Latest News from Croatia
Deputy Croat PM slammed for "interfering in Serbian affairs"
"Serbia is shocked at the way Croatia's Deputy Prime Minister Bozo Petrov is "interfering in its internal affairs."
Serbia's Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic made this statement "in reply to Petrov," Tanjug reported.
Wounded Fenerbahçe sets sights on Galatasaray derby
Spor Toto Super League title hopeful Fenerbahçe will travel to Galatasaray on March 20 for an Istanbul derby which will be crucial in the race for the trophy, following a disappointing night on the European stage.
Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova Proceeds to Semifinals in San Antonio
The highest ranking Bulgarian female tennis player Tsvetana Pironkova proceeded to the semifinals of the San Antonio Open.
In a match from the quarterfinals, Pironkova defeated Donna Vekic from Croatia with 6:2, 6:1 in less than an hour.
Bulgaria, Macedonia to Hold Joint Border Policing Operations amid Migration Crisis
Balkan neighbours Bulgaria and Macedonia have agreed to conduct joint air and land operations for border control and protection in the context of the migration crisis in the coming days, the government in Sofia announced on Thursday.
The agreement was reached in a telephone conversation between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov.
Croatia TV Axes Satirical Show for 'Intolerance'
Croatian Radio-Television, HRT, on Wednesday axed the satirical show "Montirani proces" ["Framed Process") from the schedule.
The program management of HRT said in a press release that "part of the script mentions content that is inappropriate for broadcasting" and collides with HRT's "mission, values and principles.
Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova Reaches Quarterfinals in San Antonio
The highest ranking Bulgarian female tennis player Tsvetana Pironkova reached the quarterfinals of the San Antonio Open.
In a match from the second round, Pironkova defeated Lauren Davis from the USA with 6:3, 6:2.
Kasich Ohio Win Fails to Set Croatia Aflame
The success of Ohio Governor John Kasich, who defeated Donald Trump in the race for the Republican nomination in his home state on Tuesday, has stirred interest in his Croatian origins.
Kasich's mother is the daughter of Croatian immigrants, while his father's family came from former Czechoslovakia.
Serbian TV Pulls Film on ‘Operation Storm’ Murders
The Serbian national broadcaster removed a documentary about a war crime committed during the Croatian Army’s Operation Storm in 1995 from its schedule, citing alleged threats to the film-makers.
RTS "postpones" documentary to protect Croats who made it
The documentary "15 Minutes - The Massacre in Dvor" was not broadcast again on Serbia's state TV RTS due to pressure from Croatia.
Bulgaria 'Increasingly Popular' as Holiday Destination
The number of holiday bookings for Bulgaria has been surging, with tour operators expecting to make up for decreasing numbers of Russian tourists registered last year.
Croatian Broadcaster Accused of Political Purge
Croatia's public broadcaster, Croatian Radio-Television, HRT, is continuing to replace editors and journalists in what critics have called a politically inspired purge of alleged leftists.
One anonymous source complained to BIRN that the removals were being done according to purely political criteria.
Croatia, Slovenia Continue Territorial Waters Dispute
Representatives of Croatia and Slovenia will meet again at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, PCA, in The Hague on Thursday to try and resolve their issues over maritime borders in the Piran Gulf, off the two neighbouring countries' coasts - a dispute that dates back to the break-up of Yugoslavia.
"Position of ethnic Serbs in Croatia worsening"
The position of Croatia's ethnic Serbs kept improving until the country's EU accession, but the situation is now worsening, Milorad Pupovac has said.
Pupovac is a member of Croatia's assembly, and president of the Serb National Council.
Migrant Inflow Now Stopped, Serbia Says
Serbia's Social Policy Minister Aleksandar Vulin has said that the inflow of irregular migrants into Serbia has been stopped.
"No one is crossing Serbia's borders," Tanjug quoted Vulin as telling local TV channel Pink when asked about the level of migration influx on Saturday.
Watch out for these beauties in the Rio 2016 Olympics (pics)
2016 is the year of of the Rio Summer Olympics to be held in Brazil. It is all about competition and medals. But it also involves athletes with beautiful bodies. Which is why we prepared this short list of hot female athletes to prepare you for what to expect in the world’s greatest sporting event in the sizzling Brazilian summer. So keep an ‘eye out’ for these: