Croatia

Croatia wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate, 36 confirmed injured, seven critically

Flames enveloped settlements and trees over 1,000 hectares, turning the night sky red above Omis, a scenic town on Croatia's prized Dalmatian coast surrounded by trees and rocky hills.

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in Omis, Croatia, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from video.
Igor Miholjek, head of research, Croatian Conservation Institute, Department of Underwater Archaeology, shows the gold buckle decorated with rubies, emeralds, and pearls, which they found in a Byzantine shipwreck near Polace on the island of Mljet, Croatia, July 21, 2026.

Byzantine gold artifacts help archaeologists uncover past of ship wrecked off Croatian coast

ISRAEL WILL look to regroup after a disappointing international window that raised questions about the national team’s future.

Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel

TEAM ISRAEL will take on Croatia tonight after losing to Germany over the weekend in World Cup qualification.

Israeli men fall to Germany, U20 women edge Croatia


Discover Croatia’s Hidden Gems from the Sea


Decapitated, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial

"Unlike the aristocratic vampires known for their pale skin and slender figures, vampires from Balkan folklore were often described as bloated, long-nailed, and having a ruddy or dark complexion."

 Decapitated, twisted, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial in Croatia.

Grapevine October 18, 2024: What’s good for America

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE DELEGATION from the Jewish National Fund-USA

Fly to Croatia this summer - the recommended Adriatic Sea destination

Discover Croatia's beauty: Stunning landscapes, rich culture, exquisite cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and warm locals make it a must-visit destination this summer.


Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?

Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.

 Satellite image from the International Space Station (during Expedition 14) of Gornja Siga in 2007.

Why is this Croatian city banning tourists' wheeled suitcases?

Mayor Mato Frankovic instilled the ban, as part of the "Respect the City" initiative, with an attached fine of Rs 23630 (approximately 1,067.68 NIS or $287.83 USD) for breaching the ban.

A general view of Dubrovnik, Croatia June 7, 2022. Picture taken with a drone on June 7, 2022.

Israeli choreography lights up Independence Day celebrations in Croatia


7,000 year-old road found under the Mediterranean Sea in Croatia

The road was found on a peninsula artificially created by the neolithic Hvar culture in about 4900 BC.

 General view of Korcula, Croatia, June 23, 2021. Picture taken with a drone on June 23, 2021.

Croatia must confront its fascist past

If Croatia wants to move forward, it must, at last, come to terms with its history and with the suffering that it inflicted on so many innocents.

 ANYTHING BUT blessed: A statue of Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac in Zagreb.

Israeli musicians light up the night in Varaždin, Croatia