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NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Croatia as the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said NASA Deputy Matt Anderson […]

Sep 23, 2026 · byNASA
Football Daily | Klopp, Xavi, Zidane, Mancini: big nations ready to unleash bigger dogs

Football Daily | Klopp, Xavi, Zidane, Mancini: big nations ready to unleash bigger dogs

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! While Thomas Tuchel continues to gaslight his employer s at the FA into believing he was in no way responsible for England’s comically shambolic semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina, not every head coach who underperformed at the Geopolitics World Cup is still in their job. A total of 17 different managers who took teams to North America have since left their roles, with safety-first’s Steve Clarke, failing-up’s Roberto Martínez and tyranny’s Marcelo Bielsa among them. In Europe, teams such as Portugal (Jorge Jesus), Croatia (Slaven Bilic), Scotland (Sébastien Pocognoli), Czechia (Santi Denia) and Belgium (Mark van Bommel) will go into the Nations League under new management, but it is towards the bigger dogs of the football pack where Football Daily wishes to turn today’s beady gaze. Prize o’ the day to Barry Glendenning, surely, for mentioning Johnny Crumplin (football genius) in Monday’s Football Daily . As an Ipswich fan marooned in Sussex, I spent much of my teenage years at the Goldstone which, despite being a dump (I stood on the crumbling South Stand), held a certain magic for me. It still does, actually. Haven’t been to the Amex yet – hopeless nostalgia is undoubtedly a factor. The team weren’t much better than the ground for most of that time, but the 1987-88 promotion season was memorable. Garry Nelson was a bit special, Doug Rougvie had played under Fergie at Aberdeen and Gerry Armstrong had legendary status after *that* goal, but the rest of the team probably (and unfairly ) fall into the journeyman category. I loved them all. Keith Dublin dribbling his way into and then out of trouble, sleeves-up Kevin Bremner who grafted and worked the Albion into the promotion places, Deano (one of the Wilkins brothers) classy and, of course, Barry Lloyd, who never brought a sub on until the last four or five minutes, frustrating us beyond belief. And into this pantheon came teenage Johnny C who, to start with, was utterly hapless, hence the nickname football genius. Somehow, despite this, we took to him from the off and it was lovely to see how he grew into becoming an Albion legend in what were fallow years. Blimey, not sure where that all came from – you can probably tell I’m stuck out in the middle of the Fens on a slow-moving train. But thank you for bringing it all back to me!” – Jonathan Foulkes. I know the powers that be have listened to Football Daily’s ‘Stop Football’ pleas and given us very little to do for the next three weeks but, as we are just five games in to the Premier League season, can everyone stop going on about the race for the Golden Boot and which team are going to bloody champions” – Nigel Sanders. Judging by the photo of him sitting behind their ‘Life’s Good’ logo in yesterday’s Quote of the Day , LG could do a lot worse than appoint José Mourinho as a brand ambassador for their campaign. As football watchers have long known, he exudes the spirit of that exclamation from every single pore” – Andrew Parker. So, Jonathan Wilson has a new book, about football in Eastern Europe, Behind the Curtain , while his take on Zidane as the new France manager will reveal the ‘ wizard behind the curtain ’. Brilliant effort from the subeditor and marketing team working in harmony” – Paul Vickers. Continue reading...

Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Jarrad Branthwaite embraces England call-up after injury nightmare

Jarrad Branthwaite embraces England call-up after injury nightmare

Defender has battled hamstring and groin problems Centre-half credits Munich clinic for turning point Jarrad Branthwaite has credited a “complex” rehabilitation programme in Germany, which analysed links between his injuries and his brain and movement, with his return to the England squad. The Everton defender’s fine start to the season has been rewarded with a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. If selected, it will be Branthwaite’s second appearance for the England senior side having been blighted by hamstring and groin problems in recent years. Continue reading...

Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Ryanair, Turkish and Lufthansa make biggest cuts on EX-YU markets

Ryanair, Turkish and Lufthansa make biggest cuts on EX-YU markets

Ryanair, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa will record the largest year-on-year reductions in available capacity across the former Yugoslavia this coming winter season, which begins on October 25 and runs until March 27. Ryanair will offer 225.092 fewer seats, taking its total below one million. Most of the reduction stems from the termination of its Niš operations and the suspension of its Sarajevo flights for the winter. Turkish Airlines will cut 75.029 seats as it reduces services to Podgorica, Pristina, Skopje and Zagreb, and suspends flights to Tivat. Lufthansa’s capacity will fall by 51.792 seats following the temporary suspension of Munich - Ljubljana flights, the termination of Frankfurt - Skopje services and reductions on its Zagreb routes. The use of larger aircraft elsewhere in the region will offset part of that decline. Ryanair will account for the largest capacity reductions in both Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Croatia, Lufthansa will make the biggest cut, primarily because its Munich - Zagreb flights will be taken over by Air Dolomiti under the latter’s own code and flight numbers in January and February of next year, while overall frequencies will be halved during that period. Air Dolomiti will record the largest reduction in Slovenia. It operated services on Lufthansa’s behalf last winter but will not serve Ljubljana this winter. It will be followed by Swiss. Lufthansa itself will offer more seats in Slovenia than last winter despite suspending Munich - Ljubljana flights, thanks to the use of larger Airbus A321 aircraft on its Frankfurt service. Lufthansa will also make the largest capacity cut in Macedonia following the termination of Frankfurt- Skopje service this summer. In Montenegro, Turkish Airlines will record the biggest reduction as it scales back Podgorica operations and suspends winter flights to Tivat. At Pristina, locally based GP Aviation will make the largest cut after reducing its network and frequencies amid the opening of Wizz Air’s base at the airport. EX-YU Aviation News

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Sep 22, 2026 · byEX-YU Aviation News
Cole Palmer injury likely to scupper his England return in Nations League

Cole Palmer injury likely to scupper his England return in Nations League

Rashford and Mainoo doubts for Spain opener Livramento also expected to withdraw from squad Cole Palmer will withdraw from the England squad with a minor muscle injury while there is a doubt over whether Marcus Rashford will be able to be involved. The Manchester United winger held the area by the front of his hip and groin as he walked off slowly after his substitution at Fulham on Sunday. Palmer was given a high-profile recall by Thomas Tuchel on Friday for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures, when the manager and his players will take their first steps on the new two-year cycle that they hope will end in glory at Euro 2028. England are back in Nations League Group A and kick off against Spain at Wembley on Saturday. They then play Czechia and Croatia away before returning to Wembley to face Czechia. Continue reading...

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Sep 21, 2026 · byThe Guardian
TRIP REPORT: Sarajevo - Malta via Vienna and Frankfurt

