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Business

Annual Leave in Croatia: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

A practical guide to the statutory minimum, carry-over rules, and payment for unused days under Croatian labour law.

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Lifestyle

How to Make Fritule: Croatia's Festive Mini Doughnuts

A step-by-step guide to making Croatia's beloved little fried dough balls, a Christmas favourite with a hint of citrus and rum.

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Lifestyle

How to Celebrate Martinje: Croatia's Wine and Goose Festival

Discover the traditions of Martinje, St. Martin's Day in Croatia, when wine is blessed and families gather for a feast of roast goose and mlinci.

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Lifestyle

How to Celebrate Sveti Nikola Day in Croatia: A Family Guide

On the evening of 5 December, children across Croatia polish their shoes and leave them on windowsills, hoping for a visit from Sveti Nikola. Here’s what to expect and how to join in.

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Lifestyle

Understanding Croatian Rental Contracts: A Tenant's Guide

From kaucija to otkazni rok, here are the essential terms and clauses you need to understand before signing a lease in Croatia.

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Culture

A Guide to Suhozid: Croatia's Ancient Dry Stone Walls

Discover the ancient craft of suhozid — hand-built dry stone walls that shape Croatia's landscape and have UNESCO recognition.

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Food & Drink

Gradele: A Guide to Croatia's Simple Grilled Fish Tradition

Discover the Dalmatian art of grilling fish over an open fire, a cornerstone of coastal cuisine that lets fresh ingredients shine with just olive oil, garlic and herbs.

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Food & Drink

Medenjaci: A Guide to Croatia's Traditional Honey-Spice Cookies

Discover medenjaci, Croatia's traditional honey-spice cookies, from their festive history to tips for making them at home and enjoying them with coffee or dessert wine.

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Food & Drink

Croatian Liqueurs: A Guide to Traditional Fruit and Herbal Drinks

Beyond rakija, Croatia boasts a rich tradition of sweet, aromatic liqueurs made from fruits, herbs, honey and nuts. Discover the most beloved varieties and how to enjoy them.

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Food & Drink

Janjetina s Ražnja: A Guide to Croatia's Spit-Roasted Lamb

Discover the tradition behind Croatia's beloved spit-roasted lamb, a centrepiece of celebrations and family gatherings, and learn how it's prepared.

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Food & Drink

Plavac Mali: A Guide to Croatia's Signature Red Wine

Plavac Mali is the most celebrated red grape variety in Croatia, producing bold, sun-soaked wines along the Dalmatian coast. Discover its story, where it thrives, and how to enjoy it.

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Travel

A Slow Guide to Lastovo: Croatia's Remote Island of Stars and Sea

Far from the crowds, Lastovo offers pristine nature, traditional stone villages and some of the darkest skies in Europe.

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Travel

A Slow Guide to Trakošćan Castle: Croatia's Fairytale Fortress

Perched above a tranquil lake in the hills of Zagorje, Trakošćan Castle is one of Croatia's most photogenic historic sites. Here's how to visit and what to see.

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