You can read this article in 3 minutesPölös Zsófia Croatia has partially opened a €350 million EU co-funded rail project including a 15-kilometre dual-track section between the Croatian Koprivnica and the Hungarian Gyékényes and a new Drava River bridge to enhance freight and passenger connectivity between Croatia and Hungary A newly upgraded railway section linking Croatia and Hungary has been partially inaugurated introducing a major upgrade to rail transport between the two countries This project includes the construction of a 15-kilometre dual-track line connecting Koprivnica in Croatia to Gyékényes in Hungary alongside a double-track bridge over the Drava River The Croatian government has invested €350 million in the project co-financed by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) As part of the broader “Reconstruction and Construction of a Second Track on the Križevci–Koprivnica–State Border Section” initiative the project also involves upgrading the railway’s signalling systems to European standards (ETCS) the line will support speeds of up to 160 km/h and facilitate smoother freight traffic particularly between the Port of Rijeka and Hungary with the remaining work focused on the section between Mučna Reka and Koprivnica scheduled for completion by the end of 2025 expects the line to handle 30 freight trains daily once fully operational This represents a dramatic increase from the minimal traffic levels before Croatia joined the Schengen Area The enhanced capacity aims to alleviate bottlenecks along the Mediterranean Corridor enabling more seamless cargo movement from the Adriatic Sea to Hungary and beyond “This project will significantly improve connectivity for freight transport particularly benefiting the Port of Rijeka It’s a major step forward in strengthening our international rail corridors,” said Ivan Kršić is 300 metres long and weighs 4,000 tonnes It was constructed using a longitudinal push technique Replacing the previous single-track bridge enhancing the route’s capacity to handle modern freight traffic “The most challenging work involved constructing the elliptical bridge piers in the Drava River basin to ensure environmental harmony and structural stability,” noted Mehmet Yilmaz from Cengiz Insaat This project is part of a €6 billion rail modernisation plan launched by HŽ Infrastruktura the largest investment of its kind in Croatia Supported by the EU and global financial institutions the initiative includes nearly 20 railway projects aimed at boosting freight and passenger rail infrastructure Strategic corridors prioritised in this modernisation include: The upgraded Croatia-Hungary corridor is expected to enhance freight capacity facilitating efficient cross-border trade and contributing to the region’s economic growth Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 acts as an intersection of roads and pedestrian wpaths stretched between streets and smaller squares in the east and west This spatial tension has made the main square of Koprivnica a transit place : a space defined more by flow and movement and less by lingering and everyday activities cyclists bypass the vast empty space "cutting" the square diagonally in order to get from one end to the other as quickly as possible © bosnić+dorotićThe urban equipment of the square adapts to the environment and encourages different activities It includes wooden benches next to the park benches-bike racks at the entrance areas of the square and concrete circular benches around the existing tall trees towards the Park The area in front of the library and cinema is dominated by a solar tree equipped with Wi-Fi power outlets and a screen displaying meteorological data such as the existing but also the new monument to cyclists have been placed on the oposide sides of the Zrinski square Horticulturar species are mostly similar to those found on site Ban Jelačić square and the Market square are additionally embodied with rows of maple trees Acer globosum Existing tree line on Zrinski square is added with maples and soforas with spruce bushes underneath Red japanese maples are placed in the "art zone" inside circular benches/planters together with the Ophiopogon plant You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Following the conclusion of the 48 matches of the preliminary round at the 2023 IHF Men’s Youth World Championship while the other 16 teams are headed to the President’s Cup The schedule for the next 32 matches of the competition has been released Rijeka and Opatija – hosting games in both phases of the competition with the main round games being scheduled for 17:30 and 19:30 in Varaždin Koprivnica and Rijeka and at 17:00 and 19:00 in Opatija The President’s Cup games will be played at 13:30 and 15:30 in Varaždin Koprivnica and Rijeka and at 13:00 and 15:00 in Opatija By continuing to browse ihf.info, you agree to our terms of use , privacy policy and the use of cookies. For more information, please review our cookie policy. This photo taken on March 30, 2024 shows a view of the annual traditional Easter eggs exhibition held in Koprivnica, Croatia. (Xinhua/Li Xuejun) KOPRIVNICA, Croatia, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Misel Jaksic, mayor of Koprivnica in northern Croatia, voiced his welcome to Chinese tourists as the annual traditional outdoor Easter eggs exhibition is underway in the city. Although Croatia is perhaps best known for its Mediterranean tourism, "we are convinced that the continental part of Croatia also offers incredible experiences," Jaksic said in a recent interview with Xinhua. According to the mayor, the Easter eggs combine tradition and a public space available to all visitors, curious people and lovers of naive painting, and the painters use special painting techniques that were developed precisely in small rural areas in the houses of workers, farmers, and artists of the region. Moreover, the motifs on the Easter eggs depict the landscape and rural life of the region, as it once was and as it can still be found in its hidden corners, hills and agricultural plains, Jaksic said. On March 14, the Tourist Board of Koprivnica-Krizevci County unveiled its annual exhibition of large decorated Easter eggs on the city's center square, and the Easter eggs, 2.05-meter high and 1.5-meter wide each, are believed to be the largest in Croatia. The Easter eggs from Koprivnica, while having enjoyed the status