Croatia

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia

The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.
Roman-era burial discovered in eastern Croatia, May 29, 2026.

Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report

Previously, a total of 44 other Roman graves were discovered during excavations for the project, however the most recent find is the first to be fully undisturbed. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Croatian president not approving Israel’s proposed ambassador due to ‘policies of Israeli gov’t’

The official statement came after Israeli media reported that Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has been refusing for seven months to approve the appointment of Israel’s ambassador to the country.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Migrants from Bangladesh stand in the woods near Velika Kladusa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 30, 2020. Hundreds of migrants from Asia, the Middle East and North Africa set up makeshift camps in Bosnian woods near the border with Croatia, attempting to cross into the European Union where they h

Croatian police find bodies of four migrants near Slovene border, aid 15 others

The police determined that the migrants were taken in a cargo vehicle by an unknown driver and left at the Slovenian border after having been subject to "inhumane conditions" during the drive.

|ByREUTERS

Rivlin welcomed to Croatia with pomp and ceremony

Though primarily in Croatia to discuss further military cooperation, Rivlin, could not resist mentioning Croatia’s formidable showing at the recent FIFA World Cup Championships in Russia.

JULY 24, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin and Croatia's President Kolinda Grabsr-Kitarović review the honour guard in Zagreb, Croatia July 24, 2018

Rivlin to pay state visits to Croatia and Serbia

The main purpose of Rivlin’s visit is to strengthen trade in defense equipment and in agricultural produce as well as in technology and tourism.

JULY 21, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin to visit Croatia

Escorted by Croatian Defense Minister Damir Krsticevic, who visited Israel last week, Rivlin will tour an Israel defense exhibition.

JULY 11, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Reuven Rivlin

Israel’s Tomer Levinson takes his talents to Croatia, with an eye on NBA

Why would anyone go to Osijek? And is it really a hotbed for basketball? A small town of roughly 100,000 residents, the city has seen better days, but it has been undergoing a recent renaissance.

JUNE 22, 2018ByJOSH HALICKMAN