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Five good reasons to visit Croatia

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 12:48

On July 1, Croatia officially became the 28th member of the European Union.

Crowds celebrate as Croatia becomes 28th EU member

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 09:27

Fireworks lit the sky and festive crowds gathered on the streets to mark Croatia`s entry into the European Union, a major milestone some 20 years after the country won independence in a bloody civil war that shook the continent.

Croatia begins countdown to historic EU entry

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 20:10

Croatia began the countdown on Sunday to its entry into the European Union as the bloc's 28th member, with celebrations planned to mark the historic step despite worries over the parlous state of the economy.

Croatia 0-1 Portugal: Ronaldo opener scrapes Seleccao to friendly victory

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 09:11

Portugal enjoyed a narrow 1-0 victory over Croatia in Monday`s international friendly action in Switzerland thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo`s first-half strike.

Croatia trains honeybees to detect land mines

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 09:24

In a bid to eliminate the scourge of landmines, Croatian scientists are training honeybees to sniff out unexploded mines.

Honeybees trained in Croatia to find land mines

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 18:47

Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on a fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was supposedly de-mined.

Croatia elects Europe parliament MPs

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 10:15

Croatia on Sunday elects its first members to the European Parliament ahead of officially joining the European Union on July 1, with expected low turnout reflecting only tepid enthusiasm for membership in the bloc.

Croatia recognises Syrian opposition coalition

Last Updated: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 12:38

Croatia has recognised the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces as the only legitimate representative of the people.

London Olympics: Croatia wins men`s handball bronze

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 19:39

Croatia`s men beat Hungary 33-26 Sunday to win their first Olympic handball medal, a bronze.

Fernando Torres pips Gomez, Ronaldo to win Euro 2012 Golden Boot

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 15:22

Fernando Torres has collected the Euro 2012 Golden Boot, scoring three goals during Spain`s title-winning campaign.

Uefa fines Croatian FA €80,000 for racist chants

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 09:47

Uefa has fined Croatia’s Football Association €80,000 for racist chanting and improper conduct of some of their fans during their Euro 2012 match against Italy.

Euro Cup 2012: Day 11 Highlights

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 23:18

Highlights from Day 11 of 2012 UEFA Euro Championships being co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine where four teams—Spain, Croatia, Italy and Republic of Ireland were in action on Monday.