The Voice of Croatia

Economy — Aug. 21, 2018

Strike to begin at Uljanik shipyard tomorrow

Unions have confirmed that salaries for 4500 workers have not been paid and a general strike will begin at 7 am tomorrow. Workers will strike at their jobs, confirmed the President of the Istra, Kvarner and Dalmatia Union Marina Cvitić, after today’s final settlement meeting between the management and unions.

Domestic — Aug. 21, 2018

Dead dolphin found near Šibenik

The body of a dead striped dolphin was found washed up on shore at Zablać, a small island in the Šibenik archipelago, on Monday.
Domestic — Aug. 21, 2018

Kujundžić threatens to request stripping of medical licences and receives response

Minister of Health Milan Kujundžić announced in an interview for the Večernji List newspaper that he will request disciplinary measures be initiated at the Croatian medical Chamber and that doctor’s licences be permanently revoked for MOST party members Božo Petrov and Ines Strenja Linić, as well as Social Democratic Party member Željko Jovanović.
Politics — Aug. 21, 2018

Honorary Ukrainian consulate opens in Split

Croatia and Ukraine have sent a strong message of friendship by opening an honorary consulate in the Dalmatian capital, said Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
Sports — Aug. 20, 2018

Modrić shortlisted for Player of the Year

Croatia captain Luka Modrić has been nominated for the 2017/18 UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.

My Two Cents — May 18, 2018

All work and no play

I’ve never had a permanent job in my life, so, naturally, there’s pretty much everything about them that’s foreign to me.
My Two Cents — April 21, 2018

Stupider like a fox

I let a lot of things go unsaid because actions speak louder than words. I always assumed that by living in Croatia it was a clear sign that I wanted to be here.
My Two Cents — April 6, 2018

Guy Incognito

The nice spring weather has got me thinking more about all the wonderful outdoorsy and culturally-rich things that one can get up to in the Croatian capital.
My Two Cents — March 23, 2018

If it works, it works

This week’s post will focus on one particular phrase: If it works, it works. This is such a famous set of words in Croatian (Ako prodje, prodje) that it’s simply known as APP.