Croatia

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.
MAKING HIS first national team appearance since 2022, Tamir Blatt reenters the fold at a pivotal moment  as Israel begins its push toward the 2027 World Cup.

Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia

A POSTCARD depicting the synagogue in Osijek’s Upper Town facing the cathedral. The synagogue was destroyed during the Holocaust.

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

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


Croatian pres. wants to deepen ties despite canceled plane deal

This is the highest level Croatian visit since the sale was nixed, a sign that canceling the deal did not irreparably harm ties.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he delivers a joint press conference with Croatia's President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Jerusalem July 29, 2019

The delights of Dubrovnik

Within the modern city of Dubrovnik itself, set between the sea and high steep cliffs, is the preserved area referred to as “the Old Town,” which is where we based our stay.

THE MEDIEVAL Old Town of Dubrovnik has retained its ancient charm and allure.

Grapevine: Holocaust tensions that won’t go away

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NEWLY ELECTED Prime Minister of England Boris Johnson with Jason Pearlman.

Croatia’s capital announces Holocaust memorial, Jews aren’t satisfied

“European countries have marked the killings of Jews on their respective territories with monuments and memorials,” the statement read.

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WJC: Croatian Holocaust Monument 'distortion' of history

On June 4, Zagreb City Assembly elected to build a memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust in Zagreb city center, and has faced a backlash for its decision.

Croatian soldier of the Ustasha, 1942

Europe’s spas celebrate innovation, desire Israeli visitors

Croatia, a growing health tourism destination, hosts the annual ESPA Congress.

THE HERCULUM SPA’S award-winning herbal sauna.

Church bans mass commemorating Nazi-allies

According to the letter in the report, the Catholic Church believed that the event would undermine their reputation.

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.

Outcry in Croatia as Anne Frank’s diary dropped from school curriculum

The petition has garnered over 4,000 signatures since its inception earlier this week.

Anne Frank in 1940

Wiesenthal Center calls on Croatian authorities to ban Holocaust deniers

The Croatian Revolutionary Movement Ustasha was a Roman Catholic, fascist, racist, ultranationalist and terrorist organization that promoted genocide against Serbs.

A flower-shaped stone monument in Jasenovac, 100 km east of Zagreb in Croatia.

Citing 'problems', Israel says sale of F-16s to Croatia dead

Croatia, a NATO member, was preparing to buy 12 used F-16 Barak fighters from Israel in order to replace its aging fleet of Soviet-designed MiG-21s.

An Israeli F16 fighter jet takes off during a joint international aerial training exercise hosted by Israel and dubbed "Blue Flag 2017" at Ovda military air base in southern Israel November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)