Lauren Simmonds 2025 – It might not be the first destination in Croatia that springs to mind but Karlovac County is investing in its tourism it will pour cash into more balanced development through the Balanced Development Programme As Karlovacki writes the gorgeous town of Ozalj has one of the most beautiful bathing areas in all of Karlovac County the necessary infrastructure for this area has been developed but the town on the Kupa River still has more ideas and plans up its sleeve for this favourite summer destination for Ozalj residents and their guests Karlovac County will help equip the beach with additional amenities by investing more in local toutism County Prefect Martina Furdek Hajdin presented Karlovac Mayor Lidija Bošnjak with a contract for the allocation of 6,000 euros for the development of the Ozalj “beach” This is being done as part of the wider Karlovac County Tourism Improvement Programme Karlovac County will co-finance the Ozalj Sports Games with 3,000 euros and the Kupa Region Tourist Board has also been approved for 3,000 euros for the “Film za Van/Film to go” event “Ozalj has been increasingly profiled as a recognisable tourist destination in more recent years Karlovac County has been helping us out with the development of the beach for a number of years and has also been monitoring our tourism events and other projects This cooperation and support are an incentive and motivation to continue on with our further work,” emphasised Mayor Bošnjak the Tourism Improvement Programme is worth a total of 150,000 euros The county has been using this money to co-finance a number of events and support tourism infrastructure projects throughout its sprawling area The Karlovac County Balanced Development Programme is even more generous received support in the amount of 18,000 euros for the construction of a pavement in the Podbrežje settlement which are classified into groups I-V according to the development index also received support for their respective projects “We believe that we know what the county needs on the ground well and that we’re supporting and developing our settlements and municipalities We finance documentation for capital projects of settlements and municipalities and monitor their investments in transport infrastructure all while having a common goal: to encourage the development of all parts of the county Only through cooperation and togetherness can we achieve results and I believe that we’re very successful in that We look forward to every new project that will improve the quality of life of local people,” said County Prefect Martina Furdek Hajdin Karlovac County has provided more than a million euros in support to its settlements and municipalities through the Balanced Development Promotion Programme many kilometres of new roads and pavements have been built These include the Slunj Development Centre the Lasinja Culture Interpretation Centre and the popular Vrlovka Archaeological Park will be constructed or rebuilt to protect lives and infrastructure from floods that are frequent in this area The project will help to protect the environment and local economy while supporting adaptation to climate change in the Kupa river basin Due to the complexity and scale of the planned work running throughout the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 programming periods The aim is to improve the existing flood defence system in the Kupa river basin to protect the cities of Karlovac and Sisak is scheduled for completion by 2023 and will be carried out during the 2014-2020 programming period Preparatory and earth-moving works will be carried out for either the construction or rebuilding of four sluices (Šišljavić Brodarci and two at the Kupa-Korana rivers trench) Embankments totalling 34.2 km in length will be constructed or reinforced Both phases will result in new or reinforced embankments 131.8 km in length The entire flood defence line in the region is 217.3 km long to be completed during the 2021-2027 programming period will complete the work started in the Karlovac area and instigate construction in the Sisak region The costs for this phase will be covered by European Structural and Investment Funds and national funding Four rivers converge in the Karlovac area: the Kupa Currently,  infrastructure that helps regulate and distribute flood waters is lacking river embankments are either incomplete or too low and some flood control dams are not high enough making construction and reconstruction of sluices and embankments a matter of urgency The project will substantially reduce the financial impact of flooding on the economy average annual flood damage in the area amounts to HRK 132.1 million (EUR 17.5 million) Completion of phase one by 2023 should reduce the average annual flood damage cost by HRK 80.5 million (EUR 10.7 million) It is predicted that around 7 616 inhabitants will benefit from better flood-protection measures the cost of flood damage should be reduced by around 99 % to HRK 1.31 million (EUR 174 000) while the number of people who will benefit is expected to increase to 31 050 the work will help protect the environment and ensure compliance with the Commission’s Water Framework Directive and the Directive on the Assessment and Management of Flood Risks Croatia’s existing flood-defence system of dams and wide flood plains helps to protect wetlands and is in line with the EU’s water management policies defined in the two EU Directives mentioned above Total investment for the project “Flood Protection Scheme for the Karlovac – Sisak Area phase 1 – Karlovac area” is EUR 221 496 414 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 60 363 718 through the “Competitiveness and Cohesion” Operational Programme for the 2014-2020 programming period Ministarstvo regionalnoga razvoja i fondova Europske unije The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. 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And Olga’s work includes portraiture that doesn’t draw influence from other visual media the same way that so many pieces on social media do Olga’s work holistically embraces her own identity and finds comfort in her own skin like one would a silk kimono With every turn of the page of her latest book it seems like Olga’s camera is aided by a poltergeist that provides a blessing like no other That’s to say that Olga’s work isn’t just otherworldly and cosmic; it’s simply imagined and brought into fruition by its creator in a way that very few of us can conjure it plays with black and white in a way that we’ve only ever seen otherwise in expensive Taschen books and on handheld device screens we mean that Elsewhere plays with the idea of dark mode and embraces the idea of the expandable spread her photographs have a sense of authenticity that’s sorely missing in much of modern photography I don’t believe I should contain her either but if you took the best of several Magnum photographers and put them into one person and all the gray spaces in between in a very masterful way We named Olga Karlovac as one of the most inspirational photographers of 2023, and we’ve also previously featured her work she photographs the world around her in a way that so many can only dream of — literally because they’re unsure of how to make art like this or would feel like they’d be jeered at by peers “Usually I spot something (and) feel drawn to it — it can be a person walking across the street Elsewhere starts with a simple forward and uses the square format to make the most of Olga’s work the images are split down the middle in various ways and those who vibe with it will deeply feel every photograph when they page through the book at a slow pace I truly recommend that you take a look at it on a day off and when you’re personally feeling like you’re in a good place Elsewhere can make the perfect morning cup of coffee or tea even better Several photographers shoot in black and white But not many of them embrace the intricacies that the format allows you to get away with Olga’s images embrace lots of photographic flaws sometimes looking like charcoal sketches that embrace smears It’s for this reason and her incredible work overall that we award this book five out of five stars and give it our Editor’s Choice award Elsewhere by Olga Karlovac can be purchased directly from Olga Kogut in second and Lonardi in third in sprint finish Alexander Kristoff (Uno X Mobility) was the fastest to the line on stage 5 of the 2024 CRO race to claim his second win of the week in the town of Karlovac The Norwegian’s team took control in the final three kilometres to deliver their leader perfectly to the line. Kristoff had the power to hold off Israeli national champion Oded Kogut (Israel-Premier Tech) and Giovanni Lonardi (Polti-Kometa) Kristoff was delighted to pick up his eighth win of the season after shaking off some illness from earlier in the week. “I felt better today. I've been struggling a bit the last days, but today I felt from the start I had more normal legs and I could sit in the front all day,” Kristoff said in a TV interview after the finish. “It was a short stage, normally I'm not super in that, but today the team put me in a really good position for the final kilometres. I for sure had the easiest run in, and at the end I managed to hold them behind me. I'm very happy I got a perfect lead out from all the guys, and I'm very grateful,” he added. Flooding in the area around the scheduled start town of Ozalj meant that stage five of the 2024 CRO race was shortened from 167km down to 100km. The sprint teams shared the duties on the fast run-in to the finish, keeping the pace high for their fast men. Uno X Mobility mobbed the front in support of Kristoff as the riders approached the flamme rouge and dodged a litany of road furniture. The Norwegian stayed strong to hold off a fast-finishing Oded Kogut to take the 96th professional win of his career. Although Andresen had taken time back in the overall during the stage, his fourth place meant no more bonus seconds at the line. The race concludes on Sunday with a sprint stage into the Croatian capital city of Zagreb. There will once again be three sprints with bonus seconds available, meaning that the overall title for the 2024 CRO Race is still in play. The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! 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Croatia The home of popular brand Karlovačko, Karlovac first held its Beer Days festival back in 1984 the city is preparing for five days of live music and revelry The most famous and certainly longest-running event of its kind in Croatia Beer Days is also a major showcase for the best in Croatian music this year’s acts including Eurovision star Baby Lasagna and The festival was established to mark 170 years of beer production Baron Nikola Vranyczany having built a brewery in Dubovac continuing to hold a significant share of the domestic market Karlovac is a historic city near the Slovenian border, halfway between Zagreb and Rijeka, with plenty of attractions beside the festival. These include the star-shaped fortress walls and the Nikola Tesla Visitor Centre For more about the festival, see here. For details of the live entertainment, see the Croatian-language version of the website, the days and dates clearly given at the top of each page. facebooktwitterinstagramAbout us Decision marks a significant milestone in the United for Rivers campaign to protect over 400 kilometres of rivers throughout the Western Balkans In a groundbreaking decision, the Karlovac County Assembly has officially confirmed the protection of the Mrežnica and Tounjčica rivers and the establishment of two new protected areas, an important signal of Croatia’s commitment to nature conservation This decision was reached today following an initiative led by the Public Institution for Nature Protection Natura Viva and supported by the Karlovac County and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) This decision builds on recent precedents to protect the Krupa, Mura, and Drava rivers and comes as the result of robust community engagement through the United for Rivers initiative—a cross-regional coalition of NGOs working to protect 13 rivers across five Western Balkan countries These areas mark the first official protections resulting from this campaign and longstanding efforts led by local communities to preserve these iconic rivers The decision to establish a monument to nature in the upper course of the Mrežnica River and a significant landscape in its middle course is of great importance for both nature and local communities It ensures the implementation of conservation measures on one of Croatia’s most spectacular rivers providing sanctuary for diverse plant and animal species and protecting the dozens of tufa waterfalls the river is known for “We are pleased with the large number of people who were involved in the public consultation during the declaration process for the protection of the Mrežnica River We hope that local communities will continue to show interest in protecting this area to ensure its sustainable management and the preservation of important species and habitats We still have a lot of work that can only be accomplished through constant communication and the inclusion of all stakeholders in the process director of the Public Institution Natura Viva This decision is not merely a legal designation; it is a promise to safeguard the natural beauty and social and cultural significance of Mrežnica and Tounjčica and TNC are committed to continued collaboration ensuring proper implementation of conservation measures and commitment to sustainable management of new protected areas “Residents of Karlovac County appreciate their rivers and the Mrežnica is special in that regard We affectionately refer to it as ‘a beauty,’ ‘a pearl,’ a truly unique and magical river I believe that this is a significant step in our efforts to preserve the Mrežnica River for generations to come We aim to ensure sustainable management of this valuable natural resource in collaboration with relevant ministries This decision puts us on the right path to achieve it,” said Martina Furdek Hajdin The protected areas will play an important role in preserving the natural and social values of the river offering sustainable recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike while preserving important habitats and species “The Nature Conservancy views the protection of Mrežnica and Tounjčica as flagships and exemplary models aligning with our strategy for durable river protection Engaging closely with local communities through our United for Rivers initiative we recognize them as the backbone of river conservation and the sustainable use of river resources We are delighted to witness the successful protection of Mrežnica and Tounjčica We are fully committed to providing ongoing support for the continuing conservation of these rivers and we hope this milestone will inspire other countries in the region to strengthen their river conservation efforts,” said Irma Popović Dujmović TNC Freshwater Program Director for Croatia ●      Mrežnica River videos featuring Martina Furdek Hajdin, Karlovac County Mayor,  and Asim Ugljen ●      United for Rivers initiative website ●      United for Rivers landing page at nature.org The school board of the Karlovac High School announced that it strongly condemns the verbal and physical violence that was perpetrated by several people during the fifteen-minute commemoration of the victims of the tragedy at the Railway Station in Novi Sad municipality of Sremski Karlovci Dražen Đurđić A student of the Karlovac High School tells the "Vremena" portal that the reactions to this kind of board action are positive "We are very happy that the school supported us to which all former students of Karlovac High School are invited As stated in the announcement "Stop in front of the Karlovac High School" they invite all former students to gather that day at 11.52:XNUMX a.m in front of the school gate in Sremski Karlovci Hands away from high school students "Let's show that no one can threaten Karlovac students and their teachers while they pay their respects to the victims of the collapse of the railway station canopy." Let's show the current students and professors that they are not alone," the announcement states The Parents' Council of the Karlovac High School thanked the teachers who helped the students on Friday during the commemorative meeting for the victims near the Railway Station The school board of the Karlovac High School announced that it strongly condemns the verbal and physical violence against the students during the commemoration of the victims of the tragedy including the President of the Municipality The Council of Parents appeals to the entire community to exempt the students of Karlovac High School from any political and media manipulations and at the same time sends a request to the Novi Sad Police Department to provide additional security for the students of Karlovac High School During the street blockade in Sremski Karlovci there were incidents when several men started insulting the students of the local high school and their teachers because they came out for 15 minutes to pay their respects to the victims in Novi Sad The president of the municipality of Sremski Karlovci came in front of the Gymnasium to "move" the gathered professors The director of the Karlovac High School said that he could not comment on the incident because he was not at school when it happened but that he would investigate the circumstances and that the case had been reported to the police He is for 021. rs stated that the Student Parliament the Parents' Council and the School Board met in connection with this situation "We are a serious institution and we value the opinions of our students Karlovac High School students explained the details of the event in a statement the day after the incident They emphasized that their exit was voluntary which they informed the professors about in advance and at first there was nothing to worry about While some encouraged them and praised them for their courage insulted the professors and tried to move the gathering The incident culminated in an attempt to drive a car through a group of students one female teacher was physically pushed away Pressure on the teachers of "Jovina" high school Gymnasium "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" in Novi Sad on Friday at 20 pm sati held an emergency extraordinary session of the Teachers' Council and the School Board in which the students and professors of Novi Sad secondary school participated three times so far In the statement that was sent to the newsrooms on Friday half an hour before midnight it is stated that the Gymnasium expresses deep sorrow for the victims at the Railway Station but also condemns the politicization of the students and the Gymnasium itself: "The gymnasium condemns the actions of the teaching staff who used the tragedy for illegal and immoral political action The gymnasium also announces the conduct of disciplinary procedures provided by law and regulations In the statement signed by the school director Radivoje P Stojković and the president of the School Board Nataša Budimir the Gymnasium expresses "institutional gratitude to the city of Novi Sad the Province of Vojvodina and the Republic of Serbia for the systemic support in everyday work" and the statement ends with an apology addressed to Prime Minister Miloš Vučević: "The gymnasium expresses a deep apology to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia the students who were abused and their parents." The story about Jova's high school started on Friday when Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević said that "his son's teachers practically forced him to leave the school with his friends to protest." The Move-Change movement announced that the director of Jovina Gymnasium issued an order for teachers to submit written statements about their activities on Friday at 11.52:XNUMX a.m and whether they took children outside at that time The students of the "Jovina" high school told the authorities that no one manipulated them that they are able to make their own decisions Serbian students repeated a hundred times that this is a marathon Similar to Adam Mihnjik in the eighties in Poland The government in Serbia is on the way to the end - you just need to be patient With the inclusivity created at the plenums students should continue during election engagement including the opposition at some point - whatever it may be © 2025 Time, Belgrade. Developed by cubes 2025 – This Wienerberger investment will strengthen the local Karlovac economy and strengthen that company’s own position As Josipa Ban/Poslovni Dnevnik writes this large Austrian manufacturer of building materials that has already four factories in Croatia Wienerberger recently announced an investment totalling eight million euros in its Karlovac facility significantly boosting the Karlovac economy It will invest in the construction of a new modern production line for smart bricks (Porotherm IZO Profi) commercial director of Wienerberger Adriatic This will make Karlovac the third location within the group where this innovative product will be produced Work on the new line should begin in the second half of this year and the plan is for the project to hopefully be completed by the end of 2025 They don’t want to reveal what the annual capacity of the new line from Wienerberger will be but they say that the modernisation of the facility where they have been producing Porotherm bricks for almost 29 years “It’s going to strengthen the Karlovac economy increase production capacities and strengthen Wienerberger’s position in innovation within the wider construction sector,” emphasised Franko adding that the smart bricks that will be produced in Karlovac will meetgrowing market demands and set new standards in sustainable construction Owing to its more advanced technical characteristics construction becomes up to three times faster compared to traditional construction methods which eliminates the need for additional insulation These are precisely the characteristics that the market is increasingly demanding architects and construction experts recognise the key role of sustainability while the implementation of the nZEB standard (nearly zero emission building) in new buildings confirms significant progress,” he stated The growth of awareness of sustainability in construction is keeping pace with the positive trends that the industry has recorded over the last few years The greatest impact on the growth of construction work has been the reconstruction after the Zagreb and Petrinja earthquakes and the construction of new residential buildings These trends also contribute to Wienerberger’s business results across Croatia which operates more than 200 factories in 28 countries around the world has recorded an increase in demand in Croatia while it has been stable across Southeastern Europe The exact amount of this growth hasn’t been disclosed but the company’s revenue growth of five to ten percent last year provides a rough picture all four Wienerberg factories across Croatia generated almost 108 million euros in revenue in 2023 That growth includes the increase in prices of construction materials which were 4.8 percent higher in December 2024 than they were one year earlier Wienerberger has also followed those growth trends there was a very slight increase in prices due to the increase in the costs of raw materials Although certain price adjustments may be inevitable this year we’re trying to keep them minimal,” assured the commercial director of Wienerberger Adriatic announcing that in addition to boosting the Karlovac economy other projects in factories in Croatia are in the works and website in this browser for the next time I comment I developed the style.” She continues to state that it’s her being authentically herself — which we adore Olga’s photos majorly appeal to me because they’re how some of us see the world they’ll present a completely new way of looking at the world All images by Olga Karlovac. 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Please be sure to check out her website and Instagram page Olga Karlovac grew up taking photos as a child When her father bought her a Canon T70 at the age of 14 she fell deeper in love with shooting photos as a way to cope with everyday life and as a tool that helped me deal with stress,” Olga tells us and my journey has taken me where I am now.” Olga’s use of photography as therapy isn’t one that she does alone Many other photographers we’ve interviewed on this website do it too and it is easily adjustable as I do shoot a lot in motion from behind rainy blurry windows; using manual mode and for me I can maneuver very easily with the settings adjusting to ever-changing light and everything around me We’ve previously talked about using intentional camera-shake to make your images look a bit more like paintings But those require planning — and Olga tells us that she never plans ahead “I just go out when I feel the mood and emotion are right I can not force myself to just make the shots it is in many ways an inner need and passion to express in this way,” She explains “Usually I spot something (and) feel drawn to it — it can be a person walking across the street Lots of photographers these days just end up shooting photos at film ISOs and embracing the slow shutter speed If you show it to an AI or the tech bros running an AI company they wouldn’t know what to do with it And her response about AI imagery sums that up pretty well “…I still do believe in the human mind and emotion and believe it can not be replaced by technology in its core substance.” Despite this she doesn’t really follow the news or know anything else about AI imagery Cogeneration plant BE-TO Karlovac in Croatia has launched a trial production of electricity and heat,… Croatia Balkan Green Energy News 0 has a capacity of 5 MW for electricity generation and 10 MW for heat while most of the heat will be used in the production of wood pellets The wood biomass plant will deliver the electricity it generates into the grid of state power utility Hrvatska Elektroprivreda (HEP) The owner will use a small portion of the generated heat energy for heating its own facilities A use permit could be discussed as early as June or July Mandić also said that the owner has invited city services to visit the newly-built facility adding that he expects a use permit could be discussed as early as June or July the construction permit for the BE-TO Karlovac cogeneration facility was issued last year Mandić said in mid-2019 that the facility would meet high environmental standards and he explained that the heat produced there would not be used for the city’s district heating as that would not be financially viable The current owner bought the project from Welsh investors The current owner of the facility bought the entire project from investors based in the United Kingdom who presented their plan to the Karlovac city authorities seven or eight years ago it turned out that the Welsh investors were not serious Be the first one to comment on this article Romania 02 May 2025 - The project is located in Constanța county recognized for its superior yields in green energy production Slovenia 02 May 2025 - The Sunčana (Sunny) Vipava project envisages installing solar power plants with a combined capacity of 20 MW Region/EU one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world 30 April 2025 - OMV put into operation its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery © CENTER FOR PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2008-2020 website developed by ogitive Please visit these standalone sites for more information GE Aerospace | GE Vernova | GE HealthCare  2017 - The GE factory in Karlovac was visited by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Energy Slaven Dobrović and associates as well as the Chairperson of the European Affairs Committee Domagoj Ivan Milošević the CEO of General Electric (GE) for Southeastern Europe presented the factory in Karlovac that has been recognized as the center of excellence for the production of service turbine blades and the reconditioning of structural parts In addition to the introductory presentation of GE factory operations as well as completed and future projects in both Croatia and the region the company announced additional investment throughout the year in machines and reconstruction of the factory’s building “GE Karlovac factory provides services for new and exisiting power plants operting in both the renewable and thermal sectors and  obtained its most significant references in supplying various gas and steam turbine components the factory in Karlovac has been recognized for the speed and the announced investment will significantly increase in its capacities and confirm GE’s commitment to this particular region” said Gaetano Massara  “GE has recognized this part of Europe as an excellent investment location for manufacturing and development of new technologies and innovative solutions and we have become the largest US investor in the region” GE is working on the Plomin 2 thermal power plant project in Croatia and at Elektro Privreda Srbije’s (EPS) TPP Nikola Tesla the largest coal-fired power plant in Serbia GE recently announced its new global Powering Efficiency Center of Excellence (COE) with an aim to boost the efficiency of the world’s new and existing coal-fired power plants and significantly reduce their emissions of greenhouse gasses GE successfully completed a number of projects Slovenia’s Ljubljana and Šoštanj thermal power plants and Macedonia’s Oslomej thermal power plant GE does business using the synergy of its three business units - Engineering Service Center Karlovac and Service Croatia which Minister Dobrović and Committee Chairperson Milošević tour following the introductory presentation ”This is a model of how to make and create now innovative solutions and take steps forward in technology which is what is key to future development of the energy sector and crossing over to low-emission development of Croatia,” said Slaven Dobrović Minister of Environmental Protection and Energy “Our goal is to ensure lowering greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring a reliable electricity supply and competitive prices This is also a great development opportunity for our economy This is also an opportunity for your own further growth I'm certain you will make the most of.“ “The GE factory in Karlovac position our country as one for production development and export of innovative products and services and at the same time confirms that we have professional and highly specialized people who can successfully respond to the challenges of the global market new knowledges and technological development,” remarked Domagoj Ivan Milošević Chairperson of the European Affairs Committee “The factory is an excellent example of fulfilling Croatia’s potential for attracting significant foreign investments which put Croatia on the map of the European and global electric energy producer through the Karlovac-based GE facility We are especially proud of that considering the century-long tradition of exploiting the Croatian potentials in the energy sector.” The investment in the Karlovac Service Center‘s blade production workshop will foresee 19 high-tech 5-axis milling machines and CMM measuring machine including a line scanner for fast part scanning the new factory will boast advanced Digital Industrial technologies showcasing GE’s Brilliant Factory products built on the Predix platform Predix is a cloud-based PaaS (platform as a service) that enables industrial-scale analytics for asset performance management (APM) and operations optimization by providing a standard way to connect machines “Brilliant Factory enables automation of manufacturing processes that are vital to the future of blade production in Croatia  Currently we have more than 700 employees in Karlovac and over the past ten years we have invested a total of HRK 250 million in the Karlovac facility,” said Damir Vranić “Working with more than 300 suppliers from Croatia our total purchasing volume is HRK 88.2 million and 14 percent of our suppliers cover as much as 80 percent of the volume we generated exports worth HRK 333 million These figures are a good indicator that GE’s strategic investments in the region is a logical direction for the development of the Karlovac factory which has really ambitious plans for the future.” The Karlovac facility greatly contributes to the operations of GE with its over 30 facilities in the region and 20,500 industrial employees in Central and Eastern Europe GE has built up a solid production base that is a part of the company’s global supply chain and represents its capacity to develop technology for worldwide exports Annually from the region GE globally exports solutions worth HRK 54.6 billion and works with 6,500 suppliers on a volume of HRK 15.4 billion * Trademark of General Electric Company; may be registered in one or more countries [email protected]   [email protected] Environmental Protection and Energy Minister Slaven Dobrović visits GE factory.. Did you know that Nikola Tesla received his only formal education in the City of Karlovac On Monday, 8th May 2023, in a celebration of scientific genius and innovation, the Nikola Tesla Experience Center officially opened its doors in the historic city of Karlovac in Croatia The center is situated near the Karlovac Grammar School building which the renowned inventor attended and graduated from 150 years ago The center promises to take visitors on an immersive journey through the life and accomplishments of one of the world's greatest inventors emphasized that the center combines a museum providing young people with an attractive opportunity to acquire knowledge about Tesla "We truly grasp the full dimension of his innovativeness in the era of the fourth industrial revolution and digital transformation," stated Plenković The Nikola Tesla Experience Center and supporting infrastructure spans over 800 square meters and features state-of-the-art exhibits Visitors will have the opportunity to delve into Tesla's groundbreaking inventions and the impact his work has had on modern technology the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) has played a significant role in supporting the realisation of this project by ensuring more than EUR 3 million out of the total value of EUR 5,25 million Official website: https://ntpc.kazup.hr/ Kohesio : https://kohesio.ec.europa.eu/en/projects/Q4414794 marks the 250th anniversary of the death of Bishop Danilo (Jaksic) of blessed repose a confessor of the Orthodox faith and a hard worker in the Vineyard of the Lord in the Diocese of Karlovac from 1751 to 1771 Bishop Danilo was born in the pious home of the Jaksics It seems that at that time the spiritual life in Gomirje was at its height In a charter placed in an apple under the cross on the bell tower of the Plaski Cathedral on August 30 Bishop Danilo said of himself: I am learning the divine scriptures in the monastery of Gomirje from whom he seems to have learned the most Patriarch Arsenije IV wanted to elect him Bishop During the engagement of the Uniate Bishop Teofil in Plaski hieromonk Danilo went to the parish in Sjenicak Bishop Pavle (Nenadovic) took him to the Bishop’s Palace and he accompanied him everywhere in the Diocese of Gornji Karlovac When Bishop Pavle went to the Assembly in 1748 he appointed hieromonk Danilo as his exarch Pavle (Nenadovic) was elected Metropolitan of Karlovci Thereupon he elevated hieromonk Daniel to the rank of archimandrite Bishop Aleksije (Andrejevic) of Kostajnica-Zrinopolje died so archimandrite Danilo (Jaksic) was entrusted the administration of both dioceses regions Lika and Krbava were separated from the Diocese of Kostajnica-Zrinopolje and annexed to the Diocese of Karlovac-Primorje and the abolished Diocese of Sjeverin was annexed to the Diocese of Kostajnica-Zrinopolje Danilo (Jaksic) was elected Bishop of Gornji Karlovac was elected Bishop of Kostajnica-Zrinopolje-Sjeverin Immediately after the arrival of the imperial confirmation Danilo (Jaksic) was consecrated in the monastery of Rakovac on November 4 He was enthroned in Plaski on August 19 of the same year [2] Bishop Jaksic paid great attention to the monastery of Gomirje He founded an icon-painting school in the Gomirje monastery in which local boys were taught by Simeon Baltic and Djordje Misljenovic were instructed in iconography at the Baltic school which he failed to finish during his lifetime the diocesan property in Medak was forcibly sold to the state An officer’s quarters have been located in the courtyard he partially finished the school building and one department of the seminary functioned inside it In Plaski he built a house next to the palace for the priests to spend the night He erected a cathedral church dedicated to the Presentation of the Most Holy Mother of God in Plaski He transferred the earthly remains of Bishop Danilo (Ljubotina) from the old wooden church in Plaski to the new Cathedral church Priest Manojlo Grbic mentions one of his letters from Vienna in 1759 in which he recommends to his deputy abbot Aleksic to help poor neighbors to plow gardens Count Hadik praises Bishop Danilo in a confidential report to Vienna from the Assembly in 1769 Bishop Danilo endured hard times because of the loss of the Zumberak area for the Orthodox Church The people also felt offended because Vienna hindered his election as Metropolitan of Karlovci Bishop Danilo himself was accused of disturbing the people he went to Trieste for the second time to reconcile Serbs and Greeks where he completed the Bishop’s Palace and school Bishop Danilo set off across Kosinj to Plaski from where he wrote to the monk Janic (Milojevic) on November 12 God granted it that I should not stop on the road; on my right foot I wore no boots or socks by Bishop Jaksic was sent to the abbot of Gomirje in which he states: I had a fever last night Bishop Danilo died peacefully in his best strength at the age of fifty-five on January 27 according to the old calendar and on February 9 according to the new calendar It was recorded in the Metropolitanate that Jaksic died of angina [5] He was buried in his endowment in the crypt of the Cathedral church in Plaski According to the words of the Karlovac archpriest ManojloGrbic from 1891 the people still call this bishop “Saint Bishop Jaksic” he remained in the most beautiful memory of our people [6] Bishop Danilo of Gornji Karlovac lived a strictly monastic life He fasted constantly according to the monks’ rules; he never ate meat as a monk so even from his very small incomes – he left behind beautiful endowments which immortalized his name and memory for many centuries the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... 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(function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website In the heart of Croatia there is a perfect little town that you wouldn’t want to miss when visiting the country Everything is special about Karlovac – from its location with the city being situated on four beautiful rivers originally known as ‘Karlstadt’ or (‘Charles’s Town’ in German) is shaped in a form of a six-point star and is one of the rare cities for which the exact date of founding is known – the construction of the city began on orders of the ruler on 13 July 1579 the star-shaped old town popularly known as ‘The Star’ is nowadays a city center with the outlines of the star transformed into beautiful parks and promenades of chestnuts and linden trees Take a walk through the perfectly aligned little streets within the Star visit the main square with the Town Museum and experience some of the city’s rich history Continue the stroll through promenades and parks and see for yourself why Karlovac considered to be one of the greenest cities in Croatia Karlovac also boasts with interesting people both in past and present – did you know that inventor Nikola Tesla lived and went to high school here the Nikola Tesla centre is to open soon just next to his old school To commemorate the great people who lived here or left a mark on the city a neighbourhood is being transformed by contemporary graffiti artists into an open exhibition blending the city’s past and present in beautiful living art No wonder Karlovac is one of the up and coming urban hubs in Croatia attracting both tourist as well as new residents of the younger generation sweet break definitely the visit newly opened sweet oasis Tara Sweets in the city centre Enjoy the cakes made from best ingredients according to recipes specially designed by a famous Croatian pastry chef Žaklina Troskot Unforgettable taste is matched with unforgettable names and beautiful design – for a rich chocolate flavour try Boney M. Strawberry fields will definitely be the right choice for you Situated on four beautiful rivers – Korana Karlovac has the special air of tranquility One of the most enjoyable things to do in Karlovac is definitely to have a walk along the river – Korana is the perfect choice Right close to the city center you can take a stroll along the both river sides cross beautiful wooden bridges and enjoy the the greenery around you and the sound of the water Besides fish and other freshwater residents here is also the city beach ‘Foginovo’ where locals come to refresh themselves during hot summer days a definitive must-visit is also ‘Aquatika’ freshwater aquarium based on the bio-diversity of Karlovac rivers and lakes Besides being very interesting in it’s content it is also a beautiful work of architecture – the aquarium is perfectly immersed into its surroundings and in line with the nature around it for which it received many architectural prizes Don’t be surprised if you see horses in the city centre – the numerous parks and promenades are ideal for strolls and riding Riding club Karlovac will be happy take you through parkways and greenery of the city in company of these beautiful animals A place to visit is definitely the Old Castle Dubovac The medieval castle overlooks the city and the Kupa river and is one of the most beautiful and best preserved examples of medieval architecture in Croatia climb the wooden stairs and enjoy the panoramic view of the city Have a break within the thick castle walls and treat yourself with delicious meal in Bistro ‘Kastel’ restaurant with one of the most romantic settings in the city visit Mrežnička kuća (House of Mrežnica river) just outside the city where you can enjoy delicious food and cocktails right by the river Be a guest in their ‘Dnevni boravak’ (The Living Room) beautifully decorated open air concept with grass carpet and the river view you can enjoy different delicacies and their specialty – carp chips choose one of the many events happening across the year like concerts festivals and fairs or just go to the city center full of cozy bars such as Papas bar Cohiba or Ziggy where you can enjoy good music with locals together with a pint of Karlovačko beer of course local beer the production of which goes all the way to 1854 Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website Statistics cookies collect information anonymously This information helps us to understand how our visitors use our website Sebastian Hendel of Germany and Croatia's Matea Parlov Kostro turned in convincing victories at the 8th Heineken 0.0 Karlovački cener 10km in Karlovac the first World Athletics Label road race contested since 8 March the German 5000 and 10,000m national champion in 2018 who is in the same training group with Koech 10 seconds clear of compatriot Kristina Hendel Clementine Mukandanga of Rwanda rounded out the podium in 35:10 In line with local health and safety recommendations participation at the bronze label road race was limited 36 runners contested the elite race and 545 the mass race which was flagged off one hour earlier Heavy rains and high winds that pounded the northern Croatian city impacted the mass race but conditions improved by the time the elites lined up Organisers and Bob Ramsak for World Athletics We were granted exclusive access to the "sacred production halls" of the Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt which first came to our attention at the turn of the millennium with the HS 2000 polymer-framed service pistol the product portfolio has expanded massively as well as the tests of the new models and the relationship with Springfield Armory in the USA the previous production capacities became too small so that the company relocated from Ozalj to Karlovac in 2001 the company was renamed from IM Metal to HS Produkt the company was able to export over 5 million guns to the USA by 2016 If you add up all the caliber/barrel length and equipment configurations over 200 model variants were built based on the successful model the HS Produkt company is growing at an impressive rate the red brick building in which HS Produkt is now located catches the eye We received a friendly welcome and were allowed to enter the company premises as the first EU journalists we pass an impressive gallery of awards for the company which is as commercially successful as it is innovative Managing Director Zeljko Pavlin introduces us to the company history and HS Produkt's road to success Like almost everyone who works in the development department today he is also a veteran and knows first-hand what matters in a gun in an emergency This is where personal experience and technical know-how come together making it the largest employer in the region the Croatian manufacturer ranks second in U.S over 6 million pistols have been sold and annual sales exceed $130 million the entire profit flowed back into the company to generate the capacity to invest in the latest technologies This also involved building its own tooling manufacturing facility These efforts culminate in 2019 with the establishment of the "Center of Competence" where more efficient and ecological production methods are being researched in collaboration with other producers The list of accomplishments is absolutely impressive XDE models and the Hellcat the best pistols in the U.S as well as the ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 the military bullpup assault rifle VHS (Višenamjenska Hrvatska Strojnica = Croatian Multi-Purpose Assault Rifle) in 5.56x45 mm NATO appeared on the market Thanks to its design with the cartridge chamber and magazine placed behind the trigger a bullpup rifle is far more compact than a conventional assault rifle with identical barrel length and ballistic performance Available with both a 410 mm and 500 mm barrel the VHS uses a short-stroke gas operating system with an adjustable gas block the improved successor model VHS-2 appeared the most interesting feature is the tool-free conversion of the case ejection from right to left and vice versa in a matter of seconds But also the now extendable stock and the hand guard have been redesigned and the upper carrying handle has been replaced by an optics mounting rail for a telescopic sight The former FAMAS-style fire selector switch in the trigger guard has been relocated with a double-sided control directly above the pistol grip leaving the trigger guard area clear for more comfortable operation even when wearing gloves The VHS-1/2 assault rifle also shows the practical experience of its developers The short 370 mm barrel of the standard M4 carbine used by the U.S armed forces means that the 5.56x45 mm NATO has poor ballistic performance at longer ranges the company opted for a modular bullpup system with compact dimensions a 500 mm barrel and an operational range of up to 800 meters to change shoulder and shoot with the "weak" hand then the stock can be moved back by 10 cm to eject the cases in front of the head which is not a matter of course for bullpup rifles The basic version for police duties is equipped with a 410-mm barrel The barrel length is sufficient for the usual operational distances and the compact semi-automatic rifle shows its advantages in confined spaces and emergency vehicles This has achieved the goal of providing police officers with a weapon with which they can respond to any situation without letting unnecessary time pass until special forces arrive on the scene.The modular system includes various sight setups from simple iron sights to red dot sights with 1.5x magnification The VHS-2 comes with translucent plastic magazines that strongly resemble those of the HK G36 They can be coupled to each other on the side to ensure quick magazine changes Optional equipment also includes a 40 mm grenade launcher Such "Less Lethal" projectiles are primarily intended for riot control also showed us early AK-based bullpup prototypes that never went into serial production Briefly on the US civilian Hellion: based on this HS Produkt VHS-2 Springfield Armory now offers the brand new Hellion semi-automatic civilian version The compact rifle with 16"/406-mm barrel weighs around 3,630 grams empty and reaches an overall length of 71.7 to 75.5 cm depending on the position of the length-adjustable five-position stock The Hellion is offered in the USA for $1,999 Test stations integrated into the manufacturing process are part of every production step and every single manufacturing station "When a gun leaves the premises in a case today everything is made here except for the foam insert." Even the tools for machining the individual gun components are made in-house we didn't miss the opportunity to test the SF19 – one of the newest sport pistols – on site You can read the results in the next part of the series.. Soon we will continue with part two of the series on HS Produkt including the test of the HS Produkt SF19 sport pistol Here you will find more information about HS Produkt company and the entire product range of the manufacturer Deutschlandinfo@vsmedien.de International contact to all4shooters.com:info@all4shooters.com The international editorial team General Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Colophon Contacts Privacy Policy By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Built as a Habsburg-era six-pointed fortress, Karlovac is a verdant town set at the confluence of four rivers. Many historic landmarks remain, along with restaurants, family-run farms, galleries, and excellent museums like the City museum and the Museum of the Homeland war Karlovac-Turanj, all of which are great to visit, as is the town centre residence of the Franciscan monks which has a very special exhibition area.   © Suradnik13In the heart of Karlovac stands Holy Trinity Church, its Baroque belfry visible for miles around. This is part of the monastery complex where Franciscan monks lived and worked behind a walled courtyard and garden. Today their spiritual, cultural and educational endeavours are illustrated by the rare books, artworks and religious artefacts that form the permanent collection of the monastery museum here. Visitors may also sample the monastic beer still brewed on site. © Justin McDonnell/ Time Out CroatiaThe most unusual section of the Karlovac City Museum that fills the oldest preserved Baroque residential mansion in the historic centre displays the exotic remnants relating to the travels of the Seljan brothers these intrepid explorers charted little-known areas of East Africa for the Emperor of Ethiopia before mapping great swathes of the Amazon rainforest Mirko was last seen paddling up the Huayabamba river and is thought to have been eaten by cannibals these pioneers collated plentiful artefacts © Denis StosicCroatia's only aquarium dedicated wholly to freshwater fish, Aquatika is one of Karlovac's very best attractions and a must-see for anyone passing through the city Croatia has more indigenous freshwater fish species than any other country in the continent of Europe with over 150 species living in its many freshwater rivers huge tanks and (sometimes) huge fish layered over three floors The upper floors correspond to the cold waters of river sources and the fish that dwell there you follow the paths of the rivers until eventually you arrive at the species who live at the river mouths texts and info is presented in various languages welcoming all and the aquarium has won awards for its disabled access and for its architecture which sees the ultra-modern building lie beneath a grass-covered roof a central square which holds events and a beautifully constructed trail through the nearby nature including a riverside beach which is one of the city's best spots for swimming © Suradnik13One of the more bizarre sights you’ll see around town it lists a number of destinations with their distance from this spot in the very heart of Karlovac The only problem is that these are old Germanic miles and even these measures differed slightly across the main states that would later form Germany and Austria The Prussian mile was shorter than a Saxon one The stone is thought to date back to the late 1700s © Visit KarlovacPart of the multi-site complex that is Karlovac City Museum Vučjak is a traditional house in the village of the same name where folk customs have been preserved from several generations ago this bucolic wooden chalet is filled with furniture tools and artefacts a peasant family would have been familiar with at the time clothes and textiles are all authentic remnants of a way of life no longer with us it also depicts a home life that was free of most comfort and convenience © Visit KarlovacOnce an old wooden church at the foot of Dubovac Castle hill St Joseph’s is now both a temple created in contemporary fashion between 1968 and 1974 St Joseph is celebrated on several days of the year here These include the June anniversary of St Joseph being chosen by Parliament as protector of the Croatian people in 1687 when St Joseph’s Church was first dedicated Thanks for subscribing! 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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Mayor Damir Mandić was born in 1973 in Stuttgart He completed the Philosophical Theological Study at the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb with a special emphasis on economic development ecological crisis and its aspects in the economic and social sphere In 2006 he became the principal of the Grammar School in Karlovac For eight years he performed the duty of the councilor at the City Council of Karlovac and since 2014 has been the President of the City Council of Karlovac where he has actively participated in the creation of urban policies and programmes Karlovac is an ideal renaissance city and at the same time a hexagonal bastion fortress the city of Karlovac is situated in central Croatia at the junction between lowland and mountainous Croatia and between Pokupje and Kordun Regions Considering that it is located in the narrowest part of Croatia and that is situated at a 50 km distance from Slovenia on one side and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the other side the city of Karlovac has always been an important transport corridor and economic centre of the region There are very few cities in the world whose exact date of establishment is known by historians and the city of Karlovac is one of them This early period of the city’s history was also marked by the beginning of works on the erection of the military frontier fortification which served as a defence against Ottoman attacks The City Day of Karlovac is celebrated every year on July 13 on which occasion the local city authorities organise a birthday ball at the Ban Josip Jelačić Square the City Council holds a ceremonial sitting and people with notable achievements are presented with awards The patron saint of the city is Saint Joseph The central celebration of the Feast of Saint Joseph is held in the Saint Joseph Church located in the city area of Karlovac called Dubovac which has the status the national shrine of Saint Joseph and in 1781 the city was granted the status of “a royal free city” by virtue of a Decree issued by Emperor Joseph II The city was built in accordance with the latest construction standards of its time: it was built in the Renaissance style and has a geometrically regular shape of a six-pointed star Pursuant to the urban plan from the late 19th and early 20th century it was decided that municipal palaces would be constructed and that parks and woodlands would be landscaped