of Intangible Croatian Cultural Heritage, have been gifted to other cities including Munich, Rome, New York, Prague, and Vienna. ■ A man views a giant Easter egg during the annual traditional Easter eggs exhibition held in Koprivnica, Croatia on March 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xuejun) People visit the annual traditional Easter eggs exhibition held in Koprivnica, Croatia on March 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xuejun) The 2023 IHF Men’s Youth World Championship has reached its final weekend Egypt and Spain are the teams still alive in the fight for the title while 13 placement matches are also scheduled for Friday Denmark face reigning champions Egypt at 18:00 in the Varaždin Arena in the first semi-final while Croatia meet Spain in a do-or-die clash for the final at 20:30 By continuing to browse ihf.info, you agree to our terms of use , privacy policy and the use of cookies. For more information, please review our cookie policy 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 It brings significant financial savings to the inhabitants of the city Koprivnica is a city in northern Croatia It is the capital of the Koprivnica-Križevci county The city's administrative area of 90,94 km² has a population of around 30,000 inhabitants creativity and economic development are just some of the aspects thanks to which Koprivnica proudly carries the title of a Smart City When it comes to energy efficiency and innovative financing solutions the city of Koprivnica is among the leading local and regional authorities in Croatia. Together with its strategic partner – Regional Energy Agency North (REA North) it explored the opportunity to set up a local energy revolving fund that would finance its sustainable energy action in the public sector The City Council of Koprivnica has established the energy revolving fund which finances the implementation of energy efficient projects The projects' aim must be greater reduction of energy use and significant financial savings resulting from lower energy bills and maintenance costs The fund also improves the way energy investments are planned It also helps to speed up and simplify decision making about the investments and to bring the financial benefits 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 An Easter egg painted with traditional motifs is on display as the traditional pre-Easter exhibition of huge Easter eggs is opened in Koprivnica Easter eggs painted with traditional motifs are on display as the traditional pre-Easter exhibition of huge Easter eggs is opened in Koprivnica Total Croatia News The city centre streets and parks of Koprivnica will once again explode with colour dance and art this weekend for the 28th Motifs of Podravina Festival The much-loved event showcases all of the unique aspects of culture from the region the 2020 event was postponed by the pandemic and instead held in autumn Numbers of visitors to the event increased dramatically another autumn edition of Motifs of Podravina will take place on Saturday 2 October and Sunday 3 October 2021 A run-up to the event is already underway at some of Koprivnica Križevci County’s most famous museums There are special exhibitions currently on show at Koprivnica Gallery the Gallery of Naive Art in Hlebine and the Mijo Kovačić Gallery in Koprivnica All these participating museums will open their doors to the public for free this weekend Stalls displaying Hlebine school paintings and other art of the region will be interspersed with others offering arts & crafts Holding the event in autumn allows Motifs of Podravina to take advantage of harvest time Colourful pumpkins and squash might well be seen The surrounding countryside is rich with wild mushrooms they are collected to make a local specialty soup the county’s famous corn is ripe and ready new season wines of Koprivnica Križevci County some of the best local wines will be joined by guests from Hungary and presented by Koprivnica City Museum Vineyards of Koprivnica-Križevci County © Marc Rowlands Award-winning wine of Koprivnica © Marc Rowlands Adding to the colour with a distinctly local flavour folklore and dance are offered by Folklore Ensemble Koprivnica the International Children’s Folklore Societies Meeting and KUD Rudar Glogovac Additional music comes from Koprivnica City Puhački Orkestar folk-rock band Ogenj and singer Eric Vidovic Entrance to Motifs of Podravina Festival. Photographic preview of the event made possible with the kind assistance of Turistička Zajednica Koprivnica here and photographer Mato Zeman and website in this browser for the next time I comment They are two metre high and will be sent to Krakow and Warsaw The town of Koprivnica has unveiled an outdoor exhibition of two-metre-high painted Easter eggs. Painting eggs is an important Easter tradition in Croatia The techniques and motifs vary from region to region.The Pisanica Od Srca (Easter Egg From the Heart) exhibition is a showcase for the impressive painting style depicting rural life in the region of Podravina Eggs from Koprivnica have become popular across all the country and they are sent to numerous towns and cities to be displayed in public areas even making it as far afield as Prague The Koprivnica Municipality say the eggs are sent to represent everyday life in the Podravina region eggs will make their way to Krakow and Warsaw and in Croatia to Cakovec and the island of Solta Text description provided by the architects. This morning, at the Granting ceremony of the Mies van der Rohe Awards for European Architecture in Barcelona at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, we met Lea and Toma, founders of Studio Up, winners of the Emerging Architect Special Mention for Gymnasium 46° 09' N / 16° 50' E in Koprivnica, Croatia -and they shared with us this interesting project. Lea Pelivan (Born in Split, Croatia in 1976) and Toma Plejić (Born in Riijeka, Croatia in 1977) both received their architecture diplomas in 2001 from the University of Zagreb where they established their professional practice in 2003. Their most important projects include: Frameworks (Site-specific project for the 2004 Biennale di Venezia), the P10 Mixed-Use Building, Split and the Spectator Business Building, Zagreb. ‘Koprivnica - Spirit of Mega'; a town with the lowest number of college graduates in Croatia announced the rebellious competition program for 900 scholars and 2000 spectators in 2003. The site of the high school building and a sports hall, in front of the American-like housing suburb periphery, is located at the end of a series of ambitious town interventions - mega elements. ‘Tabula rasa'; The contact site of these ‘two worlds' is radically divided into two parts, black and green, full and empty, spiritual and physical, one facing the city and the other facing the residential suburbia. The new building complex arises between these two extremes. An enigmatic compressed mono-volume of the gymnasium and sports hall complex with intricate spatial relations in contrast to a vast plain landscape, placed centrally on the plot, forms a gymnasium - a common place - a contrasting provocative whole lacking a foreground or background, without hierarchy or authority. The structure of the building is reinforced concrete on the ground floor while the upper floors are realized with dry assembled ‘H' shaped steel elements The classrooms floors have thin Slim-deck flooring made up of trapezoid section lightweight galvanized sheet steel and cast concrete The roof of the sports hall is made using a specially designed grid work of right-angled elements and joints in steel all the materials are available on the standard building market (lightning Profilit industrial opal glass) and there is no finishing when unnecessary as in case of the floor soffits which are left unfinished Because of its high cost there is no air conditioning in the gym so system of shutters above the sports hall and the ducts through the cantilevered classrooms of the top floor ensure a constant flow of cool air during the summer months while the double polycarbonate skin creates a ‘green house effect' in winter radiates the even and turns the building into public condenser an iconic and symbolic place for the youngsters of Koprivnica I am a 30-year-old product designer born in Croatia who decided to move abroad in search for a better life just to find out that life in Croatia is pretty damn amazing I moved to Amsterdam right after finishing my faculty I lived there for around 4,5 years – I spent a lot of time exploring the country I quite enjoyed it – it was a valuable experience for me Croatia opened up quite quickly in comparison to the Netherlands so I used the opportunity to spend some time with my family and friends back in Croatia while working remotely I was quickly reminded of the warmth of Croatian people but I didn’t feel anymore that I want to live there I kept thinking of great memories created back in Croatia It all happened in a few weeks – I applied for a job My parents were in disbelief for a few months but I felt quite supported by my friends and family in Croatia even though most of them were surprised by my decision I still quite often get asked WHY would I move back to Croatia after living in Amsterdam so I was aware of most of the realities and the things people in Croatia usually complain about and I saw my country in a completely different light when I was moving back I feel there is this culture of collective dissatisfaction that is quite strong in Croatia – western countries are often idolized and we often take for granted the beautiful way of living we have We’re forgetting that we’re quite connected to each other; we easily open up I didn’t really have any fears about coming back I was actually pleasantly surprised because I got a feeling a lot of things progressed over the 4 years I was away I was a bit worried about the bureaucracy and paperwork I need to do but people working in the tax office actually helped me a lot I love the way of living – endless coffees pretty much everything about the community I even love a bit of the Balkan craziness that comes with living here I think this is a country with a lot of potential and I would love if we could see it that way and start putting more effort as individuals in order to make it better economically I don’t like that we see the current economical state here as the sole responsibility of a few people/government but we need to stop complaining and do something about it I think the key to a painless move is patience and gathering as much information as possible even when it comes to complicated bureaucracy stuff there is a lovely country full of possibilities on the other side so it’s difficult for me to say how it could have been done better I’m not sure what it would look like if I grew up in another country or made a permanent move to the Netherlands for a longer period of time Coming back after up to 5 years of living abroad is quite painless You can follow the TCN Croatian Returnees series here If you would like  to contribute your returnee story, please contact paul@total-croatia-news.com Subject Returnees You can subscribe to the Paul Bradbury Croatia Expert YouTube channel here What is it like to live in Croatia? 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Podravka started the match with the fact on their minds that they haven't suffered a home defeat in over a year (last loss on home court in February Dunarea Braila were determined to break the deadlock and spoil the atmosphere in Koprivnica It didn't take long for the Romanian club to establish dominance in the first half as well as the match and furthermore the too many turnovers and technical errors (12) made by the hosts didn't help them to counter Dunarea Braila's quality In the first-ever meeting between the two teams the eight-goal advantage built by the visitors at the break was enough for them to even lower their tempo in the second half to leave them in an extremely favourable position to progress to the EHF European League Finals Women for the first time in their history ahead of the return leg in Romania next week HC Podravka Vegeta (CRO) vs H.C. Dunarea Braila (ROU) 26:32 (13:21) 6 goals ahead for the Romanian team who will play the 2nd leg at home! 