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A250 Military Exhibition to Honor Croatian Americans Who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces

The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia will host the opening of the A250 Military Exhibition on Friday, October 23, in Eastlake, Ohio, honoring Croatian Americans whose service and sacrifice have contributed

October 22, 2026

Community·Croatia

Montenegro Must Resolve Disputes With Croatia to Join EU, Marta Kos Says

Montenegro must resolve its outstanding disputes with Croatia if it wants to join the European Union, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has warned. Speaking on October 21, Kos said bilateral disagreements are

October 21, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

The Balkans: Europe’s Hidden Gem — Top Places to Visit

Lake Ohrid ranks fourth and Mavrovo National Park sixth on the American publication’s list of eight destinations, while Sarajevo takes the top spot. The selection highlights Macedonia’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and

October 21, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Entertainment·Macedonia·Montenegro

Montenegro Renames Kotor Swimming Pool, Approves Morinj Memorial Plaque Amid Dispute With Croatia

Montenegro has taken steps to address two longstanding disputes with Croatia, changing the name of a swimming pool in Kotor and approving a memorial plaque at the former Morinj prison camp. Compensation

October 20, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics

Official Hajduk Split football club crest against a red and blue background.

23 Hajduk Split Fans Detained Over Nazi and Antisemitic Chants in Croatia

Croatian police have detained 23 people suspected of publicly inciting hatred and violence after a group of Hajduk Split supporters shouted Nazi and antisemitic slogans during a procession ahead of a football

October 20, 2026

Croatia

Nearly 40% of Croatian Pensioners at Risk of Poverty as Food Assistance Demand Grows

Nearly 40% of pensioners in Croatia are at risk of poverty, while almost one in five residents faces the same problem, according to figures cited from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics. Rising

October 19, 2026

Croatia

Croatian Major General Denis Tretinjak Inducted Into U.S. Army War College International Hall of Fame

Croatia has marked a significant milestone in its military relations with the United States as Major General Denis Tretinjak, Director of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces, was inducted into

October 16, 2026

Community·Croatia

Women’s Regional Water Polo League Begins in Zagreb

A newly formed Women’s Regional Water Polo League featuring eight clubs from Serbia and Croatia begins with its first tournament in Zagreb. The national water polo federations of the two countries recently

October 16, 2026

Croatia

Orqa drone technology and remote control equipment displayed in an official company promotional image.

Croatian Drone Company Orqa Wins $38 Million U.S. Contract

Croatian drone company Orqa has won a $38 million U.S. contract through its partnership with American firm By Light. The deal will expand drone production in Florida and strengthen Orqa’s presence in

October 15, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Sets Eight Conditions for Montenegro’s EU Membership

Croatia Montenegro EU membership negotiations face new diplomatic challenges after Zagreb outlined eight demands that Podgorica must address before Croatia supports its accession to the European Union. The conditions cover unresolved wartime

October 15, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Aleksandar Vučić pictured in front of Serbian and European Union flags.

Serbia Accuses Croatia of Election Interference, Croatian Minister Responds to Vučić

Serbia has accused Croatia of interfering in its upcoming parliamentary elections, raising tensions between the two Balkan neighbors. Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić backed the accusations, while Croatian Minister Oleg Butković responded

October 15, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

Montenegro Moves to Rename Kotor Swimming Pool Following Croatian Demand

Montenegro has cleared the legal path to rename a swimming pool in Kotor that bears the name of former Yugoslav water polo player Zoran “Jimmy” Gopčević, addressing one of Croatia’s demands in

October 14, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics