The Voice of Croatia

Economy — Nov. 27, 2020

Croatia officially in recession

Due to the coronavirus measures Croatia has registered two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, the textbook definition of a recession.

Domestic — Nov. 27, 2020

Frontline healthcare workers to receive extra pay

Health Minister Vili Beroš signaled on Friday that healthcare workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic will receive a reward for their hard work and dedication.
Domestic — Nov. 27, 2020

New Covid-19 cases above 4,000 for second consecutive day

After hitting a new record on Thursday, Croatia reported 4,080 cases and 48 deaths on Friday.
Politics — Nov. 27, 2020

Citizens who do not obey restrictive measures could face fines

Enforcement of the new more restrictive measures could result in fines for citizens who do not adhere to the National Civil Protection Directorate’s latest measures.

My Two Cents — Dec. 8, 2019

The answer to a question no one asked

Growing up, I could count up to ten in Croatian because it made my great-grandmother smile. Oh, and I got candy from her as well because by accident my brother and I spoke to her in French one day out of sheer frustration/curiosity and we discovered—to our mutual joy—that the word for candy (bonbon) is the same in French and Croatian.
My Two Cents — Jan. 11, 2019

Advent in Zagreb

Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look back at this year’s Advent Christmas market in Zagreb.
My Two Cents — Dec. 3, 2018

Croatia’s amazing year in sports

We all know how much Croatians love to point out how awesome they are at sports. But let’s be honest, the mind-boggling success that Croatia achieved in 2018 would make any country in the world proud.
My Two Cents — Nov. 7, 2018

Comparing the incomparable

I spent some time in Prague recently and it got me thinking about some - perhaps unfair - comparisons between Zagreb and Croatia as a whole.