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Ogresta Dreamed of a Film About the Vukovar Hospital

One of Croatia's most important directors since the 1990s passed away on July 3, 2026, and in a 2021 interview for Slobodna Dalmacija, he revealed an unfulfilled dream and the rejection by the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC)

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Vedrana Rudan, the Writer Who Carved into Croatia's Reality with Her Pen, Has Died

After a long and difficult illness, the writer and journalist whose sharp texts cut through Croatian reality for decades has died at the age of 77, prompting colleagues and academics to reflect on their own courage.

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Bebek and Vojko V Headline Kupske Noći in Sisak

Three-day event at Šetnica Slave Striegla features concerts, sports, traditional workshops, and a Kupa River cleanup action

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The Home of Vedrana Rudan: A 400-Year-Old House in Rijeka

In an RTS show, the writer opened the doors of her home and recounted how her husband found the building, a zero-category monument, along with a humorous anecdote involving a craftsman.

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Stanković Reveals Vedrana Rudan's Final Message

The host of 'Nedjeljom u 2' bid farewell to the late writer and revealed what she told him a month before her death, while we also recall her battle with a rare bile duct cancer.

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Faropis in Stari Grad Celebrates 20 Years

Two-day literary festival on Hvar brings a musical and theatrical collage of friends and the presentation of the last book by the recently deceased versatile artist.

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Croatian Actresses Shine in Sarajevo

Marija Škaričić and Ivana Roščić walked the red carpet at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, and a Tportal fashion critic reviewed their outfits.

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Croatian Designer's 'Beyond Straight Lines' Project Wins Award in Tokyo

Barbara Boban received the Silver Professional Award in the Residential Space category at the Japan International Design Pioneer Award (IDPA) competition in Tokyo.

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Frane Frleta: A Man Can Leave His Homeland

The leader of the Klapa Sveti Jakov talks about the new song 'Tu u zemlji dide', the emotions it stirs, and why preserving tradition is the most contemporary story of today

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Istrian Houses in New York and a Tambura from Bjelovar

Matthew McGrath brings new life stories from the American diaspora: Mario from Astoria has lived in the U.S. for 56 years, and Joe Mišir has been playing the tambura for over six decades despite not speaking Croatian.

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Seventh Campaign of Research on Roman Barge in the Kupa River Begins in Sisak

Focus is on the well-preserved remains of a Roman river barge at the Kovnica site, with Croatian and French experts participating in the project.

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Lenić on Pula: The Industry Has Vanished, This Is Insane

The world premiere of the film 'Puna je Pula' at the 24th Liburnia Film Festival brings archival footage of the city from the 1960s and 1970s, and the director also announces a new project, 'Adio Pola'.

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Earl Spencer Announces Book About Diana

Nearly 30 years after the tragic death of the Princess of Wales, her brother Charles Spencer publishes the memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' with his own version of his sister's story.

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Arsen Dedić and Gabi Novak: A Love That Endured Despite Marriages to Others

On the eleventh anniversary of the legendary singer-songwriter's death, we remember one of the most beautiful love stories of the domestic music scene, marked by an unusual pre-wedding request.

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Trial Begins for Tupac Shakur Murder: Accused Former Gang Leader

In Las Vegas on Monday, the trial begins for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former street gang leader accused of orchestrating the attack that fatally wounded the legendary rapper in 1996.

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Carreras Sings with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra in Front of the Cathedral

The legendary tenor, a member of 'The Three Tenors', will perform on August 27, with ticket prices ranging from 50 to 250 euros.

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Ivana Lovrić Jović Reveals

After the triumph of 'Lokrum', the Dubrovnik scientist and writer publishes her tenth book, her second novel 'Nine Receptors for Bitter', which follows a woman's life through the entire 20th century.

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Daniela Trbović Wore a Pink Dress with Retro Sandals at the Sarajevo Film Festival

The Croatian TV host turned heads on the red carpet in a striking dress with shimmering embellishments and retro footwear.

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Zagreb as the Fifth Main Character: Behind the Scenes of RTL's New Series

The new crime series brings hundreds of guest roles, convincing action scenes, and authentic Zagreb locations, with its premiere scheduled for September 7, 2026.

