Croatia

I’ve dated men in 25 countries around the world – here are the places that are best, worst and weirdest for romance, from ‘magical’ New York to ‘chivalrous’ London and ‘chauvinistic’ Mexico

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From getting picked up in the pouring rain in Milan to taking a helicopter ride over Central Park, this American woman travelling the world in search of love has certainly had her fair share of interesting dates.  Anne Marie Hagerty began a ‘worldwide quest’ to find her husband two years ago after splitting from a … Read more

Inside the stunning new coastal Croatian resort that boasts Europe’s longest infinity pool. Prefer the sea? It’s warm enough here for swimming from June to the end of October

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Beneath me spreads a verdant headland of tousled trees bounded by bright blue sea, with a tiny triangle sailing across it. I swim a few more metres and this calming panorama continues. And I swim some more and some more. I am in Europe’s longest infinity pool, at 105m it’s longer than pools at the … Read more

Real Madrid Could Announce Luka Modric Exit Early, Massive Send Off Expected

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Real Madrid CF fans are bracing themselves for a major heartbreak that could be awaiting them at the end of the current campaign. Rumours are rife that veteran midfielder Luka Modric will be leaving the club at the end of the season, and a fitting farewell is already being prepared. The the age of 38, … Read more

‘I want them all!’ Steve Clarke begs Ronaldo, Modric and Lewandowski NOT to retire before Scotland Nations League games

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STEVE CLARKE is begging Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Robert Lewandowski NOT to hang up their boots before they play Scotland. The Nations League draw saw the Scots land Portugal, Croatia and Poland in League A1. The games are scheduled for September, October and November. 5 Juan Mata pulls Scotland named out of the hat … Read more

Croatian journos decry ‘catastrophic’ anti-leaks bill – POLITICO

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Lex is Latin for law and the AP derives from the initials of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković — specifically from leaked WhatsApp communications featuring Gabrijela Žalac, a former minister of regional development and European Union funds in Plenković’s ruling Croatian Democratic Union coalition. Žalac is under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for alleged … Read more

Inside Croatia’s abandoned haven of hedonism: The derelict remains of Haludovo Hotel, the once-decadent resort owned by a US porn baron and frequented by Saddam Hussein

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Dozens of ruined and dilapidated former hotels, casinos, and state-owned resorts stand along Croatia’s bejewelled Adriatic coast, abandoned after the Yugoslav Wars.  But there is one with a particularly salacious history – the Haludovo Hotel. Back in the 1970s, it was a haven of hedonism. Conceived of and bank-rolled by Bob Guccione, one of America’s … Read more

Croatian city dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ has £26 flights, crystal-clear waters and world-class food

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DUBROVNIK is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic for good reason – the impeccably preserved Croatian city is a real treasure. Wandering its cobbled streets or looking across the sparkling turquoise sea from its imposing medieval walls, it’s easy to imagine you’re in a fairytale — or at least an episode of Game Of … Read more

Britons’ most-Googled foreign travel destinations revealed: Greece is the No1 country followed by Spain… and Orlando is the most-searched-for city

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By Laura Sharman Published: 15:57 GMT, 15 January 2024 | Updated: 16:04 GMT, 15 January 2024 Google has revealed Britons’ most sought-after travel destinations – and Greece is the number one country, with Orlando topping the cities ranking and Rhodes claiming the crown for most popular island. The tech giant analysed the destinations in these categories … Read more

Bulgaria, Romania get official green light for partial entry into Schengen – POLITICO

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EU member countries reached agreement Saturday on removing air and maritime internal border controls with Bulgaria and Romania, but the two countries’ full entry into the bloc’s passport-free Schengen zone remains subject to further discussions. Controls at sea and air borders with Romania and Bulgaria will be lifted as of March 31, the Council of … Read more

The European National Park that looks like a mermaid grotto with bright blue waters and pretty waterfalls

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A NATIONAL Park just a few hours from the UK has been named the most searched in Europe. Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s eight national parks, as well as the oldest. 5 A National Park in Croatia has been compared to a fairy kingdom and mermaid’s grottoCredit: Getty – Contributor 5 Plitvice Lakes is … Read more