifted winter passes
Croatie / Transformation numérique
You can now exchange cryptocurrencies in Croatia’s post offices
Citizens can also purchase crypto stamps
Autriche / Croatie / Danemark / Finlande / Hongrie / Malte / Slovénie / Innovations et recherche / Ville verte
More than half of EU citizens think governments will fail reaching 2050 climate goals
A recent study by the European Investment Bank offers a deep dive into the attitudes of citizens towards the slow transition to sustainability
Croatie / Zagreb / Développement / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb unveils first facility dedicated to the care of wildlife
The development of the shelter will cost over EUR 3 million
Croatie / Karlovac / Entretien / Politique et réformes
Damir Mandić: EU funds will change the face of Karlovac for the better
An interview with the Mayor of Karlovac, Croatia
Croatie / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatia tightens COVID measures following rise in infections
New rules will come into force on 6 November, 15 November, and 4 January
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Entretien
Reforms in destination management are making Dubrovnik a more sustainable city
An interview with the Mayor of Dubrovnik Mato Franković
Croatie / Rijeka / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Rijeka to fight menstrual poverty by supplying schools with free sanitary products
The Croatian city seeks to break the stigma surrounding menstruation
Croatie / Transformation numérique
Croatian e-cemetery service locates the resting places of departed loved ones
Scan a QR code, type in the name of the deceased, and be directed to their grave
Croatie / Entretien
Bruno Hranić: We need to pay special attention to young people with new ideas
An interview with the Mayor of Vidovec, Croatia
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Villes en images
Mayor of Dubrovnik holds meeting with humanoid robot
View the gallery to see photographs of Mato Franković and Pepper
Croatie / Zagreb / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Zagreb searches households to find dogs without microchips
Owners can face hefty fines and other legal consequences for not microchipping their pets
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Entretien
Filip Zoričić: I see Pula as a modern, developed, and green city
An interview with the Mayor of Pula, Croatia
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Innovations et recherche / Transformation numérique
World’s first afforestation project using a drone took place in Croatia
A drone ejected seed bombs in Grubišno Polje
Croatie / Opatija / Ville verte
Opatija gives century-old pine tree a second life
Elementary school children will transform the tree into homes for birds, insects, and bats
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Éducation / Transformation numérique
Zagreb launches new website dedicated to sports
The Zagreb Tourist Board seeks to position the Croatian city as a sports tourism destination
Autriche / Croatie / Hongrie / Slovénie / Ville verte
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
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Ville verte
Dubrovnik limits its use of disposable plastics
It has sought inspiration from the WWF’s Plastic Smart Cities initiative
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia views digital nomads as new opportunity for tourism
This new category of workers contributes to year-round and sustainable tourism
Croatie / Zagreb / Éducation
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
Croatie / Jastrebarsko / Culture et Tourisme
Jastrebarsko to renovate Erdödy Castle with EUR 9.8 million project
The renovation will be co-financed by the European Union
Croatie / Développement / Économie et financement
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Économie et financement
Croatia anticipates economic growth of over 5 percent this year
This impressive percentage is owed to a successful tourist season
Croatie / Rijeka / Économie et financement
Rijeka supports entrepreneurs with new virtual incubation programme
It seeks to promote economic growth and development by supporting new and aspiring businesspeople
Allemagne / Autriche / Bulgarie / Croatie / Hongrie / Roumanie / Ville verte
Scientific snapshot shows the Danube is in good ecological condition
According to the survey, wastewater pollution is down, however, microplastics are abundant
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia’s booming tourist season exceeds expectations
This success will accelerate the recovery of the country’s economy
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Développement / Mobilité / Politique et réformes
Croatia completes controversial bridge
However, travellers will have to wait one more year before they can use it
Croatie / Politique et réformes / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatia wants to make Sundays non-working days
This will improve health, reduce stress, and positively impact the environment
Croatie / Opatija / Culture et Tourisme / Développement
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia’s promotion of rural tourism proves successful
The “Experience local. Explore rural country!” campaign has recorded 33 million impressions in two months
Croatie / Ville verte
Croatia bans the sale of single-use plastic products
The new Waste Management Act seeks to reduce pollution and protect the environment
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme / Ville verte
Croatia launches pilot project urging hotels to reduce food waste
“Reduce food waste, cook for your guests” will benefit both the environment and business
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Opatija / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Labin / Ville verte
Labin to hold Living Streets Programme this weekend
It will promote sustainable mobility, offer educational workshops, and ban vehicles from Zelenice Street
Croatie / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
Croatia makes vaccines accessible to people who live in secluded areas
The government announced the launch of COVID vaccination buses
Croatie / Labin / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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”
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme
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
Croatie / Šibenik / Culture et Tourisme / Développement
Krka National Park: the first protected area in Croatia to welcome digital nomads
Remote workers will be able to combine business and pleasure perfectly
Croatie / Jastrebarsko / Politiques sociales et sanitaires
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia targets 12 countries with new promotional campaign
“Trust Me I’ve Been There” will be tailored to reflect the interests of each country
Croatie / Politique et réformes
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
Croatie / Espaces publics / Ville verte
Kaštela installs smart benches and returns a landmark
The new benches in the Croatian city use solar energy to provide free device charging
Croatie / Transformation numérique
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
Croatie / Zagreb / Culture et Tourisme / Transformation numérique
Croatia unveils two new opportunities for Digital Nomads
Remote workers can apply for a chance to win a one-month free stay in Zagreb
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia anticipates a more profitable tourist season than last year
The country expects a successful season and a long postseason
Croatie / Irlande / Lituanie / Luxembourg / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
Watch the official Capital of Culture handover ceremony tonight
Galway and Rijeka will hand the title to Esch, Kaunas and Novi Sad
Croatie / Développement / Espaces publics
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
Croatie / Culture et Tourisme
Croatia launches new campaign to promote rural tourism
The country’s rural areas offer peace, serenity, and safety
Croatie / Développement
Croatia launches “Small Projects for a Better Tomorrow” competition
The deadline for applications is 26 May
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
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Croatie / Šibenik / Villes en images
Šibenik unveils art installation featuring a 300-kilogram book
Croatie / Zagreb / Mobilité / Transformation numérique
Zagreb wants to be the world’s first city to have a driverless taxi service
Croatie / Rijeka / Éducation
Rijeka to combat youth unemployment and inactivity with new programme
Croatie / Dubrovnik / Villes en images
Gallery: Dubrovnik Winter Festival 2021
Croatie / Villes en images
Croatian city equips elementary school with outdoor classroom and library
Croatie / Opatija / Entretien
Fernando Kirigin: Opatija’s main concern is to remain known as a 'safe destination'
Croatie / Rijeka / Culture et Tourisme
Visit Rijeka this winter and access its attractions for free
Croatie / Transformation numérique
You can now exchange cryptocurrencies in Croatia’s post offices
Autriche / Croatie / Danemark / Finlande / Hongrie / Malte / Slovénie / Innovations et recherche / Ville verte
More than half of EU citizens think governments will fail reaching 2050 climate goals
Croatie / Zagreb / Développement / Politiques sociales et sanitaires