Preventive health tourism: Why combining wellness and medical care is the future

In recent years, the global understanding of health has transformed. People are no longer waiting for illness to strike before taking action. They are seeking knowledge, tools, and experiences that help them stay healthy, active, and balanced...

Mobile phone ban in Zagreb schools show promising results – nationwide law in the works

by croatiaweek October 28, 2025 in News ZAGREB, 28 October 2025 (Hina) – Following the City of Zagreb’s recommendation earlier this school year, one hundred primary schools in the capital have introduced a ban on mobile phones, while others are...

Croatia Votes to Reintroduce Compulsory Military Service

Almost two decades after it shifted to a volunteer system, Croatia will reintroduce compulsory military conscription to teach young people to manage in crisis situations. MPs voted 84-11 in support of the change with 30 abstentions in the 151-seat...

Grand Metropolitan Hotels to manage Sealeven Hotel in Croatia under Destination by Hyatt

Grand Metropolitan Hotels will manage the new Sealeven Hotel in Opatija, Croatia, opening in spring 2026 under Destination by Hyatt. ZURICH – Grand Metropolitan Hotels, leading hotel management company, has announced that it will take over...

The best alternatives to 8 Croatian favorites

Croatia’s dazzling coast, storied islands and history-rich cities have become international icons. Popularity, however, comes with crowds, especially during the height of summer. Instead of jostling for space at Dubrovnik’s ramparts, Plitvice’s...

Croatia to get long-awaited new National Children’s Hospital

by croatiaweek October 26, 2025 in News (Photo: Ministarstvo zdravstva) Croatia is set to move forward with one of its most important healthcare projects in decades, the construction of the country’s first National Children’s Hospital. The...

Croatia reintroduces compulsory military service

The Republic of Croatia on Friday reintroduced compulsory military service following fears over the escalating Russia-Ukraine war and destabilization in the Balkans. With an 84 to 11 vote, the Croatian Parliament (Sabor) approved changes to the...

General Hospital Spoilers: Are Valentin and Sidwell Partners In Crime, What We Know!

General Hospital spoilers suggest Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) made some serious waves when he first moved to Port Charles, but we haven’t seen much of him as of late. Is that all by design though? When Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) was trapped...

Croatia reinstates compulsory military service amid rising regional security concerns

Zagreb [Croatia], October 25 (ANI): Croatia has reinstated compulsory military service amid growing security concerns in Europe linked to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Defence Ministry said, as reported by Euronews on Saturday....

Croatia reintroduces military service as tensions in Europe rise

Published on 24/10/2025 - 19:20 GMT+2 Croatia's parliament voted to reintroduce compulsory military service on Friday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in Europe following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers approved legal...

Croatia brings back military conscription amid Russian aggression

Lawmakers approved legal changes in a 84-11 vote and with 30 abstentions in the 151-member parliament. The army service will last two months and provide “basic military training,” public broadcaster HRT said. This decision marks a return to...

Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe following the Russian aggression against...

Croatian parliament votes in return of mandatory military training

by croatiaweek October 24, 2025 in News (Photo: MORH/ F. Klen) Croatia will reintroduce basic military training for young citizens after the Croatian Parliament on 24 October 2025 passed amendments to the Defence Act and the Armed Forces Service...

World News | Croatia Reinstates Compulsory Military Service Amid Rising Regional Security Concerns

Zagreb [Croatia], October 25 (ANI): Croatia has reinstated compulsory military service amid growing security concerns in Europe linked to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Defence Ministry said, as reported by Euronews on Saturday....

Growth accelerates: Basic-Fit becomes Europe’s largest gym chain

Dutch fitness giant Basic-Fit has announced the acquisition of Clever Fit, a major European gym franchise operating 493 clubs across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. The €160 million transaction,...

Abundant Potential for Croatia-South Korea Cooperation

October the 25th, 2025 – There is plenty of potential for further and closer Croatia-South Korea cooperation, spanning digitalisation, the medical field and of course – tourism. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, digitalisation, the development of all...

‘General Hospital’ Recap October 24: Carly vs Britt Heats Up & Drew’s Dirty Deal Backfires

On General Hospital today!General Hospital recaps for Friday, October 24 reveal Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) said a sad goodbye to her mom, and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) got steamed up. Also, Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)...

Doctor Reveals Surprising Mental Health Boost from Winter “Coolcations”

6 Reading Time: 4 minutesFor many Britons, holidays evoke images of sun-soaked escapes: canoeing along Croatia’s blue waters, lounging on the beaches of southern France, or exploring ancient ruins under the Mediterranean sun in Greece. These...

Military conscription back in Croatia as war in Ukraine continues

On Friday, the Croatian parliament voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the EU and NATO member country. This decision is made against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Europe stemming from Russian aggression against Ukraine, as...

Evening Brief: US Carries Out 10th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat, Croatia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service

Wrap up your Friday with the SOFREP Evening Brief – October 24, 2025. US Carries Out 10th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat, Killing Six The US military struck a suspected drug-running boat overnight in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete...