Category Archives: Covid-19/Coronavirus

Q and A with Martina Bienenfeld, head of the Zagreb Tourist Board

Questions by Brian Gallagher The wonderful Advent Zagreb is upon us, which is an excellent time to speak to Martina Bienenfeld, head of the Zagreb Tourist Board Martina has been head of the Zagreb Tourist Board since 2014. Previously she … Continue reading

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Politico Interview with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Covid-19

The above interview, covering various aspects of Croatia’s experience with the current pandemic, can be found here. However, it is oddly structured and is interrupted by paragraphs on other news items, so be sure to scroll down a little when … Continue reading

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Webinar: The Future of Travel in Croatia

The Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota recently held an informative webinar with Mindful Travel Croatia, covering a number of travel and tourism issues with Croatia especially in light of Covid-19. It can be seen here.

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Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on CNN

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković appeared on CNN’s ‘Quest Means Business’ programme on Monday. He discussed with host Richard Quest Croatia’s tourist season in light of the Covid-19 risks. It was reported on extensively in Croatian media. The full interview … Continue reading

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News: Croatian Government set up a Website to Help Foreign Citizens enter Croatia

The Croatian government has set up a website to help foreign citizens provide the information that is needed to enter Croatia.

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News: Croatian Foreign Minister in Web Discussion

Croatian Foreign Minsiter Gordan Grlić Radman took part in a ‘Websalon’ held by the Untited Europe organisation. It was entitled ‘United or divided – Europe’s historic Test of Relevance and Solidarity’.

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News: TV Interview with Croatian MEP Željana Zovko

Croatian Member of the European Parliament Željana Zovko, of the ruling HDZ party, recently gave an extensive interview to the Poteštat programme on the Televizija Jadran channel. The interview has been made available on her website with English subtitles. This … Continue reading

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News: Tourists Slowly Start to Return to Croatia

The Croatian National Tourist Board is reporting that due to the progress of Croatia in dealing with Covid-19, its borders are slowly opening for tourist. Currently entry is allowed for owners of real estate and vessels, who must confirm ownership … Continue reading

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Q and A with Daria Reić, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board in London

  Questions by Brian Gallagher International tourism has been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. We spoke with Daria Reić, director of the Croatian National Tourist Board in London about the impact on Croatia.

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Zagreb Tourist Board Launches New Campaign

Zagreb has taken a double hit recently, not only from Covid-19, but also from an earthquake that struck on 22 March. In response, the Zagreb Tourist Board has launched a new social media campaign to maintain contact and interest between … Continue reading

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