Croatia

Country in Southeast Europe

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Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west and southwest. Its capital and largest city, Zagreb, forms one of the country's primary subdivisions, with twenty counties. Croatia has 56,594 square kilometres and a population of 4.07 million.

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Dubrovnik is rediscovering its own charm Lockdowns gave locals a chance to reconnect with Dubrovnik. Now they’re ready to remind tourists why this Croatian city is called the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 06:29Published 1 day ago

Dubrovnik's medieval memory uniquely prepared it for the pandemic The Croatian city is home to ancient quarantine quarters and practices from the Middle Ages meant to prevent the spread of the plague. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:31Published 1 day ago

Coronavirus: Countries on the UK green list A look at the list of countries and territories from which travel to the UK is currently allowed without quarantine, with Bulgaria and Croatia being added from Monday July 19. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 2 weeks ago

Balearics to go amber and Croatia green in changes to coronavirus travel lists Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca will be added to the amber travel list due to a surge in coronavirus cases, a little over a fortnight after they went green.The change for those returning to England,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate speaks of 'special' Euro 2020 semi-final win Gareth Southgate was delighted for his players and the entire nation after England held their nerve to seal a historic win against Denmark and reach their first European Championship final.Three years.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Disappointed Scotland fans: “We could have done better" Disappointed Scotland fans have reacted to the team’s crashing out of Euro 2020 after losing 3-1 to Croatia at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published on June 23, 2021

Euro 2020 briefing: Scotland eliminated after Croatia defeat All the latest statistics from the Euro 2020 tournament, after Scotland are knocked out after losing 3-1 to Croatia. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published on June 23, 2021

England top Group D and qualify for Euro 2020 knockout stage Gareth Southgate is ready to take things up a gear after England sealed a Wembley return in the round of 16 by beating the Czech Republic to top their European Championship group.Having opened with a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:45Published on June 23, 2021

Scotland’s Euro 2020 adventure ends with defeat to Croatia Scotland’s hopes of winning through to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ended with a sobering 3-1 Euro 2020 defeat by Croatia at Hampden Park.The Scots, playing in their.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on June 23, 2021

Scotland fans arrive at Hampden Park for Croatia match Fans have arrived at Hampden Park football ground ahead of Scotland's Euro 2020 match against Croatia, with some predicting "happy tears" if the team makes it through to the knockout stage. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published on June 22, 2021

Major blow for Scotland as Billy Gilmour tests positive for coronavirus Scotland’s qualification hopes have been hit on the eve of their must-win Euro 2020 showdown with Croatia after Billy Gilmour returned a positive coronavirus test.The Chelsea midfielder impressed in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published on June 21, 2021

Kieran Trippier backs Harry Kane to start firing at Euro 2020 Kieran Trippier has backed England captain Harry Kane to end his goalless Euro 2020 campaign. Kane has failed to have a shot on target in the opening two games as the Three Lions beat Croatia before.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on June 20, 2021

Activists from Italy, Spain, Slovenia protest treatment of migrants on Bosnia-Croatia border About 100 people descended on Maljevac, Croatia to call for an end to pushbacks and the dissolution of EU border agency Frontex. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:05Published on June 20, 2021

Gareth Southgate understands the reaction of fans after draw with Scotland Gareth Southgate accepts any criticism for England’s frustrating Euro 2020 draw against oldest rivals Scotland but urged fans to stick with players after boos greeted the final whistle.Having.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on June 18, 2021

Croatia and Czech Republic draw 1-1 at Euro 2020 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:18Published on June 18, 2021

Taking the knee: England’s Tyrone Mings focuses on ‘hugely positive reaction’ Tyrone Mings has called on the largely positive response to England players taking the knee not to be overshadowed by jeers after Priti Patel said she did not support the gesture.The England team knelt.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published on June 15, 2021

