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Suhozid: A Guide to Croatia's Dry Stone Wall Tradition
Discover the ancient craft of dry stone walling, a UNESCO-recognised tradition that has shaped Croatia's landscape for centuries.
Data Protection in Croatia: Key Rules for Businesses
Croatia aligns with EU GDPR standards, but local specifics matter. Here’s what every business should know about data protection compliance.
Croatia's Free Zones: A Practical Guide to Customs and Tax Benefits
Free zones in Croatia offer companies a way to defer or avoid customs duties and VAT on goods held or processed within their borders. Find out how they work and whether your business could benefit.
Croatian Christmas Traditions: A Guide to the Season's Customs
From the Advent wreath to Christmas Eve dinner, discover the beloved traditions that make the festive season in Croatia so special.
How to Issue a Legal Invoice in Croatia: A Practical Guide
From mandatory fields to e-invoicing, here's what you need to know about issuing compliant invoices for your Croatian business.
How to Vet a Business Partner in Croatia: A Practical Due Diligence Guide
Entering a business partnership in Croatia? Here is how to check a potential partner’s background, financial health and legal standing before you sign anything.
Mastering the Business Coffee: Croatia's Key Meeting Tradition
In Croatia, business relationships often begin over a cup of coffee. Here's how to navigate this cherished tradition with confidence.
How to Hire Your First Employee in Croatia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Taking on your first employee is a big step for any business. Here's what Croatian law requires, from registration to the first payslip.
How to Get Your OIB in Croatia: A Simple Guide
Everything you need to know about Croatia's personal identification number, from who needs one to how to apply.
Maja Šuput Shares Adorable Video of Son Bloom Making His Own Breakfast
Croatian singer Maja Šuput posted a sweet clip of her young son Bloom putting on a chef's hat and making himself a sandwich for breakfast.
Buying Property in Croatia as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide
What you need to know about the legal process, restrictions, and practical steps when purchasing real estate in Croatia as a non-citizen.
How to Read Your Croatian Utility Bills: A Simple Guide
Confused by the numbers on your monthly statements? Here's a plain-English guide to the typical utility bills you'll receive in Croatia, from electricity to waste collection.
The Key Business Hubs in Croatia: Where to Set Up Your Company
From the capital's financial centre to the coast's tourist economy, here's a practical overview of Croatia's main business locations.
How to Order Coffee in Croatia Like a Local
From the essential kava to the creamy bijela kava, here’s your cheat sheet to ordering coffee the Croatian way, and the etiquette that goes with it.
Stjepan Mesic, 91, Appears in Public Using Cane
Former Croatian president Stjepan Mesic made a rare public appearance in Zagreb at 91, using a cane as he continues to recover from an Achilles tendon injury.
Končar's Order Book Hits €2.9bn as Export Boom Continues
Končar's order book hit €2.9 billion at the end of 2025, with 80% of contracts from outside Croatia. CEO Gordan Kolak shares what's driving the growth.
A Slow Guide to Brač: Croatia's Island of Stone and Sea
Discover the island of Brač, where golden beaches meet centuries-old stone villages and a rugged mountain interior waiting to be explored.
Understanding Croatian Business Culture: A Practical Guide for Newcomers
From building trust over coffee to navigating formal hierarchies, here’s what foreigners should know before doing business in Croatia.
A Slow Guide to the Kornati Islands: Croatia's Stone Labyrinth
Discover the rugged beauty of the Kornati archipelago, a national park of 89 islands, islets and reefs where limestone meets the Adriatic.
Croatian nine-year-old wins world burger title at American Royal
A young Croatian barbecue prodigy claimed top honours in the Kids Que competition at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, while the BBQ Hot Yard team impressed at two major US events.
How Croatian Property Is Described: A Reader's Guide to Listings
Croatian property adverts use a few terms that can puzzle newcomers. Here is what common phrases mean and which questions are worth asking before you view a home.