TRIP REPORT: Sarajevo - Malta via Vienna and Frankfurt

Trip Report Written by A.G. Sarajevo - Malta via Vienna and Frankfurt (August 26 - 30) Hello readers. This summer, I decided to do the same thing I did last year: visit Malta at the end of August and officially close my summer season. I had a lovely time in Malta last year, so I thought, why not do it again? Clearly, I had not learned my lesson about August heat. Malta is also easily accessible and still slightly cheaper than some closer destinations, including Croatia which I visit all the time because, the Adriatic Sea is still far better than any Maltese beach, if you ask me. However, I really enjoy the vibe in Malta, wonderful Valletta, the food, the streets, and that special kind of heat that you love and hate at exactly the same time. Boarding to Vienna bound flight The road to Malta takes me via... big surprise: Vienna. It was by far the easiest and cheapest option for a return ticket, at only around €200 (which included checked luggage - but there was a catch, on the way back that was not the case – obviously, I didn't pay enough attention to what I was actually buying) for Economy. I was surprised to find such a good price, considering that the end of August is still very much the commercial high season and Malta is a popular destination + we have all these sh..s happening with wars and instabilities. Bye Sarajevo. Early takeoff from Sarajevo Of course, I take my early-morning flight from Sarajevo at 6:10 which we call „pekarski let“. This is really convenient, but also extremely annoying because it means waking up right in the middle of what should be my proper, deep sleep. I arrived at pretty much packed airport around 4:50, grabbed a coffee and spent the next while staring into nothing because my brain was still somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow at this early hour. Today we fly with A320-200. We took off while the sun was rising somewhere behind Sarajevo’s many mountains. Lately, take-offs and landings in Sarajevo have been a little different. We now make a sharp turn to the right and fly over the Bosna River valley, following the route towards Ilijaš, Kakanj, Zenica and then further toward northern Bosnia. I fell asleep and, after about 45-50 minutes, we reached the very familiar Vienna Airport. Some passengers, however, clearly have a different understanding of the concept of “staying seated until the aircraft stops.” They started leaving their seats as soon as we touched the runway, forcing the stewards to intervene. We Balkanitos are not patient people, right? Waiting area for transfer to C gates Sunny day at Vienna airport Since I had a few hours before my next flight, I decided to see if I could use the lounge in the Schengen area. Last time at Vienna Airport, when I was travelling to London for example, I used the lounge in the non-Schengen area, and I was not impressed. It was packed, small and dirty. This time, it was quite the opposite. Since I landed at one terminal and had to take my next flight from another, there were buses provided to take passengers there. At the terminal, I found this nice lounge, walked in and paid 48 EUR. I would say it is worth it if you have at least three or so hours to kill. You will probably spend 40-50 EUR anyway on food and drinks at the airport, so you might as well eat and drink in a more comfortable environment. Or I could just bring a good Bosnian burek from home next time and save some money?! Morning beer, because why not. It was also a beautiful day, so I got the chance to sit on the balcony and observe the metal birds taking off and landing. After almost five hours, my flight to Malta was ready. This time, I was flying with KM Malta A320neo. It is always a rarity and a pleasure to hear Maltese, a language that somehow sounds like an Italian person speaking Arabic, or an Arab person mixing Italian and English. Whatever the exact formula is, it sounds super cool. The flight was uneventful, with basic service, basically a glass of water, and after 2 hours and 20 minutes, we reached our destination. The view was not particuraly exciting due to extreme heat and Sahara sand flying around for days above the Mediterrean. Malta has only one airport, which makes sense considering that the entire country is basically one bigger and a few smaller islands with a lot of people and even more cars. The airport was extremely busy and packed, but still functional. At the same time, it was already uncomfortable because people seemed to be everywhere. The terminal building is small, and considering Malta handles millions of passengers every year, I really think it is time for some extension. And then we walked outside. The heat was extreme; even worse than last year. I spent the next few days doing what a traveller is supposed to do in Malta: chilling in the heat, eating wonderful food and enjoying the streets of Valletta. I visited some beaches (not impressed, but ok), drove on the left (to push my brain to work a bit more) and spent hours walking around. Malta is extremely international: almost all staff in bars, restaurants and boyond are foreigners. There are many Serbs (in particular) and Macedonians working here, so hearing our local Balkan languages is not really surprising. Muża: a musem and restaurant at the same time After five days, I was ready: well, almost ready, to go home. Getting from Valletta to the airport is easy, with buses as well as Uber and Bolt. Just keep in mind that traffic in Malta can be absolutely horrendous, so take that into consideration. Malta is tiny, but moving around is really difficult if you don't drive, which means everybody is driving and creating a lot of mess on such a tiny piece of land. I arrived at the airport about two hours before my flight. The airport was extremely and uncomfortably busy, with travellers everywhere and limited food and drink options considering the number of people passing through. Lines were long, messy and not properly organized. However, it somehow works so it is ok I guess. Main entrance to Malta Airport Over the last few trips, I have realised that I have less and less patience for rude people when I fly, so this trip was no different. I had my quick morning argument with two Italian passengers who decided to skip the entire queue and stand directly in front of me. I immediately activated (or it rather got activated automatically) my Balkan spirit AGAIN (Hello Warsaw Airport) and sent them back to the end of the line. Visibly unhappy with this interaction, the two passengers started doing some “bla bla bla” gestures toward me and left. Ciao belli. I wonder which nationality will be next to cross my line? Let's see. Packed Maltese airport My trip back home took me via Frankfurt this time with A321. The flight was fully packed, with nervous passengers and, of course, the heat being part of the experience. Malta's airport has no bridges for boarding, so we all had to take buses to the aircraft. Although I enjoyed the 40°+C weather, a big part of me was already dreaming about the 20-something degrees in Sarajevo. And considering that this summer in Sarajevo was hotter than usual, that says something. A glass of water and a small chocolate bar were all we got on the 2.5-hour ish flight to Frankfurt. I spent the next few hours at the airport. Unfortunately, I couldn't access the lounge because my flight was booked through Austrian Airlines, so I did nothing particularly exciting except wait for my next flight. Finally, we were ready to board for Sarajevo, again, with A321. It was almost full. After some more sleep we landed in Sarajevo, went quickly through passport control, and that was it. Overall, this was an easy and enjoyable trip. I highly recommend Malta, especially if you want a destination that is easy to reach, has great food, beautiful streets, a lively atmosphere and enough sunshine. I believe May or September might be much better times to visit for majority of people who cannot stand extreme heat. The temperatures should be more comfortable and there should be fewer visitors. Make sure you rent a car if you want to see beyond Valletta. And get ready to drive on the left. But if you, like me, enjoy testing the limits of your body by walking around this little country in 40 C heat, then August is also perfectly fine. Also: pay attention to pigeons - they poop everywhere. Share your travel experience by submitting a trip report to exyu@exyuaviation.com EX-YU Aviation News