Steve Clarke: Big-game players will overcome Scotland’s tournament inexperience Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is confident his big-game players can compensate for a lack of tournament experience.Some of Clarke’s squad were not even born the last time Scotland took part in a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published on June 14, 2021

Analysis: Sterling gives England 1-0 win over Croatia at Euro 2021 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:05Published on June 13, 2021

Euro 2021: England make winning start beating Croatia 1-0 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:27Published on June 13, 2021

England fans soak up pre match atmosphere at Wembley Fans gathered outside Wembley Stadium as England hosted Croatia in their first game of the European Championships. Report by Odonovanc. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published on June 13, 2021

Euro 2021: England take on Croatia on Sunday Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:15Published on June 12, 2021

Matic delivers Croatia a first ever World Championship gold No Croatian had ever won a Judo World Championships gold medal - but Barbara Matic put that right in the -70kg contest on day five of the year’s tournament in Budapest. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published on June 10, 2021

Phil Foden sports new dyed blond hairstyle amid comparisons to Paul Gascgoine Phil Foden insists he has no concerns over comparisons to Paul Gascoigne as he targets European Championship glory with England.The Manchester City forward courted further similarities as he arrived at.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on June 8, 2021

Harry Maguire faces ‘tight’ race for Euro 2020 opener England boss Gareth Southgate says it is going to be “tight” for defender Harry Maguire to be fit for his side’s European Championship opener against Croatia. The Manchester United centre-back.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:51Published on June 1, 2021

Green MP Tomasevic crushes far-right candidate in Zagreb mayoral election Tomislav Tomasevic, who pledged a progressive environmental policy to improve life in the Croatian capital, won 65% of the vote. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published on May 31, 2021

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Tokyo Olympics: Lauren Williams takes taekwondo silver for Great Britain Great Britain's Lauren Williams takes silver in the women's -67kg taekwondo after losing the final to Croatia's Matea Jelic at Tokyo 2020. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
Euro 2020: England's journey to the final - in their own words England's players and manager Gareth Southgate tell the story of their path to the final of Euro 2020, from an opening win over Croatia to Wednesday's tense semi-final with Denmark. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
England can use 'hurt' from 2018 World Cup exit as motivation against Denmark, says Maguire England can use the "hurt" from their 2018 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia as motivation for their last-four clash against Denmark at Euro 2020, says Harry Maguire. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Euro 2020 Croatia v Spain: Spain into quarter-finals after electrifying eight-goal thriller against Croatia Watch highlights as Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion by beating Croatia in extra time after an eight-goal thriller. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
Euro 2020: Croatia 3-5 Spain - all the goals in 90 seconds in thrilling Euros goal fest Relive all the goals from the eight-goal thriller between Croatia and Spain in their last-16 Euro 2020 tie in Copenhagen, with Spain triumphing 5-3 after extra time. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
Unai Simon and Pedri team up for shocking Spain own goal - but keeper gains 'redemption' From the moment Unai Simon let a 49-yard backpass into his own net, Spain's Euro 2020 last-16 meeting with Croatia was destined to live long in the memory. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021

Croatia 3-5 Spain: Spain win after extra time in eight-goal thriller Spain reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion as they beat Croatia in extra time after an eight-goal thriller. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
Euro 2020: 'Late late equaliser!' - Mario Pasalic heads injury-time equaliser to make it Croatia 3-3 Spain With only minutes remaining, Mario Pasalic meets a cross and nods it low beyond goalkeeper Unai Simon from close range to give Croatia the late equaliser. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
Euro 2020: 'A terrible mistake!' - Keeper Unai Simon's howler as own goal puts Croatia ahead against Spain A dreadful error from Unai Simon allows a backpass to roll past him and into the net to give Croatia the lead against Spain in their last-16 Euro 2020 fixture in Copenhagen. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
Euro 2020: Croatia winger Ivan Perisic tests positive for Covid-19 Croatia's Ivan Perisic tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Monday's Euro 2020 last-16 match against Spain in Copenhagen. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2021

