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In 2025, Germany imported goods from Russia worth 1.8 billion euros, a 94.6% decrease compared to the previous year, due to the impact of European sanctions against Russia. The main imported products from Russia were metals, chemical products, and food products, while the share of oil and gas significantly declined. German exports to Russia also…
The European Union is facing serious obstacles in adopting the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the banking and energy sectors. Hungary and Slovakia have announced they will use their veto rights due to concerns about the impact on their economies, especially in the event of a complete halt of Russian gas and oil…
Croatia will host the European Rugby Sevens Championship this June in Makarska. The tournament will feature the best European teams, including France, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. This event marks a historic moment for Croatian rugby and an opportunity to showcase Croatia as a center of European rugby. Besides the sporting competition, visitors…
The Ponta Lopud Film Festival, held from June 26 to 28 on the island of Lopud, brings together prominent Croatian and Serbian filmmakers such as Rajko Grlić, Nebojša Slijepčević, and Dragan Bjelogrlić. The festival is non-competitive and focuses on education and dialogue between experienced film professionals and emerging talents from the region. In addition to…
In May 2025, Croatia experienced a decline in the number of foreign tourists, particularly from Germany, with a 60% drop in Istria, linked to changes in holiday calendars and economic factors such as inflation and uncertainty. Although arrivals decreased, domestic tourists increased their overnight stays, somewhat mitigating the overall decline. The director of the Croatian…
Croatian engineers and the Technical College of Zagreb presented their projects at the international engineering fair CWIEME in Berlin. The fair focuses on the development of the electrical engineering industry and innovations, with Croatian representatives emphasizing the importance of such events for career development and education of future engineers. Panel discussions addressed innovation and the…
The main topic of the article is that chargers for electronic devices, although consuming a small amount of electricity when not in use, can pose hidden risks and unnecessary energy consumption. Experts explain that modern chargers have efficient components that reduce consumption, but older and low-quality models may consume more electricity and pose safety risks,…
USKOK has launched a new operation involving arrests in several Croatian counties on suspicion of corruption in Croatian Roads and Croatian Highways. Among those arrested are former head of Croatian Roads Josip Škorić, director of the traffic sector of Croatian Highways Silvijo Čamber, and professor from the Faculty of Transport Sciences Anđelko Ščukanec. They are…
Tomorrow in Niš, as part of the 9th Advanced Technologies Forum, a virtual job fair will be held, organized by the National Employment Service (NSZ). The fair will last from 10 AM to 2 PM and will use innovative internet technology to provide easy access to a user-friendly virtual environment. Employers from the advanced technology…
The Montenegrin National Security Agency (ANB) stated that it does not possess records regarding the residence of members of the notorious Zemun Clan within Montenegro. ANB clarified that it is not responsible for maintaining civil status records and that official MUP identification cards were not issued by ANB. This statement was made in response to…
