Croatia's former PM flees corruption inquiry

A former Croatian prime minister under investigation in a corruption case left the country yesterday hours before parliament lifted his immunity from prosecution.- 10/12/2010, Europe

Ljubicic on course to defend French title

Defending champion Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia overcame a slow start to beat Taylor Dent in straight sets in the second round of the Open Sud de France yesterday. The fourth seed hit five aces and broke Dent's serve three times as he won 7-5, 6-4.- 29/10/2010, Tennis

Croatia's tourism figures rise

Croatia's tourism industry, a vital part of the country's recession-hit economy, registered growth during the first eight months this year, officials said on Wednesday.- 09/09/2010, News & Advice

Croatia: A Nation forged in war, By Marcus Tanner

As Croatia inches to EU membership, and more Britons come to know a beautiful, if battle-scarred country, this third edition of a definitive history lands at a perfect time. Tanner covered the secession wars in former Yugoslavia for The Independent. In his book, a lucid, expert account of Croatia's past at the bloody crossroads of big-power amb...- 27/08/2010, Reviews

Car rental prices have soared, says report

A new report from a UK website has found that the price of renting a car this August is 30 percent more expensive than last year.- 20/08/2010, News & Advice

Tottenham admit Pletikosa interest

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he could be set to sign Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa. Spartak Moscow star Pletikosa was reportedly close to joining Spurs last summer before suffering a knee injury. Capped 80 times for his country, the 31-year-old would provide competition for Heurelho Gomes and Carlo Cudicini at White Hart Lane....- 19/07/2010, Premier League

Tips and deals of the week: 13/06/2010

Take a punt on Cambridge Try the new Punting and Picnic Package at Doubletree by Hilton in Cambridge from £65.95, including picnic and one hour's punt hire. Go to doubletreecambridge.com Tourism Ireland has launched Silver Surfers Summer Savings for visitors over 66 years of age, including free rail travel across the Republic. Th...- 13/06/2010, News & Advice

Vote backs border deal

Slovenia has narrowly approved a border arbitration deal with Croatia in a referendum, clearing an obstacle to Croatia's bid for EU membership, according to preliminary results. - 07/06/2010, Europe

Vote on border dispute leaves Slovenes divided

Nestled on the Slovenian coast, the town of Koper with its winding cobbled streets, Venetian mansions and Gothic cathedral, is a picturesque and unassuming place. But it is at the centre of a battle raging in the Balkans, which could bring down Slovenia's government and sour already prickly relations with Croatia.- 05/06/2010, Europe

Travel challenge: A Croatian island holiday

Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a week's holiday in the Croatian archipelago. Prices are for two people, with holidays departing in late June. 1,048: Kolocep, Elafiti islands Includes flights from Luton to Dubrovnik on 26 June, road and ferry transfers and B&B at the three...- 29/05/2010, Europe

Below-strength Wales hold heads high in yielding to Croatian pressure

Goals from Ivan Rakitic and Drago Gabric condemned a patched-up Wales side to a valiant defeat in last night's international friendly in Croatia. - 24/05/2010, International

Hotel chain takes Croatian properties upmarket with rebranding

Spanish holiday group Sol Melia has relauched two of its resorts on the Croatian Umag coast as upmarket destinations, hoping to capitalize on the region's growing tourism appeal.- 10/05/2010, News & Advice

Serbian 'war criminal' can stay in UK

An alleged Serbian war criminal arrested in Britain and wanted on numerous charges including "grave breaches" of the Geneva Convention was last night released without charge.- 13/04/2010, Home News

War crimes arrest man released without charge

A man who was arrested in Britain for suspected war crimes in Croatia was released without charge, the Home Office said today. Mile Bosnic, 54, was arrested in Gloucester on March 25 by officers from the Metropolitan Police Extradition Unit on a warrant issued by City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. He had been expected to face extradition t...- 12/04/2010, Crime

England move above France in Fifa world rankings

Portugal have moved up two places to fourth in the latest FIFA world rankings. Carlos Queiroz's side, who needed a play-off win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the 2010 World Cup, moved above Italy and Germany, who dropped one place to fifth and sixth respectively. England moved ahead of France to seventh, while Croatia, who failed to qualify f...- 31/03/2010, International