Euro 2020: Spain score five against Slovakia to reach last 16 Watch highlights as Spain earned their first win at Euro 2020 in style as they thrashed Slovakia to progress as Group E runners-up and set up a last-16 tie with Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2021
Slovakia 0-5 Spain: Luis Enrique's side progress to last 16 Spain earn their first win at Euro 2020 in style as they thrash Slovakia to set up a last-16 tie with Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2021
Euro 2020 - Croatia 3-1 Scotland: Luka Modric masterclass - Croatia's midfield maestro rolls back the years Watch the best of Luka Modric's sublime performance in Croatia's 3-1 win in Scotland at Euro 2020. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2021	Croatia 3-1 Scotland: John McGinn says Euro 2020 must 'be the start' Reaching Euro 2020 must "be the start" for Scotland at major tournaments, after they "didn't do ourselves justice" at the finals, says midfielder John McGinn. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021
Euro 2020: Scotland knocked out of Euros after Croatia defeat in Glasgow Watch highlights as Luka Modric's superb strike ends Scotland's dream of making history by progressing at Euro 2020, with a heart-breaking 3-1 defeat by Croatia at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021	Euro 2020: 'Back in the game!' - Callum McGregor's vital goal brings Scotland level against Croatia Croatia fail to clear their lines and the ball falls to Callum McGregor who scores his first international goal, a low drilled effort on the edge of the 18-yard box to give Scotland a much needed.. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021
Euro 2020: Luka Modric's 'sensational' finish puts Croatia in front A sublime strike from Luka Modric, curling a shot with the outside of his foot from 20-yards out gives Croatia the lead for a second time against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021	Scotland crash out of Euro 2020 after defeat to Croatia - while England top Group D Scotland have been knocked out of Euro 2020 after losing 3-1 against Croatia and finishing bottom of Group D. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2021
Euro 2020: All the latest as Scotland face Croatia in must-win match Sky News - Published on June 22, 2021	Euro 2020: Croatia v Scotland - Liam Cooper says goals will come for Scots in must-win game Scotland are confident they can turn good play into goals in Tuesday's must-win meeting with Croatia, says defender Liam Cooper. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021
Billy Gilmour: Scotland midfielder tests positive for Covid-19 Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Scotland's Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021	James McFadden: Scotland now have belief to finish off job against Croatia BBC Sport Scotland columnist James McFadden on Steve Clarke's side's heroic draw at Wembley BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2021
Birmingham Classic: Great Britain's Heather Watson through to semi-finals Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Heather Watson reaches the semi-finals of the Birmingham Classic with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2021	Euro 2020: Ivan Perisic strike earns Croatia point after controversial VAR penalty for Czech Republic Ivan Perisic's brilliant solo goal earned Croatia a point after Czech Republic opened the scoring with a controversial penalty in the first half of their Euro 2020 group stage fixture. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021
Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic: Patrik Schick penalty puts Czechs on verge of last 16 The Czech Republic took a huge step towards qualifying for the last 16 at Euro 2020 with an entertaining draw against Croatia at Hampden Park. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021	Euro 2020: 'Ivan Perisic with a real piece of quality' - Croatia equalise with Perisic strike Ivan Perisic cuts in from the left and strikes the ball across the keeper to bring Croatia back level against Czech Republic in the Euro 2020 group stage. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021
Euro 2020: 'Controversial award of the penalty' - Patrik Schick scores spot kick after VAR check Patrik Schick puts the Czech Republic 1-0 up against Croatia after converting a controversial penalty when VAR asked referee Carlos del Cerro Grande to take a second look at an elbow from Dejan Lovren. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021	Euro 2020: England put a smile on our faces against Croatia - Alan Shearer Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says Sunday's win over Croatia was a reminder of how England can benefit from playing at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2021
England fan in serious condition in hospital after fall from Wembley stands during Croatia game An England fan is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from the stands at Wembley during Sunday's Euro 2020 game against Croatia, officials have said. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2021	Euro 2020: England 1-0 Croatia - Raheem Sterling helps Three Lions begin with victory Raheem Sterling's goal helps England open their Euro 2020 campaign with victory over Croatia at a sunny Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021
