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Chess: Firouzja wins in Zagreb as Carlsen passes 15-year milestone at the top

The Frenchman is ranked world No 12, but that is a disappointment after he became the youngest ever 2800-rated player at 18 years and five months

The Guardian - UK

Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy

From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.

Euronews

Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: R Praggnanandhaa tied for second after opening day in Croatia

R Praggnanandhaa has started strong at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, securing joint second place after the opening day. He defeated top seed Vincent Keymer and held draws against formidable opponents Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and World Champion D Gukesh. Alireza Firouzja leads the tournament.

The Economic Times

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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Indian challenge at Zagreb Rapid and Blitz

Indian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a prestigious Grand Chess Tour event. Gukesh, the reigning world champion, joins as a wildcard despite a recent sabbatical, while Praggnanandhaa enters on a high after his Norway Chess triumph. The…

The Economic Times

11 best cities to retire in Croatia with beautiful coastlines and historic charm: Karlovac, Zagreb, Pula and more

Retirement in Croatia can take many different forms depending on where you choose to settle. Some people are drawn to the Adriatic coast, where old stone streets meet the sea and everyday routines include walks along waterfront promenades. Others prefer inland cities with leafy parks, lively markets and a calendar…

The Times of India

‘I don’t want Europe to fail the way Turkey did’: Ece Temelkuran on fascism, death threats and life in exile

Ten years after she was forced to leave her friends and family, the Turkish journalist feels the importance of home more keenly than ever. And she believes it’s at the heart of many of the world’s conflicts

The Guardian - UK

Luka Modric has been tormenting England for 20 years. Can he do it one more time?

From Zagreb to Wembley and Moscow, the Croatia great has derailed the Three Lions on many occasions. Now he’s ready for one last dance in Dallas

The Guardian - UK

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Croatia's stunning Plitvice Lakes: The UNESCO wonder where waterfalls, bears and venomous snakes coexist

Tucked into the Dinaric Alps of central Croatia, roughly halfway between Zagreb and the Adriatic coast, a chain of 16 terraced lakes spills down a limestone valley in a cascade of waterfalls that have been forming and reforming for millennia. Plitvice Lakes National Park covers nearly 30,000 hectares, making it…

The Times of India

Four migrants found dead near Croatia-Slovenia border

Four migrants were found dead near the Slovenian border and two others were taken to hospital in a serious condition after being transported by truck in "inhumane conditions", Croatian police said Monday. Thirteen other people were also found by police near the Croatian village of Donje Prilisce, 70 kilometres (43…

The Economic Times

Croatia signs US-backed deal to expand Balkan gas infrastructure amid EU climate concerns

US-backed pipeline and LNG expansion promise energy security but raise concerns over long-term fossil fuel dependence, environmental risks and tensions with EU climate and market rules.

Euronews

A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe

A collaboration between Croatian startup Verne, Uber, and China-based Pony.ai is bringing robotaxis to Europe’s roads, starting with Zagreb.

Euronews

College Basketball International Series Plans Games in Croatia and Serbia

The proposed event would stage early season college basketball games for teams with Balkan ties in two of Europe’s biggest hoops hotbeds.

Sports Illustrated

‘I had to plunge the knife into the canvas’: Edita Schubert wielded her scalpel like other artists wield a brush

In her day job, the ‘first lady of Croatian avant garde’ sliced up cadavers at Zagreb’s anatomical institute. In her studio, she used the same medical instruments to make art that surprises to this day

The Guardian - UK

Blaze in Croatian capital Zagreb destroys landmark 16-storey Vjesnik news tower

The fire seemed to be extinguished by Tuesday afternoon, although the metal and concrete construction was still smouldering.

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The Independent UK

Huge fire destroys landmark skyscraper in European capital

The blaze erupted near the top of the tower and quickly spread downwards

Euronews

Zagreb skyscraper fire causes major damage

A large fire tore through the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb, heavily damaging multiple floors, though authorities say there is no risk of the building collapsing.

Euronews

Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes

The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo.

Euronews

Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb

Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish.

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Europe Shines on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix

The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour.

The Guardian - UK

Mark Viduka, 25 years on from his four-goal show: ‘I love Leeds but they couldn’t afford for me to stay’

A quarter of a century from his starring role in a 4-3 win over Liverpool, the Australian reminisces on playing in Croatia during civil war and opening a coffee shop after retirement

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Meet the drunkest footballer EVER: Breakfast booze, night-long sessions and pre-game liquor

1960s Yugoslav legend Stef Lamza had it all – including an unparalleled appetite for alcohol. But while fans adored him for it and his club tolerated it, it ultimately proved his undoing

The National (Scotland)

Scott McKenna loving life in Zagreb after impressive Europa League victory

Scotland defender Scott McKenna insists he is loving life at Dinamo Zagreb after being named as Man of the Match in their Europa League success over…

Euronews

Is Zagreb military parade a reflection of a new Balkan arms race?

The Croatian army parade commemorated the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm, the mission in which Croatian forces seized ethnic Serb-held territory in August 1995.

The National (Scotland)

Scott McKenna gets ringing Dinamo Zagreb endorsement after Boban welcome

It has been claimed Scott McKenna could be one of Dinamo Zagreb's 'best ever' signings

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen fights off Gukesh in Zagreb as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square

The Norwegian lost his second game in succession to the 19-year-old Indian but won a third in “old man’s chess” style, while 20,000 fans are expected in London on Sunday

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