💥🔥 #ehfel #ELW #AllIn HC Podravka Vegeta 2️⃣6️⃣H.C. Dunarea Braila 3️⃣2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/8ihdVv87dY You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences Faultless performance by Croatia's line player proved too much for the hosts Katarina Jezic shined on home soil as the Croatian was an unsolvable enigma for Podravka Vegeta's defence throughout the match as she scored seven goals from as many attempts and displayed a fantastic performance her connection on the court with the super-experienced playmaker Kristina Liscevic was a joy to watch as the 34-year-old pulled the strings for the visitors as well as oozed class with every move she made in offense and found the back of the net on five occasions Jezic - Liscevic was just too good for the hosts to stop it as they combined for 12 goals altogether FEATURE: Latvian right back to play with Melsungen at Maschinensucher EHF Finals in Hamburg FEATURE: Thüringer HC left back becomes MVP and top scorer of EHF Finals Women after netting 29 times in Graz SUMMARY: Thüringer HC are crowned in Graz as the new EHF European League Women champions following an intense final against Ikast Håndbold FLASH QUOTES: Comments from players and coaches after the EHF Finals Women 2025 final and third place match FINAL REVIEW: THC come from behind to beat Ikast 34:32 at the EHF Finals in Graz THIRD-PLACE MATCH REVIEW: The French side beat their opponents from Germany at the EHF Finals Women FINAL PREVIEW: Ikast Håndbold meet Thüringer HC in final; Blomberg and Dijon play for third place SUMMARY: Ikast Håndbold and Thüringer HC celebrated semi-final wins in Graz as they get ready for the final on Sunday SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: The German side beat Dijon 35:29 in the second semi-final of the EHF Finals Women FLASH QUOTES: Comments from players and coaches after the EHF Finals Women 2025 semi-finals Lauren Simmonds As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sergej Novosel Vuckovic writes a continental Croatian town known for the Podravka brand and its numerous beloved products might just gain more recognition from no less than the popular Somersby cider brand The product behind that name refers to the range of cider a drink that has always been very popular in Northern Europe and has since gained traction here in Croatia and the production of which was started by the Danish beer company Carlsberg in its factory in Koprivnica around a decade ago Somersby is made there for the whole world a total of 867 trucks full of bottles of different flavours of this wildly popular cider were sent to about twenty markets from the Carlsberg Croatia plant in Podravina with another 200 tanks with this drink intended for tapping That nicknamed “Koprivnica cider” ended up in Tahiti These figures were announced recently at the factory by the President of the Management Board of Carlsberg Croatia “Despite all of the challenges that the year 2020 brought with it we’re very pleased with how it ended including last year when exports to Germany and Hungary increased Somersby production in Croatia started back in 2011 there were only three Carlsberg factories in the entire world that were producing Somersby cider of which the Koprivnica plant was the first to start fermenting wine,” said Burdach without giving any specific data on the company’s business results this cider is made in ten different flavours Carlsberg Croatia also produces already renowned beer brands such as the much loved Pan in its various ways and the company is also a significant employer as it employs about 300 people in an otherwise fairly neglected part of the country For more, follow Made in Croatia 2024 – Of the many rivers that run through Croatia five of them could truly be classed as European giants – they stretch for around 300 kilometres or longer Mura river (483km) and Danube river (2860km) activities and cuisine of the Croatian regions they pass through they often create the very borders of the country Running along the length of the country’s most northerly border the Mur river separates Croatia from Slovenia in the west and Hungary in the east near the Nature Preserve of Veliki Pažut and the historic municipality of Legrad the Drava continues the job of separating Croatia and Hungary By the time the Mur meets the Drava river in Koprivnica Križevci County the Drava has already travelled more than half of its journey Such a long fall has a significant effect on how the river looks and behaves here the Drava river in Koprivnica Križevci County is an epic creating beaches on which fishermen and families happily sit all day the perfect natural place for relaxing and recreation people take advantage of the Drava’s powerful descent channelled and harnessed for hydroelectric power the Drava changed course and gave Legrad to Podravina These constantly shifting waterways and floodplains create new habitats and restore existing ones The Veliki Pažut Special Zoological Reserve is 1000 hectares that are specially protected to preserve this biodiversity Its wetlands and running waters are home to beavers wild geese (spotted goose and hawthorn goose) stay here in large numbers The deer who wander the surrounding forest are also protected You can catch sight of this wildlife and photograph it from the new people bring their picnics and barbecues down here to the water’s edge There’s a famous beach at the old Legrad-Halasz Csarda resort and nearby a new children’s playground You can read more about the visitor offer in Legrad and at the Veliki Pažut Special Zoological Reserve here The Drava route is the oldest and most famous bicycle path in Podravina it largely follows the course of the Drava river it veers away from the riverside to take in some of the must-see sights of the county On the 84 kilometre route, you pass through a diverse landscape – fields of golden agriculture, the neat rows of gently descending vineyards and forests that filter the sunlight. From the confluence of the Mura and Drava in Legrad, you drop down past Šoderica lake, before taking in the remarkable village of Hlebine, world-renowned as the centre of an art movement It’s not the only historic settlement you meet The grand city of Koprivnica sits on the route Its town centre holds several monuments to cycling traditional rural villages like Podravske Sesvete and Ferdinandovac give a timeless sense of life next to this great river Of course, this epic bike path is not the only one in Koprivnica-Križevci County (you can see all of the specially designated ones here) Nor is it the only one to pass by the county’s special waters Starting on the Adriatic sea and ending on Lake Balaton in Hungary it takes in some of Croatia’s greatest water features Lonjsko polje Nature Park and the Drava river in Koprivnica Križevci County Other highlights it passes in the county are the medieval town of Đurđevac and the village of Gola an alternative