Sep 20, 2026 · byEX-YU Aviation News
Croatia establishes new regulatory framework for seaplane operations

Croatia establishes new regulatory framework for seaplane operations

© ICON Aircraft Croatia has established a clearer regulatory framework for seaplane operations on maritime and inland waters. The new rules are the result of cooperation between the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency (CCAA), the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, and the competent authorities responsible for maritime and inland navigation, and are also expected... The post Croatia establishes new regulatory framework for seaplane operations appeared first on AvioRadar .

Sep 18, 2026 · byAvioRadar
Zagreb Airport selects second ground handler

Zagreb Airport selects second ground handler

NEWS FLASH Zagreb Airport is set to introduce a second ground handling provider after the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency selected Aviation Ground Handling Services, operating under the Aviapartner brand, following a public tender. The company has been awarded the right to provide services at Croatia’s busiest airport for a period of seven years. The decision covers baggage handling and ramp handling activities. Under Croatian regulations, the number of companies providing these services at Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik airports is limited to two. Zagreb Airport will now conclude a ground handling agreement with the selected provider. The date on which Aviapartner will begin operations has not yet been disclosed. It will join Havas, which is currently Zagreb Airport’s sole ground handling provider. Founded in Belgium in 1949, Aviapartner is one of Europe’s largest independent ground handling companies. The group operates at 75 airports across Europe and Africa, employing more than 18,000 people and providing services to over 500 passenger and cargo airlines. It handles more than 120 million passengers, approximately 800.000 aircraft movements and around 300.000 tonnes of cargo annually. Its portfolio includes passenger, baggage and ramp handling, aircraft services, cargo operations and airport lounges. Zagreb will mark the company’s entry into the Croatian market. EX-YU Aviation News

Sep 17, 2026 · byEX-YU Aviation News
United registers strong passenger growth on Croatia flights

United registers strong passenger growth on Croatia flights

United Airlines handled almost 30.100 passengers on its Croatia flights during the first three months of the 2026 summer season. The figures, provided by the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cover the first flight of the season in April, followed by operations during May and June. The carrier welcomed 6.457 passengers on its new seasonal service between Newark and Split during the period. The route was launched on April 30 and operates three times per week with the Boeing 767-300ER aircraft until its conclusion last week. Its average cabin load factor stood at 73%, representing an encouraging start for a new transatlantic service, particularly as the figures cover its introductory period and the shoulder-season months of May and June. United has already confirmed that flights between Newark and Split will return during the 2027 summer season. The airline’s established Newark - Dubrovnik service continued to perform strongly. United handled 23.639 passengers on the route during the same period, representing an increase of 10.8% on the 21.329 travellers carried a year earlier. Its average cabin load factor improved by 5.6 points, from 77.6% in 2025 to 83.2% this year. The available figures do not yet include July, August or September, which represent the peak travel period for both Croatian coastal destinations. United has told EX-YU Aviation News that it has not yet made any decisions regarding a potential extension of the operating periods of its two seasonal Croatian routes for next year, noting that “schedule details for the 2027 season will be determined later this year”. EX-YU Aviation News

Sep 16, 2026 · byEX-YU Aviation News
The other side of Croatia: ‘a landscape that could out-Tuscany Tuscany’

The other side of Croatia: ‘a landscape that could out-Tuscany Tuscany’

