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Business

How to Terminate an Employment Contract in Croatia: A Guide for Employers

Terminating an employee in Croatia requires following strict rules under the Labour Act. This guide explains the legal grounds, notice periods, severance pay, and the correct procedure for employers.

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Lifestyle

How to Make Ajvar: Croatia's Beloved Red Pepper Relish

Ajvar is a smoky, sweet spread made from roasted red peppers, often with aubergine. Here's how to make it at home, step by step.

Colourful traditional Croatian carnival masks arranged on a table
Lifestyle

How to Celebrate Fašnik: Croatia's Colourful Carnival Season

From fluffy krafne to hand-carved masks, here's how to embrace one of Croatia's most joyful traditions.

Row of coloured recycling bins on a Croatian street
Lifestyle

How to Sort Your Waste in Croatia: A Guide to Recycling and Bins

Recycling in Croatia is straightforward once you know the bin colours and collection days. Here’s how to sort waste correctly and avoid common mistakes.

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Lifestyle

How to Navigate a Croatian Supermarket: A Practical Guide for Newcomers

From store layout to checkout etiquette, here's what to expect when you do your weekly shop in Croatia.

A hand holding a flat stone preparing to throw it during a game of pljočkanje.
Culture

Pljočkanje: A Guide to Istria's Ancient Stone Throwing Game

Discover the rules, history and cultural significance of pljočkanje, a traditional game from Croatia's Istrian peninsula that has been played for centuries.

Colourful naive painting of a rural Croatian landscape with people and animals
Culture

A Guide to Croatian Naive Art: The Hlebine School

Croatia's naive art movement, born in the rural village of Hlebine, is a unique expression of peasant creativity that has gained international acclaim.

Performers in colourful costumes dancing with swords on a stone stage
Culture

Moreška: A Guide to Korčula's Historic Sword Dance

Discover the dramatic sword dance of Korčula, a centuries-old tradition that blends battle, romance and local identity.

Ancient Glagolitic inscription carved in stone
Culture

A Guide to Croatia's Glagolitic Script: The Ancient Alphabet You Can Still See Today

Discover the origins, history and cultural importance of Glagolitic, the oldest known Slavic script, and learn where to see impressive examples across Croatia.

Aerial view of Stari Grad Plain showing ancient Greek field divisions and stone walls on the island of Hvar
Culture

Stari Grad Plain: A Guide to Croatia's Ancient Greek Agricultural Landscape

Discover the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain on Hvar, where ancient Greek field divisions still shape the landscape after 2,400 years.

Fresh black and white truffles on a wooden board with a truffle shaver and pasta in the background
Food & Drink

Istrian Truffles: A Guide to Croatia's Prized Underground Delicacy

Discover the world of truffles in Istria, from white and black varieties to hunting traditions and simple ways to enjoy them at home.

Baked štrukli in a ceramic dish topped with sour cream
Food & Drink

Štrukli: A Guide to Croatia's Traditional Cheese Pastry

Discover štrukli, the comforting Croatian dish of thin dough and fresh cheese, enjoyed boiled or baked, and learn how to make it at home.

Grilled sardines with lemon and parsley on a rustic plate
Food & Drink

Croatian Blue Fish: A Guide to Sardines, Anchovies and Mackerel

Discover the tradition of plava riba, the small oily fish that define Dalmatian seaside cuisine, from simple grills to salted preserves.

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