bicycle route takes you back along the Drava then across the river and on to Šoderica lake The lake is surrounded by new recreational paths perfect for walking Boasting a massive 831,43 hectares of fishing waters, Koprivnica-Križevci County is a fisherman’s paradise. Carp, catfish, common bream, trout and pike are among the most commonly encountered here. These waters include not only the Drava and the Mura rivers but also more than 20 designated fishing lakes. They’re managed by ZŠRK Koprivnica (here) who can also issue permits to any visitors drawn to fish in the spectacular county waters Often, the best way to connect with nature is to get up close and stay awhile. Camping by the Drava is great for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The Aqua Terra campsite (here) at Šoderica lake is just a couple of hundred metres from the river you’re only a few steps from the recreational lake which is fed underground by the Drava itself Weekend houses sit back from the shoreline promenade children’s voices carry across the water while they’re swimming in Šoderica young adults congregate at popular bars on the edge of the lake sports tournaments fill the lake’s social calendar The camp itself is spread across 20,000 square meters and includes an activities park – with rope bridges through the treetops – and a beach bar. You can find out more about the events and activities on Šoderica lake here the Drava warms before reaching the county yet protected from the always strong currents The river feeds two lakes which are also popular places for summer swimming; Šoderica near Legrad and Đelekovec and the Čingi lingi lake which lies between the villages of Repaš and Molve Many of Croatia’s rivers are too dry in summer to support activities This giant flows thick and fast even during peak summertime A great way to enjoy the natural surroundings is from atop the water itself A whole new perspective of the riverside banks and forests opens up from a canoe or kayak Gliding silently through the landscape allows it to unfold take to the Drava by motorboat or wild rafting You can go rafting with Rafting Club Koprivnica (here) or with Etno Kuce Karlovcan (here) Karlovcan also offer motorboat excursions and accommodate larger parties on river tours You can find out more from the Tourist Board of Dravski Peski (link below) At the annual outdoor cook-off Fišijada Ferdinandovac you could well imagine being further down the Drava in the region of Slavonia paprika-rich fish stews here are classics of Slavonia The carp and catfish are pulled from the same river the paprika a long embraced influence from Hungary on the other side you’d be wrong to think that Podravina cuisine is an exact match of Slavonia’s Koprivnica-Križevci County has its own distinct recipes plucked from the forests and fields by the Drava can be found alongside barley in a classic local soup their Premium Riesling won Silver at the Decanter World Wine Awards there are many more great winemakers all across the county You can find great traditional accommodation across all of Koprivnica-Križevci County if you want to stay right next to the Drava Dravski raj (here) is a delightful renovated farm complex that backs onto the Drava hot tub and free bicycles for exploring the surrounding nature You can draw your own water from the well to drink – or just take it from the tap Etno kuce Karlovcan (here) is a large plot containing artefacts of regional agriculture and life from the last few hundred years Longstanding stakeholders in tourism on the Drava Art centar Ješkovo have robinson accommodation near Ješkovo. Also, Country House Ivančan (here) is perfect for a riverside getaway The family enterprise is also famed for the food they prepare Daniela Rogulj It was an exciting match in which Croatia did not give up even when they were far behind Numerous injuries in the Croatia national team significantly changed the starting lineup compared to the World Champs and Dejana Milosavljević in the outside positions.  Unusual nervousness plagued both teams at the start France missed four attacks (with two saves by Croatia’s goalkeeper) The first goal was scored at the beginning of the fifth minute by Andrea Šimara France reached their first goal in the sixth minute they scored two more and held their advantage especially Ana Debelić and Kristina Prkačin Olivier Krumbholz was not overly pleased with his team’s game and constantly rotated players for the ideal lineup to handle Croatia’s defense Croatia struggled in the attack but did not give up France then scored two goals in a row for 7:9 in the 23rd minute Croatia could equalize from two seven-meter throws but missed both France went up by three goals for the first time – 8:11 With another goal in the last seconds before halftime With three goals in a row in the 40th minute they managed to halve the advantage of the Olympic winners and reach 13:16 but France instead scored for 17:20 with seven minutes to go.  Josipa Mamić’s goal just 90 seconds before the end put Croatia behind by only one goal – 19:20 France quickly responded on the other side for the final 19:21 Valentina Blažević scored four goals and Dejana Milosavljević three.  The return match will be played on Sunday at 17:30 in Toulouse Source: HRS To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.  As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sergej Novosel Vuckovic writes the Danish-owned Carlsberg Croatia Brewery in addition to a wide range of its basic beer products also offers cider a relatively new addition to the Croatian drinks scene which is made from diluted fruit wine and based on apple juice This type of drink has been very popular in recent years in Croatia despite having always been popular in Northern European countries such as the United Kingdom and Carlsberg’s cider brand Somersby is the leader on the Croatian market It is produced in several flavours in the company’s brewery in Koprivnica and from there it goes all over the world Koprivnica-made Somersby is enjoyed from distant Australia to Asia President of the Management Board of Carlsberg Croatia the beer market and expectations for the upcoming season is exported to 20 countries on 5 continents We believe that consumers generally don’t know that we produce Somersby in Koprivnica and export it We’ve exported Koprivnica-made Somersby to different continents and countries around the world Carlsberg