Fascist chants spark backlash at Croatia’s largest concert

Zagreb, July 7 – Croatian authorities faced sharp criticism Monday after chants linked to the WWII-era Ustasa regime were heard during a record-breaking concert by nationalist singer Marko Perkovic, known as Thompson. Human rights groups and Ombudsperson …

Ex-Barcelona, Croatia star Rakitić retires

Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić on Monday announced his retirement from football at the age of 37. Rakitić had last been playing for Hadjuk Split back in his homeland following a brief spell in the Saudi Pro League with Al Shabab. …

Brnabic: There must be a clear EU reaction to manifestations of fascism at concert in Croatia

BELGRADE - For more than 24 hours now, there has been no EU response or reaction whatsoever to deeply disturbing manifestations of fascism in Croatia, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday in a reaction to a concert by Croatian singer Marko …

Ex-Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic calls time on 19-year career

Former Croatia and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announced his retirement from professional football on Monday at the age of 37, closing the curtain on a 19-year journey that took him from Basel’s academy to the grand stages of the UEFA Champions …

Croatia govt lashed over ‘disgraceful neo-fascist Woodstock’

Fans of Croatian nationalist singer Marko Perkovic Thompson at his huge Zagreb concert - Copyright AFP DAMIR SENCAR A massive concert in Croatia by a singer notorious for his pro-Nazi sympathies was branded a “neo-fascist Woodstock” Monday, with the …

A new pedestrian bridge in Croatia echoes the hull of a ship

In the historic centre of Trogir, a Croatian city overlooking the Adriatic Sea and recognised as a UNESCO heritage site, a new pedestrian bridge redefines the relationship between infrastructure and public space. Designed by Prostorne Taktike, the Bridge …

Her father came from Syria and built a life in Croatia, now she’s following in his footsteps

Christina Khouri (Photo: Private album) At just 27 years old, Christina Khouri is already making a name for herself as both a doctor and a businesswoman in Croatia. After graduating from medical school, Christina now works as a general practitioner and …

Croatia's 'healing island' with its own microclimate and fewer tourists

Head beyond the Dalmatian coast to Lošinj, where pine forests and sunshine have been offering respite for more than a century “Lošinj is the island of vitality; it’s not just wellness, you have to exercise too,” my guide Dunja Sladic says, chuckling and …

Bulgarian Girls’ U19 Volleyball Team Defeats Reigning World Champion 3-2 in Croatia

The Bulgarian national team defeated the reigning world champion USA 3-2 (25-15, 16-25, 27-25, 13-25, 15-5) in their fourth match of the group stage of the Girls’ U19 Volleyball World Championship 2025 in Osijek, Croatia. The Bulgarians won their third …

Crystal Palace near £3m deal for Croatia and Ajax full-back Borna Sosa with medical booked for today