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Several countries, including Israel, Finland, Sweden, and Moldova, secured their spots in the Eurovision Song Contest final after competing in the semi-final round. The results sparked discussions and reactions regarding the qualifiers and their chances in the upcoming final.
The Eurovision Song Contest's first semifinals have commenced in Vienna, featuring various performances and ongoing discussions about betting odds. The event is also marked by protests, particularly concerning Israel's participation.
Marijana Puljak (Centar) criticized Minister Tonči Glavina's call for a 20% reduction in tourism prices as populist, attributing high tourism costs to taxes, energy prices, and inefficient state infrastructure.
The Croatian organization "Voice of Entrepreneurs" has responded to an appeal from Glavina, questioning the basis for expected price reductions in the tourism sector. They are seeking clarification on the economic rationale behind such expectations.
As Eurovision approaches, the atmosphere heats up with betting shops working at full capacity and fans lobbying for their favorites, with the band Lordi specifically naming 'Naša Lavina' as their pick for this year's contest.
Croatia's Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, has called for adjustments to profit margins across the tourism value chain to better compete with other countries and ensure a successful tourist season.
Lithuanian authorities have charged 13 individuals with two attempted murders, alleging the plots are linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU.
The band Lavina has released a symphonic version of their song 'Kraj mene'. This new rendition offers a classical interpretation of their original track.
Minister Glavina urged the Croatian tourism sector to adopt a sensible pricing policy, highlighting Croatia's safety as a key advantage and promoting a new application.
Croatian Minister Glavina has presented a new law on hospitality activities, introducing changes that will affect apartments, cafes, and other establishments in the sector.
Croatia's Minister of Tourism, Tonči Glavina, has confirmed that there are currently no cancellations of airline routes or flights scheduled for Croatia. This statement aims to reassure tourists and the travel industry.
Citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina are facing a "spring flood" of price increases, struggling with the cost of living while the government's actions are criticized amidst the economic downturn.
Motorists traveling to Bratislava from northern Slovakia face significant disruptions as the National Highway Company will close a strategic section of the D1 highway between Triblavina and Zlaté Piesky from Thursday evening for definitive works.
Four Czech and Slovak tourists were caught in an avalanche in Austria's Totes Gebirge mountain range but managed to free themselves, with one sustaining minor injuries.
An avalanche in Italy swept away 25 skiers, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries, with authorities conducting extensive rescue operations.
For the first time, Serbia is sending a metal band, Lavina, to Eurovision. The winners of 'Pesma za Evroviziju' aim to showcase the country's diverse and alternative music scene in Vienna.
Despite a slowdown in bookings, Croatian tourism could still have a successful year with good preparation and effective communication of its advantages, according to Glavina.
Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, stated that Serbian citizens and Air Serbia are not taking seriously their government's recommendations to avoid travel to Croatia, noting Air Serbia's increased flights this summer.
The choice of the band Lavina and the song 'Kraj mene' to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 has caused strong reactions among Eurovision fans across Europe - from delight due to the brave choice to skeptical...
Grad Zagreb je 27. veljače objavio zaključak o imenovanju članova radnih tijela javnog natječaja za izradu idejnog urbanističko-arhitektonskog rješenja za stadion „Maksimir” – SRC Ravnice, a podatci…
The Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports commented on the impact of the current global situation on tourism, stating that Croatia has certain advantages at this time.
It is already known that the Niš heavy metal band "Lavina" will represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest from May 12 to 16 in Vienna. It will be a jubilee...
Pobednička pesma PZE-a „Kraj mene“ niškog benda Lavina, koji će predstavljati Srbiju u Beču na Evroviziji, osvojila je srca žirija, publike – pa i komšiluka.
After the conclusion of the Pesma za Evroviziju 2026 final, in which the group Lavina triumphed, impressions are still settling, and emotions are still fresh.
Metalheads are making waves in Serbia. Last night's victory of the band Lavina in the "Pesma za Evroviziju" (Song for Eurovision) final surprised the audience. <<<An avalanche has started in Serbia<<< As well as the band itself from Niš.
Predstavnik Srbije na 70. Eurosongu biće metal bend iz Niša – Lavina. Momci su sinoć u finalu “Pesme za Evroviziju” potukli konkurenciju i pobijedili sa 24 osvojena poena.
The band Lavina won a convincing victory in last night's final of Pesma za Evroviziju 26 and will represent Serbia at Eurovision in Vienna with the song "Kraj mene".
The Niš metal band "Lavina" created a real surprise at "Pesma za Evroviziju" (Song for Eurovision) and qualified for the final. They won and will represent Serbia in Vienna.