Croatia regularly exported Somersby to eighteen markets Koprivnica-made Somersby travelled to Germany it should be noted that this list is only relevant for last year – the list of countries to which Somersby has travelled from Croatia in recent years is much longer and includes Australia Isn’t that impressive and something to brag about Our main export markets are Hungary and Germany and I think the fact that we export so much to Germany is a clear sign of quality because everyone knows how crucial quality is in the German market How much Somersby was produced in the factory in Croatia last year Although we’re still unable to release the full data for last year because the financial report hasn’t yet been released we can say that Somersby’s exports are increasing every year I can tell you that last year we exported 867 trucks of Somersby in bottles and more than 200 tanks of it export numbers are better for 2020 than they were for 2019 You’ve decided to further strengthen the visual of this drink with Croatian characteristics We made a limited edition of the ”Croatian” logo Somersby because we wanted to send the message that Somersby is not only a global the cans on our market are produced elsewhere but we don’t produce Somersby in bottles only for Croatia that Koprivnica-made Somersby goes all over the world This is the merit of the Croatian mind and hardworking people in Croatia who produce this drink for consumers around the world We thought it would be easiest to convey that message visually and the feedback from consumers and our business partners about that has been great Your predecessor at the helm of Carlsberg Croatia told me that you would like to make Somersby from home-grown raw materials (apples) but that apple juice producers in the Republic of Croatia produce cloudy juice You’ve also expressed a desire for that to come to fruition This is a logical question that always arises when we talk about the production of Somersby in Croatia – the question of the use of locally grown apples The thing is that for the production of cider we need high quality apple juice which has certain characteristics Every time they ask us this question ”do you want to get those apples in Croatia” the answer is simple – yes But if there are no manufacturers who produce this product The first association to cider for Croats is Somersby stated that this drink is more for younger people they also said that the unit price in stores and bars is still too high What actually is the target audience of Somersby cider in Croatia The truth is that Somersby is considered more of a drink for a younger audience and its optimistic because consumers think of Somersby when they talk about cider We found that consumers love the fact that we offer them a variety of flavours at Somersby and that they consider it a refreshing summer drink Since Somersby is in a different price segment than beer we had feedback that consumers aren’t the happiest with Somersby’s prices in some cafes But pricing in bars is something we can’t influence much because it’s a matter of the owners and their business decisions you know from personal experience that some locations in Croatia simply have higher prices than the average Croatian consumer considers affordable anyway How much of a market share do your beer brands hold and it’s something that isn’t going to change so now we offer an even better choice in our main segment of stock now we have an offer for every taste – from Golden and Lager And that’s just the beginning – Grimbergen Blanc 1664… Our portfolio of international brands provides even greater breadth to our consumers we hold about 17 percent of the market and of course we want to grow that share even more Most people’s income was limited due to the pandemic with closed bars and bans on larger gatherings… We’re unable to provide complete data for 2020 because the financial report hasn’t yet been published Everyone’s lives changed in 2020 and it’s hard for me to remember an industry or sector that hasn’t been affected by that change our partners in the HORECA segment have been hit hard not to mention the situation with the event industry… these segments are still suffering and of course this is affecting us It’s hard to say when things will get better but we ended 2020 without any need to stop production and we managed to protect our employees and our business Carlsberg Croatia employs 300 people – how did you continue to organise production and the entire business with regard to the epidemiological measures Now that we’ve entered the second year of the pandemic things are already well established and we’ve adapted to these new ways of working There was so much that was unknown about this virus… I remember at one point we had a paper quarantine because we didn’t want to endanger our colleagues who deal with export paperwork Then came the shortages of protective equipment – in the spring of 2020 at one point we even used Somersby’s wine base to make disinfectants We teamed up with a small distillery and a disinfectant manufacturer and produced quantities that allowed us to give each employee half a litre of disinfectant so they could take it home and protect their families We donated the rest to the City of Koprivnica We did this because it was so hard to get that protective equipment back then We’re applying various safeguards and we haven’t relaxed but now that is just another part of our health and safety rules Did you ask for state support to preserve jobs given the fact that we believed we could protect our business and that we could get help from the Carlsberg Group especially from summer as the main period of consumption of your products capable and in a good position to take advantage of opportunities our success will depend on market trends and the development of the ongoing pandemic We hope that the season will be successful and that warmer weather will bring normalisation I don’t think you could find a person in Croatia who isn’t looking forward to summer and I hope that people will welcome it with a cold Pan or Somersby in hand Carlsberg is also known for its promotion of drinking responsibly – in the workplace while driving… How do you view the proposal for new regulations to repeal the provision on how much alcohol a driver can have in their blood The system is actually simple for the user when sitting in the car it’s necessary to blow into the test until it