Croatia

Zagreb to Opatija: Discovering Croatia’s northern Adriatic treasures

Northern Croatia remains one of Europe’s underrated treasures, with Opatija offering an elegant gateway to the Adriatic and Istria.

AUGUST 22, 2026|ByMOTTI VERSES

OPATIJA’S MOST recognizable symbol, the iconic Maiden with the Seagull, gazing across Kvarner Bay.

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in Omis, Croatia, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from video.

Croatia wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate, 36 confirmed injured, seven critically

Flames enveloped settlements and trees over 1,000 hectares, turning the night sky red above Omis, a scenic town on Croatia's prized Dalmatian coast surrounded by trees and rocky hills.

AUGUST 14, 2026|ByREUTERS

Igor Miholjek, head of research, Croatian Conservation Institute, Department of Underwater Archaeology, shows the gold buckle decorated with rubies, emeralds, and pearls, which they found in a Byzantine shipwreck near Polace on the island of Mljet, Croatia, July 21, 2026.

Byzantine gold artifacts help archaeologists uncover past of ship wrecked off Croatian coast

His team, equipped with diving gear, has spent the past decade slowly uncovering the history of the ship, whose wreckage lies near the Adriatic island of Mljet.

JULY 24, 2026|ByREUTERS

ISRAEL WILL look to regroup after a disappointing international window that raised questions about the national team’s future.

Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel

Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.

JULY 7, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island

This confirms the thesis that during the Neolithic period, there were developed trade and maritime networks connecting Hvar, Korčula, Pelješac, and the wider eastern Adriatic region.

MARCH 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island.

Discover Croatia’s Hidden Gems from the Sea

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Decapitated, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial

"Unlike the aristocratic vampires known for their pale skin and slender figures, vampires from Balkan folklore were often described as bloated, long-nailed, and having a ruddy or dark complexion."

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Decapitated, twisted, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial in Croatia.

Grapevine October 18, 2024: What’s good for America

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 19, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

THE DELEGATION from the Jewish National Fund-USA

Fly to Croatia this summer - the recommended Adriatic Sea destination

Discover Croatia's beauty: Stunning landscapes, rich culture, exquisite cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and warm locals make it a must-visit destination this summer.

JULY 2, 2024ByIN COOPERATION WITH THE CROATIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE

Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?

Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByWALLA!

Satellite image from the International Space Station (during Expedition 14) of Gornja Siga in 2007.

Why is this Croatian city banning tourists' wheeled suitcases?

Mayor Mato Frankovic instilled the ban, as part of the "Respect the City" initiative, with an attached fine of Rs 23630 (approximately 1,067.68 NIS or $287.83 USD) for breaching the ban.

JULY 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF