Croatia

El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7

"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.
YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

MAKING HIS first national team appearance since 2022, Tamir Blatt reenters the fold at a pivotal moment  as Israel begins its push toward the 2027 World Cup.

Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia

A POSTCARD depicting the synagogue in Osijek’s Upper Town facing the cathedral. The synagogue was destroyed during the Holocaust.

Crossroads to comeback: Croatia’s Osijek leads minor Balkan Jewish cultural revival


Holocaust main subject of conversation between Rivlin and Croatian President

The government had proposed establishing a monument for victims of the Holocaust, and the project was taken up by the Zagreb municipality.

President Reuven Rivlin held a state reception for Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović who visits Israel

Croatian pres. wants to deepen ties despite canceled plane deal

This is the highest level Croatian visit since the sale was nixed, a sign that canceling the deal did not irreparably harm ties.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he delivers a joint press conference with Croatia's President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Jerusalem July 29, 2019

The delights of Dubrovnik

Within the modern city of Dubrovnik itself, set between the sea and high steep cliffs, is the preserved area referred to as “the Old Town,” which is where we based our stay.

THE MEDIEVAL Old Town of Dubrovnik has retained its ancient charm and allure.

Grapevine: Holocaust tensions that won’t go away

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NEWLY ELECTED Prime Minister of England Boris Johnson with Jason Pearlman.

Croatia’s capital announces Holocaust memorial, Jews aren’t satisfied

“European countries have marked the killings of Jews on their respective territories with monuments and memorials,” the statement read.

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WJC: Croatian Holocaust Monument 'distortion' of history

On June 4, Zagreb City Assembly elected to build a memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust in Zagreb city center, and has faced a backlash for its decision.

Croatian soldier of the Ustasha, 1942

Europe’s spas celebrate innovation, desire Israeli visitors

Croatia, a growing health tourism destination, hosts the annual ESPA Congress.

THE HERCULUM SPA’S award-winning herbal sauna.

Church bans mass commemorating Nazi-allies

According to the letter in the report, the Catholic Church believed that the event would undermine their reputation.

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.

Outcry in Croatia as Anne Frank’s diary dropped from school curriculum

The petition has garnered over 4,000 signatures since its inception earlier this week.

Anne Frank in 1940

Wiesenthal Center calls on Croatian authorities to ban Holocaust deniers

The Croatian Revolutionary Movement Ustasha was a Roman Catholic, fascist, racist, ultranationalist and terrorist organization that promoted genocide against Serbs.

A flower-shaped stone monument in Jasenovac, 100 km east of Zagreb in Croatia.