stops giving an audible signal in case the amount of alcohol is within the allowed limits we motivate our employees to live in scope of the company rule of ”zero irresponsible consumption” on a daily basis There are countless reasons why you shouldn’t get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and as a brewer we’re particularly sensitive to this topic We believe that we need to make our employees aware of the importance of not driving at all when they drink When you think about what the regulation of the Labour Law is then we don’t even need such a measure But we believe that promoting responsible behaviour and awareness is much more powerful than just relying on regulations This is how I look at the proposal to change the regulations you’re asking me about – yes but I think it’s even more important to educate and influence the consciousness of individuals Changing the law is a relatively easy and fairly quick process but the effect that will be achieved as a result is questionable Changing people’s consciousness is a long-term job and a lot more effort needs to be put in there but it is certain that positive change will happen For more, follow our business section The Tourist Board of Koprivnica-Križevci County has traditionally organized ‘Pisanica od srca’ or ‘Easter egg from the heart’.  A famous Easter project by the Tourist Board of Koprivnica-Križevci County, ‘Pisanica od srca’ is an Easter exhibition where large eggs are painted in the style of naive art. The Easter eggs are made of polyester and are 2.05 meters tall and 1.50 meters wide, reports HRTurizam on April 15 Thanks to the cooperation with the Croatian National Tourist Board these famous Easter eggs have spread the joy of the holiday throughout the squares galleries and exhibition spaces of Rome and Vatican City the Easter eggs are posing proudly in the cities of Olomouc right in front of the town hall and monument to the Holy Trinity which was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage The egg was painted by members of the Molve painter’s circle including Martin and Stjepan Đukin the egg was set in front of the Vinarium Lendava tower The egg in Berlin was set up at the Berlin Zoo The egg will adorn the entrance to the zoo through the end of April this year before it is moved to a suitable exhibition Stjepan Pongrac and Zlatko Štrfiček Here’s a closer look at the ‘Easter egg from the heart’ tradition 2020 – While much of the younger generation prefers gadgets to traditional crafts such as Ivan Mlinar from Koprivnica.  A lot of young people have left Croatia to find the place when the grass is greener a young bladesmith who is fulfilling his dream and finding the grass green enough in Koprivnica When you realise that Ivan has been involved in reenactment since he was a child it isn’t surprising that he fell in love with swords and knives he was showing more significant interest in making them himself Apart from the influence of the reenactment scene Ivan’s unusual career decision also had its roots in his time at high school and Ivan’s interest in the show ‘Forged in Fire’ He started his search for different types of steel different kinds of material which he found in the local landfill he needed to figure out how to shape this material without a proper forge he also made pliers which he is still using he experimented with many types of steel to see how much he could get from a certain kind he figured out the scheme of the forging and also how to spend less material That is how the first hardening knife was born It was quite surprising how durable that knife was Ivan was satisfied with it and decided to get more into this story He got quality materials as well as a gas forge As his friends were buying brand new mobile phones and Play Stations he was investing all his money into the workshop made better knives as well as their functions and handles from various woods he met a man from England who was interested in his work and wanted to buy something from him everything was dealt with within 15 minutes and Ivan more confident in what he was doing the circle of people who knew about Ivan started getting bigger and bigger Ivan contacted one of the most famous and one of the best bladesmiths Kyle is a Master Smith in the American Bladesmith Society and also a professional who enjoys sharing tips and tricks with beginners Ivan figured out he needed to start from the beginning Later you figure out you need to learn taking step by step.” So he started again Ivan is now a member of the American Bladesmith Society There are three levels you can achieve: Apprentice you can apply for the Journeyman Smith as in you have to make a knife good enough to pass tests of durability at one of the Master Smith’s workshop so they only accept knives that are forged One of the conditions all members have to respect is they always have to help other people if they are asked for advice members have the privilege of having their products published on the web site of the ABS As his love for forging was growing, he wanted to turn his hobby into his job. At the age of 20, he opened a workshop under the name “IM Bladesmithig“ but as bureaucracy in Croatia takes some time to do its job the workshop officially opened its doors in December “You really need to prepare your nerves for that they weren’t quite sure what they needed to do They don’t want to reveal to you all the details you have to know close your firm and return the money to them.” People in Croatia still aren’t familiar with the quality of forged knives I always say you have to take care of the blade people don’t want to buy things which they have to take care of but it always turns out that cheap things are the most expensive ones.” There are always those people who think they know more than the person who’s the actual job that is Ivan has no problem with explaining to people how things are it takes him from a couple of days to a couple of weeks to get a knife done He also made handles and cases for knives and all that knowledge he found by himself There are not many people in Croatia whose job it is he mentioned starting a YouTube chanal as well as a webpage where all of his products will be available One interesting thing is that a lot of people asked him for some instructions They are more than just keen to learn from him so he is currently thinking about some courses several orders are awaiting him as well as