The second semi-final of "Pesma za Evroviziju" has concluded, with the selection of the other seven finalists: Gemmini, Brat Pelin, Zona, LU-KA, LAVINA, Jack Lupino and Ha
Despite warnings, 26 people have died in avalanches in Austria this winter, a significantly higher number than the average, attributed to underestimated risks.
Some were swept away for 250 meters.
Počelo je prvo polufinale muzičkog takmičenja Evrovizija 2026, u dvorani Wiener Stadthalle u Beču.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has called on businesses to lower their prices, referencing a specific individual, Glavina, as an example of someone who can afford to do so. This call has sparked reactions, with some finding the idea of discounts unnecessary.
A weak earthquake was recorded in the Sisak-Moslavina County area of Croatia today in the morning hours. The tremor occurred at 11:06 AM local time.
Croatia's HDZ Minister of Tourism, Glavina, has faced criticism for not reducing the rental prices of his own villa this season, despite urging the tourism sector to lower prices.
The Serbian group Lavina, representing Serbia at Eurovision next week in Vienna, will be performing in costumes weighing 20 kilograms.
Serbia's representative, Lavina, has completed her first rehearsal for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, generating excitement among fans. The performance is said to have captured the spirit of the competition.
A massive 50 billion euro data center, named Pantheon, is planned for construction in Topusko, Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia. This project is set to be one of the largest investments in Croatia and the wider European region.
Mellany Rukavina has been crowned the new Miss Sisak-Moslavina County, securing her place in the final selection for the 31st Miss Croatia pageant.
Seven contestants are vying for the title of Miss Sisak-Moslavina County, with the winner to be chosen tomorrow.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has called for competent authorities to investigate the situation within the ski association and other sports bodies. Officials emphasize the government's interest in shedding light on any irregularities.
The D1 highway section from the Bernolákovo (Triblavina) junction to Zlaté piesky leading to Bratislava has reopened, with traffic returning to its original route after being closed for reconstruction.
Croatia's Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, stated that the country is perceived as one of the safest tourist destinations, as he awarded contracts worth one million euros for additional medical assistance teams and tourist clinics for the summer season.
Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sport Tonči Glavina has labeled as "shameful" the insinuations by the weekly Nacional that he supported corrupt acts related to the Croatian Ski Association. He suggested the allegations are an attempt to discredit the government.
Croatia reported a new record in foreign tourist revenues last year, reaching 15.3 billion euros, a two percent increase from the previous year.
An avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, has claimed the lives of two skiers, bringing the total number of avalanche-related deaths in European mountains this winter season to at least 127.
U ITALIJI lavina usmrtila dva skijaša, ozlijedila petero.
Članovi benda “Lavina” koji pjesmom “Kraj mene” predstavljaju Srbiju na ovogodišnjem Eurosongu, za “Vijesti” pričaju o očekivanjima pred ovaj muzički festival, ali i poruci koju žele da pošalju…
Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, stated that neither Serbian citizens nor the Serbian airline appear to be taking their own government's recommendations seriously.
Seismographs of the Croatian Seismological Survey recorded a weak earthquake this morning in the Sisak-Moslavina County, with its epicenter about 16 kilometers northwest of Petrinja.
Croatian Minister Glavina dismissed Serbia's recommendation against traveling to Croatia as baseless, emphasizing the importance of Serbian citizens visiting and stable reservations.
Brat Pelin, who placed 4th in Serbia's 'Pesma za Evroviziju' final, will not represent Serbia at Eurosong but congratulated the winning group Lavina, urging fans not to claim they were cheated.
Two short novels by the modern classic of Slovak literature Pavel Vilikovský arrived before our literary audience these days - "Fleeting Snow", published in Slovak in 2024, and "Vanished Passion",...
An 18-year-old Ukrainian man was arrested in Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia, for illegally transporting migrants for money.
Nakon završetka finala Pesme za Evroviziju 2026, u kojem je trijumf odnela grupa Lavina, utisci se još sležu, a emocije su i dalje sveže.
Prvi put će Srbiju na izboru za pjesmu Eurovizije predstavljati jedan metal bend. U sinoćnjem finalu srpskog izbora, bend iz Niša zvan Lavina uvjerljivo je odnio pobjedu s pjesmom "Kraj mene".
The metal band won the most votes from the jury and the audience at PZE last night.
The Niš-based group, which combines pop melodies with metal sound, will represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The final of Pesma za Evroviziju, also known as Beovizija, was held, where it was decided that the group Lavina with the song 'Lavina' will represent Serbia at this year's Eurovision in Vienna.
The Croatian Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Croatian National Tourist Board, presented Croatia's tourism offerings to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
Oksana Pikul, a businesswoman and performer, received a flood of messages after her passionate appearance accompanying fighter Dominykas Dirkstys at the UTMA fighting tournament in Kaunas.