Weekenders from Zagreb head to the rolling green Samobor Hills for nature, vineyards, delicious local food and Habsburg-era architecture ‘You’re going to Samobor? You must try kremšnita ,” my Dubrovnik friends told me before I set off on my trip north. “But I’ve already had kremšnita in Zagreb,” I told them. They do it better in Samobor , they insisted. I wasn’t about to get embroiled in a battle of the cream cakes in a region where Croatians, Slovenes and Austrians all like to celebrate their own versions of this decadently thick, fat custard slice topped with puff pastry and icing sugar. But I was more than willing – happy, even – to follow everyone’s suggestions to try kremšnita in Hotel Livadić’s Kavana Livadić , in Samobor’s main King Tomislav Square, a mere half-hour drive west of Zagreb. It lived up to the hype – delicately rich, creamy and with a light touch. After spending a few weeks in sun-bleached Venetian Dalmatia, amid the scrubby, limestone Dinaric Alps, I had swapped empires and was firmly in Habsburg Croatia. Here, in Zagreb County’s prettiest town, handsome baroque houses in pastel shades of buttery yellow, apricot and pistachio, festooned with stucco, line narrow King Tomislav Square, whose umbrella-shaded cafe terraces were filled with Croatians getting their morning fix of coffee and chatter. Continue reading...

Sep 16, 2026 · byThe Guardian
UNHCR Croatia Factsheet, February 2026

UNHCR Croatia Factsheet, February 2026

Countries: Croatia, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Croatia’s asylum legislation is aligned with international standards, providing a solid framework for adequate reception conditions for asylum-seekers and effective integration opportunities for refugees. UNHCR monitors access to territory and asylum and advocates for the effective functioning of the Independent National Monitoring Mechanism, including through participation in its Advisory Board. Since March 2022, Croatia has offered temporary protection to refugees from Ukraine, with UNHCR working alongside partners to expand access to services and strengthen their socio-economic inclusion.

Sep 15, 2026 · byReliefWeb
How prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic

How prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic

Researchers have shown how dramatic sea-level rise over a 5,000-year period profoundly changed the coasts of northern Italy, Slovenia and northern Croatia. Successive shaping and reshaping of coastal features influenced the lives of Mesolithic and Neolithic people and the development of local communities. Land that hunter-gatherers once roamed and farmers later tended now lies deep beneath the sea.

Sep 14, 2026 · byPhys.org
Dubrovnik modernises security, check-in and baggage systems

Dubrovnik modernises security, check-in and baggage systems

NEWS FLASH Dubrovnik Airport has begun introducing a new generation of security screening equipment as part of a wider upgrade of its passenger processing and baggage systems. The airport is installing six C3 EDS CB cabin baggage screening units and six passenger security scanners, making it the first airport in Croatia to introduce the technology across its security screening process. The C3 EDS CB equipment creates a three-dimensional image of the contents of cabin baggage, enabling security personnel to conduct a more detailed inspection and improve the detection of prohibited and dangerous items. Passengers using the new equipment are no longer required to remove liquids, laptops, tablets, mobile phones or other larger electronic devices from their bags prior to screening. The first cabin baggage scanner is already operational, while the remaining five are due to be installed by the beginning of December. Once the rollout is completed, the airport’s entire passenger and cabin baggage screening system will use the new-generation equipment. New passenger scanners are designed to further reduce the need for physical searches. Passengers stand inside the unit for several seconds, after which the system automatically alerts security personnel if it detects an area requiring additional inspection. The security upgrade forms part of a broader modernisation of passenger processing at Dubrovnik. The airport is also implementing a 3.2-million-euro replacement of its check-in and baggage processing platform, including eight self-service check-in kiosks and fourteen self-service bag-drop units. The previous system had created compatibility issues with some airlines, particularly US carriers, as well as problems with online check-in. The replacement is being introduced in stages, with full implementation scheduled by the end of the year. Dubrovnik has introduced SITA’s AI-powered WorldTracer Bag Mate service for mishandled baggage. The system enables passengers to report missing luggage from their mobile device instead of queuing at a baggage desk and uses an automated process to guide them through the claim. The airport says around 80% of lost baggage cases can be resolved immediately through the platform. The project forms part of a wider digitalisation partnership between Dubrovnik Airport and SITA. EX-YU Aviation News

Sep 14, 2026 · byEX-YU Aviation News
Green flood alert in Croatia

Green flood alert in Croatia

On 11/09/2026, a flood started in Croatia, lasting until 13/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .

Sep 13, 2026 · byGDACS