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Croatia intends to engage private capital in modernization of the state social infrastructure. Currently the country's budget lacks enough finances for opening of such new state institutions as hospices, nursing homes, educational centers and even prisons. In order to solve this problem Croatian authorities are going to involve third-party investors into the building and managing processes.
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From 6 to 11 September 2011 in the Croatian capital Zagreb will be held the 44th Puppet International Festival (PIF). And although such events are held in many European cities, the festival in Zagreb is the oldest and, perhaps, the most favorite for the fans of puppet theaters. During the time of its existence the festival was attended by more than 500 puppet theaters from 45 countries worldwide.
The British Prince Harry rest in Croatia, (07/09/2011)(News from Croatia)
Croatia is an extremely attractive European resort not only for ordinary mortals, but for the rich and famous, and last weekend once again proved this truth. Saturday night in Hvar was marked by royal entertainments, one of the most eligible bachelors of Europe and famous reveler, the British Prince Harry with a dozen of friends visited Croatian resort at Saturday where they had a good time at the party until morning.
Croatia has banned repairing of roads, (16/06/2011)(News from Croatia)
In Croatia came into effect a ban on construction and repairing works on the roads during the summer tourist season. Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of Croatia ordered to stop all construction works on the major highways of Dalmatia and Istria from June 11, 2011 until September 18, 2011.
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American rock singer Jon Bon Jovi during his tour The Circle Tour will visit Croatia and Romania. Its first-ever concert in Croatia Bon Jovi will organize in Zagreb. The Croatian public will be able to see the rock idol on June 8, 2011 at Maksimir Stadium.
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Holidays in Croatia mean not only the Adriatic coast resorts of Dalmatia and Istria. It is also well-known islands of Croatia, such as Brac, Var and others. In order to give an additional incentive for tourist interest to the Croatian island authorities m
Ashley Judd will star in Dubrovnik, (28/04/2011)(News from Croatia)
For the filming of an episode of the future series ABC rent one of the most luxurious villas in Dubrovnik, Sheherezade, which overlooks the famous old city ramparts.
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In Croatia, on the coast of Istria, in the popular resort town of Lovran, on April 9, 2011 will begin the traditional festival of asparagus. At the opening of the festival city residents dress up in "asparagus" costumes and organize a grand parade, which
Croatia has abolished visas for tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, (16/03/2011)(News from Croatia)
In connection with the upcoming new hot summer tourist season the Croatian government has decided to temporarily abolish tourist visas for the residents from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia.
Vacations in Croatia: the growth of tourism in the 3rd quarter, (17/12/2010)(News from Croatia)
2010 is likely to be the most successful for tourism in Croatia for all time of conducting statistics surveys about tourist inflow and overnight stays in this country. As noted by the Croatian press, the growth in demand for hotels in Dubrovnik, villas in
Holidays in Croatia chose nearly 10 million people, (18/11/2010)(News from Croatia)
The share of foreign tourists in Croatia is more than 80%. Croatia is preferred by Germans, Slovenians, Italians, Austrians, as well as tourists from Russia and CIS. This year on the beaches of Croatia it was able to meet many of the world celebrities suc
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In one of the largest cities of Croatia, Osijek has been opened the country's first private school of aviation pilots “Panonia”. After long and tortuous bureaucratic procedures, the owner of the air school Miroslav Vlasic has finally received all necessar
Eva Longoria will spend her vacations in Croatia, (04/07/2010)(News from Croatia)
Star of the television series "Desperate Housewives" Eva Longoria chose Croatia for her summer holidays. According to the Croatian edition Vecernji List Eva Longoria is waited in Croatia along with her current husband, basketball player Tony Parker.
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It is possible that in the next few years it will become popular to go on vacation in Croatia not only thanks to the clear sea and picturesque nature. Croatia is preparing to become the next country, where will be opened a branch of the famous Guggenheim
Croatia develops diving tourism, (20/05/2010)(News from Croatia)
Thousands of sunken ships and hundreds of unexplored underwater caves attract an increasing number of tourists on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. With such attractions for the past 10 years diving tourism in Croatia increased by 20 percent.
Holidays in Croatia 2010: ban for smoking in bars, (14/03/2010)(News from Croatia)
For the first time Croatia tried to ban smoking in restaurants and bars in May 2009. Then the authorities were determined.
World Theater Festival in Zagreb, (18/09/2009)(News from Croatia)
In the Croatian capital Zagreb on September 18 will start the World Theater Festival - WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL 2009. Festival in Zagreb will take place throughout the week, from 18 to 26 of September.
Croatia is recognized as the cleanest Eastern European country, (11/08/2009)(News from Croatia)
The protection of the environment in modern hi-tech world of 21 century and the growing threat of global warming has become one of the most urgent themes.
New luxurious hotels is opening in Dubrovnik, (21/04/2009)(News from Croatia)
In the coming months Croatian resort Dubrovnik will enjoy a series of luxury hotel openings: the doors will be opened for sophisticated visitors at extraordinary Valamar Lacroma Resort, the refined Lesic Dimitri Palace and aristocratic Radisson SAS Resort
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02/02/2012
River of Memory will appear in Minsk
Memorial composition in memory of those killed in the terrorist attack on April 11, 2011 in Minsk subway will be installed at the Oktyabrskaya station exit. Now there is a temporary marble memorial plaque where are always burning candles and church lamps.
01/02/2012
Holidays in Bulgaria: visa-free regime for Schengen owners
The Bulgarian government decided to simplify for many tourists the procedure of entering the country. From now on all people with a valid Schengen visa can go on holiday to Bulgaria without national visa. In such way Bulgaria is preparing its structures for the upcoming country’s entry into the visa-free regime, which today functions between the EU countries.
The decision to introduce new visa rules was taken by the Bulgarian cabinet of ministers on Wednesday January 26, 2011. According to the Bulgarian cabinet, the new visa policy will spur the tourist interest and will make Bulgaria more attractive to foreign investors.
Schengen visa owners will be able to get permission to enter Bulgaria and stay on its territory for a period of up to 3 months during the six months from the date of first entry.
It should be noted that the new visa rules in Bulgaria will be useful not only for the EU citizens, but also tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, who have a Schengen visa.
New measures, inter alia, must stir up not only the tourism sector, but also resort property market in Bulgaria. Since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008 leading Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria have marked decreasing of the square meter price. Opportunity to visit the country for Schengen owners will facilitate entry of potential buyers and will indirectly stimulate the demand for Bulgarian property.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, in 2011 its consulates issued in total 733 623 visas, which is by 18% more than in 2010.
01/02/2012
Ryanair enters the Ukrainian market
Already in May 2012 on the Ukrainian airline market will appear a new player - Ryanair. Ryanair is an Irish budget airlinefounded in 1985, which is the European leader of low-cost airlines.
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