his wish to make katana Make sure you support young people by following Ivan on his Facebook page and Instagram maybe it’s time for replacing your old kitchen knife with a brand new IM knife Koprivnica uključuje svoje građane u planiranje javnih prostora Grad Koprivnica raspisao je urbanističko–arhitektonski projektni natječaj za izradu idejnog rješenja rekonstrukcije gradskih trgova - Zrinski trg i dijela Trga bana Josipa Jelačića U skladu s odredbama Generalnog urbanističkog plana Grada Koprivnice uređenju javnog prostora se pristupa transparentno i integralno uvažavajući ulogu i značaj javnog dobra u urbanoj sredini Kako navodi URBACT Hrvatska doprinos javnosti je ključan za planiranje navedenog gradskog prostora što je postignuto provedbom participativnog procesa u prikupljanju mišljenja i prijedloga građana Koprivnice Participacija u planiranju javnih prostora počiva na komunikaciji i interakciji svih dionika koji upravljaju javnim prostorom (lokalna samouprava) osmišljavaju sadržaje i programe koji se u javnom prostoru izvode (javne institucije Uključivanje širokog kruga dionika u proces planiranja omogućuje zastupanje i pomirenje različitih interesa s ciljem donošenja najbolje odluke za zajednicu Participativni pristup pridonosi prepoznavanju i oblikovanju ciljeva u skladu sa stvarnim potrebama zajednice povećava predanost svih dionika o ostvarenju ciljeva omogućuje prevladavanje konflikata zbog suprotstavljenih interesa a odgovornost za konačne rezultate i ostvarenje ciljeva podijeljena je između svih dionika Mišljenje javnosti u izradi natječajnog programa ispitano je na tri razine: lokalne grupe dionika Tako su sakupljena mišljenja i preporuke institucija koje su aktivni dionici u planiranju javnog prostora trga a ti su podaci uključeni su u program kroz projektni zadatak i priloženu dokumentaciju Na internetski upitnik odazvalo se u nekoliko dana čak 1.543 građana dok je interes za terensku anketu bio osjetno slabiji (tek 65 odgovora) no ciljana skupina bili su slučajni prolaznici odnosno osobe kojima ispitivanje putem interneta nije bilo dostupno te mlađi od 18 godina Rezultati ispitivanja objedinjeni u programu natječaja daju interesantan uvid u to kako građani Koprivnice vide javne prostore trgova u svom gradu a kao češći komentari o potrebnim intervencijama ističu se:  zamjena asfalta sa sigurnijom podlogom uklanjanje prometa i uspostava pješačke zone više zelenih površina i zelene infrastrukture više kulturnog i urbanog sadržaja prilagođenog djeci i mladima izmještanje prodajne aktivnosti i sajmova na druge lokacije obnova fasade okolnih zgrada i ostatka kontaktne zone dodavanje umjetničkih instalacija i skulptura Ovaj primjer uključivanja građana u stvaranje urbanih prostora, ističe URBACT Hrvatska dobar je primjer kako gradovi mogu učinkovito promovirati participativni pristup urbanom planiranju na koji bi se mogle ugledati i ostale jedinice lokalne samouprave Nije nam potreban puno bolji dokaz za to da sudjelovanje u aktivnostima i projektima programa URBACT uistinu osnažuje gradske kapacitete za izradu i provedbu lokalnih politika koje počivaju na održivom urbanom razvoju i participaciji građana Sve dodatne informacije u vezi natječaja mogu se pronaći na stranicama Grada Koprivnice i Društva arhitekata Varaždin uvjete natječaja ili javnu nabavu mogu postaviti e-mailom na adresu: natjecajkoprivnica@gmail.com URBACT / Ekovjesnik jedno od najfrekventnijih prometnih čvorišta u Beču u posljednjih godinu dana u potpunosti se transformirao u zeleni otok svježine koji predstavlja još jedan primjer uspješne provedbe mjera kojima se bečka gradska uprava bori protiv učinka urbanih toplinskih otoka Predsjednik Republike Zoran Milanović primio je u ponedjeljak predstavnike arhitekata urbanista i povjesničara umjetnosti koji su ga upoznali sa svojim viđenjem obnove Zagreba nakon potresa i primjedbama na predloženi Zakona o obnovi zgrada oštećenih potresom na području Zagreba i okolice Hrvatsko društvo krajobraznih arhitekata i Arhitektonski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu reagirali su na članak koji je 24.6.2019 objavljen na ArchDaily.com stranici o nelegalnom natječaju za Vidikovac na „Zagrebačkom Manhattanu“ Nacrt izmjena i dopuna GUP-a Grada Zagreba iz lipnja 2019 nije u skladu s demokratskim procedurama javne participacije te se protivi strukovno usvojenim i vrijednim načelima donošenja prostornih planova stoji u otvorenom pismu upućenom Gradu Zagrebu koji potpisuju čelnici strukovnih udruženja Pregled relevantnih informacija o EU regulativi i najvažnijih inicijativa i natječaja na razini EU Pregled najvažnijih natječaja iz EU fondova za područje Republike Hrvatske Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung Koprivnički električni autobusi bit će primjer prvog javnog prijevoza nulte emisije u Republici Hrvatskoj Grad Koprivnica električne mini autobuse nabavio je u sklopu projekta Civitas Dyn@mo najvećeg je i najzahtjevnijeg projekta u kojemu Grad sudjeluje Cilj projekta je razvoj održive i energetski efikasne urbane mobilnosti s naglaskom na elektromobilnosti Projekt se provodi u još tri grada: Aachen Ukupna vrijednost projekta je oko 13,1 milijuna eura s doprinosom Europske unije od   8,5 milijuna eura Budžet Grada Koprivnice iznosi 920.000,00 eura Električni autobusi uvedeni su u sklopu mjere K 2.2 Sustav javnog prijevoza nulte emisije integrirat će se s mogućnostima regionalnog javnog prijevoza te će biti prvi takav sustav u gradovima slične veličine u regiji Pri realizaciji mjere sudjelovao je i Čazmatrans – Nova d.o.o koji kao lokalni partner želi poboljšati dosadašnje prijevozne usluge za građane Koprivnice Mjera se provodi u skladu s Planom uspostave javnog prijevoza u Gradu Koprivnici kojeg je izradila tvrtka Promet Plus d.o.o Električni mini autobusi nabavljeni su od hrvatske tvrtke DOK-ING Autobusi mogu prevesti 12 putnika uz autonomiju od 90 do 130 km a maksimalna brzina elektronski im je ograničena na 90 km/h Predstavljanju u koprivničkoj Gradskoj vijećnici prisustvovali su gradonačelnica Koprivnice Vesna Želježnjak njezini zamjenici Melita Samoborec i Mišel Jakšić voditeljica diseminacije projekta Helena Hećimović predsjednik Uprave Čazmatransa Dragan Marinović i član uprave Promet Plusa Ivan Šimunec Nakon održanih prezentacija svi zainteresira mogli su se provozati u novim autobusima i uvjeriti se u njihove prednosti javni prijevoz električnim autobusima krenut će od jeseni