Croatia

Crossroads to comeback: Croatia’s Osijek leads minor Balkan Jewish cultural revival

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: This past month the Jewish community in Osijek hosted a whole slew of Jewish cultural activities for both the local Jewish and non-Jewish population.

A POSTCARD depicting the synagogue in Osijek’s Upper Town facing the cathedral. The synagogue was destroyed during the Holocaust.
2,000-year-old Roman cargo ship laden with olive and fruit remains uncovered in Croatia's Barbir Bay.

2,000-year-old Roman cargo ship with olive and fruit remains found in Croatia's Barbir Bay

THE ISRAEL National Baseball Team displayed mostly solid defense during its European Championship run, which resulted in a seventh-place finish for the blue-and-white.

Israel comes in 7th at European baseball championship

The city of Dubrovnik and its beach – Croatia

Working by the sea: The European country inviting you for three years


6 European cities Israelis don’t know – and their prices will surprise you

From Timișoara to Bitola – Europe’s cheapest family spots revealed. Hotels from NIS 122 a night and free attractions make these hidden gems perfect for budget-friendly vacations.

Timișoara, Romania

Looking for a vacation abroad? Three cheap and beautiful beach destinations you must know

Beach in Portugal

Before they get expensive too: 5 European cities where NIS 100 will last you a whole day

Spain and Greece are now pricey and crowded, but Europe still has cheap spots: Tirana offers stays for NIS 180 and beer for NIS 13.5, while Sofia has beer for just NIS 6.4.

 Sofia, Bulgaria

Thompson promotes Holocaust distortion - his lies unchallenged - opinion

Perković is a fanatic Croatian nationalist who is a great admirer of the Ustasha (ustaša), a notorious terrorist movement.

 Stage is being built for the Croatian singer Marko Perkovic Thompson poised to break world record for largest paid concert in Zagreb, Croatia, July 2, 2025.

18th-century shipwreck accidentally discovered near Dubrovnik Port

'We must protect it for the future,' stated a marine archaeologist.

 The Old Town in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials

Pro-Nazi singer sells out Zagreb arena as Croatia’s collaborationist past sheds its taboo

Marko Perkovic, a Croatian singer who goes by Thompson, known for his Nazi sympathies, has sold more than 500,000 tickets for an outdoor concert in July.

Jewish gravestones at the Mirogoj cemetery in Zagreb are interspersed with those of Catholics, Muslims, Protestants and others. Jews have been buried here since 1878.

A new paradise for Israelis: Direct flights to Croatia’s hidden gem

A tourism wholesaler offers vacations in Zadar with beautiful beaches, rich history, and access to the Dalmatian Islands, starting at $450 per person—ideal for families and couples year-round.

 Zadar

7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island

This confirms the thesis that during the Neolithic period, there were developed trade and maritime networks connecting Hvar, Korčula, Pelješac, and the wider eastern Adriatic region.

 7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island.

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.