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On a roll: Croatia set for new currency, borderless travel

Croatia, known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and resort islands, is on a roll: As of Jan. 1 the Balkan country is adopting the EU’s common currency, the euro, and joining the so-called Schengen zone — the 27-nation bloc’s borderless free-travel area — which has prompted officials to say…

The Independent UK

The big picture: trainee priests having a ball in the snow

Photographer Mario Giacomelli’s 1960s shot taken during a rare snowfall on the Adriatic coast captures the distractions of the contemplative life

The Guardian - UK

Vast panoramas and the gleaming Adriatic: a cycle ride in west Slovenia

This route, ending in the gorgeous port town of Piran, combines fabulous cuisine, a rich culture and rural beauty, but also a chequered history

The Guardian - UK

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Firefighters battle wildfire on Croatian island after man dies

Croatian water-bomber planes joined dozens of firefighters on Sunday to help contain a wildfire that killed one man on the Adriatic island of Hvar, Croatian media reported.

Reuters

Croatia travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

From the iconic walled city of Dubrovnik to the Adriatic-adjacent darling of Istria, here’s where to explore on your next visit

The Independent UK

Croatian-filmmaker's 'Murina' sets tension in sunny paradise

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović's debut feature “Murina,” about a 17-year-old girl with a domineering father living in a sun-soaked paradise on the Adriatic, has been likened to a Patricia Highsmith thriller

The Independent UK

War and sanctions keep Ukraine and Russia tourists from Adriatic coast

The once ubiquitous Russian signs along Montenegro's picturesque Adriatic coast have all but disappeared as the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia keep tourists from those countries away from one of their favourite destinations.

Reuters

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10 of the best hotels in Croatia

From luxe foodie resorts to serene seaside boutiques, Mary Novakovich handpicks her favourite spots in Hvar, Dubrovnik and beyond

Evening Standard

Adriatic Ecosystems Withstand Major Climate Shifts But Wither Under Human Impact

Researchers have known for some time that modern Adriatic ecosystems are considerably altered compared to historical baselines.

Zenger

Murina review – smouldering intensity, fragile manhood and young beauty

This confident debut is set on the rocky Adriatic coast where a spear fisher plays a dangerous game with his wife, daughter and a dodgy land deal

The Guardian - UK

Hidden Croatia: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track

Explore the natural wonders, sleepy villages and car-free islands of seven lesser-known regions

The Guardian - UK

U.S. aircraft carrier runs drills in Adriatic amid Russia-Ukraine tension

The U.S. admiral leading the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group wouldn't speculate on Wednesday about what comes next after exercises in the Adriatic Sea end in the coming days. Navy rules prohibit talking about future operations.

Reuters

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