along the edges of the fortification It is thus that Karlovac became and still remains a city that is on one hand a typical Renaissance-style town and on the other a hexagonal fortification with bastions and a grid plan of streets running at right angles It is this interesting combination that makes Karlovac a unique European city the urban development of Karlovac has been oriented toward major roads connecting the Adriatic ports and the continental Europe Proof of this are historical roads Carolina It was thanks to these roads that Karlovac became an important trade and transport corridor Karlovac is only 50 km away from Croatia’s capital Zagreb and some 90 km away from Rijeka Its highly favourable geo-traffic position is also reflected in the distance with respect to some of the most important centres of the wider region Point-to-point distance from Karlovac to Ljubljana is 104 km whereas the distance from Karlovac to Budapest is about 400 km Austria’s capital Vienna is also in the immediate vicinity Karlovac is a city built and designed at a human scale: located at the intersection of four green river valleys the city is teeming with centuries-old parks and promenades which are a proof of its longstanding tradition of culture All of these treasures inevitably make Karlovac a European city that guarantees prosperity of life and success of business investments Karlovac is unique for the numerous business and development opportunities it offers Positioned at the intersection of the most important Croatian and European highways and in the immediate vicinity of the two neighbouring countries Karlovac is a city that has enormous potential At the edge of the city at major traffic junctions is where the city’s business zone is located while at the very heart of the city is the historic centre which has preserved its original appearance until today and is ideal environment for a whole variety of investments in tourist accommodation and sports-recreational services Karlovac is one of the few cities which know the exact date of their creation Tell more about the interesting tradition to celebrate it every year on 13th July citizens of Karlovac give honour to their hometown by participating in the traditional birthday ball held in the star-shaped historic centre of Karlovac birthday celebration of the city of Karlovac offers more and more interesting events and it can be said that it has evolved into a true tourist attraction For three weeks the citizens of Karlovac and their numerous tourist guests enjoy different kinds of cultural which are the fruit of joint efforts of our many creative fellow citizens In order to improve tourist promotion of the city of Karlovac and make it easier for our foreign guests to find our city on the different tourist maps of Croatia and the world this year the traditional organisation of the event City Day of Karlovac will give way to its modern refreshed version called “STARLIT SUMMER” The event will be held under the slogan “440 hours for 440 years” The six points of the STAR represent six thematic groups of the festival – concerts all of this in honour of the 440th birthday of the city of Karlovac The city of Karlovac has established and maintained friendly relationships with many cities not only in Croatia but also in other states The city of Karlovac fosters friendly relationships with cities across the world with the aim of establishing high-quality political and economic inter-city cooperation The city of Karlovac has twinned with the following cities: Alessandria Croatia has been a member of the EU for only 6 years but Karlovac has already managed to implement a variety of European projects contributing to the development of the city How did Karlovac change over this period?  Karlovac has successfully implemented several projects that have significantly improved the economic and social conditions of the city and made a positive impact on the quality of everyday life In the financial perspective for the period 2014-2020 the City of Karlovac has so far implemented 43 projects under several different EU programmes with the total value amounting HRK 81,048,579.38 which projects have a total value of HRK 144,878,732.76 which means that in the period 2014-2019 there have been 85 projects with total budget amounting to HRK 225,927,312.14 Share some others good practices from your municipality The budget of the City of Karlovac is the most important financial-planning document without which the City would be unable to function normally Competences of every unit of local self-government are governed by the Croatian Act on Local Self-Government The total budget for 2019 was higher by about HRK 62 million or 22% in comparison with the 2018 budget This significant increase in income is primarily the result of higher support from EU funds granted to our many projects as well as co-financing of projects by various ministries The City’s budget in the amount of HRK 343.9 million seems impressive and large and it can be concluded that this size of the City’s budget will enable the realisation of many important projects in Karlovac on an annual basis all this in order to improve the quality of life of the citizens What do you think about a unified platform for European municipalities and its main goal to make and keep European citizens better informed about what is taking place in the European Union? How the portal can be useful to Karlovac Every platform that enables citizens to obtain useful and accurate information is more than welcome We are thrilled that we have an opportunity to present our work and efforts to other cities of Europe and also that we will have a chance to learn from positive examples of other cities and thus raise the standards for the efforts that the City of Karlovac invests in ensuring a better-quality life to its citizens Find out more about Karlovac here The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital Total Croatia News TCN’s 25 Things to Know series continues on February 15 but with plenty more to offer the visiting tourist – Karlovac I should begin really with the four most important feature(s) of the city Karlovac is known by a few different nicknames The most commonly used of them refers to its location on the confluence of the rivers Kupa the River Korana (which rises in Plitvice Lakes National Park) joins with Mrežnica 4km south of Karlovac city centre at the suburb village of Turanj The River Dobra joins with Kupa (the largest of them all) to the north Historically these waterways served to aid in the defence of the town and due to links with the Danube via the Sava it would make the town a very important trading centre The city Karlovac began life as a fortress town built totally from scratch as part of a defensive network of castles and forts that stretched from Senj on the Adriatic to Đurđevac near today’s Hungarian border this region was part of the Habsburg Empire and governed from Vienna Constantly knocking on the door down south was the Ottoman Empire Their persistent and increasingly productive invasions were becoming problematic for the Emperor Ferdinand I He finally said “enough!” and came up with the plan to establish a militarised buffer zone on his southern borders Archduke of Austria – Charles II (“Karl” in German) struck a deal for financing the construction and decided the fortress should naturally be named after him The fortress was designed in the shape of a six-pointed star It bore all the features of what was perceived to be the “ideal renaissance city” and really excited the planning nerds of the period throughout Europe shops and dwellings were nicely organised in a grid around a central square This of course had to be fortified and was surrounded by six bastions connected by high compacted dirt embankments and an outer network of excavated moats (Birthday celebrations on the main square | pic Something rare for a city is that the exact date construction works started on the fortress is recorded as the 13th July 1579 This date is celebrated every year as the “Birthday of Karlovac” or “Dan grada Karlovca” The weeks leading up to the big day are full of events in the city culminating with the traditional “birthday ball” on the main square This is where 400 couples come and have a waltz Anyone can join in but you and your partner must sign up beforehand for your “spot” on the square via the city website The evening ends with a concert that continues well into the night (The “fifth river” brewery tour | pic In Karlovac; if someone invites you to “go for a coffee” more often than not that implies “let’s go for a beer” Another of the city’s nicknames should actually be “the city of beer” As an Irish person (playing on our alcoholic stereotype as a nation) this pleases me Subliminally it is probably why I ended up living here now that I think of it… One of the two most popular brands of beer in the country has been brewed by Karlovačka pivovara (Karlovac Brewery) since it was founded by local landowner Baron Nikola Vranyczany-Dobrinovic in 1854 Surprise-surprise – Karlovac also has a beer festival Since 1984; Karlovačko “Days of Beer” (Dani piva) festival is an annual ten-day celebration of beer They say beer flows as the fifth river on these ten days I guess you could call it “Croatia’s Oktoberfest”…but held in August – AugCroberfest I get stick from locals for making the comparison but the similarities are there for all to see It’s the biggest beer festival in the country People enjoying local foods listening to local music Not to mention the MILES of sausage and stacks of giant pretzels They also brew a special non-pasteurised “Fest-Beer” and of course The day’s music schedule climaxes with a different genre of band or singer each night Include the fact we still have thirsty summer weather in August and it all adds up to a good time if you ask me – AUGCROBERFEST The video for his single; “Earth Song” was released in 1995 and was shot in four locations around the globe It dealt with subjects of environment and animal welfare with scenes of illegal poaching Karlovac was on the frontline in the Homeland War from 1991-95 and was severely damaged as a result The location used in the video was the suburb of Turanj which was practically levelled over the four years of fighting The first music school in Croatia was in Karlovac music was taught in other cities as part of various educational institutions’ curricula but the first independent school for music in the country was established here on 10th October 1804 It is actually one of the oldest in the Balkan region The first music teacher was Franc Zihak and he had 17 pupils Nowadays it has around 500 pupils and hosts the annual Karlovac International Piano festival each summer The school is now located in a beautiful neo-renaissance palace built in 1890 within Zvijezda This open-air exhibition was established in 2003 by a former Croatian Army officer to both mark the significance of this area and the sacrifice of the local people It is located in the village of Turanj on the site of a ruined Austro-Hungarian military facility Turanj has been associated with the defence of Karlovac since an outpost was positioned here in 1582 to defend the southern crossing of the river Mrežnica The village also played its part in bearing the brunt of fighting during the Homeland War (1991-95).Displayed in the museum is a collection of weapons used by the Croatian Army during this time one of the first brick buildings built outside of Zvijezda | pic In the early 19th century Napoleon conquered the areas roughly encompassing what is now Slovenia the Karlovac-Lika region and the Adriatic coast all the way to Dubrovnik He incorporated it into his French Empire as an Autonomous region called the Illyrian Provinces The Provinces were divided into eleven departments and Karlovac (which was already the military command of Habsburg Croatia) was named “capital” of the Croatian department The town had only in 1781 been granted “free royal city” status by the Emperor Joseph II The Treaty of Karlowitz shifted the Ottoman borders further south so military restrictions preventing the expansion of the city beyond the fortifications were relaxed Even though French rule was short-lived (1809-16) it made a significant impact on society Civil law was modernised and successes of the French revolution were introduced to the people Infrastructure around the city was upgraded and the city was catapulted into a “golden age” of great wealth (The marker signalling the beginning of the Carolina and Louisiana Roads | pic Karlovac is the meeting point of a lot of things This little town on the edge of two Empires was well known for its struggles as part of the “bulwark of Christianity” Six kilometres into the earth the Dinarides and Pannonian basin tectonic plates come together We already know that four rivers meet here on their way to the Danube The town’s importance to the Habsburg Empire and Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces meant that they built new modern roads connecting their northern Adriatic ports to the city Three of the most important roads built in the 18th and 19th centuries all converged on Karlovac: The Josefina The Karlovac-Rijeka Louisiana road was finished by the French in 1809 and it was one of the most modern roads in Europe of the time Last year a sunken ship on the bed of the River Kupa near the suburb village Kamensko was identified to be Roman It is thought that it dates from the late 1st century when this part of Croatia was the Provence of Pannonia The boat is well preserved in the mud and was carrying a cargo of bricks at the time it sank that are still neatly stacked It is already known that several Roman quarries were located around Karlovac and it is believed that the Kupa was used to transport materials to Roman towns further downstream such as Siscia (Sisak) Nikola Tesla: genius and inventor who gave the world alternating electrical current (AC) remote-control devices…) and sought to provide free energy to the world was born near Gospić in 1856 At the age of 14 he was sent to attend State secondary school in Rakovac (now Gimnazija Karlovac) He completed a four year course in three years with honours It was there that young Tesla was inspired to follow the path of electrical engineer by the experiments and demonstrations of his physics professor; Martin Sekulić “I was very interested in electricity; the influence of my physics professor who was an ingenious man and often demonstrated the basic laws with devices that I invented…I cannot express my excitement when I was present at his experiments…Every impression produced a thousand echoes in my brain I’m on a mission to find out more; I longed for experiment and investigation…” The last and most famous wedding (very “Game of Thrones”!) (Former house of General Vuk Kristo Frankopan For those of you who are not familiar with the Frankopan and Zrinski names; they were two extremely powerful wealthy and influential aristocratic families in Croatia whose bloodlines extend back to the 12th (House of Frankopan) and 14th (House of Zrinski) centuries respectively.The wedding party (in 1641) in question happened in Karlovac and Ozalj and was between two sweethearts of Croatian history: Petar Zrinski (Ban and poet) and Ana Katarina Frankopan (also a poet and a patron of the arts) The joining of the houses set in motion an attempted coup called the Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy The families set to overthrow the Habsburg monarchy The plan was to rid Croatia and Hungary of outside influence once and for all by secretly gaining international support for their rebellion The revolt was badly planned and ultimately a total disaster Petar and Katarina’s half-brother Fran Kristo Frankopan were arrested and beheaded in Wiener Neustadt in 1671 Thousands of noblemen were subsequently arrested by order of the Emperor and their estates looted and destroyed These executions essentially ended the bloodlines of Houses Frankopan and Zrinski Katarina was also arrested and sentenced to exile in a convent in Graz until her death two years later The castle of Dubovac sits on an ancient hill overlooking the town It was probably built sometime either side of the beginning of the 13th century Over the centuries it has had numerous noble owners including the doomed Frankopan and Zrinski families It was also the military command of Karlovac and was besieged but never conquered by the Ottoman armies multiple times The castle has undergone several adaptations and facelifts Even an Irishman has had a hand in its design Count Laval Nugent von Westmeath is credited with its current look from the late 18th century but all the most significant structural changes occurred while it belonged to the Frankopans (1442-1550) (What kind of secrets could be buried under here secret tunnels and the occult are dotted through medieval history One particularly dark story is of the legend of the nine skulls It is said that the ramparts of Zvijezda (the Star-fortress) were built on the severed heads of nine Turkish soldiers This was in revenge for their attack on Dubovac castle during Easter 1578 The Ottoman forces succeeded in burning the castle on this occasion but were defeated nonetheless The story goes that out of fear of another beating the Turks never attacked the builders for the duration it took them to construct the fortress “Edison” (named after Thomas Eddison) was the first purpose-built cinema in Croatia It was completed in 1920 and had seating for 490 people it was perceived to be ambitious to have such a large theatre in a city of Karlovac’ size Critics were proven wrong however and the theatre was full night after night.Sadly today the theatre is in a state of identity-limbo Instead it is a sometime café/sometime music venue It should only make sense that this treasure should be restored to its former glory as a tribute to Croatian and International cinema Karlovac has an International Film festival The Youth Film Festival & Four River Film Festival is five day event held annually in Karlovac Both events are a celebration of high-school film making The Youth festival focuses on filmmaking at a national level while the Four Rivers version is an international event The festival attracts around 150 students from 30 countries worldwide World famous explorers “The Brothers Seljan” Mirko and Stjepan Seljan were born in Karlovac and attended school in here The two bothers a best known for being the greatest explorers of their time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Their travels took them through Europe and to places as far away as Africa and the Americas as they aimed to enrich people with new knowledge and understanding of the world It is not hard to understand what ignited their passion for exploring rivers in particular when you consider where they came from Their contribution to the fields of Climatology Geomorphology and Ethnography through their diaries and cultural inventory donated to the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb has been invaluable Stjepan spent his final years in Brazil and died in 1936 All four rivers offer their own brand of rafting or kayaking It’s a popular daytrip for visitors to the city as there is something on offer to suit all levels of experience Locals will say that the best rafting in the whole country is on the River Dobra The first commercially organised rafting trips in Croatia began on this river the wild upper-reaches of Kupa attract the more experienced enthusiasts Mrežnica is a regular candidate for most beautiful river in Croatia It cuts its course though some of the most rugged and uninhabited landscape in the country Rafting and raft safari (at low water levels) are popular and are possible for all ages here The source of Korana is beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park Certain sections of the river are only accessible by raft which adds to its unspoilt beauty Professionals are especially attracted to the stretch beginning at the medieval village of Rastoke where the river squeezes spectacularly through a narrow canyon Near Karlovac you can take a more relaxing raft safari from the Korana-Mrežnica to the Korana-Kupa confluences The most popular of them all is the city promenade As the city lost its defensive worth in the 19th century and prospered the ramparts were demolished to allow for further expansion The City development office was founded in 1886 and their first order of business was to convert the drained ditches into parks and to plant rows of linden and chestnut trees along the outer rim of the star This is the promenade which encircles the old city today Another development in 1897 was the 4.32ha Vrbanić gardens on the left bank of the river Korana It is an open English/French style botanical garden named after then Mayor; Josip Vrbanić The whole area surrounding the old city plus either side of Korana is practically one huge park and even the newer parts of the city are punctuated with nice open green spaces Karlovac was awarded the title in 2014 judged on how the city administration has encouraged cycling in the previous years In 2015 the city got its own public bike-share system There are almost 39km of cycle paths within the city which has had legislation for cyclists since 1895 bicyclists must have a small trumpet with them with which they can warn passers-by and carriage owners of any danger” -Town ordinance on riding bicycles of 1895 The beauty of Karlovac is not just limited to the urban area In 10 minutes you can be cycling on peaceful country roads next to a river through a forest or on your way to explore a medieval castle There also are many beautiful swimming areas on Dobra Korana and Mrežnica but don’t forget your trumpet and watch out for carriages It had always been believed by locals that the River Korana has healing properties in 1928 to come up with the idea of converting the wild overgrown left side riverbank into Karlovac’s very own “resort” just a 10 minute walk from the city centre “Foginovo” bathing area is the only registered river beach in the country and the only one that caters for the disabled It has won the national Green Flower and Tourist Flower awards for quality as well as the annual local Karlovačko Best Beach award.Probably the most noticeable feature of the beach is the 10m diving platform Other recreational facilities are there for activities such as: water polo music and dance events are often held there too Although currently a construction site; the very first freshwater aquarium and river museum in Croatia will open in Karlovac this year.It