Raheem Sterling scores as England beat Croatia 1-0 in first Euro 2020 game at Wembley England have beaten Croatia 1-0 in their opening Euro 2020 game at Wembley. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2021	Euro 2020: Excitement builds as England face Croatia in opening game Some 22,500 fans will be at Wembley Stadium, with an official fan zone at London's Trafalgar Square. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021
Euro 2020: Respect England players' wishes over taking a knee, says FA The Football Association has asked fans to not boo England players when they take a knee before their Euro 2020 opener against Croatia on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2021	Euro 2020: England boss Southgate close to naming side for opening game Gareth Southgate says he has one decision to make on his starting XI for the opening game of Euro 2020 against Croatia next Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2021
Wales Euro 2020 qualifying goals featuring Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey & Dan James Watch every goal Wales scored in qualifying for Euro 2020 as they finished second in Group E behind Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2021	Revealed: Countries where NHS COVID app will be accepted as 'vaccine passport' A raft of new countries have agreed to use the NHS COVID app as a vaccine certificate - including Barbados, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2021
Croatia ready to welcome foreign visitors as it reopens Adriatic coastline to tourism Croatia is ready to welcome foreign visitors as it reopens it Adriatic coastline, its tourist board has announced. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2021	Tom Pidcock: British rider wins his first elite World Cup mountain bike race Great Britain's Tom Pidcock wins his first elite World Cup mountain bike race in the cross-country final in Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2021
Monte Carlo Masters: Britain's Dan Evans & Neal Skupski beaten in doubles final Britain's Dan Evans and Neal Skupski lose to the Croatian second seeds in the Monte Carlo Masters doubles final. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2021	Magic Johnson Hits Croatia On Annual Baller Summer Trip, COVID Can't Stop Us! Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie refuse to let that whole global pandemic thing stop them from their annual super-expensive, ballerrific Euro-Trip -- because they've just touched down in Croatia!.. TMZ.com - Published on August 15, 2020
Hungary, Croatia to lift border restrictions from Friday Hungary and Croatia will lift restrictions on cross-border travel from Friday as the novel coronavirus pandemic has subsided and remains under control in both countries, Hungarian foreign minister.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Bosnia to re-open borders with neighbouring countries on June 1 Bosnia will re-open borders closed by the coronavirus pandemic with neighbouring Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia on June 1 and lift restrictions for commercial flights, Prime Minister Zoran Tegeltija.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers on Wednesday and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia's picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Serbian soldiers guard migrant camp near Croatia border Armed Serbian soldiers are now guarding a migrant camp on the border with Croatia in an attempt to prevent the migrants from trying to cross into the European Union. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Croatia president calls parliamentary election for July 5 The Croatian President Zoran Milanovic called on Wednesday a parliamentary election for July 5, a statement issued by his office said. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
Croatia dissolves parliament ahead of election by July 12 Croatian lawmakers dissolved parliament on Monday, following last week's government proposal, ahead of parliamentary elections due to be held by July 12. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Croatian oyster farmers hope lockdown easing will save some of season's harvest Oyster farmers in Croatia are worried this season's harvest will go to waste as the outbreak of the new coronavirus means tourists, the main consumers of the delicacy on the Dalmatian coast, stay away. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Croatia's defense minister resigns after training plane crash Croatia's Defense Minister Damir Krsticevic resigned on Thursday after two pilots were killed in a crash by a small military training plane in southern Croatia. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020	Croatia's ruling conservatives target summer election Croatia's conservative ruling party will seek a parliamentary election during the summer depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak, one of its top officials said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020

Croatia

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