1. Croatian Democratic Union (abbr: HDZ) HDZ is the most influential political party in Croatia. Founded in 1989, by Franjo Tuđman, this political party is part of the European People Party. HDZ incorporates Christian democracy in its political ideology, where Catholic social teaching is of strong influence. Christian democratic political ideology advocates for a commitment […]
While in Croatia, whether you are a visitor or a long term resident, it is important to know who to contact in case of an emergency. There are also a few other national services that could prove helpful during your time here. Let’s start with the most important one. For emergencies, call 112. Here are […]
Two of the most frequent questions I get on this site is “Where can I meet people?” and “Where can I find XYZ thing/place/person I need?”. Croatia can be a truly lonely place when you don’t know anybody and are oblivious as to how to get simple things accomplished. Over the past few years, a […]
There are lots of resources out there about living and visiting Croatia. What foods to eat. Which cities to visit. How to get a visa. What to look out for and what to beware of. What curse words to learn. However, if you plan on living in Croatia for any period of time that necessitates […]
The flag of the Republic of Croatia is a national symbol and was officially adopted on December 21, 1990. It consists of three equally-wide horizontal lines of red, white and blue with the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia in the middle. Flag usage The flag of the Republic of Croatia is used: […]
Value Added Tax, known in Croatia as “PDV”, is a modern form of taxation. This is the tax that is charged to everyone, including businesses, on most transactions. The purpose of PDV is to tax consumption. The most common rate of tax is 25%. However, there are two other tax brackets as well, which include […]
Ferry and boat travel within Croatia Croatia has more than five thousand kilometers of coastline and more than a thousand islands, so the ship traffic is frequent. A large number of ferries and high speed lines (catamarans and hydrofoils) connect islands with the mainland. Some of them operate throughout the year, and some only during […]
Velika Gospa is a national holiday that celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on August 15 annually in Croatia. In celebration, believers make a pilgrimage to many of Mary’s shrines. According to Catholic theology, Mary is embedded in heaven with soul and body. On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII […]
Wages for many Croatian service workers are low, so tipping in Croatia for several professions is customary and is always appreciated. However, the amount of the tip expected is far less than in other western countries. The jobs for which tipping in Croatia is expected are similar to most other western countries and include: waiters, […]
Early childhood education The early childhood development education is organized in kindergartens, which are not compulsory. There are three stages of early childhood education: from when the child is 6 months old to when they’re one from the ages of one to three from the age of three until the child starts attending primary school […]
