Zoran Milanovic’s new executive is facing one of Croatia’s most economically difficult periods, in its fourth consecutive year of recession. While taxes and contributions increase, Zagreb is thinking of attracting  investors from the Middle East.

In my first article on Earth911, I talk about how collaborative consumption sites allow you to stretch your dollars, euros or yen while you travel around the world.

Istria, Croatia: Mountain biking routes stretching for hundreds of kilometers, going coast to coast, passing through vineyards, olive groves and cultivations on red soils. Enjoy the ride!

Martin Cotar is a former professional cyclist. Since throwing in the towel he has continued to follow the cycling world, in further developing Istria’s potential in cycle tourism.

October 31 is Seven Billion Day, a UN initiative that highlights the world’s ever growing population and the challenges that come with that number.

On 15 October, Indignados were also demonstrating in Croatian streets. It was a significant event, because Croatians have hardly ever expressed their discontent through public protests. This is OBC’s interview with one of the organizers.

In an effort to avoid new dividing lines, the EU decided in 2007 to create a ‘ring of friends’ by launching the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) with partner-countries as geographically and politically diverse as Ukraine and Morocco.

A step by step analysis of the agricultural development policies in South East Europe: from the process of collectivization in the 40s, to the much reduced production capacity during the conflicts of the 90s, up to the agricultural models linked to the European Union. From the OBC.