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Croatia extends digital nomad visa: Live and work by the Adriatic
AOL
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Croatia has quickly risen as a hot destination for travelers, thanks to its stunning beaches and medieval architecture worthy of being featured in Game of Thrones. Those enchanted by the Balkan country can now live and work there for up to several...
Croatia extends digital nomad visa. What to know.
USA Today
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Croatia updated its digital nomad visa to allow remote workers to stay for up to 18 months. Applicants must prove a monthly income of at least €3,295 and provide various documents like health insurance and proof of employment. Croatia offers a...
A Croatian Freediver Held His Breath for 29 Minutes and Set a World Record
ZME Science
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August 19, 2025
Vitomir Maričić during training. Credit: Vladimir Soic. On June 14 in Opatija, Croatia, Vitomir Maričić slipped into a hotel pool, inhaled one last breath of pure oxygen, and disappeared beneath the surface. He stayed there — motionless, silent —...
Croatia Extends Digital Nomad Visa To Three Years, Attracting Remote Workers To The Adriatic
Travel Noire
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August 19, 2025
Croatia has expanded its digital nomad program, now allowing remote workers to live and work in the Adriatic country for up to three years – triple the previous one-year limit. The Balkan nation announced this extension as part of its strategy to...
Unlocking The Mystery Of Mediterranean White Sharks Through Citizen Science
Forbes
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The value of eDNA goes beyond white sharks. It’s proving to be a low-cost, noninvasive way to detect rare species and fill in knowledge gaps that traditional methods often can’t. getty Most people don’t realize that white sharks live in the...
Croatian Freediver Shatters Record For Longest-Held Breath
ScienceAlert
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August 18, 2025
A Croatian freediver has achieved a seemingly impossible feat. On June 14 of this year, Vitomir Maričić took one last gulp of pure oxygen and lay down in a pool. There he remained, cool as a sea cucumber, for 29 minutes and 3 seconds. That's...
Singapore’s strong research base makes it easier for it to adopt nuclear energy: UN nuclear chief
National University of Singapore
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August 19, 2025
“Having Mr Grossi here today is of special significance to us because, earlier this month, the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute was officially launched after 10 years as an Initiative. It didn’t happen overnight, it took us 10 years...
More than 56k potential candidates for each HR role – research
Personnel Today
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August 18, 2025
There could be as many as 56,432 potential candidates for every open HR manager position across the UK, according to research by global employment organisation Remote. Remote surveyed 4,126 business or HR leaders, at director level and above, with...
Lumberjack model plane takes off
Otago Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
Canterbury aviation regulator Alex Hewson designed and built his own Lumberjack model plane - then got it airborne. He had it at the Ashburton Model Aero Club’s invitational event at the Harris Scientific Reserve at Tinwald. The 36-year-old...
Croatian Aircash Becomes Main Sponsor of Serie A Club
The Dubrovnik Times
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Croatian fintech company Aircash has been announced as the new main sponsor of Italian football club Hellas Verona for the 2025/26 Serie A season. The company’s logo will appear on the first team’s jerseys throughout the season, marking the first...
Rijeka vs PAOK Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 19, 2025
Rijeka will face PAOK at the Stadion Rujevica on Thursday in the first leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Europa League playoff round qualifying clash. The home side have endured a slow start to their domestic campaign, most recently losing 2-0 to Dinamo...
Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities
Help Net Security
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August 13, 2025
The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), the largest Croatian science and technology research institute, has confirmed that it was the one of “at least 9,000 institutions worldwide” that were attacked using the Microsoft SharePoint “ToolShell”...
Now THAT'S what you call breath-taking! Diver holds his breath underwater for over 29 MINUTES to set new world record
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
A diver has set a truly breathtaking world record for the longest time spent holding his breath underwater. Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić spent 29 minutes and three seconds submerged in water on a single breath. That set the Guinness World...
Coca-Cola announces results of campaign to turn customer drink orders into meals: 'We believe in using technology for good'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
"We've created a model for how we can work with customers and NGOs to deliver real, lasting impact." by Christine DulionAugust 15, 2025 In a recent campaign aimed at fighting hunger, Coca-Cola and delivery app Glovo joined forces to turn drink...
President: Croatia must avoid risk as Europe faces uncertain years
Croatia Week
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August 15, 2025
by croatiaweek August 15, 2025 in News (Photo: Office of the President of Croatia / Dario Andrišek) President Zoran Milanović has called for caution as Europe enters a period of uncertainty, saying Croatia must protect its interests and avoid...
Why a small-ship cruise is the best way to discover Croatia
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
These Italian Lakes Offer Alpine Beauty Without the Lake Como Crowds
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 19, 2025
When I first saw Laghi di Fusine in my friend’s photos, it was love at first sight (which is difficult given how many different places we see on social media every day). However, the beautiful Fusine Lakes, as they are called in English, are...
I’m a Croatia expert – this small-ship cruise shows you the best of the country
The Independent
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August 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Greentube Partners with Hrvatska Lutrija for Croatian iGaming Market Access
Top News
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In a significant expansion move, Greentube—the Digital Gaming and Entertainment arm of NOVOMATIC—has solidified its presence in Croatia through a high-profile agreement with the country’s national lottery, Hrvatska Lutrija. Leveraging the Bragg...
‘No country is safe’: deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say
The Guardian
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August 14, 2025
The prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say. Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures,...