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Ecija Ojdanić Endured a Drama in Split

The Croatian actress recounted how she narrowly escaped a fire during the war years, and this year she fulfilled her vow to Our Lady of Sinj by running 34 kilometers.

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Mara and Kata Return to Kazerma for Their Jubilee 50th Performance

Dubrovnik's most sought-after kundurice return to the festival stage, with tickets for all performances already sold out.

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Okolo Festival Turns Zagreb into an Open-Air Gallery of Contemporary Art for the Ninth Time

The ninth edition of the contemporary art festival in public spaces, running from August 20 to 30, brings seven artistic interventions to seven locations in the city center.

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Duško Jeličić Dule Celebrates 80th Birthday with Concert at Kastav's Crekvina

Duško Jeličić Dule, one of the pioneers of the ČA-val, delivered a memorable concert at Kastav's Crekvina on Wednesday, joined by numerous musical guests and a career-spanning set.

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Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027

Instead of the expected Sofia, the 71st edition of the competition will be held in Bulgaria's fourth-largest city. Here's your guide to accommodation, prices, and attractions.

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35 Years Ago, Ivčić Revealed the Truth About Croatia

On this day in 1991, Tomislav Ivčić composed and performed 'Stop the War in Croatia,' a prayer in English that became a global voice against Serbo-Chetnik aggression and made it onto the Billboard Hot 100.

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Zagreb Design Week Returns to the Academy of Fine Arts with the Theme 'Friction'

The thirteenth edition of the festival, from September 8 to 20, brings a record 339 finalists from 16 countries, with the main program returning to the renovated Academy of Fine Arts at Ilica 85.

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Echoes Of Prince Ahead of Šibenik Performance

The Parisian music collective arrives at St. Michael's Fortress on Thursday, August 13, to mark ten years since the passing of a music icon with an evening of timeless hits, delivered in their own unmistakably energetic style.

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Rijeka Becomes a Fashion Metropolis: The 18th Edition of Steps

At the end of August, the stone steps by the Grand Hotel Bonavia will host the country's biggest fashion showcase. Expect 18 runway shows, renowned models, and the return of menswear in a two-hour live broadcast.

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From Gucci to the Altar: Who Is Georgina Rodríguez?

After exchanging vows on Tuesday, the story of Georgina Rodríguez is back in the spotlight. Her journey from an anonymous shop assistant to a global icon with 74 million followers is a true modern fairy tale.

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Herscht 07769 Warns That Fascism Has Already Arrived

Four sold-out performances of Ivica Buljan's play in an abandoned substation in Dujmovača delighted audiences and opened eyes to the growing fascism that is not just fiction.

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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Jury Selection Begins After 30 Years

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, former gang leader, is the only defendant in the death of the hip-hop legend. The trial in Las Vegas could last up to six weeks, with Suge Knight potentially a key witness.

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Professor Baltazar and Zagi on the Wall of a Zagreb Neighborhood

Bethlehem Park in Botinec Gets Colorful Murals with Cartoon Characters and the Universiade Mascot, with a Special Spot Reserved for a Dinamo Graffiti

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Pavić's Film on Rosary Prayer in Festival's Main Program

Bruno Pavić's documentary 'Early Saturday Morning' arrives before domestic audiences in competition for the Golden Barge award after its international premiere at the Ischia Global Film Festival.

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Šerbedžija's Lear Bids Farewell at Brijuni

A round table at the Summer Cinema brought together key figures from the history of Teatar Ulysses, who reminisced about 26 years of the cult performance. The final show is scheduled for August 13.

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Jubilee Siege Brings a Film Premiere

The production 'Siege of Sinj 1715' on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, celebrates 20 years with performances at two locations, and audiences can also look forward to the first screening of a documentary about its rich history.

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Tradition of Tattooing Catholic Women from BiH Documented in New Book

Marija Maračić and Josipa Karača collected 24 testimonies from women who inherited the tattooing custom from their mothers and grandmothers. The book promotion will be held on September 6 at the Prozor Culture Center.

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