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Hungary Eyes Croatian Route to Bypass Druzhba Oil Halt
world12 days ago

Hungary Eyes Croatian Route to Bypass Druzhba Oil Halt

Hungary and Slovakia asked Croatia to authorize Russian crude transit through the Adriatic (Adria) pipeline to refineries in Hungary and Slovakia after the Ukrainian leg of the Druzhba pipeline was halted; the move relies on EU sanctions exemptions for maritime oil deliveries if pipeline flows cease. Ukraine blames Russian strikes for the disruption and calls the stoppage political blackmail, while Hungary’s Orbán government has opposed Ukraine’s EU membership, all amid broader regional diplomacy that includes a US-Hungary nuclear cooperation push.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#adria-pipeline#croatia#druzhba-pipeline
Croatia blocks Russian oil reroute to Hungary and Slovakia as Ukraine flows halt
europe12 days ago

Croatia blocks Russian oil reroute to Hungary and Slovakia as Ukraine flows halt

Croatia refused Hungary and Slovakia’s request to transport Russian crude to Central Europe via the Adria pipeline after Druzhba flows through Ukraine were halted by attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, saying it won’t endanger energy security or violate EU/OFAC rules; Hungary and Slovakia had sought a sea-route workaround, underscoring EU energy-security concerns amid Russia’s war and ongoing pipeline disruptions.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#croatia#druzhba-pipeline#europe
health1 month ago

Croatia rolls out nationwide PSA screening as the UK weighs its approach

Croatia has announced a national prostate cancer screening programme offering annual PSA tests for men aged 55–69, set to begin next year, as the UK debates its own stance after the UK National Screening Committee’s cautious recommendation; early data show Croatia’s five-year survival is higher than Britain's, with several other countries piloting or planning routine PSA screenings.

via The Telegraph|
#croatia#health#prostate-cancer
Zagreb's Christmas Market Boosts Winter Tourism and Spending
travel-and-tourism2 months ago

Zagreb's Christmas Market Boosts Winter Tourism and Spending

Zagreb's Christmas market, known as Zagreb Advent, has become a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Croatia's efforts to promote year-round tourism, with the city aiming to compete with Europe's top markets by offering diverse, themed venues and attracting visitors from across Europe, contributing significantly to the local economy and tourism growth.

via BBC|
#croatia#european-best-destinations#tourism-development
Controversial Croatian singer Marko Perković draws large crowds amid Holocaust distortion allegations
world7 months ago

Controversial Croatian singer Marko Perković draws large crowds amid Holocaust distortion allegations

Croatian singer Marko Perkovic and hundreds of thousands of fans performed a pro-Nazi salute at a concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism due to its historical associations with the Ustasha regime and WWII atrocities, despite legal protections for the salute in Croatia. The event highlighted ongoing nationalist sentiments and tensions related to Croatia's past, with reactions from regional leaders and authorities emphasizing the controversial nature of the performance.

via NBC News|
#concert-controversy#croatia#marko-perkovic
"Red Alerts Issued as Searing Heatwave Sweeps Across Southeast Europe"
weather1 year ago

"Red Alerts Issued as Searing Heatwave Sweeps Across Southeast Europe"

Croatia has issued a red alert as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to 37 degrees Celsius, with parts of central and southern Europe nearing 40 degrees Celsius. The heatwave poses significant health risks, including heat stroke, and has led to similar alerts in Italy and other European countries. Authorities are advising people to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours. This extreme weather is attributed to human-induced climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather events.

via Euronews|
#climate-change#croatia#europe
"Adriatic Coast Power Blackout Amid Heat Wave"
international-news1 year ago

"Adriatic Coast Power Blackout Amid Heat Wave"

A major power blackout hit Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania, and Croatia's Adriatic coast amid a severe heat wave with temperatures nearing 104°F. The outage, caused by a malfunction of an interconnector in Montenegro, left almost the entire country of Montenegro and significant parts of Bosnia and Croatia without electricity. Efforts are underway to restore power, with Croatian authorities analyzing the disturbance and ramping up production capacities.

via Fox Business|
#bosnia#croatia#heat-wave
"Croatia's Rightward Shift: 2024 Election Results and Future Direction"
politics1 year ago

"Croatia's Rightward Shift: 2024 Election Results and Future Direction"

Croatia's ruling HDZ party won the parliamentary elections but will likely need to form a government with the right-wing Homeland Movement, indicating a shift to the right in Croatian politics. The HDZ's reliance on conservative and patriotic forces, as well as potential coalition partners, reflects a growing influence of right-wing ideologies in the country's political landscape. The election results suggest a move away from the EU's liberal values, with the Homeland Movement and other right-leaning parties advocating for less government interference in the economy and a sovereigntist foreign policy.

via The European Conservative|
#coalition#croatia#hdz
"Controversial Kiss: Croatian Foreign Minister Faces Backlash for Awkward Attempt on German Counterpart"
international-relations2 years ago

"Controversial Kiss: Croatian Foreign Minister Faces Backlash for Awkward Attempt on German Counterpart"

Croatia's foreign minister, Gordan Grlic Radman, faced backlash after attempting to kiss his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, during a group photo at the EU conference in Berlin. The incident was criticized as inappropriate and even labeled as sexual harassment. While Grlic Radman shrugged off the criticism, claiming it was a warm greeting, prominent leaders and social media users condemned his actions. Baerbock has not commented on the incident, but reports suggest that Grlic Radman was late to the photo shoot and had not greeted her prior to the attempted kiss.

via New York Post |
#controversy#croatia#european-union
Slovenia Reinforces Border Controls with Croatia and Hungary
international-relations2 years ago

Slovenia Reinforces Border Controls with Croatia and Hungary

Slovenia has introduced border checks with Hungary and Croatia for at least 10 days, following Italy's similar move due to increased violence in the Middle East. The decision reflects growing security concerns in Europe amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The EU is discussing how to manage the impact of the war on the bloc, with the issue of internal border checks being a challenge for the Schengen area. Other countries, including Denmark, Sweden, and France, are also implementing border checks within the Schengen area.

via Euronews|
#border-checks#croatia#hungary