Croatian Minister Glavina stated he lowered villa rental prices last year and is now advocating for lower prices across the tourism sector. This comes as a state-owned company has reportedly increased its mooring prices.
Croatian Prime Minister Plenković has supported calls for businesses to lower prices, agreeing with Minister Glavina. Meanwhile, the Minister of Tourism is reportedly seeking justification for current pricing rather than directly demanding reductions, indicating a broader debate on economic costs.
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is facing significant controversy and boycotts, with several countries, including Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain, refusing to broadcast the event in protest of Israel's participation. This has led to a less peaceful and more challenging start for the competition.
Daiva Čibirienė, president of the Lithuanian Association of Accountants and Auditors, stated that the upcoming EU wage transparency directive would encourage employers to seek alternative compensation methods.
Luka Aranđelović, frontman of the band "Lavina," spoke in an official Eurovision podcast about their uncompromising song and the challenge of wearing costumes ahead of their performance.
Clients are massively withdrawing money from credit funds in the shadow banking sector, leading to restrictions by prominent firms and drawing comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis.
The documentary film 'Čovjek lavina' (The Avalanche Man), directed by Slobodanka Radun and focusing on musician Dragoljub Đuričić, has won the HRT Audience Award for best regional film at a festival.
Violence by settlers in the West Bank is reportedly increasing dramatically, with a 14-year-old named Aws among the victims killed.
A documentary film titled "Čovek lavina" (Man Avalanche), chronicling the life of legendary musician Dragoljub Đuričić, is set to be screened at the ZagrebDox festival. Đuričić was known for his role in 1990s civil protests and was even featured in The Independent.
The documentary film 'Avalanche Man', dedicated to the late Dragoljub Đuričić, will be screened at the ZagrebDox festival on April 24th and 25th as part of the Music Globe selection.
Citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina are struggling with a wave of price increases, facing a deepening economic crisis while the government's actions are criticized.
After years of decline, the number of bed bug infestations is dramatically increasing in Sweden, with Stockholm being particularly affected. Experts warn that bed bugs can now appear almost anywhere.
An avalanche at a ski resort in Hemsedal, Norway, killed a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s. Norwegian police had previously reported that two skiers died and two others were injured in the incident.
Marina Lovrić Merzel, a former Sisačko-Moslavina County prefect from Croatia, is expected to be released from prison on conditional freedom by the end of the week after serving more than half of her six-year sentence.
The Serbian metal band Lavina, winners of 'Pesma za Evroviziju', will be the first metal band to represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest, aiming to showcase the country's alternative music scene.
The Middle East conflict is causing significant economic repercussions across Europe, leading to declines in stock markets, sharp increases in gas and fuel prices, and warnings from airlines about passing higher costs to passengers. This also impacts the cruise industry and gig economy workers, while Polish consumer confidence and inflation expectations continue to decline.
Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina stated that Serbian citizens and Air Serbia are seemingly ignoring their government's recommendations to avoid travel to Croatia, noting that Air Serbia is introducing new flights this summer.
Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports, Tonči Glavina, commented on an article published on the Serbian portal Nova.rs, suggesting that Air Serbia does not take Serbian authorities seriously.
Pesma Evrovizije će ove godine biti održana u Beču, a Srbiju će predstavljati grupa "Lavina".
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PCC is moving forward with its €608 million poultry production project in Sisak-Moslavina County, promising 2,500 jobs and high ecological standards despite facing criticism.
What does the famous magazine specializing in heavy metal write about the group "Lavina" which will represent Serbia at Eurovision? And who thinks women don't vote z
Srbija je za vikend dobila predstavnika na Evroviziji, a bend Lavina i harizmatični frontmen Luka Aranđelović brojne nove fanove u zemlji i šire.
The group "Lavina" won this year's Pesma za Evroviziju and became Serbia's representative at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
The group Lavina won the Song for Eurovision and is going to Vienna, and perhaps Konstrakta and Zemlja gruva could also go, as they were more diligent and made more songs for KZE2026 than the PZE participants.
GRUPA Lavina s pjesmom "Kraj mene" pobijedila je na natjecanju Pesme za Evroviziju 2026. i predstavljat će Srbiju ove godine na Eurosongu u Beču.
The Niš-based group, which combines pop melodies with metal sound, will represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Serbia's representative at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest is the metal band from Niš "Lavina" which performed the song "Kraj mene".
Slovakijos Aukštųjų Tatrų kalnuose nuslinkus sniego lavinai žuvo du lenkų laisvojo nusileidimo slidininkai, tarp kurių – gerai ekstremalaus sporto pasaulyje žinomas snieglentininkas Ali Olszanskis,…
The body of a young Italian alpinist, missing since Wednesday, was found after an avalanche in the eastern Swiss Alps.