will be located on the right bank of the River Korana and will be partially subterranean – stealthily landscaped with the river bank Inside visitors will find some 150 species of fish arranged in tank exhibits displaying different wetland habitats and river scenes that can be found in Croatia Ivanjski krijes – Karlovac’ oldest festival (Ivanjski krijes – Karlovac’ oldest festival | Karlovac tourist office.) John’s bonfires) is celebrated on 23rd of June or mid-summers eve every year the lighting of a big bonfire was intended to ward away evil spirits who could roam freely around the time of the summer solstice Every year in Karlovac the neighbourhoods of Banija and Gaza battle it out to see who can build the biggest bonfire the two neighbourhoods also face off in a tug-o-war on the Kupa Bridge the Dubovac archers shoot flaming arrows over the river and a cannon fires signalling for the bonfires to be lit The evening finishes with a fireworks display and concert When I first arrived in Zagreb the one thing that really appealed to me was the pace of life there For a European capital city; it sure didn’t feel like you were in one Now Zagreb is too fast-paced and stressful for us One of the most important things we try to imprint on to our guests at our hostel is that they should forget about their plans and pressures and silly schedules if they are going to fully enjoy Karlovac Here you can do a whole bunch of nothing and still feel fulfilled at the end of the day You just need to be prepared to allow yourself to take a breather take an easy bike ride to some secluded waterfall and who would blame them given the surroundings they grew up in.I was once told – “you’ve got to slow down because you’ll look suspicious if you walk too fast” Learn more about the Karlovac region in the official tourist board video below Prior to the commencement of the Holy Liturgy mister-baseball.com Passionate about European baseball since 2007 Box score Croatia has won the B-Level European Championship in Karlovac In the championship game on Saturday Croatia defeated Slovakia 6-4 to win the Qualifier for the 2016 European Championship Croatia finished in 12th place in last year’s Euros and got relegated to the B-Level Slovakia had the better start into the final and took a 2-0 lead midway through the third Alexander Valclavik hit a solo home run in the first and added a sac fly in the third scoring four runs in the bottom of the third Mario Manojlov and Andrija Tomic extended the lead to 6-1 with a solo home run in the fourth and a RBI single in the seventh Jaroslav Sitar went deep to kick of the eighth However only one more run scored as Croatia sealed the victory Andrija Tomic got awarded as Most Valuable Player of the tournament Dmytro Limarenko of the Ukraine was named best pitcher Complete results, box scores, stats and daily reports can be found at www.baseballstats.eu Karlovac is the first city in Croatia and one of the few in Europe to adopt a spatial plan for making its districts sustainable Vladimir Spasić 0 REGEA was one of the partners in the Interreg Europe LC Districts project which was launched to modify strategic documents to advance the decarbonization of city districts The idea was to use energy and climate elements in spatial plans Spatial plans could be considered a tool for encouraging the energy transition together with cities in northwestern Croatia spatial plans as one of the key documents that could speed up the decarbonization of cities and urban districts or slow it down Spatial plans are in the jurisdiction of local and regional authorities and they can be used as a tool for encouraging the energy transition REGEA made all the necessary analyses and issued recommendations on how to include the measures from the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) of Karlovac in the spatial plan The new spatial plan paves the way towards the sustainability and climate resilience of a city district was a spatial plan approved by the City Council that paved the way for sustainability and the resilience of a neighborhood to climate change REGEA said and added that the pilot was created for the urban development plan of the Luščić zone Some of the key parts include a complete ban on fossil fuels for heating (no natural gas network is planned) Heat will only be produced by district heating plants or heat pumps The endeavor is aimed at introducing higher standards for the use of renewable energy sources than at the national level and it promotes nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation in the preparation of the spatial plan within the LC Districts project it has used insights into good practices from Sweden The City of Karlovac will serve as an example of decarbonization for other urban districts in Croatia REGEA is now cooperating with the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Spatial Planning and Construction to help them include the knowledge gained in the process into strategic documents with the aim of facilitating the energy transition adapting to the effects of climate change and increasing the resilience of local and regional authorities World 30 April 2025 - Energy Secretary Chris Wright has delivered a keynote speech at the inaugural session of the Three Seas Business Forum in Warsaw Region/EU, World 09 April 2025 - Renewables and nuclear energy met 79,1% of 2024 global power demand growth The fossil fuels share was bigger than the part attributed to the annual rise in temperatures 08 April 2025 - The first large independent analysis in Croatia of methane emissions from the oil and gas infrastructure was carried out 08 April 2025 - The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has presented the Social Plan for Climate Policy and the EU ETS 2 FAD Magazine FAD Magazine covers contemporary art – News Exhibitions and Interviews reported on from London Olga Karlovac presents a visual journal of her inner worlds as a series of experimental self-portraits alongside timeless and nameless landscapes.  Karlovac’s work occupies a space in between: figuration and abstraction; shadow and light; recollection and the here and now Using her camera as a painterly tool to create an atmospheric and grainy aesthetic her intentionally blurred contemplations intuitively convey fluidity and emotion Not intending to chronicle a specific circumstance or situation the artist evokes memories and moods that are at once intimate and universal.  The exhibition concludes a period of transition that spanned six years and three books 6-9pm Artist Talk: Saturday 17th June Olga Karlovac will be in conversation with photographer and magazine journalist Tracy Calder on Saturday 17th June. They will expand on their recent interview for B+W Photography magazine. eventbrite.co.uk/e/olga-karlovac-in-conversation-with-tracy-calder-tickets Olga Karlovac is a self-taught, abstract and street photographer from Croatia. She is renowned for her expressive style of photography and a trilogy of self-published photobooks. Her work has been widely exhibited internationally and is regularly featured in leading photography magazines.olga-karlovac-photography.com/ Tracy Calder is a photographer, editor and writer whose work has appeared in more than 30 consumer magazines, countless books, and exhibitions at The Photographers’ Gallery and The National Portrait Gallery in London. She co-founded Close-up Photographer of the Year for photographers who wish to slow down and savour the details. cupoty.com/ Meike Brunkhorst a marketing consultancy with artists at heart She is also a freelance writer and translator Photography prize winners examine the legacies of coca and coal celebrates the next generation of photographic talent and underscores the transformative power of visual storytelling showcasing a textbook archive by East German photography agency OSTKREUZ of this unique transitional stage for the “reunified” German capital Orbs in photographs are mysterious and often circular light forms that have sparked curiosity and debate among photographers and enthusiasts […] Join the FAD newsletter and get the latest news and articles straight to your inbox The work includes reconstruction of the Hrvatski Leskovac Jastrebarsko and Karlovac stations and Mavračići Further features involve installation of electronic signal security and telecommunications devices level 1 European Train Control System infrastructure and centralised traffic management A new electrification system will be put in place The overhead contact line on the existing track will be re-erected and a new line hung on the second track The Zdenčina and Mrzlo Polje electric traction substations will be rebuilt Security at level crossings will be enhanced and some crossings will be eliminated either through adoption of alternative solutions or modifications to the road network culverts and road underpasses will be upgraded to take account of the second track while new animal passages and noise barriers will be set up The M202 is one of Croatia’s most important railways linking its capital Zagreb with its principal Adriatic port the M604 Oštarije-Knin-Split line branches off from it at Oštarije to connect central Croatia with central Dalmatia The existing single-track M202 has speed limits of 75-140 km/h and additional restrictions in some areas on account of the condition of the infrastructure It is seen as a bottleneck due to capacity and siding length constraints with the maximum train length at stations being 630 m stations and signalling and safety systems on the line do not meet TEN-T interoperability specifications The railway is well-situated in relation to populated areas and has the potential to attract large numbers of passengers most flows on the line go to or from the port of Rijeka which links the port with the interior of Croatia and the entire European transport system has not changed significantly in the past 100 years and planned capacity increases at the port make it necessary to boost rail capacity Main objectives of the project are to overcome bottlenecks in this part of the TEN-T network including by raising the maximum train length at stations to 750 m and the target speed limit to 160 km/h respectively This will shorten journey times and enhance the quality of urban-suburban Other aims involve meeting interoperability requirements and improving freight connections between the port of Rijeka and key foreign markets By bolstering the potential of one of Croatia’s main logistics centres the project should foster a modal shift from road to rail for freight particularly within urban and regional contexts by better integrating the railways into local transport systems Such a shift will reduce the environmental impact of transport while the upgrades will make the railway more resilient to extreme weather Total investment for the project “Reconstruction of the existing track and construction of the second track on the Hrvatski Leskovac-Karlovac section of the railway line M202 Zagreb Main Station-Rijeka” is EUR 465 091 050 with the EU’s Cohesion Fund contributing EUR 311 209 174 through the “Competitiveness and Cohesion” Operational Programme for the 2014-2020 programming period The investment falls under the priority “Developing and rehabilitating comprehensive high quality and interoperable railway systems