Culture

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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Culture

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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World Scene

Kanye West Announces Two Concerts in Russia

The American rapper will become the first major Western star to perform in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, with tickets selling out in record time.

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World Scene

Céline Dion: 17 Years of Pain and Valium Before Diagnosis

The singer returns to the stage in Paris after a years-long battle with stiff person syndrome and reveals what she went through.

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Movies & TV

Woody Harrelson Visits Trebević with Sarajevo Mayor After Honorary Heart

The Hollywood actor took a ride on the Sarajevo cable car in the company of Mayor Samir Avdić, a day after receiving the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.

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Movies & TV

Sandra Bullock otkrila zašto je skrivala dijagnozu partnera Bryana Randalla

Dobitnica Oscara prvi put detaljnije progovara o privatnoj borbi Bryana Randalla s ALS-om i emocionalnoj cijeni koju je platila čuvajući njegovu tajnu.

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TRAGEDY

Hayden Panettiere's Ex-Boyfriend Was at the Scene of Her Death

Police report reveals Brian Hickerson and his brother were in the South Carolina apartment where the actress suffered cardiac arrest. Autopsy found no signs of trauma.

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Culture

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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Culture

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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World Scene

Šime Elez Shows How He Spends His Summer

The 'Mr. Perfect' contestant shared a new photo gallery from a boat, and his followers once again got a glimpse of the results of his active lifestyle.

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Music

Severina Dazzles Fans in Pink Dress with Dramatic Cutouts

The singer shines in a daring Revolve Los Angeles design in her new music video for "Svirajte mi 'Rađaj sinove'".

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Music

Kaja and Karlo Returned to Zagreb Early, and in September They Have a Trip They've Dreamed of Since Their First Date

Kaja Casar and Karlo Godec have returned from their summer vacation to Zagreb, and in September they have a trip to a destination they've both longed for since their first meeting.

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Culture

Glamuzina on Vedrana Rudan: Her Oeuvre Deserves a More Serious Reading

The editor who worked with the author for 20 years reveals her private side and claims that due to her public image, most of her literary work has gone unread.

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Music

Ana Sertić Releases Debut Solo Single 'Neparni': A Song About the Strength of a Woman Who Accepts an Ending

The singer and actress, who has lived in New York for eight years, blends American experience with domestic sensibility in her debut Croatian-language single.

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World Scene

Sandra Bagarić Goes Topless by the Sea

The operetta singer shared relaxed vacation photos, and her followers flooded her with comments, from jokes about her back to sincere praise for her looks.

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Entertainment

Love in the Countryside: A Reality Show Celebrating Rural Life for 14 Years

From a German template to a Croatian phenomenon: how the show is changing perceptions of rural life and love, and why it continues to break viewership records.

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Streaming

Three Netflix Series That Could Easily Have Slipped Under Viewers' Radars This Summer

From a true-life drama about the Pan Am bombing to Ricky Gervais and a Spanish biographical story, here's a look at titles worth your attention.

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Music

Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African woman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Beninese singer and five-time Grammy winner made history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with Harvey Mason Jr. and Willem Dafoe paying tribute at the ceremony.

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World Scene

Vedrana Rudan on Children: 'They Are Strangers Who Get on My Nerves'

Her columns, written during her battle with cancer, are back in the spotlight after her death on August 18, 2026. In them, she wrote without embellishment about the growing distance from her son, daughter, and grandchildren.

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Culture

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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Music

Frank Beard, Legendary ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

The co-founder and longtime drummer of the iconic Texas rock band passed away at 77 (or 78, according to some sources) at his ranch in Richmond, surrounded by family.

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Music

Urban & 4 Concert in Omiš Cancelled After All: 'It Would Be Inappropriate'

Initially announced as a charity event, the performance has been cancelled due to the health condition of those injured in the fire that ravaged Omiš and its surroundings.

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Music

'Love Island Adria' Host Opens Up

Dragana Mićalović talks to RTL.hr about her unexpected new role, her philosophy of going with the flow, and her grandmother's witty recipe for longevity.

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Music

Zoran Predin to Perform Arsen Dedić's Songs This Saturday at Dubrovnik's Orsula Park

The concert 'Zoran Sings Arsen' at Dubrovnik's Orsula Park brings an evening dedicated to songs that have marked generations, with organized transport and a walking path.

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Culture

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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Culture

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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Culture

Bembo Fest in Bale: A Week of Free Theatre

The sixth edition of the Festival of Small Stages of Independent Theatres brings a children's play, a comedy, and a musical outdoors, with free admission to all programs.

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World Scene

Madonna and Taylor Swift Lead VMA 2026 Nominations

The Queen of Pop has 11 nominations, while Swift has 9. The ceremony takes place on September 27 in Los Angeles, with fan voting open until September 25.

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Culture

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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Music

An Intimate Evening at Vintage Garden: Nikolovska and Lipić

Long-time musical collaborators bring blues, soul, and jazz standards to the Akustika program on Friday, August 21, 2026, with free admission.

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World Scene

Cro Cop Brutally Responds to Insults: 'There Has Been No Communism Since 1990'

Legendary Croatian MMA fighter Mirko Filipović found himself the target of anonymous insults on Facebook, and his witty and sharp response quickly went viral on social media.

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Music

Woody Harrelson Sings Oliver in Dubrovnik

Hollywood star returns to support the play 'Equinox', followed by a lively gathering with grilled seafood and wine.

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Music

Senidah Halts Concert on Krk: Pelted with Ice

The singer reacted angrily and threatened not to continue the performance until the situation was resolved, with footage of the incident quickly spreading across social media.

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Music

Pipsi Release New Version of Anthem on BBB's 40th Birthday

The concert version was recorded during sold-out shows at Boogaloo and released on the very day Bad Blue Boys were founded.

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